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Ben-Gvir praises police on killing shooter in central Israel
Israel’s far right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised police for killing a Kokhav Yair shooting suspect.
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World Cup 2026 in numbers: Key statistical goals, titles and age records
The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.
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Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns 'extremely vile' attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.
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FIFA U-turns on water bottle policy in US, Canada stadiums after backlash
New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA’s decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.
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Pete Hegseth’s D-day speech on immigration condemned as ‘grotesque stupidity’
Historians and campaigners accuse US defence secretary of desecrating memory of soldiers who fell in NormandyThe US defe...
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Anthony Head obituary
Stage and screen actor best known for playing Rupert Giles in the US television series Buffy the Vampire SlayerAnthony H...
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The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents
Holy Family Catholic primary school says enthusiastic response from parents has been biggest surpriseSchools banning pup...
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French Open 2026: Flavio Cobolli v Alexander Zverev, men’s singles final – live
Game-by-game tennis updates from 2pm UK time You can email Daniel | Sign up for The HotspotSalut à tous et bienvenue à R...
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Monaco Grand Prix: Formula One – live updates
Lap-by-lap F1 updates from 2pm UK timeAntonelli pips Verstappen to pole positionYou can email John | Sign up for The Rec...
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Manhole mystery grips New York – just what are city’s ‘mole people’ up to?
Video of figures clambering in and out of manholes sparks intrigue – and comparisons with crime-fighting turtlesIt start...
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Los Angeles tiny homes move people off streets amid World Cup spotlight
Thousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness.
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Armenians go to polls in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure
Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues.