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US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school
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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's …
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Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa
AFP - 30m ago
Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign …
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UN calls for food, shelter to help Venezuela quake survivors
AFP - 57m ago
Tens of thousands of people urgently need food and shelter in Venezuela due to the devastation from two huge earthquakes …
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Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation
AFP - 1h ago
More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have sought legal status under a scheme that has defied a European …
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Escaping heat, forgetting war: Kyiv locals hit the beach
AFP - 1h ago
Amid a tumult of laughter, a head bobs up and goes under the dark waters of Kyiv's Dnipro river on the hottest day of …
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Germany questions footballing identity after fresh World Cup failure
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Yet another World Cup failure has Germany questioning its footballing identity, with some calling for radical changes at …
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Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return
AFP - 3h ago
Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto …
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Police hunt for Monaco bomb suspect after Ukrainian-born businessman wounded
AFP - 3h ago
Police on Tuesday were searching for the suspect behind a parcel bomb that wounded a businessman of Ukrainian origin and …
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Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as families mourn
AFP - 3h ago
Rescuers from around the world pushed Tuesday to save any final survivors trapped under mountains of rubble after …
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Peruvian political heir Fujimori wins presidency
AFP - 2h ago
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori vowed to restore "order and hope" as final results showed she …
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Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation: PM
AFP - 4h ago
More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have sought legal status under a scheme that has defied a wider …
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S. Africa deploys police as anti-migrant protests loom
AFP - 3h ago
South African police deployed to head off unrest and protests on Tuesday, the unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant …
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Thousands from Philippine sect protest pro-Duterte senator's graft case
AFP - 6h ago
Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila on Tuesday, snarling traffic as they …
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Monaco parcel bomb blast wounds Ukrainian oligarch
AFP - 7h ago
A parcel bomb blast wounded a Ukrainian oligarch and two others in Monaco on Monday, authorities said, in an …
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South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum
AFP - 5h ago
South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of …
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Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup on Tuesday, while Erling …
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Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty
AFP - 9h ago
US President Donald Trump said Iran requested a meeting on Tuesday in Qatar, despite Tehran denying any direct
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Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup
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Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco …
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Paraguay shock Germany Brazil advance at World Cup
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Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco …
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Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a …
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Key Venezuela port opens with US aid, as burials begin
AFP - 7h ago
The United States military repaired and reopened a key seaport in the hardest hit area of Venezuela on Monday, as the …
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Supreme Court boosts Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed
AFP - 10h ago
The US Supreme Court on Monday fortified President Donald Trump's powers to fire members of independent government …
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Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
Jun 29 2026
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a …
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'I recognized her ring': identifying Venezuela's dead in a makeshift morgue
Jun 29 2026
At a makeshift morgue in the quake-hit Venezuelan port of La Guaira, forensic experts in blue gowns and caps picked …
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US reopens Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700
Jun 29 2026
The US military reopened a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the death toll from last week's …
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares
Jun 29 2026
Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory …
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Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
Jun 29 2026
US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held Tuesday in Qatar, despite Tehran denying …
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Venezuela's quake-hit La Guaira port 'operational': US military
Jun 29 2026
Venezuela's La Guaira port is now "operational" after undergoing repairs and is being used to deliver aid to the …
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Last-gasp Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup 16
Jun 29 2026
Brazil advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday with a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan as the …
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Shooter in custody dispute kills six at German family shelter
Jun 29 2026
A gunman killed four women and two men Monday at a German shelter for mothers and their children, police said, reporting …
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Europe's deadly heatwave scorches east, Slovakia hits record
Jun 29 2026
Europe's most severe heatwave on record set new temperature records in eastern parts of the continent on Monday and …
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US races to reopen Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700
Jun 29 2026
The US military raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the deaths from last …
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence
Jun 29 2026
Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory …
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US races to reopen Venezuela port for aid after twin quakes
Jun 29 2026
The US military on Monday raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease access to aid for the victims of twin …
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EU, China bet on talks to avoid trade war
Jun 29 2026
Europe and China vowed on Monday to tackle their trade frictions through dialogue despite the EU warning the status quo …
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Top US court upholds $5mn Trump sex assault judgment
Jun 29 2026
The US Supreme Court rejected on Monday Donald Trump's effort to overturn a jury judgment that he sexually assaulted and …
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Six killed in German 'family tragedy' shooting: police
Jun 29 2026
A gunman killed six people Monday in a German youth welfare centre for mothers and their children in what police said …
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Europe's deadly heatwave scorches eastern flank, takes aim at Ukraine
Jun 29 2026
The most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe roasted central and eastern parts of the continent on Monday as …
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Five shot dead at German youth welfare site, two suspects arrested
Jun 29 2026
Five people were shot dead at a youth welfare facility in Germany on Monday and the suspected gunman was arrested, …
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Sinner, Djokovic set to start Wimbledon title charge
Jun 29 2026
Jannik Sinner will begin his march towards a second successive Wimbledon title on the opening day of the grass-court …
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Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding quake survivors
Jun 29 2026
Hopes were fading Monday of finding survivors more than four days after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, as …
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France skipper Dupont to miss Nations Championship
Jun 29 2026
France skipper Antoine Dupont will not play in any of the upcoming Nations Championship matches, the French rugby …
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Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
Jun 29 2026
Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over …
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Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
Jun 29 2026
Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face …
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EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
Jun 29 2026
Europe and China were seeking to gauge Monday whether trade frictions can be resolved without a fight, as top EU trade …
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South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 tn in chips, AI data centres
Jun 29 2026
South Korea will invest nearly $1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building …
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Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed
Jun 29 2026
A US official said Sunday that Washington and Tehran agreed to halt attacks after new tit-for-tat strikes strained their …
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Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500
Jun 29 2026
Emergency teams with rescue dogs were searching Sunday for any remaining survivors of powerful twin earthquakes that …
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Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route
Jun 28 2026
Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz …
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Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon as Hezbollah says has right to self-defence
Jun 28 2026
The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel in southern Lebanon on Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting …
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Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon
Jun 28 2026
The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
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Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Jun 28 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel in an …
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Looting, theft in Venezuela's earthquake zone add to tragedy
Jun 28 2026
Not even the cables inside the small store remained intact. The earth had barely stopped shaking when the looting and …
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,450, time running out to find survivors
Jun 28 2026
A man and his teen son were found alive Sunday under the rubble in Venezuela four days after powerful twin earthquakes …
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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
Jun 28 2026
Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite …
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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise
Jun 28 2026
Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite …
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Stokes out for 30 in final Test innings after shock England retirement
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes fell for 30 in his last international innings after announcing his shock retirement from …
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,400, time running out to find survivors
Jun 28 2026
Rescue crews with sniffer dogs raced Sunday to pull survivors from the rubble of Venezuela's powerful twin earthquakes …
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Stokes announces shock England exit as Mitchell bats New Zealand into commanding lead
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in …
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,400 as time running out to find survivors
Jun 28 2026
Rescue crews raced Sunday to pull survivors from the rubble of Venezuela's powerful twin earthquakes as the death toll …
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Serena blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return
Jun 28 2026
Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, …
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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket
Jun 28 2026
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England Test captain and from international cricket, the England and Wales …
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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit
Jun 28 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at …
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DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps
Jun 28 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the …
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England top group to set up DR Congo World Cup clash, Portugal held
Jun 28 2026
England defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday to clinch top spot in their World Cup group and set up a last-32 clash with the …
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Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England
Jun 28 2026
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first …
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A painful wait by a pile of rubble in quake-hit Venezuela
Jun 28 2026
Rescue crews working at one of the many buildings destroyed in Venezuela's killer earthquakes called for silence as they …
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Kane, Bellingham on target as England win World Cup group
Jun 27 2026
Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another to ensure England qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds as …
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Kane, Bellingham on target as England clinch top spot
Jun 27 2026
Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another to ensure England qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds as …
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Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final
Jun 27 2026
Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight …
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Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
Jun 27 2026
The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 Saturday, and millions more were feared to lack …
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Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake
Jun 27 2026
Bandaged, bruised Venezuelans sifted through donated clothes in a large sports arena turned shelter after losing …
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Aid planes landing at partially reopened Venezuela airport after quakes
Jun 27 2026
Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport was partially reopened Saturday and accepting cargo flights carrying aid …
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Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides attack
Jun 27 2026
Iran accused the United States on Saturday of violating their deal to end the Middle East war and hit US targets in the …
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England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
Jun 27 2026
England and Portugal aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final …
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Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
Jun 27 2026
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some …
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'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes
Jun 27 2026
Boos followed Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during a visit to a Caracas neighborhood pulverized by two …
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Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
Jun 27 2026
Iran accused the United States on Saturday of violating their deal to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched …
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World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter
Jun 27 2026
The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to …
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Venus Williams relishes 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena
Jun 27 2026
Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.
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Russell snatches controversial pole in Austria after Verstappen crash
Jun 27 2026
George Russell demonstrated his experience and a detailed understanding of the rules on Saturday to steer through a …
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Venezuela earthquake deaths near 1,000, with millions more in need
Jun 27 2026
The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquake disaster approached 1,000 Saturday and millions more were feared to have …
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French Open champs head to Wimbledon wrestling with new-found status
Jun 27 2026
Newly crowned French Open champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva arrive at Wimbledon wrestling with an unexpected …
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Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years
Jun 27 2026
An icon of the Italian way of life, the Vespa was celebrating its 80th birthday on Saturday, as thousands of riders …
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US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce
Jun 27 2026
Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale, France roll on
Jun 27 2026
Cape Verde wrote another chapter in their fairytale debut World Cup campaign on Friday, battling into the knockout …
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Thousands expected as Vespa celebrates 80 years in Rome
Jun 27 2026
An icon for the Italian way of life, the Vespa is celebrating its 80th birthday with thousands of drivers expected to …
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Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing
Jun 27 2026
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as …
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Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact
Jun 27 2026
Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
Jun 27 2026
World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with …
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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing
Jun 27 2026
The death toll from twin earthquakes rose Friday to 920 in Venezuela, where tens of thousands were reported missing as a …
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US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire
Jun 26 2026
The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, …
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I …
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US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack
Jun 26 2026
US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions Friday after Washington accused …
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Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days
Jun 26 2026
Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the …
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Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah
Jun 26 2026
Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front …
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Russia-annexed Crimea declares 'emergency' amid Ukraine strikes
Jun 26 2026
Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea on Friday declared an "emergency situation" in a bid to ease the fallout from …
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Trump blasts 'godless' Democrats in incendiary speech to evangelicals
Jun 26 2026
US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic left of being "hardcore, godless communists" in a divisive, politicized …
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Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts parties
Jun 26 2026
Street parties and music festivals were cancelled and alcohol sales limited in parts of western Europe on Friday, as a …
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Ships cross Hormuz by alternative route, despite attack
Jun 26 2026
Ships continued to leave the Gulf, some of them braving a route not authorised by Tehran, despite an attack on a …
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More than 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakes, death toll soars
Jun 26 2026
More than 50,000 people were missing Friday after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the United Nations' aid chief told AFP …
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Venezuela earthquakes toll soars to 589 amid desperate rescue effort
Jun 26 2026
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela soared to 589 on Friday, with thousands more unaccounted for as …
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