US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan ...

It is not enough to revile them both. Understanding the personal and ideological divergence is essential to taking back the ground they now occupy, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett ...

De’Aaron Fox thought he could beat OG Anunoby to the rim. Instead, one blocked layup became the defining image of San Antonio’s historic collapse in Game 4 ...

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic ...

Gareth Evans says Aukus will be one of the worst defence decisions ever made by an Australian government ...

Antoine Semenyo will need help from his supporting cast but there is plenty of excitement about a 20-year-old midfielder likened to Michael Essien ...

After impressive showings in recent major tournaments, Thomas Christiansen’s players are aiming to prove a point on the global stage ...

The lead character in this Thai courtroom drama may have more than a whiff of pantomime villain about her, but this a fun, very watchable show – albeit one that is faintly ridiculous at times ...

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Australia forward, who has recent history of muscle injuries, misses training but staff say he’ll be back ahead of World Cup opener ...

Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks since ...

With violent crime declining but hate crime increasing, a look at what we can all do to make our shared spaces safer ...