Taxpayer ripoff or bargain? The cost of the British royal family
Critics of the monarchy say it is outdated and a waste of money, but supporters argue it more than pays its way. The coronation of...
China steps up use of ‘exit bans’ against government critics
At least 15 laws and legal instruments now cover exit bans with millions of people potentially affected. China has stepped up the use of exit...
Novak Djokovic can play at US Open as vaccine mandate to end
Djokovic can play after missing out on the US Open last year and being denied entry into the country earlier this year. Men’s tennis world...
FIFA threatens Europe with Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout
Gianni Infantino says rights offers from ‘Big 5’ European countries are unacceptable and a ‘slap in the face’. Europe’s top football nations face a broadcast...
Hollywood writers announce major strike over workers’ rights
Writers’ union will strike on Tuesday after six weeks of negotiations with studios and streamers failed. Thousands of film and television writers will go on...
US banking crisis: Is your money safe?
As another US bank collapses, here’s what you need to know about how to keep your money safe. Recent turmoil in the banking industry may...
How to ignore Israel’s apartheid: Learn from Ursula von der Leyen
The EU boss should be ashamed about her use of anti-Palestinian racist tropes. She won’t be. Diplomatic tip: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...
IBA slams ‘black sheep’ breakaway body as schism roils boxing
A new world boxing federation was announced last month in a move aimed at securing the troubled sport’s Olympic future. International Boxing Association (IBA) President...
Russia-Ukraine live news: Two killed in Pavlohrad, says Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least two people were killed in Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city and railway hub in the east, in an overnight Russian...
Kosovo, Serbia leaders resume talks in Brussels to normalise ties
After more than a decade of negotiations, EU wants Balkan neighbours to settle on plan and put hostilities to rest. The leaders of Serbia and...