Headlines

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, website shows

July 10 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued new Iran-related sanctions following Iran's resumption of attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said. The sanctions target Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker and businessman based in

Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over. Earlier this week, at a NATO summit, Trump also declared the ceasefire over, saying of Tehran: "It's

Polish nationalists protest Jewish pogrom commemoration

Poland's Jewish community, political leaders and ordinary citizens on Friday commemorated a massacre of hundreds of Jews killed by their Polish neighbours 85 years ago, as far-right activists protested nearby. Among the organisers of the protest was the far-right Confederation

Has the World Cup been fair and why did Trump intervene?

What happens when the beautiful game turns ugly?Football’s governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy. But the latest accusations are making headlines well beyond the sports pages. Are we seeing a new level of political interference in sport at this World Cup? It is up