Yemen's Houthis announce maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia
- 20-Jul-2026
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia on Monday, stepping up the US-Iran war as the rebels threatened the top oil exporter’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran-backed group did not say how it planned to impose the embargo, whose declaration came as Iran said it was back to […]
'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
- 20-Jul-2026
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
Spain's World Cup heroes return home ahead of victory parade
- 20-Jul-2026
Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country.
Andy Burnham becomes PM vowing 10-year plan for Britain
- 20-Jul-2026
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out a 10-year-plan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to sleeping on the streets. Accompanied by his wife Marie-France van Heel, Burnham earlier met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace to become the head […]
Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group's new chief
- 20-Jul-2026
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. “The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil al-Hayya as head of the movement’s political bureau, succeeding […]
Hundreds evacuated from major new Spanish wildfire
- 20-Jul-2026
MADRID: More than 1,200 people have fled a major new wildfire raging north of Madrid on Monday that has been burning through a mountainous area dotted with tiny villages, firefighters said. The fire started Thursday in a forest-covered mountainous area near the village of La Mierla in the Castilla-La Mancha region, about 100 kilometers (60 […]
'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era
- 20-Jul-2026
Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.
Madrid awaits triumphant return of Spain's World Cup heroes
- 20-Jul-2026
A million jubilant Spain supporters are expected to greet their heroes on Monday in Madrid as the World Cup winners return home after clinching their second star.
Iran says diplomatic exchanges with US ongoing via mediators
- 20-Jul-2026
TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite US military strikes on the country. “We have been informed by mediators, we have received messages — without going into details — but the main point is that the diplomatic apparatus has been active in recent days and […]
Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown
- 20-Jul-2026
East Rutherford: Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday’s final. The France captain scored 10 goals to top the charts ahead of Argentina great Messi, who finished with eight. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling […]