Taiwan’s president visits Eswatini despite China’s objection
The visit of Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te to the African country was delayed after several countries reportedly withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories due to pressure from China.Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in the African nation of Eswatini on Saturday, announcing the trip on social media. In a post on X, he... Read More
Fourteen IRGC members killed in demining operation: Local media
Fourteen soldiers were killed on Friday during operations to defuse unexploded ordnance in Iran’s northwestern Zanjan province, local media reported. “Following enemy airstrikes using cluster bombs and aerial mines, parts of Zanjan province, including about 1,200 hectares of agricultural land, were contaminated by bombs,” Fars news agency reported, citing the country’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard... Read More
Trump says US ‘better off’ without Iran dealTrump questions the benefit of “any deal” with Iran after fresh peace proposal sent to US
US President said he is “not satisfied” with the proposal Israel continues to strike Lebanon after ceasefire agreement was extended US announces it is removing 5,000 troops from Germany Trump tells Congress the hostilities have been “terminated” on 60-day war deadline Donald Trump has questioned whether the US would be “better off” without a deal... Read More
Iran: Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a “cardiac crisis” in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of women’s rights and freedom. https://p.dw.com/p/5D9dqNarges Mohammadi, woman in multi-colored top speaking, bookcase in backgroundNarges Mohammadi is seen here in 2025Image: Yuji Yoshikata/AP Photo/picture allianceAdvertisement Iranian human rights... Read More
Superdry co-founder was found guilty of rape
The 54-year-old was found guilty by a jury of seven men and five women after a five-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court, sitting in Cirencester. Holder, of Cheltenham, was found not guilty of a charge of assault by penetration by the jury. Recorder David Chidgey dismissed Holder’s application of bail to get his affairs in... Read More
Spirits Airlines shutting down after talks fail
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapseSpirit Airlines is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration.The budget airline was in talks with the US government about a rescue deal which would have saved it from collapse. But discussions collapsed and the carrier said in... Read More
Mohamed Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot – Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off”,
Confirming he expects the departing star to return from injury before the season is over. The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in their 3-1 English Premier League win at home to Crystal Palace on April 25, prompting fears he may have played his final game... Read More
Sinner says adrenaline drives him past fatigue in run to Madrid final
I think and I believe, when I play big matches, semi-finals, quarter-finals, finals, there’s also a little bit of adrenaline that pushes me Victory over Alexander Zverev in Madrid on Sunday would hand Sinner a fifth successive Masters 1000 title going back to Paris last year and further underline his strong start to the clay... Read More
Kinsky says De Zerbi has lifted Tottenham spirits as club fights to avoid relegation –
Kinsky says De Zerbi has lifted Tottenham spirits as club fights to avoid relegation –De Zerbi became the club’s third manager of the 2025-26 season when he joined Spurs in late March on a long-term contract, replacing Igor Tudor and taking over a team that was already sliding towards the danger zone. Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper... Read More
Returning Starc inspires Capitals to victory over Royals
Mitchell Starc and KL Rahul kept alive Delhi Capitals’ slim hopes of a top-four finish in the Indian Premier League with victory over in-form Rajasthan Royals. Starc, playing in his first IPL game of the season, took the key wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal (6), Ravindra Jadeja (20) and Royals captain Riyan Parag (90) as the... Read More