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World Cup 2026 squads: Full player lists for England, Scotland, USA, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France, Germany & more.

EXCITEMENT is building around the globe with the 2026 World Cup just a few weeks away! Countries have started naming their squads for the upcoming

China will 'actively' help to resolve international conflicts, ex-diplomat says.

China will actively participate in settling international conflicts and improve mechanisms for resolving them, a former Chinese diplomat has said,

Indonesian authorities using online disinformation campaigns to target critics, Amnesty says.

JAKARTA, May 19 - Indonesian authorities, including the military, used online disinformation campaigns to brand activists and journalists as

Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal.

DUBAI, May 19 - Tehran's latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of U.S.

Misery for millions as energy bills expected to rise by 13% in July.

The household energy price cap is expected to rise by £209 a year from July due to soaring wholesale costs caused by the Iran war, according to the

Russia conducts major nuclear drills.

MOSCOW, May 19 - Russia on Tuesday begins three days of nuclear drills that will include the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence

Pluralistic: There's no such thing as "age verification" (19 May 2026).

Today's links There's no such thing as "age verification": The foreseeable and foreseen consequences of "something must be done"/"there, I've done

Residents in Terengganu village on edge as hungry sun bear targets livestock.

The bear had also preyed on other domesticated animals belonging to

Taiwan 'cautiously optimistic' about US arms sales, defence minister says.

Weapons sales are an important "counterbalancing force" for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan

Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties ahead of China visit hot on Trump's heels.

President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia's relationship with China had reached "a truly unprecedented level", pledging mutual support on

Warhammer 40K: New 11th Edition World Eaters Rules Look SPICY!.

Goatboy here and let me tell you the new World Eaters 11th Edition info has me very excited! Here's what you can expect! It is wild I've built other

Bank now offers £240 a year free cash when you spend on groceries and dining out.

A MAJOR online bank has launched a lucrative cashback offer that can help them pocket an extra £240 a year. Cashback, which is offered by banks, 

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China moves AI brain implants from trials towards real-world use.

Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01468-xChinese start-up firms are supercharging their efforts to develop algorithms for

Beloved star of Channel 4's doc The Family dies aged 72 after battle with lung cancer as her family pays tribute.

MOVING tributes have been paid to the much-loved matriarch from Channel 4's groundbreaking documentary series The Family. Sarbjit Kaur Grewal, 72,

Vieira names his combined XI from Arsenal Invincibles and Arteta's current stars with 03/04 team just having edge.

ARSENAL are just two games from a potential Prem and Champions League double - but Patrick Vieira still thinks his Invincibles side were better.

Georgina Rodriguez puts on busty display on red carpet as Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancee stuns at Cannes Film Festival.

CRISTIANO RONALDO'S fiancee Georgina Rodriguez shone bright at the Cannes Film Festival. Ronaldo, 41, and Georgina, 32, announced their engagement in

Uniqlo to open flagship store in Myeongdong, 5 yrs after closing outlet amid COVID outbreak.

SEOUL - Japanese casual wear brand Uniqlo is reopening its flagship store in Myeongdong, central Seoul, this week, some five yearsRead full story

Indonesian government critics targeted by lies, violence: Amnesty.

Amnesty said Indonesia's government is taking an "authoritarian" turn under Prabowo