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Stocks markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal
Wall Street, Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story
Iran's World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.
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Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?
Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.
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Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza
Videos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.
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Ukraine war briefing: France, Germany and UK make push in Moscow for peace talks
Ambassadors from ‘E3’ group of Ukraine’s allies meet with Russian minister and urge direct negotiations; Crimea’s fuel s...
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Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after years in a coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health had worsened since she was hospitalised in December 2022 with heart problems th...
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Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream
Midfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan's game against the Netherlands.
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DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.
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Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes
The International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at 'breaking point'.
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Who are Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s opening match scorers?
Mexico's two goal scorers were overcome with emotion as they took their team to a win in the World Cup's opening game.
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South Korea v Czechia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanHell...
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Trump says US and Iran have reached a ‘great settlement’
US President Donald Trump claims Washington and Tehran have reached a ‘great settlement’ and are finalising documents