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Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon
Israel's second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands.
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‘Historic’ wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany
Calls for universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions are rising in the country that condemns the BDS movement.
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Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?
Has Kylian Mbappe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the dominant superstar at the 2026 World Cup?
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Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys
Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.
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‘A man of great appetites’: what’s it like to be a dictator’s personal chef?
In an often chilling new documentary, the chefs of brutal leaders from Idi Amin to Saddam Hussein, talk about their unus...
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A (very) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for
The tournament kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. Here’s what newcomers can expect from one of the world’s largest an...
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‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo
Iraq’s No2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Sir Alex Ferguson at...
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Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’
Prime minister says he has no tolerance for such attacks after man arrested on suspicion of attempted murderA man has be...
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Trump courts boos at historic New York NBA Finals appearance
President Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden overshadowed by boos, heavy security and political undertones.
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Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?
The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.
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James Blood Ulmer, adventurous US guitarist and vocalist, dies aged 86
Musician who spliced jazz, funk and blues, including in a spell on a major label in the early 1980s, was celebrated as ‘...
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Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters
Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.