Musk’s $1.8 trillion SpaceX IPO could be ‘highly undesirable’ for some
SpaceX’s IPO could challenge pension funds as concerns grow over its valuation and governance structure under Musk.
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US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.
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Man pleads guilty to slaying top Democrat and her husband in Minnesota
Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman by man disguised as police officer prompted concerns about political violence in US.
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Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
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World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square
Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
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What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.
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How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma
A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma.
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Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland
The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.
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Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.
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Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.
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Mexico City dazzles as World Cup 2026 kicks off in style
Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.
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Trump to pick US attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.
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Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.
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China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards
Chinese individuals and organisations are also banned from doing business with Gilberto Teodoro and his family.
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How a Kushner-linked resort sparked protests across Albania
A luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked some of Albania's biggest protests.
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What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?
As Hezbollah's future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon's other major Shia party, play?
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Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Mourinho returns to La Liga giants after 13 years following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president.
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Musk’s Grok accused of violating Canadian privacy laws on deepfakes
Privacy watchdog finds xAI's Grok lacks safeguards for sexualised deepfake image sharing, amid growing global scrutiny.
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Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO
The proposal, if passed, would mark one of the largest expansions of illegal Israeli settlements in decades.
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Toronto police officer shot while investigating attack on US consulate
Police say one suspect still at large after constable fatally shot during search warrant linked to consulate attack.
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Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing
Two men were sentenced to death in the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.
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Pope Leo tells migrants: ‘I bow before your dignity’
Pope Leo met with migrants and NGOs at a port in Spain’s Canary Islands dubbed the ‘dock of shame’.
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Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO
Local rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed the attack on the RSF, which did not immediately claim responsibility.
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Property deeds no protection for Palestinians as settler violence spreads
Israeli settlers follow Palestinian Bedouins across the West Bank, chasing them from their land.
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US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.
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