France, Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects

Kylian Mbappe and his France teammates arrived in Boston on Tuesday ahead of their friendly against Brazil. Photo: AFP LONDON: Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in a glamour friendly in … Read more

Trump approval sinks to 36% as fuel prices surge amid Iran war

Poll shows rising discontent over cost of living, declining support for US strikes US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greet each other at the Knesset, West Jerusalem, Israel, Oct, 13,2025.PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since his return to the White House, as … Read more

Italy hoping to end World Cup pain

Italy’s national pride as a football nation rests on their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. MILAN: Italy are hoping to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup as one of the planet’s most important footballing nations heads to the qualifying play-offs in the midst of another identity crisis.Northern Ireland come to Bergamo for … Read more