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Iran signals defiance as Trump fumes over Strait of Hormuz strikes
Iranian officials insist that Tehran will not give up control over the waterway as US attacks threaten fragile truce.
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Gaza aid worker killed minutes before World Cup screening he organised
Mohammed al-Wahidi was killed in an Israeli strike just before people gathered for a World Cup screening he organised.
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Trump threatens Spain trade, demands US take over Greenland at NATO summit
The US president described Spain as a 'terrible partner' over its actions during the US-Israel war on Iran.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the round of 16
The last-16 phase is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the quarterfinals.
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Trump says MoU ‘over’ after latest US and Iranian attacks
President Donald Trump has said the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is ‘over’, after the latest strikes.
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‘There are risks’: Ex-India judge behind damning UN report on Gaza children
Before he exposed Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza children, Srinivasan Muralidhar took on Indian authorities.
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Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit
Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be 'destabilised' by the attacks.
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Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final
Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final
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World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland before quarterfinals
Messi is the top goal scorer after tallying his eighth against Egypt, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next best.
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Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks
Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning
Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment.
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Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?
Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.