World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Jude Bellingham's Double Propels England to World Cup Semifinal Against Argentina
England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Jude Bellingham's double secured the win, with
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Architect of Modern Qatar, Dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who oversaw Qatar's transformation into a global energy and diplomatic powerhouse, has di
England Edges Norway in Extra Time; Argentina Overcomes Ten-Man Switzerland
Thomas Tuchel's England advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami. Argentina overcame a ten-man Sw
Iran Strikes Gulf States After US Bombing Campaign
Iran attacked Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain with ballistic missiles and drones after the US renewed strikes in Iran. Air defences intercepted
Spain Edges Belgium in Late Drama to Set Up World Cup Semifinal with France
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals thanks to a late goal from Mikel Merino. The win sets up a semifinal against Franc
Iran Buries Khamenei as Renewed US-Iran Clashes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire
Iran buried former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after six days of ceremonies. Renewed US and Iranian attacks have underm
France Repeats 2-0 Victory Over Morocco to Reach World Cup Semifinals
France eliminated Morocco from the World Cup for the second consecutive tournament, winning 2-0 in the quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium. Kyl
Trump Sends New Qatari-Gifted Jet to UK, Flies Old Air Force One from Turkey
Trump used his older Air Force One to leave Turkey after the NATO summit, sending the new Qatari-gifted jet to Mildenhall airbase in the UK.
Venezuela Urges Release of Frozen Assets for Earthquake Relief as Death Toll Passes 3,600
Venezuela's foreign minister has called on nations holding frozen state assets to release them for earthquake recovery. The UN launched a €2
Starmer and Støre Sport National Team Shirts at NATO Summit Ahead of World Cup Quarterfinal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a bilateral meeting in Ankara wearing their national team
Argentina Stages Dramatic Comeback Against Egypt, Sets Up World Cup Quarterfinal with Switzerland
Defending champions Argentina scored three goals in the final 11 minutes to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Egypt. Switzerland reached the qu
Third Vessel Hit in Strait of Hormuz Within 24 Hours, UK Agency Confirms
Three tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre. The incidents com