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Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
August 17, 2026Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
August 15, 2026Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino - Reuters
Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino Reuters
August 13, 2026Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
August 3, 2026Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.
August 1, 2026Qatar and Bahrain WEC rounds moved to Barcelona and Monza - Reuters
Qatar and Bahrain WEC rounds moved to Barcelona and Monza Reuters
July 28, 2026Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
July 20, 2026Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show - Reuters
Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show Reuters
July 19, 2026Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Who else? How Bellingham became indispensable again
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
July 12, 2026US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
July 9, 2026Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha - Reuters
Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha Reuters
July 2, 2026US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
June 30, 2026US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says - Reuters
US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says Reuters
June 30, 2026Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha - Reuters
Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha Reuters
June 30, 2026US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
June 29, 2026U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha - Reuters
U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha Reuters
June 29, 2026Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
June 23, 2026Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup - Reuters
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup Reuters
June 23, 2026From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.
June 22, 2026At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
June 22, 2026From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odyssey
Mick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on Tuesday.
June 22, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images
Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.
June 14, 2026Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters
Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw Reuters
June 13, 2026'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
June 10, 2026High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says - Reuters
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says Reuters
June 6, 2026US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
June 6, 2026Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
May 26, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge - Reuters
Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge Reuters
April 10, 2026Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says Reuters
April 9, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
April 7, 2026Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say - Reuters
Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say Reuters
April 5, 2026Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
April 2, 2026Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation
Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.
April 2, 2026Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
March 30, 2026Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies - Reuters
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies Reuters
March 30, 2026Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
March 29, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit Reuters
March 28, 2026One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran?
Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
March 27, 2026Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
March 26, 2026Trump and Iran step up threats over energy targets as war escalates - Reuters
Trump and Iran step up threats over energy targets as war escalates Reuters
March 22, 2026Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.
March 19, 2026'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
March 15, 2026Spain v Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict - Reuters
Spain v Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict Reuters
March 15, 2026Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes - Reuters
Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes Reuters
March 13, 2026'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
March 13, 2026Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates - Reuters
Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates Reuters
March 11, 2026Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says Reuters
March 10, 2026Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban - Reuters
Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban Reuters
March 10, 2026Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says - Reuters
Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says Reuters
March 8, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 - Reuters
Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 Reuters
March 6, 2026Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
March 6, 2026Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' - Reuters
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' Reuters
March 6, 2026Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says - Reuters
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says Reuters
March 6, 2026Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says - Reuters
Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
March 5, 2026How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
March 4, 2026US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
March 4, 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
March 4, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes - Reuters
Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Reuters
February 28, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".
February 28, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say - Reuters
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say Reuters
February 24, 2026Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
February 20, 2026