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Norway edge Ivory Coast 2–1 to enter World Cup Round of 16
Haaland scores his fifth goal of the World Cup to set up a knockout match against Brazil in New York on Sunday.
Nerves and tears as Germany exits World Cup on penalties
Germany fans watched from Berlin’s Sony Centre as Paraguay stunned the four-time world champion 4-3 on penalties.
Heightened emotions in Iran after Team Melli knocked out of World Cup
This is the second World Cup that comes after deadly nationwide protests inside Iran, and the first one amid a war
Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash
Ecuadorian Football Federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.
Heartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality
In their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran's players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.
Morocco beat Netherlands in dramatic World Cup shootout to reach last 16
Morocco come from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.
Ireland upstage world champions India to win T20 series at home
Ireland won the second T20 by one run over India, who did not give a debut to teen sensation Sooryavanshi.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud
A federal judge said Guo's fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.
Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in female school and college sports
President Trump called the ruling a "big win", while an LGBT group said it was "heartbreaking".
Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire
More than 100 firefighters are fighting a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed at least two lives.
Three people injured after explosion in Monaco
The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend
With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors closes.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.
Germany vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup match result: Paraguay reach Round of 16 after Germany’s first-ever World Cup shootout defeat
Paraguay produced a stunning World Cup shock in Boston, beating Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw that they largely survived under relentless pressure. Germany dominated po
'Peddi' box office collection day 25: Ram Charan's film registers Sunday growth; Crosses Rs 336.85 crore worldwide
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' continues its strong box office run, crossing Rs 336 crore worldwide. The film saw a notable increase in collections on its 25th day, driven by a Sunday holida
Gary Lineker's 36-year record falls: Harry Kane cements his legacy as England's greatest ever World Cup striker
With a remarkable 11th goal against Panama, Harry Kane has broken Gary Lineker's historic World Cup scoring record, marking a new chapter in English football. This crucial strike n
"Your mother is always here for you": Cristiano Ronaldo's mother shares emotional World Cup message
Cristiano Ronaldo received an emotional message from his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, ahead of Portugal's FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia. She expressed pride in
Iran war live: Qatar’s PM meets US envoys, Tehran holds firm on conditions
Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.
‘A rally like none other’: Trump unveils 2026 Republican midterm convention
The Republican Party hopes to retain control of both chambers of Congress in November's US midterm elections.
Donald Trump reports $1.4bn in cryptocurrency income in government filing
Trump has launched a slate of crypto-friendly policies since returning to the White House for a second term.
Venezuelans the US deported hours before earthquakes still missing
The US deported at least 146 people to Venezuela, just hours before two deadly earthquakes struck last Wednesday.
Why India’s viral youth party is still protesting
India's viral Cockroach Janta Party spends nearly two weeks protesting, demanding the education minister resign.
Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare
Ben Shelton dumped out by Finland's Otto Virtanen as Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur progress in straight sets.
What is birthright citizenship, and what does the Supreme Court ruling say?
Nation's highest court strikes down executive order that would have restricted right established in US Constitution.
Emergency crews search rubble after Athens building collapse
Rescue teams in Greece are combing through the rubble for survivors after a four-story apartment building in Athens.
More than 30 students remain missing after Nigeria school attack
The attacks targeted a secondary school in the northeastern town of Lassa, in Borno State.
Rescuers find more bodies under rubble as Venezuela death toll rises
International and local emergency teams are continuing to recover the bodies of victims under the rubble
Five humanitarian workers killed in convoy ambush in South Sudan
UN 'deeply saddened' by Monday attack on convoy in Jonglei State, calls for investigation.
Evolution under fire: Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ in a post-war era
Has Iran's regional deterrence been permanently degraded, or is its proxy network mutating into a resilient force?
Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations
A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing 'constant threats' and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.
German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions
Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F).
Pakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests
Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.
Trump tells US petrol retailers to reduce prices ‘immediately’
US president warns of 'big problems' if retailers do not cut prices at the pumps, condemns illegal gouging.
Keiko Fujimori leads in Peruvian presidential race as vote count concludes
Daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori says country is closer to 'order and hope' after prolonged vote count.