South Africa’s World Cup 2026 departure delayed over Mexican visa debacle
World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.
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Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks
Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster.
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Dublin protesters demand justice over death of Congolese man
Dublin protesters demand justice over death of Congolese man
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Rio’s Forever War
In 2025, Brazil’s deadliest police raid killed 120 people and exposed a pattern of mishandled evidence and impunity.
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Israeli forces cross Lebanon’s Litani River and seize 12th century castle
Invading Israeli forces have crossed north of Lebanon's Litani River and seized the medieval Beaufort Castle.
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From AFCON to World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
Morocco's success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to FIFA World Cup.
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Labour triumphs in Malta election, preliminary results show
Labour Party secures historic fourth term in Malta amid geopolitical and economic instability concerns.
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Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery
Saratov refinery hit as Ukrainian strikes intensify across Russian regions, damaging civilian infrastructure.
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Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say
US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump's tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.
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Israel issues more displacement orders in Lebanon, seizes strategic castle
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.
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The strait may reopen, but global confidence may not return
The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.
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Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion
Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.
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Holder Gauff beaten by Potapova; Sabalenka solid at French Open
Gauff's exit leaves four-time champion Swiatek and world number one Sabalenka as top contenders for the women's title.
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Missing Syrian chess champion’s children likely dead, authorities say
Syrian commission confirms deaths of Rania al-Abbasi's six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad's rule.
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Panic on beach in northern Israel during Hezbollah strikes
Videos show people on a beach in Nahariya, Israel running for shelter as Hezbollah rockets are launched.
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France arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League
French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG's win over Arsenal.
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Mexico beat Australia 1-0 before World Cup squad submission deadline
The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
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Wembanyama’s Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
Wembanyama scores 22 and grabs 7 rebounds as Spurs beat OKC 111-103 to book their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
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How Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures
Unverified herbal remedies promoted on social media are driving rising health risks and delayed treatment in Nigeria.
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The world hit a 44-year high in executions
Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
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Thousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori.
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Emotional scenes as more survivors pulled from flooded Laos cave
Divers in Laos have rescued four more villagers trapped in a flooded cave. The first survivor was pulled out on Friday.
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Rescues in eastern Syria after the Euphrates River bursts its banks
Rescue workers have pulled stranded farmers from flood waters in eastern Syria after the Euphrates burst its banks.
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Iran war live: Israel to expand Lebanon invasion; US-Tehran deal in limbo
Lebanese PM describes Israel's attacks as collective punishment as US warns Iran of strikes if no deal is reached.
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Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan
A provision in the 2027 draft US defence bill could bind the two countries' weapons industries closer than ever.
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