NEW YORK: From Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, emerges a familiar global superstar: Shakira. The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World C»»»

MADRID: Real ‌Madrid’s simmering tensions spilled over on Thursday when Federico Valverde and Frenchman Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a dressing-room fight that left the Uruguayan in hospital with a deep cut to the head, several club sources said. The incident unfolded at the club’s Valdebeb»»»

New York: President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States' first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs. "I did not know that number," the billionaire Trump told the New York Post, addi»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization hailed on Thursday good collaboration with the United States and US institutions over a deadly hantavirus outbreak, despite Washington's announced withdrawal from the UN agency. Three people have died and five others have been sickened in a rare hantavirus outb»»»

A tow truck driver in Saskatchewan, Canada, used his truck to rescue a moose he found stuck in ice. Photo courtesy of Rebel Towing A tow truck driver in Saskatchewan, Canada, is going viral after turning an ordinary service call into a rescue for a stranded moose. Clint Gottinger, owner of Rebel To»»»

May 7 (UPI) -- A Florida woman who thought an intruder was trying to break into her home investigated the ruckus on her lanai and found something more surprising: two alligators fighting. Kayla Burress said she was inside her Ave Maria home with her sleeping baby recently when she heard a loud nois»»»

State utilities compete for North Jeolla Province project with domestic turbine supply likely Buses are parked at the World Scout Jamboree campsite in Saemangeum, near the planned offshore wind project area off the coast of Buan in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Photo by LEE HYUN-WOO /EPA May »»»

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Tunis, May 7 (TAP)- European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris said as he met Thursday with Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh there is readiness to consider projects tabled by Tunisia for investment or...»»»

JEDDAH: The ongoing Jeddah Beauty Show has transformed the Superdome into a showcase of makeup, skincare, fragrance and wellness innovations. Opening at the weekend and running until May 10, the event has brought together local and international brands, industry specialists and emerging entrepreneu»»»

A man was arrested near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor yesterday after he rushed the disgraced brother of King Charles III while he was walking his dogs, police said. File Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA May 7 (UPI) -- A man was arrested for public order offense and possession of a weapon near »»»

She also urges Washington to recognize the severity of the U.S. drug consumption crisis and strengthen efforts to stop the illegal flow of firearms into Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in her morning press conference Thursday, rejected criticism from the President Donald Trump over her»»»

Abu Dhabi: Building on the longstanding strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic, and under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, the 18th session of the UAE–France Strategic Dialogu»»»

FRANKFURT: A German holidaymaker has won almost 1,000 euros in compensation after lodging a legal complaint about other tourists reserving all the sun loungers at his hotel with towels, a court said Thursday. He went on a package holiday costing over 7,000 euros with his family to the Greek island »»»

LONDON: More than 75 survivors have been awarded “full compensation” for suffering sexual abuse at the hands of late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, and nearly another 200 claims are being processed, a company scheme told AFP Thursday. “We can confirm that 259 survivors have entered the process, ma»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Pakistan open their two-match Test series in Mirpur on Friday, with the hosts aiming to complete a remarkable double after their historic away whitewash in 2024. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has made no secret of his ambitions, insisting his side must post big firs»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that Qatar, in coordination with Gulf countries, is prioritizing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the regional crisis and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview wit»»»

Joe Jackson London: Britain accused China on Thursday of breaching UK sovereignty and vowed to summon its ambassador after two Chinese-British dual nationals were convicted of spying on Hong Kong dissidents on Beijing's behalf. A London jury found the pair -- a retired Hong Kong policeman and a for»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The correctional chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced journalist Zied El Heni to one year in prison on Thursday evening for “offending others via public communication networks,” a judicial source told TAP news...»»»

London - GBRLondon, May 7, 2026 (AFP) - - A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.The probe centres on the quality of police»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Sri Lankan armies on Thursday concluded a two-week joint counter-terror exercise “Shake Hands II” in the northwestern Tarbela city, the Pakistani military’s media wing said, noting that the event was aimed to harnessing military-to-military ties between both nations. Pakist»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Lusail SC has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at developing sporting talent and strengthening institutional growth, following the football team's historic promotion to the country's top division. The strategy for 2026-2030 was unveiled during a ceremony in Doha on Thurs»»»

Umm Al Quwain : Umm Al Quwain Police has honoured three Emirati motorists with the “Ideal Driver” award for 2026 in recognition of their decades-long commitment to safe driving and strict adherence to traffic laws. The recognition ceremony was held at the office of Major General Sheikh Rashid bin A»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is looking to restart Project Freedom this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on US access to military bases and airspace, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. On Sunday evening, US President Donald Trump announced Project Freedo»»»

ALGIERS: Algeria face a goalkeeping crisis for the ‌World Cup that they are hoping to alleviate with the return of a player from retirement. Oussama Benbot, retired from the national team after being an unused substitute at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at the end of the year, could prove th»»»