'Shaking up old order' - Newcastle sign Sale's Quirke
Newcastle Red Bulls confirm the signing of Sale Sharks scrum-half Raffi Quirke and hooker Bryn Gordon.
Construction crane falls onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 29
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 29 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand
Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president
Russian drone incursions into Poland’s airspace triggered a Nato response last year
Ted Huffman, the New Yorker aiming to update top French opera festival
Ted Huffman, the New Yorker handed the reins of France's prestigious Aix-en-Provence Festival, wants to attract a younger audience as well as people like him, who come from outside the sometimes intimidating music scene.
Kneecap supporters gather at High Court ahead of appeal case
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.
Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.
Indonesian comic hit with blasphemy complaints over Netflix jokes
A police complaint against one of Indonesia’s best-known comedians has reignited debate over satire, blasphemy and free expression in the world’s third-largest democracy.
The case involves 46-year-old stand-up comic and actor Pandji Pragiwaksono, whose Netflix special Mens Rea – an unfiltered performance touching on politics, law and democracy – was recorded in Jakarta before an audience of around 10,000 people on December 30.
Pandji’s routine pokes fun at Indonesia’s political elite, taking aim...
Can you name every Man Utd boss since Ferguson?
Can you name every manager or head coach to lead Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013?
How Putin’s focus on Ukraine war leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba exposed
As Russian President Vladimir Putin focuses his attentions on Moscow’s war in Ukraine, his strategic allies around the world have been left feeling neglected – or worse.
In Venezuela, officials now think their years-long security relationship with Moscow was a paper tiger.
They’re not alone: From Damascus and Tehran to Havana, over the last 13 months authoritarian regimes which previously benefited from their close ties to the Kremlin have found Russian support lacking when it mattered...
Iran's horror execution methods from stoning to firing squad as shop keeper 'to be put to death'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT One 26-year-old man is set to suffer a gruesome, minutes-long death after only being allowed ten minutes with his family for alleged participation in anti-government riots.
Irwin reverses North West 200 retirement
Glenn Irwin announces he will return to the North West 200 in May as he reverses his decision to retire from road racing.
Greenland latest: JD Vance to lead Trump team in White House showdown with Denmark and Greenland officials
Trump has warned that “one way or another, we’re going to have Greenland” ahead of crunch White House meeting