World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup’s official soundtrack. Read More
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks. Read More
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war’s front line. Read More
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. Read More
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘has got some things wrong’
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader “aggressively asserts” his country’s interests, but they do not always align with those of the US. Read More
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions. Read More
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago. Read More
Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to “unwarranted and continued aggression” from Iran. Read More
Trump says he ‘loves the inflation’ as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran. Read More
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. Read More