The Youth Olympics are to be hosted in Africa for the first time ever. The edition in Senegal is also a chance to prove the continent can host a full Olympics in the future.

Over the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal?

Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.

Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel crunch even worse.

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of major financial rule breaches. What does this mean for German football?

After defeat to Greece, Jürgen Klopp faces the first real test of his tenure as coach of Germany's national men's football team. Can his charisma alone push this group forward?

Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.

The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet throughout history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante and even Mussolini.