Colombia vs Portugal LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow updates as the top two teams in Group K face off - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says will resign within ‘weeks’
Vucic is under ⁠pressure after months ⁠of antigovernment protests.
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Another powerful 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Venezuela
Latest quake comes as rescuers still searching for survivors from twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes on Wednesday.
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DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup
Michel Kuka Mboladinga is iconic for his motionless tribute at DRC games, but a US World Cup repeat has been denied.
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Why is Crimea critical to the Russia–Ukraine war?
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea as Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ending the war.
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Israel orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.
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US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to have a namesake primary challenger removed, citing midterm confusion.
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South Africa’s Broos smiles and snarls before Canada World Cup showdown
South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.
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Two killed, dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in Gaza
Two killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in Gaza
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Kenya rights groups say protesters found dumped, tortured after arrests
Six found and one missing, NGOs say, after arrests at memorial gatherings for protesters killed in 2024.
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Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US
Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.
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Australia to double fines on Big Tech as children bypass social media ban
Canberra says tech platforms are still letting too many children bypass its under-16 social media ban.
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How is framework agreement with Lebanon viewed in Israel?
Israel, Lebanon and US have signed deal aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, but group rejects it.
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Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.
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Three security personnel killed in attack in Pakistan’s Karachi
Police say four attackers were also killed after gunmen stormed a Rangers facility in country's commercial capital.
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Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington
Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington
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Brother and sister killed in Israeli attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’
Israeli drones struck tents in al-Mawasi, killing two Palestinians and wounding several others.
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Bosnia: The lilies and dragons of the World Cup
Football is bringing out in our nation what the corrupt elite would not like to see.
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Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as Israeli attacks hit south
Israeli strike kills one in southern Lebanon as many view latest agreement with Israel as a 'surrender of sovereignty'.
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With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
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Sabalenka defends Wimbledon prize protest, says it’s for struggling players
The world number one is in a group of players seeking a greater prize return at Grand Slams.
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Bodycam shows driver offering armed police a lift mid-chase
Bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK.
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Toxic Bielsa leaves ‘nothing good’ behind as Uruguay suffer World Cup shock
Uruguay's outgoing Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa has previously described himself as a 'toxic perfectionist'.
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Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts
Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi's Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA's showpiece.
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Israel-Lebanon deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament: Will it work?
Hezbollah chief calls the deal 'null and void', raising questions if the latest agreement can lead to peace in Lebanon.
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