South Africa coach Broos steals spotlight with blunt World Cup remarks
TLE DESK: South Africa coach Hugo Broos has emerged as one of the most outspoken figures at the 2026 World Cup, drawing attention for his…
Paraguay stun Turkey to keep World Cup hopes alive
TLE Desk: Paraguay secured a shock 1-0 victory over Turkey on Friday despite playing more than half the match with 10 men, ending…
Freeman header helps US beat Australia and reach knockout stage
TLE Desk: Alex Freeman, the 21-year-old son of former NFL star Antonio Freeman, scored as the United States secured a 2-0 victory over…
Brazil cruise past Haiti to reach World Cup knockout stage
TLE Desk: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday, becoming the first team from Group C…
Lebanon clashes cast shadow over US-Iran peace deal
TLE Desk: Fresh fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has threatened to derail the newly signed US-Iran memorandum…
CEO pay rises as gap with workers widens in corporate America
TLE DESK: Compensation for chief executives at major US companies rose by nearly six per cent in 2025, widening the gap between top…
US gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for first time since March
TLE DESK: Average petrol prices in the United States have fallen below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, offering some relief…
Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, poll finds
TLE DESK: Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, according to a new Associated Press-NORC poll, even…
Israel, Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as Iran-US talks remain uncertain
TLE DESK: Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement have agreed to halt heavy fighting in southern Lebanon, officials said on Friday,…
Iran seeks to press advantage after truce but major challenges remain
TLE DESK: Iran is seeking to capitalise on gains made under a newly signed interim peace agreement with the United States, accelerating oil…
