South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions
News South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting ‘maritime economic activities’. A Russian…
Holders Crystal Palace suffer one of worst FA Cup shocks at Macclesfield
Holders Crystal Palace suffer one of worst FA Cup shocks at Macclesfield FA Cup holders and Premier League club Crystal Palace are beaten 2-1 by team six leagues lower, Macclesfield…
How Trump & Co sold the attack on Venezuela
After months of Washington – with the help of much of the US mainstream media – manufacturing consent for a military intervention in Venezuela, last week American forces abducted the…
Drone hits Aleppo governorate building after Syrian army declares ceasefire
Drone hits Aleppo governorate building after Syrian army declares ceasefire The strike marks a widening of hostilities which had largely been contained to Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhoods. Residents of…
Why the once loyal bazaar merchants are now protesting in Iran
Why the once loyal bazaar merchants are now protesting in Iran Two decades of economic changes have eroded the bazaar’s economic power and political sway in Tehran. By Kayhan Valadbaygi…
“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions
Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.
Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash
Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash UK PM Keir Starmer’s office says move to limit access to paying subscribers ‘insulting’ to victims and ‘not a…
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction. A United States military…
Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time
Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time Pedro Sanchez has delivered growth, social reform and resistance to Europe’s rightward drift. Corruption scandals and a resurgent far right may still…
Algeria vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Who: Algeria vs Nigeria What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where: Marrakech Stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco When: Saturday at 5pm (16:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up…