Pakistan says it intercepted four drones fired from Afghanistan
Afghan defence ministry says it carried out 'air strikes' in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
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Africa can finally mine, beneficiate and industrialise on its own terms
From Kenya to Ghana to Mali, governments are insisting their minerals be processed at home before they leave.
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Democratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.
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‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives
Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.
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Why is MAGA in meltdown over the Supreme Court birthright ruling?
The US Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s bid to stop the children of some immigrants obtaining US citizenship at birth.
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Gojek co-founder, turned Indonesian Education Minister jailed for 10 years
Gojek co-founder and former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan
At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.
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Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.
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World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was 'marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth'.
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Mexico beat Ecuador to reach World Cup Round of 16 and break 40-year curse
Adverse weather does not dampen Mexico's party as the cohosts storm into the last 16 by beating Ecuador.
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NASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm
Two NASA astronauts stepping outside the International Space Station to fix robotic arm.
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USA face Bosnia in World Cup knockouts, with pride, credentials on the line
Winning the whole tournament might be a stretch, but USA must look to regain momentum against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Mercury’s Thomas says received online abuse following WNBA suspension
Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended for a game after making contact with her fist on Caitlin Clark's throat.
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UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding shortfall
Antonio Guterres denounces 'disinformation, smear campaigns' against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
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Iran says it couldn’t export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockade
Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country's chief negotiator has said.
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US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s powerful AI models Fable and Mythos
AI firm says it will begin restoring access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after the removal of export controls.
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Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal
Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.
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Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?
Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.
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Algeria to vote in test of post-Hirak political landscape
Algeria holds legislative elections amid debates over reform, turnout and political stability.
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LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency exit for 24th season
After eight years at the LA Lakers, James's next destination will be decided in NBA's imminent free agency period.
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Iran leaves World Cup with warm send-off from Mexican fans
Mexican fans gathered in Tijuana to bid farewell to Iran's national football team before the squad departed
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North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi
Kim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Mbappe, Deschamps break World Cup records in Sweden thrashing
With his fifth and sixth goals at the tournament, Mbappe pulls even with Messi in the Golden Boot race.
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Mexican fans keep Ecuador’s team awake before World Cup showdown
Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to disturb their rest.
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Iran war live: Tehran says Hormuz is its ‘greatest instrument of power’
Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.
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