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Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets
The president's son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.
‘US trying to find its way out of MoU with Iran’
Bahrain and Kuwait have condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks after a second day of US strikes on Iran.
Iraq security forces arrest several officials in anticorruption crackdown
Large-scale operation carried out at dawn in Green Zone and several neighbourhoods in Baghdad, security source says.
FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit
Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.
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Iran and US trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz ceasefire falters
Iran says it launched missiles and drones at US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after fresh US strikes on its southern coast
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes
US-Iran deal under strain as Kuwait and Bahrain condemn Iranian attacks in response to US strikes.
Watch World Cup Day 17: Messi breaks record as Algeria and DR Congo advance
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
South Africa vs Canada: World Cup 2026 – prediction, team news and lineups
Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
DR Congo fans celebrate reaching World Cup knockout stage
DR Congo fans are celebrating after their team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.
‘Between pain and fear’: Gaza children bear cost of ongoing Israeli attacks
Suffering of Gaza's children continues unabated due to Israeli attacks despite 'ceasefire' reached in October 2025.
Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream
Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran's fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.
Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors
Time is running out in Venezuela's race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.
Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz
US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.
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Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.
Between English and mother tongue: Kenya’s education language dilemma
Students in Kenya say mother tongue improves learning, but English still dominates education and work.
World Cup: Messi sends Argentina top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.
World Cup: Messi sends Argentina to top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal
Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
Colombia tops World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal
Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
Colombia wins World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal
Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
Anger grows in Venezuela as citizens blocked from aiding earthquake rescue
Anger is mounting in Venezuela after the military barred citizens from entering zones devastated by the earthquakes.
Iran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after US bombs Iranian coast
US president threatens to 'militarily complete the job' as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.
Iran war live: Air raid sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait as US bombs Sirik, Qeshm
US president threatens to 'militarily complete the job' as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.
Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran as US bombs Sirik, Qeshm for 2nd day
US president threatens to 'militarily complete the job' as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.