Iran blasts and Red Sea attacks stoke fears of a wider Middle East war

Iranians hold portraits of slain top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani during the commemoration ceremony marking the anniversary of his killing in the Iranian capital Tehran on January 3, 2024. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Deadly blasts that killed at least 84 people in southern Iran has added to growing international concerns about the … Read more

Photos of half-naked Palestinians detained by Israel stoke outrage

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave The images of the Palestinian men, stripped to their underwear, forced to kneel, some bound, some blindfolded in the custody of Israeli soldiers, were certain to provoke extreme emotions. When they exploded on social media, similar language across multiple tweets suggested a campaign — organized or spontaneous … Read more

England and Stoke City trailblazer Frank Soo to be inducted into Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame | Football News

England trailblazer Frank Soo will be inducted into Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame to coincide with the 90th anniversary of his Stoke City debut, Sky Sports News can exclusively reveal. Soo, whose father was Chinese, became the first player of Asian heritage to represent England when he appeared in a wartime international against Wales in … Read more

B’mouth 2 – 0 Stoke

Dominic Solanke came off the bench to send Bournemouth into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after beating Championship side Stoke 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium. Striker Solanke netted six minutes after coming on at half-time before Joe Rothwell’s free-kick burst through a crowded penalty area to settle the tie. It sent the Cherries … Read more