Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery
Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties
The two countries’ traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel’s genocidal war on the people of Gaza.
Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia unleashes huge waves of attacks
Negotiations fail to yield progress, while Moscow launches more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian territory.
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest
Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.
Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue
At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.
Jaiswal ton, Kohli’s form help India beat South Africa in ODI series
Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.
What message does Putin’s visit to India send?
Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.
South Africa shooting leaves 12 dead, including young child: Police
Police say 25 people were shot at ’illegal’ bar in hostel in Pretoria, with three children among the dead.
World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico’s disappeared
In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing.