Anxiety turns to joy as Brazil qualifies for the Final 16
Brazil fans at a fan fest on Rio de Janeiro celebrated after their team overturned Japan’s early lead and won 2-1.
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Israeli strike kills two, setting tents ablaze in Gaza humanitarian zone
Two people were killed and several others were injured after an Israeli strike hit the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza.
Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.
Australian football legend Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC after Chelsea exit
Kerr signs with the NWSL champions until 2030, returning to the US league after six years spent with Chelsea in England.
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters on Wimbledon Day one
Naomi Osaka impresses with her outfit and performance, while British hopes are dashed on first day of championship.
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LIVE: Netherlands vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026
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Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis
The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.
Venezuela earthquake victims shelter at golf course
Hundreds of Venezuelans are sheltering at a golf course in La Guaira after last week's deadly earthquakes.
Israel’s Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza Strip
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the immediate establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip.
What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq?
A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.
Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16
Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.
Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16
Martinelli's stoppage-time goal takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts in Houston.
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow
Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.
Israeli attacks kill eight people in Gaza and a teenager in the West Bank
Israeli rights group B’Tselem has condemned the 'unprecedented killing of Palestinian children and teenagers"
Israeli attacks kill four men and a boy in Gaza and a teenager in West Bank
Israeli rights group B’Tselem has condemned the 'unprecedented killing of Palestinian children and teenagers"
Pakistani strikes kill dozens of Afghan villagers
Afghan villagers inspected destroyed homes after overnight Pakistani strikes targeting Taliban-allied fighters.
Israel launches attacks and incursions inside southern Syria
Israeli forces have shelled a village in southern Syria, firing artillery and illumination flares overnight.
‘Miracle’: Man pulled from rubble four days after Venezuelan quakes
A 21-year-old man was pulled alive from the rubble of an apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Undocumented migrants flee South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests
Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa are rushing to leave after anti-immigrant protests.
Burnham pledges devolution and discipline if he becomes UK prime minister
The frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer was criticised for not taking questions after setting out his policy vision
Can governments fix the global housing crisis?
From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.
UK’s prime minister-in-waiting vows to shake up politics
Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next leader, vowed to enact radical change to the nation’s politics during a speech.
New Israeli assault in southern Syria forces families to flee their homes
Turkiye has condemned Israel’s attacks in Syria, calling them a violation of international law.
Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline
With democracy on the decline in both the UK and US, Mehdi Hasan makes the case for independent journalism.
US Supreme Court backs Trump’s firings; Fed’s Cook reserved as exception
Justices rule in favor of expanded executive power, preserving Lisa Cook’s Fed position amid Trump’s dismissal attempt.
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to fire US Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over unproven mortgage fraud allegations
Venezuela quakes death toll rises to 1,719, thousands still missing
Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week
Aftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts
Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week