Iran reels from ‘tectonic shift’ in Middle East amid scramble for Syria
As Iran deals with the strategic setback of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, a vicious cycle of confrontation and escalation could already be in motion.
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With Quick Vote and Little Fanfare, Saudi Arabia on Track to Get the 2034 World Cup
Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.
Australia news live: Chris Minns condemns ‘shocking’ overnight vandalism in Sydney involving anti-Israel graffiti
Police were called to Woollahra, where a car had been set on fire. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the best of the morning stories and then it’ll be Emily Wind to take…
Shock in Tobago as opposition blocks legislation on self-governance
Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been defeated in what local politicians described as a major setback in a decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. One of the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations,…
European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum
UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims The UN’s refugee agency and the UK’s biggest refugee charity have urged European countries not to turn their backs on the Syrians who are applying for asylum. Interventions from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards
Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.
Tom Voyce, former England rugby player, presumed dead after car swept away
Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said The former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said. The force said officers received a report…
New York mayor closes shelters for asylum seekers amid rightward turn
Eric Adams will close 25 shelters in next two months including Floyd Bennett Field, which houses 2,000 people The New York city mayor, Eric Adams, announced today that an additional 25 shelters used to house asylum seekers will be closing in the coming two months. The move comes amid a rightward tack by Adams, especially…
Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade
The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports.
Wildfire in Malibu forces evacuations as it burns near US university: ‘It was so scary’
About 700 firefighters battled wind-whipped flames tearing across dry coastal hillsides and near Pepperdine University A fast-moving wildfire forced thousands from their homes in the iconic California community of Malibu early on Tuesday morning, as roughly 700 firefighters battled the wind-whipped flames tearing across the dry coastal hillsides long before sunrise. Fueled by strong winds…