$ 0 0 Thursday, June 12, 2014 FrontpagePM NEWS Join the discussion Follow us Iraq crisis: al-Qaeda take northern cities with Baghdad in sight US and UK speak of deep concern as al-Qaeda take swathes of northern Iraq, sparking exodus of civilians - follow latest developmentsRepent or die: al-Qaeda forces announce rules for Iraqi territory they now controlGreece sues for 7 billion euros over German submarines that have never sailedSao Paulo violent protests on World Cup opening day as police fire rubber bullets and stun grenadesHospital drips: second baby dies after contracting blood poisoning SPORTWorld Cup daily blog: live Follow latest news, pictures, videos and analysis from the countdown to Brazil World Cup 2014 as the 32 teams prepare for kick-offDutch referee who failed to spot Luis Suarez bite to take charge of England v ItalyFootball has come home: prepare for a joyous, ludicrous and nerve-shredding carnivalScolari tells Brazilians 'this is our time'The Digital World Cup: Brazil v CroatiaFINANCEIraq crisis triggers spike in oil price to three-year high of $112 a barrel Global recovery at risk from oil supply shock as violence threatens Iraq's oil industryFirst-timers borrow more as market peaksOsborne: jail for bankers who rig marketsIntel loses appeal over €1.06bn EU fineB&M Bargains boosts London's listing market COMMENTDan Hodges: My Top 10 World Cup momentsCon Coughlin: Obama is paying the price for abandoning IraqPeter Oborne: What the World Cup means for British politics MOST VIEWEDCulture: 10 brilliant box-office flopsTechnology: iPhone 6 rumours: new 'pictures' emerge on WeiboFashion: John Galliano: ‘I haven’t designed my best collection yet’ HOW ABOUT THATEver fallen asleep on a train? Probably not like thisMan halts charging elephantDaily pictures from the World Cup in Brazil VIDEO EDITOR'S CHOICE The Digital World Cup: Brazil v CroatiaLionel Messi mobbed at trainingIraq crisis: Hundreds flock to join armyIraq conflict explained in 60 seconds SPONSORED FEATURESHow stable is the UK housing market? Economic commentators continue to debate over the UK housing bubble – is it set to burst or is this a period of sustainable growth?Ernst & Young