Saudi Arabia’s economy contracts at its fastest quarterly pace since the pandemic, as the Iran war poses challenges for its oil industry

FIFA plans to speed up launch of new World Cup spin-off, Sky News has learned

France wildfire

84,000 evacuees have been given the go-ahead by authorities in southwest France to return home.

Eddie Howe to quit Newcastle

Eddie Howe leaves job as Newcastle head coach, Sky Sports News reports

Saudi Arabia’s economy contracts at its fastest quarterly pace since the pandemic, as the Iran war poses challenges for its oil industry

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The world in brief

Trump vows to deliver a deliver a “beating” to Iran, America’s Federal Reserve holds rates and the shine comes off Europe’s defence giants

FBI Director Kash Patel’s lawsuit against a man who called him a “googly-eyed Kremlin bitch” was thrown out by a federal judge.

Boeing takes massive hit as costs for new Air Force One skyrocket to $3 billion