US, Iran in 'tug of war' over Lebanon: analysts

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes that forward Mohamed Salah will make the right decision regarding his future as his contract expires in the summer, with the player being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia. Slot acknowledges the interest in Salah but expresses a desire for him to extend his contract with Liverpool. Slot also confirms discussions with Salah, as well as other players like Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, about their future plans,...

Support The Independent to ensure quality journalism on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Your donation helps fund investigative reporting and documentaries, like 'The A Word', highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. In a critical moment in US history, The Independent needs support to keep sending journalists to cover both sides of the story. Ireland and England clash in a high-stakes Six Nations opener, putting pressure on England coach Steve...

In the Champions League playoff round draw, Manchester City will face Real Madrid for the fourth consecutive season, with Bayern Munich taking on Celtic and Paris Saint-Germain playing Brest. City and Madrid have a history of close encounters in the knockout stages, with City winning the title two seasons ago. Both teams have had a mixed season so far, with the first legs of the playoff round scheduled for Feb. 11-12 and the return legs...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing in-depth investigative journalism without paywalls. England's rugby team, under coach Steve Borthwick, seeks to build on their landmark victory over Ireland as they face new challenges and strive for progress, with a strong squad but a need for improved results and clearer identity. The upcoming match against defending champions Ireland presents an opportunity for England to...

The 2025 Leagues Cup will feature 18 Liga MX teams and 18 MLS representatives in a revamped format, including a Phase One group stage with inter-league matchups and a single-elimination quarterfinal stage. The top four teams from each league will advance to the quarterfinals, guaranteeing a minimum of 58 inter-league matches. The championship game will take place on Aug. 31, with the finalists and third-place winner earning a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup....

De'Aaron Fox responded with amusement to a fan's criticism over the Sacramento Kings' handling of Tyrese Haliburton's trade and head coach Mike Brown's firing, as the guard is now a hot trade target. Despite rumors of his desire for a trade, Fox denied initiating talks and stated it was the Kings' decision. The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are reportedly interested in acquiring the $163M guard who is averaging 25.1 points and 6.2 assists...