Budget airline describes inquiry as ‘bogus’ as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose charge ...

US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan ...

Join our writers as they bring you the latest news before the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa ...

It is not enough to revile them both. Understanding the personal and ideological divergence is essential to taking back the ground they now occupy, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett ...

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic ...

Gareth Evans says Aukus will be one of the worst defence decisions ever made by an Australian government ...

After impressive showings in recent major tournaments, Thomas Christiansen’s players are aiming to prove a point on the global stage ...

The lead character in this Thai courtroom drama may have more than a whiff of pantomime villain about her, but this a fun, very watchable show – albeit one that is faintly ridiculous at times ...

With violent crime declining but hate crime increasing, a look at what we can all do to make our shared spaces safer ...

Antoine Semenyo will need help from his supporting cast but there is plenty of excitement about a 20-year-old midfielder likened to Michael Essien ...

Follow the folklore and you will discover a landscape full of wonder and powerful women – from a fearsome Scottish warrioress to the first queen of a united England ...

This impressive and charismatic debut novel revisits an actor and a director over various collaborations ...