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US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’
Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US.
Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players’ mental health
English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players' well being.
Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
‘Turbulent and dangerous’: How shipping is the new global battleground
From Hormuz to Panama, the South China Sea to the Black Sea, geopolitics is rewriting the rules of global shipping.
Trump’s threat: Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easy
Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.
Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon
Israel's assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered 'ceasefire'.
Howe says Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged
PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at end of 2026 season.
Benfica’s Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager’s job
Ex-Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to Spanish giants to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?
Defence secretary claims hostilities have ceased, but lawmakers say US forces remain active despite halted air raids.