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Spain go back to the top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach a record high
Norway saw the biggest jump in their rankings, climbing 12 spots to 19th after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
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Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.
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Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace
Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
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Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.
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Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM
Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
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What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties
Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran 'very hard' to honour killed US soldiers.
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What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?
The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.
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Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month's election.
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Since Islamabad MoU: What’s changed for the US, Iran and the Gulf?
We explain how the war has changed for all the parties since their MoU unravelled and as the conflict has escalated.
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Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group's overall leadership following a wartime election process.
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Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win
Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.