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US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian technical delegation
Iran says it has sent an expert delegation to Doha to follow up on the release of frozen Iranian funds.
UK’s Starmer announces 300-billion-pound defence investment plan
Plan includes more than 5 billion pounds for drones and autonomous systems over four years, Ministry of Defence says.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know
Documents and photos are stolen from Apple’s Indian supplier. How does this impact the US tech giant?
France vs Sweden: World Cup Round of 32 – Mbappe, prediction, team lineups
Kylian Mbappe's France, the title favourites for the 2026 World Cup, take on Alexander Isak's Sweden in the last 32.
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Islamic centre brings joy through World Cup watch parties
At an Islamic centre in US, World Cup watch parties are giving many a place to cheer on teams chasing football history.
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fears
Anti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday.
Are US and Iranian negotiators meeting in Doha? What we know about talks
Trump says Iran wants to meet in Qatar after attacks, but Tehran says it is sending a delegation only over frozen funds.
Morocco player hugs mother as team celebrates win against Netherlands
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari embraced his mother after scoring the winning penalty against Netherlands.
Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption
Indonesia court finds former education minister guilty of abuse of authority and of causing state losses.
FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams
World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues.
US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know
The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.
Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle
Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle
Advocacy groups file complaint against Ghana over Trump deportations
The deportees were sent to Ghana, then to their home countries, despite earlier rulings by US judges that it was unsafe.
The next British PM should steer clear of Starmer’s shameful legacy
The outgoing PM succeeded in enabling genocide and failed miserably at improving the lives of ordinary Brits.
Top 5 World Cup knockout shocks – Paraguay win hurts Germany again
Paraguay's longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers.
Paraguay’s shock win against Germany headlines all-time World Cup upsets
Paraguay's longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers.
Video: At least two killed and hundreds displaced in Israeli attack on Gaza
An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis has killed several people, including a mother and her child.
Heatwave scorches east Europe as Slovakia, Czechia see record temperatures
Some 130 million people in Central and Eastern Europe endure temperatures above 35C (95F) as heat records set.
Caracas park helps children cope through activities after twin quakes
A public park in Caracas has been transformed into a hub of activities for children to help them cope after twin quakes.
Watch World Cup Day 19: Morocco beats Netherlands; Germany crashes out
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
EU gets tough on China as trade imbalance stokes deindustrialisation fears
Talks between EU trade commissioner and Chinese commerce minister come as bloc seeks to limit influx of Chinese imports.
What to know about the Colorado primary elections in the US
The western state is the latest to see fierce contests between the Democratic Party's progressive and centrist wings.
Ivory Coast vs Norway: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, how to watch
Erling Haaland's Norway face Yan Diomande-powered Ivory Coast, as the pair clash for a place in the round of 16.
Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits over voter deletion
Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid.
Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after vote deletion
Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid.
How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy
How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy
At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint
While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.
DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.