Late goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
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Praise pours in for ‘true Canadian heroes’ after last-minute World Cup win
From the prime minister to sport celebrities and fans on social media, Canadians have revelled in their team's win.
Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border
Strikes come a day after fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers in Karachi.
Father and son pulled out alive four days after Venezuela earthquake
ootage shows search and rescue workers pulling out father and son from under the rubble of a collapsed building.
Who is Stephen Eustaquio, who scored for Canada against South Africa?
Eustaquio flip-flopped between his home country and that of his parents throughout his youth and senior career.
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Heightened emotions in Iran after Team Melli knocked out of World Cup
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Ireland upstage world champions India to win T20 series at home
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Canada score late to beat South Africa and reach last 16 at World Cup 2026
Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.
Protesters in Serbia doubt Vucic resignation will bring change
Thousands of protesters gathered in Serbia's Kraljevo, dismissing Aleksandar Vucic's pledge to resign.
Pope Leo prays for Venezuela’s recovery after deadly quakes
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Israel kills four Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue
Israeli forces restrict Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and block the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque.
Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue
Israeli forces restrict Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and block the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque.
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Hope of finding more Venezuela quake survivors fades despite late rescues
Those rescued include 60-year-old woman trapped for 86 hours, as tens of thousands still reported missing.
World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage
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Gaza’s displaced families face worsening living conditions
Rats infest Gaza's camps, where sewage and tents full of waste spread disease as families live without sanitation.
Can the ICJ help end the war in the eastern DRC?
The Democratic Republic of Congo takes Rwanda to the International Court of Justice.
Israeli forces bulldoze olive groves in the occupied West Bank
Israeli forces bulldozed olive trees in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Starmer couldn’t master the media. Can Burnham?
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US and Iran trade strikes days after peace agreement
Just days after signing a memorandum of understanding, the US and Iran have traded strikes.
Serbia’s protesters press on even after Vucic promises to step aside
Demonstrators doubt the president is truly surrendering power after 12 years in charge.
Why do reports of domestic abuse increase during World Cups?
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In Lebanon, framework agreement signed with Israel spurs protest, criticism
Anger over deal that does not force Israeli troops to withdraw from occupied land after months of deadly attacks.
The aftermath of Venezuela’s deadly earthquake
The search for survivors continues in Venezuela after a powerful earthquake left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
The match that changed the World Cup forever
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Drone captures ongoing rescue efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Drone footage from Venezuela's La Guaira shows widespread destruction after twin earthquakes devastated the region.
Louisiana primary win puts Trump endorsee Letlow on path to US Senate
Trump waded into race to defeat incumbent Bill Cassidy, a Republican and critic of Trump's actions following 2020 vote.