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Live: US launches new strikes as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
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Live: US launches new strikes as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it set a container ship ablaze on Sunday, while Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz and escalating attacks on US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Read our blog to follow the events as they unfold. 

Argentina-Switzerland live: Nati equalise but Embolo sent off

Argentina-Switzerland live: Nati equalise but Embolo sent off

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Argentina and Switzerland clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to take on England in the semi-finals. The Albiceleste aim to extend their title defence, while Nati look to continue their historic tournament run after ending a decades-long knockout curse.

Global population at 8.3 billion: What does that mean for anyone under 30?

Global population at 8.3 billion: What does that mean for anyone under 30?

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With the world population surpassing 8.3 billion today, can we truly realize the hopes and dreams of the largest generation of young people ever? On World Population Day 2026, the spotlight is on empowering youth to shape their futures through education, health, and opportunity. From family planning to sustainable development, this global observance asks a vital question: are we investing enough i...

Norway-England live: Three Lions take the lead through Bellingham's extra-time goal

Norway-England live: Three Lions take the lead through Bellingham's extra-time goal

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Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football's traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.

Norway-England live: Deadlock at full-time as quarter-final heads to extra time

Norway-England live: Deadlock at full-time as quarter-final heads to extra time

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Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football's traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.

Norway-England live: Schjelderup stuns Three Lions with early breakthrough

Norway-England live: Schjelderup stuns Three Lions with early breakthrough

France 24 •

Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football's traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.

Norway-England live: Haaland's Vikings seek to shock Three Lions

Norway-England live: Haaland's Vikings seek to shock Three Lions

France 24 •

Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football's traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.

Norway-England live: Haaland's Vikings seek to shock the Three Lions

Norway-England live: Haaland's Vikings seek to shock the Three Lions

France 24 •

Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football's traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

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Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China in just over a week. 

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

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Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China in just over a week. 

The Rise and Pause of Jordan Bardella

The Rise and Pause of Jordan Bardella

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The political landscape in France changed this week after the appeal court judges upheld the guilty verdict against Marine Le Pen for misappropriating European Parliament funds, but reduced the five-year ban on her standing for public office to fifteen months. Time already served, said the Paris court. With Marine Le Pen no longer the presidential hopeful for the single most popular party in Franc...

Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title

Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title

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Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title on Saturday in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history. The 21-year-old recovered from a second-set meltdown to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Noskova is the third Czech woman in four years to win the grass-court major, after Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024.

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

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Cuba suffered its second nationwide blackout in five days on Friday as twin energy and economic crises, worsened by a six-month US fuel blockade, continue to cripple the country's electricity grid. "The pressure is increasing," explains our journalist Shirli Sitbon.

Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill eight, officials say

Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill eight, officials say

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Russian attacks on Ukraine killed eight people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, putting his country's air defence system under strain. 

Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill six, officials say

Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill six, officials say

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Russian attacks on Ukraine killed six people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, putting his country's air defence system under strain. 

Tour de France stage to be shortened due to 'intense heatwave'

Tour de France stage to be shortened due to 'intense heatwave'

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Tour de France's organisers on Saturday announced that they will shorten a stage of the race due to intense heat. ASO made this historic decision to cut out a hilly loop at the start of the stageafter France's weather authority declared a red alert in Corrèze.