A report from the World Meteorological Organisation confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era.

Chinese carmaker BYD claims to have developed an electric vehicle platform that enables drivers to charge their EVs in the time it takes to refuel a petrol-powered car.

Seven candidates are standing for election to become Thomas Bach’s successor as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president -- a revered position in world sport.

German lawmakers have voted to allow a huge increase in defence and infrastructure spending – a seismic shift for the country that could reshape European defence.

Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political challenger to Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan, has been detained just days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate.

U.S. President Trump has indicated that the fate of Ukraine’s Zaporizhya nuclear power station is part of his ceasefire discussions with Russian President Putin.

The Israeli military says it is carrying out “extensive strikes” in the Gaza Strip, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting more than 400 Palestinians have been killed.

Donald Trump’s trade war is taking a “significant toll” on the global economy, the OECD has warned, as it cut growth forecasts for a dozen G20 countries.

As the U.S. and Russia are engaged in talks on ways to end the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has maintained maximalist conditions for any potential peace deal.

The United States has vowed to continue attacks on Yemen’s Houthi rebels until the Iran-backed group stops targeting military and commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

The three most followed stock indices in the U.S. reflect the market turmoil President Trump’s tariffs and mass federal employee sackings are causing in the economy.

Poland’s president calls on the U.S. to transfer nuclear weapons to Polish soil and welcomes President Macron’s idea to extend France’s nuclear umbrella to NATO states.

Elon Musk, who heads up Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has failed to stop U.S. federal spending hitting a new record high for the month of February.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, who faces murder charges at the ICC, is in a detention unit in The Hague where many infamous war crimes suspects were held.

Scientists in Spain have discovered facial bones from a hominin dating to between 1.1 and 1.4 million years ago that represents the earliest human face identified in Western Europe.

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, which apply worldwide, have come into effect, hitting economic rivals as well as close U.S. allies.

The vast island of Greenland, coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump, is believed to hold untapped mineral and oil reserves, but on a global scale these amounts are modest.

Kyiv has accepted a U.S proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire with Russia after “milestone” talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, subject to agreement by Russia.

Greenland’s voters threw their weight behind a slow approach to independence, electing the opposition Demokraatit party as the winner in a general election.

Most of our planet suffers from dirty air, according to a new report, with only 12 out 138 countries having air quality below WHO’s annual threshold of 5.0 μg/m³ of PM2.5.

In seven years, the U.S. has transformed itself into the world’s largest LNG supplier, with production capacity set to expand by 60% in the first half of Donald Trump’s presidency

A tanker and container ship have collided off the northeastern coast of England, causing a huge fire on at least one of the vessels and leading to numerous casualties.

President Donald Trump’s move towards realignment with Russia is fuelling European nervousness that the United States could reduce its military presence on the continent.

Mark Carney has won the Liberal leadership race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister by a landslide – amassing 86% of the ballots in the first round of voting.

The war in Ukraine has helped grow U.S. dominance of the arms industry, with their 2020-2024 exports jumping by over a fifth compared with the 2015-19 period.

Fighters loyal to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad have engaged in heavy clashes with security forces of Syria’s new rulers in the worst violence since the rebels seized power.

A European air force of 120 fighter jets operated separately from NATO could secure the skies from Russian attacks without provoking a wider conflict with Moscow.

In keeping with the tone of his entire papacy, Pope Francis has left instructions for a simpler funeral – and burial away from the iconic site of St Peter’s crucifixion.

The U.S. trade deficit grew in recent years, due to a strong dollar which allowed the U.S. to buy more foreign goods, while struggling trade partners were unable to reciprocate.

EU leaders are to discuss proposals to mobilise up to €800 billion for Europe’s rearmament and to offer "immediate" military support to Ukraine.

Arab leaders have approved an Egyptian plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip as an alternative to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory.

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine as he looks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks to end the war with Russia.

Six women are to blast off into space on a Blue Origin rocket, marking the first all-female flight crew since 1963, when Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” on Monday and has returned to the use of an oxygen mask and ventilator to assist his breathing.

The passing of a pope sets in motion a series of centuries-old processes, including a nine-day mourning period, an elaborate burial, and the election of a new pontiff.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that European leaders had agreed to form a "coalition of the willing" and draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the U.S.

European leaders are looking at ways to increase their defence spending amid concerns about an aggressive Russia and declining support from the United States.

Military spending in Russia, whose economy is on a war footing, now outstrips all of Europe’s defence budgets combined, the International Institute for Strategic Studies says.

President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to receive a proportion of Ukraine’s vast mineral deposits as compensation for its support of Ukraine over the last three years.

The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on a major minerals deal central to Kyiv’s push to win Washington’s support as President Donald Trump seeks to end the war with Russia.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War.

The cash required to rebuild Ukraine after Russia’s invasion has now surpassed half a trillion dollars, according to a report published by the World Bank Group.

U.S. citizens have responded poorly to some of President Trump’s new policies, such as renaming the Gulf of Mexico, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll of over 4,000 adults.

Ukraine marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, as world leaders look for a way to end the brutal war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

Three years since Russia’s February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kremlin forces are making incremental progress but only at the expense of huge battlefront casualties.

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying begins as European nations start on the road to board the plane for the tournament, hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will open the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Eden Gardens.

The high-octane action of the new Formula 1 World Championship gets underway in Australia on Sunday. Be on pole position with our exclusive enhanced coverage

Contact us for special package prices for multiple graphics from our F1 2025 extensive advanced collection. Australian Grand Prix launches the season on March 15.

McLaren begin the defence of their Constructor’s World Championship when the 76th F1 season commences at the Australian GP, with nine other teams contesting the title.

The FIA has introduced new rules to prevent drivers overheating ahead of a major overhaul in 2026 to include new power units with built-in cooling.

Formula One returned for the 2025 season with an action-packed 75th anniversary launch event at London’s O2 – with all 10 teams unveiling all-new liveries for cars.

The ten teams competing in 2025 season are: Alpine, Aston Martin, Scuderia Ferrari HP, Haas, Stake Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull and Williams.

Buffalo Bills superstar Josh Allen – Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season – is set to become one of the highest-paid players in NFL history with six-year $330m contract.

Highly anticipated quarter-final ties include Arsenal against Real Madrid, while Aston Villa take on PSG. Elsewhere, Barcelona face Dortmund, and Bayern tackle Internazionale.

The 2025 MotoGP championship marks the centenary of the first ever motorcycle TT – the race evolved into the TT Circuit Assen, one of the most iconic events in the sport.

Tokyo hosts the first of an expanded seven elite World Marathon Majors – welcoming over 38,000 runners to the Japanese capital – with Sydney set to join the field in August.

The 2025 MotoGP season comprises 22 Grands Prix, commencing with the Thailand GP in March and concluding in Valencia, Spain, in November.

Aprilia and world champion Jorge Martin lead the eleven teams competing in the 2025 season, commencing with the Thailand GP and concluding in Valencia in November.

Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez compete for Ducati Lenovo for 2025 season, riding the Ducati Desmosedici GP25 bike. Profiles available for all 11 teams and riders.

The 2025 MotoGP season includes 11 teams and comprises 22 Grands Prix, commencing with the Thailand GP in March and concluding in Valencia, Spain, in November.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest paid athlete – according to sports business lead, Sportico – one of 12 earning over $100m. Coco Gauff is the top-earning female athlete.

Spanish giants Real Madrid have become the first football club to generate more than €1bn in annual revenue, according to analysis by Deloitte’s Football Money League report.

The season features 55 ATP tournaments in 29 countries, plus the four Grand Slams and the Laver Cup in San Francisco, before concluding in November with the ATP Finals.

Arnya Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek shared nine major titles in 2024, this season features over 50 WTA tournaments across 26 countries, plus the four Grand Slams.

The 80th edition of La Vuelta a España, cycling’s final Grand Tour of the year, will feature more than three weeks of racing and 21 stages, covering a distance of 3,180km.

The draw sees hosts Inter Miami open the tournament against Egyptian side Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium on June 15, while the MetLife Stadium stages the final on July 13.

The route begins in Lille, and includes two time-trials, lung-busting mountain stages in the Alps – peaking at 2,300m – before the traditional Champs-Élysées finale.

The 79th season launches with the Boston Celtics as reigning champions after beating Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, clinching record 18th championship.