About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe
France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
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Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Israel kills two in Lebanon
US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.
Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Lebanon ceasefire holds
US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.
US gov’t investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker
Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
What to know about Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York
Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.
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How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today
How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today
EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels
The meeting is expected to focus on the deportation of Afghan nationals who do not have a right to stay in Europe.
Why Iran’s President Pezeshkian is heading to Pakistan after US talks
This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.
Why Iran’s President Pezeshkian is heading to Pakistan after US-Iran talks
This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.
Ronaldo, Portugal play Uzbekistan in World Cup: prediction and team news
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat – reports
The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee.
Football offers escape for Gaza, but World Cup spirit dimmed
Palestinians in Gaza struggle to find World Cup joy amid displacement, power outages, and memories of previous lives.
Palestine weekly wrap: Israel’s ‘quiet annexation’ grows louder
Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza, West Bank mosques torched, as Israeli officials describe attempt to expand control.
Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
Algeria come from behind to win 2-1, knock Jordan out of 2026 World Cup
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steered Algeria to a 2-1 win over Jordan in Group J.
Algeria come from behind to win 2-1, knock Jordan out of World Cup
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steered Algeria to a 2-1 win over Jordan in Group J.
Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result
Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa makes solidarity visit to Gaza
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.
Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France
Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three
Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models
Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.
Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain’s commitment to the team.
Conservative radio host defends Trump, says he’s better than Vance
Prominent conservative radio host, spoke at the International Policy Summit to defend Trump’s handling of the Iran war.
Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
Haaland scores two as Norway beat Senegal 3-2, enter World Cup knockouts
Senegal fought back until stoppage time but couldn’t draw level and must aim to beat Iraq for a chance to progress.
US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman
Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
Ghalibaf: US and Iran can work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait will never return to the way it was before the war.
Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam
17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.
Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game
Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.