Volunteer applications open for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia

For decades after the end of World War II, the phrase “liberal international order” was often associated with a few things: globalization, multilateralism and a rules-based global system anchored by U.S. leadership. But today, this order is fracturing as authoritarian powers resurge and global alliances shift. Seen from Washington, President Trump’s tariffs, doubts about the…

The enthralling 2-2 draw for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy between England and India provided a dramatic start to the new World Test Championship cycle. It was an epic contest, each of the five Tests going into the final day, four in fact into the final session, providing some of the best individual and collective performances the…

Watch: Emergency crews surround derailed Portugal funicular Portugal has declared a national day of mourning after an iconic railway cable car crashed in Lisbon, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. The 140-year-old Glória funicular, which is popular with tourists, derailed and crashed into a building near Liberty Avenue at around 18:15 local…

More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals against their removal are heard as the Home Office adds 15 new countries to its “deport now, appeal later” scheme. The policy allows the government to send foreigners who commit crimes in the UK back to their home countries before they can appeal against the decision….

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