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'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail." Moscow's closest partner in the

US-backed airstrikes leave Ecuador border communities in fear

US-backed airstrikes leave Ecuador border communities in fear

A US-backed crackdown on drug cartels along the Ecuador-Colombia border has sparked accusations that security forces bombed farms, burned homes and detained and abused villagers. Sixty-six-year-old Jose Pena hid in the bushes as two Ecuadoran military helicopters thudded overhead. Then came the "boom!"

MAGA devotees unshaken by Trump's war on Iran

MAGA devotees unshaken by Trump's war on Iran

US President Donald Trump thrusting the country into a new Middle East war has prompted backlash from Americans across the political spectrum -- with the exception of his devoted political base. Despite soaring oil prices, uncertain outcomes and rising US casualties, those faithful to the "Make America Great Again"

Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, as Tehran sent jitters through global markets by turning its sights on Gulf oil and gas facilities. Nearly three weeks into the Middle East war launched by Israel

FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty

FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as scheduled" with "all teams" taking part amid doubts about Iran's presence at the tournament. "FIFA is looking forward to all teams participating

New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches

New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches

All teams participating in a women's tournament organised by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or assistant after football's governing body passed ground-breaking regulations at its council meeting on Thursday. The change applies to all youth and senior tournaments, national team

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the US president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor. Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen