FIFA to allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash over ban
Football fans will be allowed to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada after criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 5:27 am
Ukraine launches 'large-scale' drone strike on St Petersburg
‌Ukraine has launched a "large-scale" drone attack on St Petersburg, showing Kyiv's ability to hit deep inside Russian territory.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 5:09 am
Technical issue detected on one of UK's biggest warships
A technical issue has been detected on one of the UK's largest warships as it was docked in Norway, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 3:45 am
Man dies after shark attack in Australia
A man has died after being attacked by a shark while fishing off Australia's southwestern coast, police say.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 3:43 am
Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, says health ministry
A seven-month-old baby has been killed and his parents were wounded in the West Bank after Israeli soldiers opened fire, the Palestinian health ministry said.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 1:35 am
New £386m plan to fight Ebola as number of cases rises
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a $518m (£386m) six-month plan to fight Ebola, as the number of cases continue to grow.
Posted on 5 June 2026 | 8:45 am
Jared Kushner vs the Flamingos - Albanians protest against luxury resort plans
A massive coastal resort development in Albania linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked days of protests.
Posted on 4 June 2026 | 10:51 pm
Superdrug removes skincare brand amid concerns over Israeli settlement products
Superdrug, the UK's second-largest beauty and health retailer, has blocked a skincare brand from its website after suspected cosmetic ingredients were seen at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.
Posted on 4 June 2026 | 7:01 pm
FIFA 'regrets' free World Cup tickets and demands fans pay up
FIFA has confirmed a website glitch has left dozens of fans getting free tickets for the World Cup 2026.
Posted on 4 June 2026 | 1:28 pm
British 'mafia boss' kidnapped by law enforcement, lawyer claims
Lawyers for one of Europe's top "mafia bosses" have accused law enforcement of "kidnapping" the fugitive as part of an international underworld extradition saga.
Posted on 4 June 2026 | 10:15 am