The Independent

From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details how the 2026 tournament has been riddled with controversy

The many celebrity cameos may have become the talking point of the Queen of Pop’s new music video, but look a little closer, and some serious points are being made. Celebrity watcher Dan Wakeford unpicks what it all means

Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause pain, diminish energy and exacerbate poor mental health. As a shift in classification is announced to help with diagnosis, Lydia Spencer-Elliott, who’s found that accessing targeted treatment can take years, outlines how women can help themselves as the NHS lags behind

Asian shares have mostly retreated and oil prices are higher after the U.S. launched fresh airstrikes against Iran, raising questions again over prospects for a permanent end to the war

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Burial societies in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa are turning into lifelines for daily survival

Taipei claims Chinese vessels are effectively asserting jurisdiction near island’s territorial waters by demanding information about origin and destination of commercial ships

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

Naveed Akram with previously charged with ⁠15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, ⁠and a terror offence