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Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has blasted the controversial VAR decision that sent Breel Embolo off against Argentina, calling the rule "unacceptable" after his side's World Cup dream ended in a heartbreaking 3-1 extra-time defeat.

The EU is introducing new consumer protection rules allowing shoppers to request human customer support instead of AI chatbots. Discover what the new regulations mean for online retailers and consumers across Europe

Germany's government has announced plans to introduce stricter sick leave regulations as part of an ambitious economic reform package aimed at boosting productivity and...

Andy Burnham's dramatic arrival in Westminster has sparked growing speculation that he is on course to become Britain's next Prime Minister. With Labour MPs rallying behind him following Keir Starmer's shock resignation, the battle for No. 10 may already be entering its decisive stage.

Four people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions, including Moscow and Belgorod, according to Russian authorities. Governor Andrei Vorobyov reported a woman and two men killed and damaged infrastructure in the Moscow area. Russia's defense ministry said 556 drones were intercepted nationwide, and Moscow’s air defense systems destroyed 81 drones. The attacks occurred amid speculation about a potential end to the war following recent comments by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian officials also reported ongoing Russian attacks in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has dismissed reports suggesting the United States is considering punitive measures against certain allies over the ongoing Iran conflict,...