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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the maritime drone was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Russia-Ukraine war. Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026A maritime drone has exploded in Romania’s Constanta port, with several other drones discovered nearby.The Romanian Ministry of National Defence said on Friday that the drone had self-detonated at 10:30am local time (07:30 GMT). The incident is just the latest incursion along NATO’s eastern flank, raising concern over the increasing spillover from Russia’s war on Ukraine to neighbouring states that are part of the Western military alliance.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe drone…
The UN says it needs nearly $640m to help Lebanon over the next six months.Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026The United Nations has doubled its call for aid to Lebanon as it bids to stem a “severe and deteriorating” humanitarian crisis brought on by four months of war with Israel.The UN’s humanitarian agency OCHA said on Friday that it needs nearly $640m over the next six months. In March, as the hostilities broke out in response to the United States and Israeli attacks on Iran, the UN had said $308m would be needed.OCHA said on Friday that only $185m…
Hamas says it will not hand over its weapons right now, resisting ongoing disarmament demands and stating that the ultimate fate of its military arsenal will be decided following comprehensive discussions with other Palestinian factions.Husam Badran, a member of the Hamas political bureau, spoke exclusively to Al Jazeera about the group’s vision for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza [Mohammad Mansour/Al Jazeera]In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Husam Badran, a member of the Hamas political bureau, offered an inside look into the group’s proposed solutions to the stalled negotiations, introducing the concept of a long-term hudna (truce).“When this Palestinian committee…
Farrell said he was “incredibly proud to continue this journey” with Ireland. “It is a privilege to work with such a talented group of players and staff, and to represent the supporters whose passion and unwavering support drive this team forward and inspire us every time we take the field,” he said.”What excites me most is the increasing strength and investment in pathways and the quality of talent coming through.”There is a real confidence in the system that has been built across the provinces and age-grade programmes, and I believe with sustained effort that the best is yet to come.”IRFU…
“A lot of people were disappointed with me coming to Yorkshire, but if you can change the mind of one person you’ve done a great job.”Yorkshire have been doing a great job, so why not be part of that? There might be people from the same background as me, a South Asian background, who were probably hesitant to come and be themselves and play, and I don’t want anyone to ever think that.”Performing for the team and helping to encourage inclusivity went hand in hand, he said. “My main job is to perform and do well for the county, and…
A record 48 teams will contest this summer’s World Cup, with 12 groups making up the first stage of the tournament.Twelve seeded teams are spread out across the groups, including the three host nations and eight top-ranked countries. The four highest-ranked teams – Spain, Argentina, France and England – were placed in separate sections, or quadrants, of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFIFA said the top four nations, if they finish first in their respective round-robin groups, will avoid each other until the semifinals.The top two teams from each group will automatically proceed…
With less than a week to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, the buzz around football’s most prestigious tournament is growing.The monthlong spectacle, featuring the best talent, will be the longest and biggest edition in the tournament’s 96-year history.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAhead of the 2026 World Cup, Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five key talking points:World Cup across three countries, in a firstAll men’s World Cup editions between 1930, the inaugural tournament, and the last one in 2022, were held in a single host nation, barring 2002 when Japan and South Korea…
When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all.Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned from entry by the US. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last June halting visa issuance to a handful of countries, including Iran, which the US designated a “state sponsor of terrorism”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPerhaps most unanticipated for Iranians was that the host nation of…
Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya have been nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association men’s player of the year award alongside Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.Earlier this month, Fernandes, 31, won the Football Writers’ Association’s men’s footballer of the year award.That award is often an indicator of who is the frontrunner to be named the PFA player of the year.The Portugal midfielder registered a record 21 Premier League assists to help United finish third.Midfielder Rice, defender Gabriel and goalkeeper Raya were all key players for Arsenal, who won the Premier League…
Manchester City duo Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and Yui Hasegawa have been shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association’s Women’s Player of the Year award.Shaw, who was named the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year in May, scored a league-high 21 goals in 22 league matches as Manchester City won the WSL title for the second time. Japan’s Hasegawa was another key figure for City, who also won the FA Cup.Arsenal’s Alessio Russo, who finished second to Shaw in the Golden Boot competition for leading scorer, is joined on the shortlist by fellow England internationals Lauren James (Chelsea) and Jess…