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Trump administration renews pressure on International Criminal Court
The US says it will reject any effort by court to assert authority over citizens, days after judges sue over sanctions.
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LIVE: Portugal vs Croatia – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates, with team news, from our commentary stream as Ronaldo's Portugal target the last 16.
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UK’s likely next PM Andy Burnham faces defence funding gap
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over the funding gap and whether Burnham was blindsided.
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Fears of new massacre in Sudan’s el-Obeid: What do we know?
As RSF troops besiege el-Obeid, 500,000 civilians face mass atrocities amid drone strikes and a stalled peace process.
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The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader
An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.
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‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.
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Deadly blast at Damascus cafe leaves 6 dead, 22 injured
At least 6 people were killed and 22 injured after an explosive device detonated in a café in Damascus' Al-Hijaz area.
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How the North American heatwave could impact the FIFA World Cup
Which host cities and matches face the biggest risks? What is FIFA doing to protect players and how can fans stay safe?
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What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe?
The blast near Damascus's main courthouse killed five and wounded 16 as Syria's new state battles to enforce security.
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How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances
Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.
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Amid the World Cup, the new pan-Africanism is conditional
A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but the continent no longer backs them all.
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Rally for Luxembourg teacher fired over pro-Gaza posts
Students and supporters of a Luxembourg teacher fired over social media posts held a demonstration for her this week.