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US launches new Iran strikes as Trump threatens wider attacks
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The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in …
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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final
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Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday …
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Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
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Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback …
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US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns
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The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return …
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Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown
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Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with European champions …
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Tech stocks wobble, oil prices slip back
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Tech stocks initially led gains but turned lower in mixed equity markets on Wednesday while oil prices slipped back from …
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Tech stocks lead gains, oil prices rise
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Tech stocks led gains in mixed equity markets on Wednesday while oil prices rose as the US launched another wave of …
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
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The death toll from a devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 33, authorities said Wednesday, as Thailand pledged a …
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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European stock markets retreated Wednesday as oil prices built on recent strong gains, with traders focused firmly on …
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Iran reports fresh US strikes in return to war
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Iran reported fresh US strikes Wednesday on a port city that is home to the country's only civilian nuclear plant, as …
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Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
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Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US …
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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The death toll from a devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 32, authorities said Wednesday, as Thailand pledged a …
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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
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US forces struck Iran and reimposed a naval blockade on its ports as Tehran hit Washington's Gulf allies on Wednesday, …
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
AFP - 13h ago
Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait …
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Record-smashing heat wave surges from West to eastern US, Canada
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A record-smashing heat wave was spreading Tuesday from the Mountain West toward the eastern United States and Canada, …
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UK announces social media curfew for older teens
AFP - 20h ago
The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after …
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France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final
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France arrived in the World Cup semi-finals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament …
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Gibraltar and Spain end border checks
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A new era began between Spain and the tiny British territory of Gibraltar on Wednesday, as border checks that have long …
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US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade
Jul 14 2026
US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to …
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Jul 14 2026
The United States launched a fourth round of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian …
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Spain deliver World Cup masterclass against France to reach final
Jul 14 2026
Spain ended France's dream of a third World Cup triumph on Tuesday, taming their star-studded attack in a 2-0 victory to …
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Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final
Jul 14 2026
Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece …
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US Supreme Court justices defiant as threats hit home
Jul 14 2026
US Supreme Court justices told Congress on Tuesday that escalating threats have forced them to confront dangers once …
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Argentina v England in the World Cup: much more than just a game
Jul 14 2026
From the war they fought over the Falklands to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, Wednesday's semi-final …
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US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy
Jul 14 2026
The United States and Iran launched new attacks on each other's interests in the Gulf on Tuesday, as President Donald …
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France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final
Jul 14 2026
France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday …
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'Gus' the T. rex fetches record $50.1 mn at US auction
Jul 14 2026
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold Tuesday for $50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most …
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France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in huge parade
Jul 14 2026
France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as …
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US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade
Jul 14 2026
The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump vowed to reimpose a …
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France and Spain clash in World Cup semi-final
Jul 14 2026
France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday …
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US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
Jul 14 2026
The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump planned to reimpose a blockade …
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Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line
Jul 14 2026
Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has …
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France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup
Jul 14 2026
France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of …
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US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'
Jul 13 2026
The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a new escalation in the …
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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees
Jul 13 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran "hard," as the military launched a …
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Five Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims
Jul 13 2026
Five Britons, three Belgians and one national each from France and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the …
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Ukraine allies pledge more air defence, pressure Russia
Jul 13 2026
Ukraine's allies on Monday at a Paris summit announced more air defence support for Kyiv and exercises of the force to …
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Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Jul 13 2026
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia on Monday, hours after the rebels accused the kingdom of attacking …
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Trump reimposes Iran naval blockade, threatens Hormuz fees
Jul 13 2026
President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships …
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US judge voids 'improper' Trump tax deal
Jul 13 2026
A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service giving the president and …
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Three Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims
Jul 13 2026
Three Britons and one national each from France, Belgium and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the deadliest …
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Hungary MPs pass constitutional tweak to oust Orban-allied president
Jul 13 2026
The Hungarian parliament on Monday passed a constitutional tweak to oust the president, as Prime Minister Peter Magyar …
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'VAR-gentina?': conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals
Jul 13 2026
Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on …
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Ukraine allies meet in Paris to boost air defence, pressure Russia
Jul 13 2026
Ukraine's allies gathered in Paris on Monday to ramp up support for Kyiv, particularly in air defence, and increase …
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Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict
Jul 13 2026
Yemen's internationally recognised government said it struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport on Monday, its biggest …
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Trump says US reinstates Iran blockade, will be 'paid' for guarding Hormuz
Jul 13 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports and "taking …
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UK unveils plan to ban Iran Revolutionary Guards: ministry
Jul 13 2026
The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to …
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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28
Jul 13 2026
Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 28 people, as …
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France's Macron says Europe will defend freedom at all costs
Jul 13 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, …
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Spanish PM urges better prevention after deadly wildfire
Jul 13 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday urged Spain to strengthen its prevention measures after one of the country's …
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Christopher Nolan returns with "The Odyssey" blockbuster
Jul 13 2026
A colossal budget, a stellar cast and based on one of the greatest stories in Western literature: Christopher Nolan's …
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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27
Jul 13 2026
Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people, as …
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Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire
Jul 13 2026
The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over …
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Kenya's goons: a world of political violence and desperation
Jul 13 2026
Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition …
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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71
Jul 13 2026
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential ally of President Donald Trump and advocate of hawkish US foreign …
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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens
Jul 13 2026
Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed least 27 people and …
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US hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
Jul 13 2026
The United States struck Iran Monday for a second day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf …
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Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
Jul 13 2026
A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the …
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US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
Jul 13 2026
The US military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz …
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Protected but deported anyway, as Trump goes after 'dreamers'
Jul 13 2026
Jose Contreras felt safe from deportation under a program launched years ago under Barack Obama, but the Trump …
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Massive fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
Jul 13 2026
A massive fire in a Bangkok bar late Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, sending screaming …
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World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals
Jul 12 2026
A month after the expanded, 48-team tournament kicked off, the World Cup is down to the semi-final stage with France and …
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Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly wildfire in Spain stabilises
Jul 12 2026
A wildfire that killed at least 13 people in southern Spain has been stabilised, allowing hundreds of evacuees to return …
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Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
Jul 12 2026
Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory …
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Fresh attacks hit Iran, Kuwait as Tehran and US square off over Hormuz
Jul 12 2026
Fresh attacks rocked Iran and Kuwait on Sunday evening as Tehran and Washington squared off over the Strait of Hormuz, …
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Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament
Jul 12 2026
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the …
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Van der Poel stays calm in the heat to win Tour de France stage nine
Jul 12 2026
Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the …
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Zelensky orders new PM in major government reshuffle
Jul 12 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major reshuffle of the government on Sunday, proposing the …
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Van der Poel wins shortened Tour de France ninth stage
Jul 12 2026
Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel won his third Tour de France stage on Sunday with victory in the ninth …
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McCullum sacked as England Test coach but retains white-ball role
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the …
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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race
Jul 12 2026
Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's …
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McCullum stands down as England Test cricket coach
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major reshuffle of the government on Sunday, proposing the …
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Iran, US trade more strikes as fighting escalates
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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
Jul 12 2026
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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