France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about
The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
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NATO summit begins: Who is attending and what is at stake?
Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
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China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case
Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.
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Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza
Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel's genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October 'ceasefire'.
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Sorry USA riled for World Cup thrashing by Belgium despite Balogun reprieve
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.
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‘Limited damage’: Upcoming Bollywood film angers Kashmir pellet gun victims
Makers of Chauhaan accused of mocking more than 1,000 Kashmiris partially or completely blinded by pellet shotguns.
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Egyptians dream of toppling Argentina in historic World Cup match
Streets lined with flags, conversations centred on one match, and hopes pinned on the team ahead of Egypt vs Argentina.
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Khamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of Qom
Tens of thousands of mourners gather in Qom for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.
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US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China
Experts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0.
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At least 16 people buried following landslide in China
The country has been hit by damaging thunderstorms, leaving at least 275 people injured.
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Tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile off Oman
Iranian television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings.
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Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
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Anyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinians is not human: Egypt coach Hassan
Hossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
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Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege
The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
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FIFA defends Balogun red card referee after Trump calls him ‘a bit suspect’
Raphael Claus is 'one of the world's leading professional referees', FIFA says, following Trump's comments.
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Balogun reprieve in vain as Belgium beat USA to set up Spain quarterfinal
Folarin Balogun's starting place, after a suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.
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Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.
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‘MAGA agenda on display’: FIFA, Trump slammed amid Balogun red card row
Football experts, officials warn of 'dangerous precedent' set by FIFA after U-turn on red card for USA forward Balogun.
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Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack
France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.
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Why el-Obeid matters as Sudan’s war enters a new phase
How fighting for el-Obeid could shape both Sudan's war and its humanitarian crisis.
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Gambian mothers fear for their daughters as court weighs FGM ban
As The Gambia's Supreme Court prepares to rule on the FGM ban, mothers fear the law could be weakened.
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Trevor Noah mocks Trump-FIFA World Cup red card controversy
Comedian Trevor Noah joked that Trump’s intervention in Folarin Balogun’s red card saga was “government interference."
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