Spain vs Belgium: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups
Spain, aiming to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2010, face Belgium in Friday's contest in Los Angeles.
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Iran says strikes hit southern areas, but US denies it carried attacks
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Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.
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As debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.
Britain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza
Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
Iran war live: Uneasy calm in the Middle East after deadly attacks
American official says technical talks with Tehran continue and the United States wants to pursue diplomacy.
Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.
Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes
New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.
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Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.
Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quartetfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
Syria says captured Damascus bombing suspects are affiliated with ISIL
Two explosions in the Syrian capital earlier this week came as French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting.
Syria says cell behind ‘terrorist bombings’ in Damascus arrested
Explosions rocked the Syrian capital on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city.
How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
US military denies involvement after explosions heard in Iran
Iranian media report loud explosions in several locations as Israeli officials say war is 'not over'.
Mexico seeks prosecutions over migrant deaths in the US
Mexico will seek state and federal prosecutions in the United States over the deaths of Mexican migrants.
UK Labour’s Burnham apologises for response to Israel’s Gaza violence
UK's likely next PM Burnham pushes for ceasefire, tougher sanctions over Gaza violence and settlement trade bans.