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South Korean President, ex-players, fans demand change after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup exit after the group stage prompted the coach to quit, with the President calling for a probe.
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Brazil plays Japan at World Cup knockouts: Vinicius, prediction and lineups
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.
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Thousands of Kurds gather in Turkiye to demand release of PKK leader
Thousands of Kurds in Turkiye rallied to demand the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners.
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Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in northeastern France
11 people were killed when a plane belonging to a parachuting school crashed in Tomblaine, France.
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Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
Brent crude edges up as tit-for-tat strikes imperial return to normality in key waterway.
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Putin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes
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Venezuelans angry government as time runs out to dig out survivors
Venezuelans angry government as time runs out to dig out survivors.
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Australian man charged with murder after Thai girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman has been charged with murder after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase
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Venezuela’s earthquakes pose first major test for President Delcy Rodriguez
The seismic disaster has stirred public anger against government mismanagement under Venezuela's ruling socialist party.
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Late goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
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Praise pours in for ‘true Canadian heroes’ after last-minute World Cup win
From the prime minister to sport celebrities and fans on social media, Canadians have revelled in their team's win.
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Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border
Strikes come a day after fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers in Karachi.