Iran warns of a ‘harsh response’ as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.

Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.

Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.

US drivers may have to wait until 2027 for gasoline prices to fall

From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.

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Is chocolate better served chilled? Do bananas go mushy? And won’t someone think of the avocados? Here is the final word on the fridge or cupboard conflictIf every summer has a trending drink, then 2026 promises to be the season of the chilled red. In news that our European neighbours, who have long been doing … Continue reading “The cold, hard truth: what you should actually store in the fridge – from red wine to nuts”

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Female activists are working in the shadows to find and support vulnerable women they fear are being failed by authoritiesLast summer, Xiaocao, a softly spoken woman in her 40s, received a tip-off that in Lüliang, a small city in China’s Shanxi province, vulnerable women were being forced into marriages. Along with another volunteer, she wanted … Continue reading “They were forced into marriage and abused. Now women facing exploitation in China have a glimmer of hope”