List of Landlocked Countries in the World

Key Points There are 44 universally recognized landlocked countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, meaning they have no direct access to an ocean. The largest landlocked nation by area is Kazakhstan, while the smallest is Vatican...

Just How Real Should Colonial Williamsburg Be?

Thirty-one years ago, there was a slave auction at Colonial Williamsburg. On October 10, 1994, two Black men and two Black women were led up the steps and onto the porch of an 18th-century tavern. They were made to stand in front of thousands of...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

How will the EU’s new entry-exit border system work?

Non-European Union citizens travelling to countries in Europe’s Schengen area – within which physical borders between member countries have been removed – will soon have to use a new automated biometric system that is set to replace usual passport...

Americans' support for Israel declining, poll shows

Support for Israel among US voters has declined 13 percentage points over the past year, a new poll has shown. The survey of 1,313 voters nationwide, carried out by The New York Times and Siena, also showed that most Americans oppose sending...

How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free

At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...

Global figures behind Love is Resistance, the art book for Palestine

An art book for Palestine, with pages designed to be torn out and used as protest posters, is releasing later this month, featuring contributions by figures ranging from Samia Halaby to Massive Attack. Love is Resistance brings together 77...

Tinubu to meet Council of State, Police Thursday over insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has summoned a meeting of the Council of State and the Police Council for Thursday, October 9, 2025, to deliberate on the escalating insecurity across parts of the country and other pressing national issues. The strategic...

Shining a light on Manar Abu Dhabi: Dates, locations and how to attend

Abu Dhabi will once again come alive with light this winter as Manar Abu Dhabi, the public art exhibition that made its debut from 2023 to 2024, is set to return for a second time. Expanding its reach across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the large-scale...

England lose captain to injury in 'ridiculous' $2.85b squad

England will start as overwhelming favourites against Wales at Wembley on Friday (AEDT) despite the loss of the "best player in Europe" through injury. England manager Thomas Tuchel has decided not to risk Harry Kane after he took a knock to his...

Midweek Warm-up: Report says Bayern Munich won’t offer Harry Kane a raise; UEFA World Cup Qualifier predictions; Should Bayern pursue Nico Schlotterbeck?; Throwing it back to Powerman 5000; and MORE!

Could Bayern Munich really be contemplating offering Harry Kane a contract extension without a raise? Maybe and that is according to a report from Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): Harry Kane’s...

How to buy World Cup 2026 Qualifiers tickets

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, and the thrill of the qualifiers is capturing the hearts of football fans across the globe. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete for the ultimate prize in international football,...

Shoe thrown at India's chief justice over remark about Hindu god

A lawyer threw a shoe at India's Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday over remarks he made about the Hindu god Vishnu. The lawyer approached the raised platform where Mr Gavai was sitting on Monday and threw the shoe, the BBC...

‘So much better’: How MotoGP rookie demolished the rest to write his name into the record books

Sometimes, ignorance really is bliss. How else does Fermin Aldeguer’s first MotoGP victory at last Sunday’s Indonesian Grand Prix, a runaway success on a tricky weekend where a slippery Mandalika Circuit layout was being cooked by the sun to the...

Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week

The top of the Premier League has a new look to it with Arsenal at the summit. The Gunners strolled to a 2-0 victory over West Ham, allowing them to leapfrog Liverpool. With the Reds later losing at Chelsea – the Reds' third straight defeat across...

Prime Minister on Moldova's SEPA connection

Prime Minister Dorin Recean praised Moldova's connection to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), noting that this will allow money transfers between our country and other European Union states to be made without high fees, and the money could...

Post-Brexit boat registration in France - reader solutions

Letters You will need a radio licence to register the VHF radio and emergency beacons RVillalon/Shutterstock To the Editor, I write regarding your recent online article about the administrative hurdles of buying a second-hand boat in France...

Marin high schools cater to rising interest in health care

The idea that they could train to be public health research scientists in 11th grade never occurred to Redwood High School juniors Scout Wellmeier and Sebastian Solomon — until now. “I never really realized all there is to do in public health,”...

The new entry-exit system in the EU explained - Why you must know about it

On October 12, the European Union will launch its new entry-exit system, which will mean stricter rules for British tourists. The changes will mean that Brits will now need to carry proof of medical insurance and a return ticket, as part of the...

High school football: Week 7 schedule

WEEK 7 (All games at 7 p.m. unless noted) THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE CITY SECTION Marine League Carson at Gardena, 4 p.m. Southern League West Adams at Maywood CES SOUTHERN SECTION Citrus Belt League Yucaipa at Citrus Valley, 7:30 p.m. Desert Sky League...