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Burnham on course to become UK PM with Labour nominations underway
AFP - 28m ago
Veteran politician Andy Burnham was on track Thursday to become Britain's next prime minister with dozens of Labour …
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New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial
AFP - 57m ago
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
AFP - 1h ago
Through more than four years of the Russian invasion, 27-year-old Oleksiy Virskovsky largely hasn't bothered going to …
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'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
AFP - 1h ago
Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic braved sweltering …
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Stars pay tribute to 'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, who has died at 75
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 9h ago
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
AFP - 17h ago
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
AFP - 17h ago
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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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt
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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France's Le Pen says still running for president
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court …
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IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains
Jul 07 2026
More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted …
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UK hard-right leader Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
Jul 07 2026
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a …
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Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting
Jul 07 2026
Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader …
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Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome
Jul 07 2026
From Ottoman warriors in suits of armour to a marble palace and fighter jets, US President Donald Trump got the kind of …
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Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis
Jul 07 2026
Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended …
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Trump berates NATO, praises Erdogan as summit starts
Jul 07 2026
US President Donald Trump praised his "chemistry" with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a …
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France's Le Pen to announce if running for president with ankle tag
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen was Tuesday to announce if she will stand for president next year, after an appeals …
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UK hard-right leader resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
Jul 07 2026
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a …
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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to …
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France's Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle tag
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court cleared her to run but …
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France's Le Pen put under house arrest, presidential run in doubt
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court sentenced her to a year …
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France's Le Pen arrives in court for key ruling in race for president
Jul 07 2026
France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen arrived in court Tuesday for a key verdict that will determine if she can run in …
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NATO summit showcases arms deals in push to win over Trump
Jul 07 2026
NATO allies showcased surging defence spending with new arms contracts worth billions at a summit in Turkey on Tuesday …
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Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim
Jul 07 2026
Top Democrats called on scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit the race on Monday after a sexual assault …
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France's Le Pen faces pivotal ruling in race for president
Jul 07 2026
France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen is bracing for a key verdict on Tuesday that will determine if she can run in …
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Samsung expects 1,800% operating profit leap on AI boom
Jul 07 2026
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast Tuesday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating …
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Jul 07 2026
Fired-up Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament …
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US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
Jul 07 2026
The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a purported long-range …
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NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire
Jul 07 2026
NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to …
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How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa
Jul 07 2026
It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from …
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Democrat in key US Senate race denies sex assault claim
Jul 07 2026
Scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner -- whose insurgent rise has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump …
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Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters
Jul 06 2026
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream and reach the quarter-finals as the …
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Russian strikes kill at least 26 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least …
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Race to recover bodies ahead of Venezuela quake cleanup
Jul 06 2026
The international rescue teams are packing up and heavy excavators are clearing rubble left by Venezuela's earthquakes.
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov, Paolini into Wimbledon quarters
Jul 06 2026
Britain's Arthur Fery defeated fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov in a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon …
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Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city
Jul 06 2026
Washington was briefly the most polluted major city in the world, according to IQAir data, after a massive Independence …
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FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve
Jul 06 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald …
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Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least …
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Prince Harry arrives in UK amid security spat
Jul 06 2026
Prince Harry arrived in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit expected to go ahead mostly without his wife and children …
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Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke
Jul 06 2026
The US capital Washington saw its worst air quality of the year over the July 4th weekend, as smoke from a massive …
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Pogacar back in 'special' yellow after Tour de France stage three victory
Jul 06 2026
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the "special" leader's …
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Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'
Jul 06 2026
Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the …
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Jolted by Ebola, countries try again to finish pandemic treaty
Jul 06 2026
WHO member states kicked off another attempt at finalising the missing piece of the pandemic treaty on Monday, with the …
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Russian strikes kill 22 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least …
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Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
Jul 06 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a …
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Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash
Jul 06 2026
Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run in the last 16 on Monday, ahead of wildcard Grigor Dimitrov's clash …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they play Belgium in what will be a spicy …
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Russian strikes kill 18 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at …
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Prince Harry set to arrive in UK amid security spat
Jul 06 2026
Prince Harry was set to arrive in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit expected to go ahead mostly without his wife …
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Thousands flee new wave of European wildfires
Jul 06 2026
Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands of people to flee their homes and prompted authorities to ban …
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Philippine Senate opens trial to decide VP Duterte's political future
Jul 06 2026
The Philippine Senate opened Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and …
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Damage but no casualties reported from Pacific super typhoon
Jul 06 2026
Authorities in the Northern Marianas and Guam reported extensive damage including fallen trees and downed power lines …
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Russian strike kills 14 around Kyiv on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the …
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Philippine Senate trial to decide VP Duterte's political future
Jul 06 2026
The Philippine Senate opened Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and …
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Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, killing at least 11 people and …
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Thousands flee raging wildfires in southern Europe
Jul 06 2026
Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Monday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting …
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'Major' damage as super typhoon hits US islands
Jul 06 2026
A "super typhoon" with the force of a category-five hurricane tore through the US Pacific territories of Northern …
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England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
Jul 06 2026
England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to …
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Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
Jul 06 2026
Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking …
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'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota
Jul 06 2026
A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-five hurricane tore through the US island of Rota in the Pacific …
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Venezuela quake survivor 'reborn' after eight days in rubble
Jul 06 2026
Hernan Gil was working his shift as a security guard in the basement of a building in Venezuela on the afternoon of June …
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White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy, official says
Jul 06 2026
A top Trump administration official on Sunday shrugged off a July Fourth parade by masked white supremacists in …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil
Jul 05 2026
FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President …
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As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials
Jul 05 2026
Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens …
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Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
Jul 05 2026
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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