Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
Supporters viewed his wish to leave as a sign of a lack of commitment to the club Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in action during a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge. Photo: AFP LONDON: Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over … Read more
Constable martyred as unidentified gunmen open fire in Bannu
His funeral prayers were later offered at Bannu Police Lines with full state honours The funeral of police constable Saifullah Khan was held with full state honours in Bannu after he was martyred in a gun attack. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A police constable was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire in Bannu’s Basiya … Read more
Douglass reclaims 50m freestyle world record
American Kate Douglass celebrates her 50m freestyle world record at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. Photo: AFP/FILE LOS ANGELES: Kate Douglass shattered the women’s 50m freestyle world record on Saturday, clocking 23.49sec in the heats at the Pan Pacific Championships to set a tantalizing showdown with former record-holder Gretchen Walsh. Douglass improved on … Read more
Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
Pontiff urges action to advance two-state solution amid surge of attacks by Israeli settlers Pope Leo leads the Angelus prayer in Piazza della Liberta in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, August 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge … Read more
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
Around 290 dead, 140 missing, 4,000 others injured as rescuers sift through rubble in Cali, Pereira Residents dig through the debris of a collapsed building after an earthquake, in Cali, Colombia August 10, 2026. — REUTERS Hopes of finding survivors of the earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago were dwindling on Saturday, as more bodies were pulled from buildings that collapsed due … Read more
Pakistan seek response after England rout
KARACHI: Pakistan head into a must-win World Cup clash against Wales on Monday after a 4-1 defeat by England exposed weaknesses in their defence and left little room for error in Group D. England produced a mature and controlled performance at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, scoring in every quarter to secure a convincing … Read more
Saud expects extra bounce at Headingley
Familiar with Yorkshire’s home ground, Saud says the conditions could offer more bounce Pakistan’s seasoned Test batsman Saud Shakeel said his century in the warm-up victory over a PCC Select XI has given him confidence ahead of the Test series in England, while the left-hander expects conditions to offer a different challenge from those seen … Read more
Yemenis worry about return to all-out war
A Houthi follower looks on, during a pro-Iran demonstration, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Sanaa, Yemen April 6, 2026. — REUTERS Yemen’s years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities … Read more
Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump: poll
Democrats lead Republicans 44% to 39% ahead of November midterms, Financial Times poll shows US President Donald Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026. REUTERS Most United States voters say their finances have worsened since President Donald Trump returned … Read more