LIVE: India vs Pakistan – U19 Cricket World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of the crucial group stage match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election
Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
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LIVE: Israel to partially open Rafah in Gaza as dozens killed in attacks
Key Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be reopened after nearly two years for only 'limited movement of people'.
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LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz – Australian Open 2026 final
Follow our live build-up, score, photos and text commentary stream from the men's singles final at Melbourne Park.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
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US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years
Newly-appointed Laura Dogu's visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
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US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention
Judge says the case stemmed from 'ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented' deportation quotas.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,438
These are the key developments from day 1,438 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
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How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
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US, Iran signal talks to avert military conflict amid tensions in the Gulf
Trump says Iran is 'seriously talking to us' as Tehran indicates progress on a framework for negotiations.
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Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats
The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
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US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge's ruling, calling the Trump administration's immigration crackdown 'an invasion'.
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Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
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Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara
Actors and politicians honour O'Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic 'brilliance' and generosity.
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US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’
The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
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Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran
Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
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Deadly blast in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says
Local fire official says gas leak likely caused explosion that ripped through residential building in Iranian port city.
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NBA issues 76ers’ Paul George with 25-game ban for drug violation
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.
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Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics
Demonstrators in Milan protest United State's ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga – teams, start, lineups
Real Madrid's turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.
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Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties
New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
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Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.
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German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump
German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.
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Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
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