Sports
Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.42% - these are results they need
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.
Sports
'Brilliant!' - De Bruyne gets off the mark with trademark strike
Kevin De Bruyne scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup as Belgium beat New Zealand to finish top of Group G.
World
Trump’s Vow to ‘Run’ Venezuela Is Tested After Quakes
The U.S. dispatched hundreds of rescue workers to help the Venezuelan government, as the injured overwhelmed hospitals
World
Blind date: ‘She seemed to like me, but I’ve been wrong about this kind of thing before’
Philip, 74, an antiquarian book dealer, meets Carol, 66, who is retired What were you hoping for? Reciprocated love a
World
People in Britain used to agree to disagree. Since Brexit, they no longer dare to talk about difficult things | Elif Shafak
Studies suggest the country is more divided than ever – but we won’t come together unless we begin to talk rationally an
World
Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup
CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justi
World
Profound lessons from dog training, the story of the Brexit campaign and France’s struggle with heat-trap homes
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue r
World
At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible
Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what
Sports
Spain's Pino may miss rest of World Cup
Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.
Politics
Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.
Finance
More H5 Avian Flu Cases Detected in Wild Birds in Australia
The deadly H5 avian influenza has been discovered in a fourth wild bird in Australia, with a fifth case suspected.
World
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.