Turkey launched on Tuesday one of its largest operations against alleged supporters of the U.S.-based Muslim cleric accused of leading an attempted coup in 2016, ordering the arrest of 1,112 people, state media reported. The operation, related to alleged cheating in police examinations,...

Saudi Arabia on Sunday appointed former media chief Turki Aldakhil as its ambassador to the UAE just days after it was revealed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told him he would “use a bullet” on slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It was billed as “the most detailed...

Twelve Catalan secessionist leaders go on trial in Spain’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, charged for their role in a failed independence bid 16 months ago that deeply divided the country and triggered the biggest political crisis in decades. The trial is due to start 10:00 am local time...

France fly-half Camille Lopez says the blame lies with the players following Sunday's humiliating 44-8 loss to England in the Six Nations. It was les Bleus' heaviest defeat to an English side since 1911 and means they have only won three from 13 games since Jacques Brunel took over in...