The latest heatwave has raised fears of the effects of climate change-supercharged extreme weather on vulnerable people, while forcing the cancellation of outdoor events, causing transport chaos and shuttering schools. It comes just a month after a...

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry said it had found evidence that "Palestinian children have been deliberately targeted and killed by Israeli security forces". This, it said, was a key factor in establishing "the genocidal inte...

A day after Argentina and France sailed into the last 32, England face Ghana in Group L knowing that victory will see them safely into the next phase of the tournament. England launched their campaign last week with a stylish 4-2 win over Croatia, ...

Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense. Italy on red alert Italy's health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities includ...

The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for multiple nations via birth or ancestral roots. "It was a special game for me, that's why I didn't celebrate in the first goal because I feel...

Miami won a battle with the Boston Celtics for the signature of the 31-year-old Greek who won a championship with the Bucks in 2021. ESPN reported that Miami will acquire Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a deal which sends Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware...

The 23-year-old signed a contract with Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls in January, before a stellar season with Super Rugby champions Wellington Hurricanes thrust him into the All Blacks reckoning. Speedster Fineanganofo scored a Super Rugby r...

Haaland followed up his brace in the opening 4-1 victory over Iran with two more goals as Norway won consecutive games at the World Cup for the first time. Norway have lost just one of their past 18 matches and will take on 2022 runners-up France i...

On Monday, that likelihood came true with a vengeance as lightning flashed across the sky above Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and torrential rain soaked spectators at France's game against Iraq, forcing play to be halted for more than two ...

One of the world's most reclusive countries, the former Soviet republic adopted strict visa requirements after gaining independence in 1991 and closely monitors travellers. While this policy remains largely in place, tour agencies in the Central As...

Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break. Ismaila Sarr cut the deficit for Senegal, only for Haaland to punish more slack defending as Norway move...

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick may not be all that fondly remembered by Manchester United fans, where he pitched up in 2021-2022. But at 67 the German coach is vastly experienced and also widely admired in football. Rangnick has revived the Austrian ...

Portugal, considered outside favourites to win the tournament in North America, were held 1-1 by the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening game last week. Former Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid forward Ronaldo was largely anonym...

Pyongyang is under multiple sets of sanctions over its nuclear programme, and the two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. Kim "in his concluding speech reaffirmed the ste...

New Zealand coach Rennie immediately installed dynamic back-row forward Savea as captain on Monday when he named his first squad since taking over from the sacked Scott Robertson. Savea replaces the injured Scott Barrett as captain, beginning with ...