2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights – Fifa
BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains the issues raised as Fifa releases its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034. Read More
Irish election tallies predict upset for some ministers
An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Read More
Malaysia flooding forces over 120,000 from homes
There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes. Read More
Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump after tariff threat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a surprise visit to Florida as Canada seeks to the avoid blanket tariffs threatened by the president-elect. Read More
Bushra Bibi led a protest to free Imran Khan – what happened next is a mystery
Imran Khan’s third wife guided protesters to the heart of the capital – and then disappeared. Read More
Tight three-way race in Irish general election, RTÉ exit poll suggests
Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament. Read More
Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI
The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI’s chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies. Read More
Canada town council changes rules after refusal to take King’s oath
Newly-elected Dawson City councillors had refused to take the oath, citing the British Crown’s history with indigenous peoples. Read More
Hitman offered $71,000 for Canadian reporter’s assassination
Daniel Renaud was targeted while covering hitman Frédérick Silva’s trial in 2021, La Presse reports. Read More
Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row
The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports. Read More