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Brazil vs Japan LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.
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Trump announces meeting with Iran in Qatar despite military skirmishes
US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.
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Sudan’s el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse
Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns.
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More than 1,300 deaths in Europe amid heatwave: What can countries do?
Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday.
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Why Pakistan’s Afghan air strikes aren’t stopping armed attacks
Analysts warn military pressure alone cannot contain a threat from armed groups that has reached Pakistan's cities.
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Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least eight in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns the 'horrific attacks' and urges allies to boost Ukraine's air defences.
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Is the Israeli military deliberately targeting children in Gaza?
A UN inquiry found that children in Gaza are being shot with a single bullet.
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Brazil supporters in Indonesia grab Israeli flag off motorcyclist
A video of an Israeli flag being grabbed off two young men in Indonesia has gone viral.
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Five killed in shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany’s Stade
Police say several people also injured while the suspected shooter has been arrested.
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Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
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Venezuela earthquake rescues: Five heart-warming moments
Amid the death and destruction, a few fleeting moments have brought rare relief to Venezuelans.
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Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child
The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing 'ceasefire' violations.