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Syria explosion live: Blast rocks Damascus as authorities investigate cause
An explosion is heard in Damascus but the nature of the blast isn't immediately clear.
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What’s China’s new ethnic unity law, and what does it mean for minorities?
Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects charges.
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Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s FIFA World Cup run against Belgium
Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in dramatic World Cup Round of 32 exit.
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Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics
In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
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Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination
Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.
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A Palestinian Home Inside a Cage
This Palestinian family's home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. Al Jazeera's Leila Warah
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An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?
Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race
Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
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German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
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Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.
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Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
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Watch World Cup Day 21: Late goals see England and Belgium reach last 16
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.