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McCullum sacked as England Test coach but retains white-ball role
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Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball …
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Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing
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Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the …
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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71
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Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential ally of President Donald Trump and advocate of hawkish US foreign policy, has …
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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race
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Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's …
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
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Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US …
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McCullum stands down as England Test cricket coach
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Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball …
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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP Grand Prix victory
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Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's …
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Ukraine's Zelensky orders government reshuffle, new PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major reshuffle of the government on Sunday, proposing the …
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Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly wildfire in Spain stabilises
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A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in southern Spain has been stabilised, allowing around 1,500 evacuees to …
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Iran, US trade more strikes as fighting escalates
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Iran said Sunday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours after the US …
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England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
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England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter …
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Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
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Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where …
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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks
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Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, …
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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
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England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and …
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US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz
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Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday "until further notice" after firing on a vessel it said was …
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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their …
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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
Jul 11 2026
Linda Noskova revealed a glimpse of the Wimbledon trophy during a bathroom break inspired her fightback to beat Karolina …
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Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire
Jul 11 2026
Firefighters battling a wildfire in southern Spain that killed 12 people started to contain the blaze on Saturday as the …
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
Jul 11 2026
England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in …
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Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killing
Jul 11 2026
Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after …
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Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee
Jul 11 2026
Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities …
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Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
Jul 11 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks closed early over the weekend and cycling's Tour de France shortened a stage …
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
Jul 11 2026
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles, drones and guided bombs on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding dozens of …
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
Jul 11 2026
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting …
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Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
Jul 11 2026
Tour de France organisers for the first time in the race's history have decided to shorten a stage due to intense heat, …
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Merlier doubles up in Tour de France sprint stages
Jul 11 2026
Belgian Tim Merlier dominated a bunch sprint finish for the second day running to claim victory in the eighth stage of …
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Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint
Jul 11 2026
Belgian Tim Merlier dominated a bunch sprint finish for the second day running to claim victory in the eighth stage of …
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Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, officials say
Jul 11 2026
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles, drones and guided bombs on Saturday, killing six people and wounding dozens of …
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Nigerian forces suffered casualties in Oyo kidnap rescue: army
Jul 11 2026
Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during the rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, the …
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England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
Jul 11 2026
England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling …
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'Ring the bells': residents recall escape from deadly Spanish wildfire
Jul 11 2026
As flames raced toward the Spanish village of Bedar, Manoli Ramos received a desperate order from the mayor: run to the …
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Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave
Jul 11 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was …
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Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army
Jul 11 2026
Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during the rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, the …
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Iran hits back at Trump after insists truce over
Jul 11 2026
Iran insisted on Saturday it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States, after President Donald Trump …
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Spain into World Cup semi-final with France after late strike against Belgium
Jul 11 2026
Spain struck late to beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday and move onto a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a …
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Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium
Jul 10 2026
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday to move into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a hectic game …
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Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over
Jul 10 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion …
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Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend
Jul 10 2026
A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western US states …
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Nearly 50 abducted pupils, teachers rescued in Nigeria
Jul 10 2026
Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped during a rare attack in southwestern Nigeria 56 days ago have been rescued, the …
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Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Jul 10 2026
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people of different nationalities after trapping them in vehicles …
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Sinner, Zverev power into Wimbledon final
Jul 10 2026
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon final in ruthless style on Friday, leaving broken dreams in …
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Foreigners among 12 dead in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing
Jul 10 2026
A fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least 12 people was tearing through area in southern Spain home to many …
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Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight
Jul 10 2026
A man was nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair flight when it "detached" mid-air en route to Germany, with other …
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Foreigners among 12 dead in Spanish wildfire
Jul 10 2026
A fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least 12 people was tearing through a tourist area in southern Spain on Friday …
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Foreigners among 11 dead in Spanish wildfires
Jul 10 2026
At least 11 people have been killed in a fast-moving wildfire that tore through a tourist area in Andalusia, southern …
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Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London after epic journey from France
Jul 10 2026
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London in the early hours of Friday after leaving France for the first time in …
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Eleven dead, 19 missing as wildfire roars through southern Spain
Jul 10 2026
Eleven people were killed including four suspected to be British, and 19 were missing after a wildfire tore through a …
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Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through southern Spain
Jul 10 2026
Eleven people were killed including four suspected to be British, and 19 were missing after a wildfire tore through a …
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Spain aim for World Cup date with France by beating Belgium
Jul 10 2026
European champions Spain are on a World Cup collision course with Kylian Mbappe's France if they can beat Belgium in a …
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Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
Jul 10 2026
Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may …
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Bayeux Tapestry to arrive in London after epic journey from France
Jul 10 2026
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry was on its way to London on Friday, undertaking a hugely complicated journey to leave …
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Mbappe, Dembele fire France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals
Jul 10 2026
France underscored their status as the World Cup's team to beat on Thursday, overpowering African champions Morocco with …
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Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts
Jul 09 2026
Iran on Friday laid to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in an airstrike, …
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Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London
Jul 09 2026
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry began a hugely complicated journey on Thursday that will see it leave France for the first …
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Burnham on track to be UK PM as scores of Labour MPs back leadership bid
Jul 09 2026
Veteran politician Andy Burnham was on track Thursday to become Britain's next prime minister as hundreds of Labour …
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Iran burying Khamenei after new US fighting erupts
Jul 09 2026
Iran on Thursday was laying to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in a …
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'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
Jul 09 2026
Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed on …
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Burnham on course to become UK PM with Labour nominations underway
Jul 09 2026
Veteran politician Andy Burnham was on track Thursday to become Britain's next prime minister with dozens of Labour …
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China factory fire kills at least 28 people
Jul 09 2026
A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, with …
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Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London: source
Jul 09 2026
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry began a hugely complicated journey on Thursday that will see it leave France for the first …
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Czech mates Muchova and Noskova to clash in Wimbledon final
Jul 09 2026
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will put their friendship on hold when they fight for the Wimbledon title on Saturday …
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New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial
Jul 09 2026
New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran ahead of the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday, …
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Nerves high in Kyiv as Russia escalates missile attacks
Jul 09 2026
Through more than four years of the Russian invasion, 27-year-old Oleksiy Virskovsky largely hasn't bothered going to …
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Stars pay tribute to 'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, who has died at 75
Jul 09 2026
Tributes flooded in Thursday to Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song "Total …
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Olympic sprint champs Alfred, Thomas bid for work-life balance
Jul 09 2026
Olympic sprint champions Gabrielle Thomas and Julien Alfred hope to bring the best out of each other in the 200m at …
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'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75
Jul 09 2026
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song "Total Eclipse of the Heart", has died aged …
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Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying: minister
Jul 09 2026
Italy on Thursday ordered the expulsion of two Russian military attaches accused of spying, with its foreign minister …
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Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor
Jul 09 2026
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing …
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Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report
Jul 09 2026
Two thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last …
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France, Morocco kick off blockbuster World Cup quarter-finals
Jul 09 2026
France take on Morocco on Thursday in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final showdown as the largest and most …
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Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM's office
Jul 09 2026
Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming the UK's next prime minister Thursday as nominations …
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US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial
Jul 09 2026
The United States and Iran traded new strikes on Thursday that killed several people in the Islamic republic as Iranian …
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US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
Jul 09 2026
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over …
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Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
Jul 09 2026
US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran on Wednesday and warned of "much worse" if Tehran continues to …
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Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
Jul 09 2026
Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee whose insurgent rise had drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, …
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US to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
Jul 09 2026
The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that …
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Trump tempers fury to end NATO summit on high note
Jul 09 2026
US President Donald Trump offered NATO allies an unexpected warm embrace as they wrapped up a key summit Wednesday after …
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Iran to bury Khamenei in hometown as US ramps up strikes
Jul 08 2026
Iranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast …
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US man sentenced after swapping 17th century manuscript
Jul 08 2026
A California man who swapped a library's 17th century Chinese manuscript for a fake was sentenced on Wednesday after …
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US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
Jul 08 2026
The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed to hit "hard" following …
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Oil surges, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
Jul 08 2026
Oil prices briefly soared back above $80 per barrel while stock markets slid Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump …
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China sends nuclear missile message as US looks elsewhere
Jul 08 2026
China's test of a long-range submarine-launched missile is a stark demonstration of its growing military power at a time …
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'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead Emmy nominations
Jul 08 2026
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" and inter-generational comedy "Hacks" on Wednesday topped the nominations for the Emmys, …
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Britain's Fery to face Zverev in Wimbledon semi-finals
Jul 08 2026
British wildcard Arthur Fery extended his sensational Wimbledon run into a semi-final against French Open champion …
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US man jailed after swapping 17th century manuscript
Jul 08 2026
A California man who swapped a library's 17th century Chinese manuscript for a fake was jailed for a year on Wednesday …
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Vast crowds mourn Khamenei in Iraq's holy cities
Jul 08 2026
Massive crowds filled Iraq's holy cities and their shrines to mourn Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a …
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Oil back at $80, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
Jul 08 2026
Oil prices briefly soared back above $80 per barrel while stock markets slid Wednesday after US President Donald Trump …
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IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting
Jul 08 2026
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook …
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Kostyuk sets up Wimbledon semi-final against Noskova
Jul 08 2026
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda …
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Oil shoots back up, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
Jul 08 2026
Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was …
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Istanbul mayor ejected from court in corruption case
Jul 08 2026
Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure, was removed again from court on Wednesday, at the …
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'Serial killer' German doctor given life sentence for 15 murders
Jul 08 2026
A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses …
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Trump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins
Jul 08 2026
US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies Wednesday at a summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war with …
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Iraq's holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei
Jul 08 2026
Huge crowds thronged the streets of Najaf and packed the courtyards of its majestic shrine as they mourned on Wednesday …
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Trump says Iran ceasefire 'is over'
Jul 08 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was "over" after the two sides traded fire, but added …
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Trump, NATO allies to begin key talks at Turkey summit
Jul 08 2026
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday sought to shore up confidence in Washington's commitment to the military alliance as …
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US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire
Jul 08 2026
The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a …
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Beleaguered Prince Harry loses lawsuit against UK tabloid
Jul 08 2026
Prince Harry on Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information …
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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on …
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US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response
Jul 07 2026
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the …
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Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster
Jul 07 2026
Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic …
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US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military
Jul 07 2026
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the …
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