Netherlands vs Japan live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
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‘Unacceptable’: London protesters slam illegal Israeli settlement land sale
Demonstrators denounce event promoting Israeli settlement land and property sales as a violation of international law.
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UK forces seize suspected Russian oil tanker accused of funding Ukraine war
British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet.
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Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off
Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.
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Trump condemns Israel’s attack on Beirut, says Iran deal still close
Donald Trump says there should be 'no more attacks' by Israel or Hezbollah on 'special day' when deal could be signed.
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EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine
EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine
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‘We were herded like animals’: Freed from Boko Haram captivity
More than 360 people abducted by Boko Haram have been rescued in northeastern Nigeria.
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US asks Anthropic to block global access to top AI models: Why it matters
Foreigners barred from accessing top AI models, underscoring Donald Trump's policy of export controls over high tech.
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Donald Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center
Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling, but adorns many other things and places.
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Sexual Violence in Israeli Prisons: What History Tells Us
Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli custody is often framed as a post-October 7 issue. But historical record
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‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia
Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.
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Anticipation, pushback in Iran as mediators work to finalise deal with US
Israel attacked Beirut again in an apparent attempt to test and derail an agreement.
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Spain vs Cape Verde: World Cup – Lamine Yamal, predictions and how to watch
Pre-tournament favourites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
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World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from Brazil-Morocco group match
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.
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Israel attacks Beirut on same day Trump says Iran deal to be signed
Israel has bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut, saying it targeted Hezbollah ‘infrastructure’.
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At least three killed as Israel attacks southern Beirut
Israeli escalation in Lebanon's capital raises concerns that peace negotiations between US and Iran could be derailed.
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Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government
Adrian Vestea nominated as prime minister after previous choice, Eugen Tomac, withdraws.
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Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far
US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.
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World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule
The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
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UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know
Court of Appeal to rule whether government's proscription of action group was unlawful.
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The World Cup cicada: India’s rare insect on a four-year clock
A rare cicada emerges from the forests of Meghalaya, every four years, in time with the World Cup.
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Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule
Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule.
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UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.
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Switzerland rejects right-wing bid to cap country’s population
A 'yes' vote would have forced the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
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Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
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