Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership
Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026

The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026

Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Sir John Curtice: The "Burnham bounce" is real but it's not massive
Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026

The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform

Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.