The UK’s ruling Labour Party could plunge itself and the whole country into a “disaster,” MPs and political commentators are warning, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stubbornly defying calls from within his own party to quit. Labour’s leadership crisis came to a head this week when former Manchest»»»

Kansas City: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. Ecuador, who finished second in»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and called for an immediate and sustained flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza during a United Nations Security Council emergency session on the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave,»»»

Spain extended their unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures to 32 matches during their World Cup ‌opener last week. And yet, it was hard not to see La Roja’s scoreless draw against debutant Cape Verde — the third-least-populated country to ever qualify for the World Cup — as a disastrous start for»»»

TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 ​in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014. After having two goals disallowed in »»»

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against the heavily favored La Tri on Saturday night and earn the tiny island nation its first-ever World Cup point. The outcome also allowed Germany, whi»»»

Father’s Day invites us to celebrate what fathers contribute to their children’s lives. It is also a chance to reflect on what we now ask fathers to be – and how much the meaning of a “good father” has changed. Like many men of my generation, I grew up with a traditional model of fatherhood. A good»»»

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has been fighting a major fire at a warehouse used for cold-storage of food since Wednesday, with Mayor Karen Bass on Saturday declaring a local emergency because of smoke spreading across the city. File Photo by Stuart Palley/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- Los Angeles »»»

Share: Restoring natural sensory feedback results in functional and cognitive benefits for leg prosthesis users. Credit: Pietro Comaschi A few years ago, a team of researchers working under Professor Stanisa Raspopovic at the ETH Zurich Neuroengineering Lab gained worldwide attention when they anno»»»

Temperatures in the UAE are expected to reach as high as 47°C in inland areas today, while forecasters warned of humid conditions, possible fog and a chance of rainfall in eastern parts of the country later this week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather would be fair to partly»»»

UK police have released a man on bail who allegedly threw a toddler into a zoo crocodile enclosure, after he was “assessed as not being fit for interview,” the Cambridgeshire Constabulary said in a press release on Friday. The incident took place at the Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire o»»»

Dubai: Just days after President Donald Trump fast-tracked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, the accord is facing its first major challenge, with disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, renewed fighting in Lebanon and Trump’s threat to impose US tolls on shipping raising fresh questions ab»»»

ZURICH/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US and Iranian negotiators were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday aimed at advancing a fragile ceasefire and laying the groundwork for a broader agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and regional security, even as the two sides clashed over Tehran’s claim that it ha»»»

Paint applied to the bottom of the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool can be seen peeling and floating to the surface of the water. A man was arrested on Friday for reaching into the water to touch paint floating near the side of the pool. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI»»»

Dubai: Counterterrorism detectives in Scotland have launched an investigation after five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh, according to police and media reports, with videos showing a shirtless man carrying a large weapon and targeting multiple location»»»

Imagine a prescription that instantly lowers your heart rate, flushes stress hormones from your blood, costs absolutely nothing, and comes with zero negative side effects. If it was invented today, it would be a multi-billion-dollar medical breakthrough. Instead, it’s an ancient practice that’s bee»»»

NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of stu»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary seemingly ba»»»

KINSHASA: The ​Democratic Republic of Congo said ‌on ‌Saturday ​the ‌number ⁠of ​confirmed Ebola ⁠cases in the country ⁠had ‌risen ‌to ​956, ‌including 247 ‌deaths. On Friday, ‌confirmed cases were at ⁠933, ⁠and deaths were 245. At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for di»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been buildi»»»

TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into stoppage time, Undav received a pass from Felix Nmecha in front of the net and rifled it past Ivor»»»

Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, despite its rules prohibiting threats and incitement targeting people on the basis of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Published on Friday, the »»»

Al-Futtaim BYD Saudi Arabia, the official distributor of BYD in the Kingdom, has announced the opening of its new showroom in Jazan, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, bringing its new energy vehicle portfolio closer to customers and meeting demand throu»»»

Spanish first lady Begona Gomez, left, and her husband, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pictured earlier this month visiting Pope Leo XIV during his week-long trip to Spain. Photo by Alejandro Garcia/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, had her p»»»

The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, including in Canada. Toronto is hosting Saturday's match between Germany and the Ivory Coast. The German supporters are there and they’re angry – according to them, the price of beer is far too high. Story by Daniel Quinlan and Antoine Fenaux.»»»

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels Iran says the pact's first pri»»»

One person was killed after two freight trains collided during shunting operations in Munich, Germany, in the early hours of Saturday. The fatal accident occurred hours after a similar rail collision left one passenger dead and dozens seriously injured in the UK. A video shared by one of the witnes»»»

In a significant turn of events, Egypt’s recent accession to the BRICS alliance has set the stage for a transformative period in the nation’s automotive industry. This development comes amid a series of strategic agreements signed to rejuvenate Egypt’s industrial and commercial landscape, promising»»»

Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d'Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»

DPA Houston Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey justified the decision to bring him into the starting line-up with two poacher’s goals in a 5-1 World Cup stroll over Sweden on Saturday. Cody Gakpo also netted a double in Houston to boost the three-times runners-up, with Anthony Elanga’s goal for 4-1 »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»

Tribune News Network Mexico City and Doha Mexico’s Ministry of Culture, through the Centro de Cultura Digital (CCD), in partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative and with the collaboration of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, unveiled Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy, a »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has received a commendation from the UK-based Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the 2026 Health and Safety in the Workplace category at the CIHT Annual Awards ceremony in London in recognition of its efforts »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha For decades, Qatar has remained one of Lebanon’s most reliable partners, providing sustained diplomatic, humanitarian and economic support aimed at preserving the country’s stability, sovereignty and development. As Lebanon continues to face economic challenges, political unc»»»

Darlene Regis Excitement, anticipation, and Filipino pride filled the air as the Pinoy Popstar Middle East 2026 — Qatar officially introduced its Top 15 finalists during a press conference at Kylin Restaurant. The event brought together media representatives, organisers, and partners to celebrate F»»»

Darlene Regis In celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day, PAPAWIS QLAB organised a community sports and cultural event that brought together Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino community across Qatar. The event featured friendly competitions in Pickleball and Badminton while »»»

Tribune News Network Doha UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QR3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were signed in Doha by Ahmed Mohs»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar His Excellency Nirav Patel has praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in protecting sea turtles and preserving coastal ecosystems, while appreciating the level of field and scientific wor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Rugby Football Club (DRFC) was delighted to welcome Irish international rugby player and DRFC alumna, Erin King, for a special training session with the club’s ladies and girls on Sunday at Doha Sports Park. King, an Irish international player and captain, returned to»»»

QNA Doha The 38th Doha Theatre Festival, organised by the Theatre Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture, is set to commence today and run for four days, featuring performances by amateur theatre groups. Three plays by amateur groups will compete at the Al Mayassa Theatre in the Qatar National C»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Malaysia in Qatar hosted the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Gala and Networking Event on Tuesday bringing together alumni, diplomats, government officials and members of the business community to celebrate decades of international coopera»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha India has welcomed the understanding between the United States and Iran to end the recent conflict in West Asia with the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul praising Qatar’s decisive diplomatic intervention and reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Qatar’s efforts to pr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter (IEI QC) recently organised a thought-provoking webinar on the topic, “Enterprise AI Governance & Risk Management”. IEI QC is a leading professional organisation dedicated to advancing engineering practices for the enginee»»»

Créteil, France: A police raid looking for drugs at a house in a Paris suburb turned up a painting by Pablo Picasso, prosecutors said Saturday. "This discovery was made during a search carried out as part of an investigation into drug trafficking," said the public prosecutor's office of Creteil, so»»»

Marrakesh, June 21 (SANA) Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmad al-Yamahi met Saturday with Guglielmo Picchi, Chairman of Italy’s State Export Credit Agency SACE, to discuss ways to boost economic and investment cooperation between Arab states and Italy. The Arab Parliament said in a statement»»»

Three hikers were found dead in two separate incidents this week along the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, with all three having succumbed to extreme heat by the time emergency services arrived. Photo by U.S. National Parks Service June 20 (UPI) -- The National Parks Se»»»

Doha Qatar Charity (QC) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) signed two agreements to support more than 15,000 vulnerable forcibly displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The two agreements were signed by Ahmed Mohsen, UNHCR Representative to the State of Qatar, and Nawaf Abd»»»

Canberra Vast stretches of coral reefs around the globe are still sufficiently intact to withstand and recover from climate change-induced effects through the middle of the century, a recent international scientific study has revealed. However, the findings of this report bolster hopes for the futu»»»

HOUSTON: An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded af»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»