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Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?
Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.
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Injured Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ends in defeat to Max Holloway
Facing Holloway at UFC 329, McGregor seemed to injure his right knee in the first round when jumping in with a kick.
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England
Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
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England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway
Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state
Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.
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Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation
Regional mediators are stepping up efforts to prevent further escalation between Iran and the US.
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Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.
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Iran war live: IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed over US interference
Move comes as Israel continues attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, killing and wounding several civilians.
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Indian tourists killed after speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Fifteen Indian tourists have died after their speedboat capsized off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island.
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Whistleblower claims Kennedy Center ‘rushed’ renovations to please Trump
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details rusting columns, uneven paint and unnecessary demolition under Trump.
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FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions
Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.
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US judge dismisses January 6 case against Proud Boys after Trump order
The case is the latest instance of the Trump administration seeking to unravel prosecutions against January 6 rioters.