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World Cup 2026: Iran say they have been treated unfairly by USA
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup
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Germany, Denmark gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east
From Scandinavia to the Alps, Europeans endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths spread eastwards, with record-breaking temperatures breaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some spots.
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Toxic Bielsa leaves ‘nothing good’ behind as Uruguay suffer World Cup shock
Uruguay’s outgoing Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa has previously described himself as a ‘toxic perfectionist’.
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Bolivia’s Paz Pushes Industry Reforms After 53 Days of Protests
As Bolivians try to resume a sense of normalcy after 53 days of blockades that roiled the economy, President Rodrigo Paz is right back where he was just two months ago: attempting to reform the nationalistic laws that dictate the country’s key industries.
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ECB’s Schnabel Sees Upside Inflation Risks Despite Peace Deal
European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel warned that price pressures could turn out stronger than anticipated even as a US-Iran peace deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
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What happened when I tried to report sexual assault to British Transport Police
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.
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Lonely Death for NYC Track: 132-Year-Old Aqueduct Runs Its Last Race
The track hosted Secretariat and Seabiscuit but fell victim in recent years to shifts in America’s gambling habits
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Soaring iPad, Xbox Prices Reveal Pain of Memory Chip Mess
Within a span of five hours Thursday, Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. hiked the prices for such popular products as Xbox video-game consoles, Macs and iPads.
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Israel-Lebanon deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament: Will it work?
Hezbollah chief calls the deal ‘null and void’, raising questions if the latest agreement can lead to peace in Lebanon.
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Iran says it struck US military targets as Strait of Hormuz tensions strain agreement
Iran says it hit US military targets in the Middle East in response to US strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. Follow for live updates.
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‘Pick up the phone’: IRGC appears to rebuff US Strait of Hormuz ‘hotline’
Iran’s IRGC appears to have rejected US claims of a military hotline will operate between the two countries.
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California Leaders Agree to $351 Billion Budget, Software Tax
California Governor Gavin Newsom and top Democratic legislators have reached an agreement on a $351.7 billion state budget that will be bolstered in part by a newly proposed tax on digital software sales.
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VIDEO: World Cup Day 16: Spain advance to last-32; Cape Verde makes history
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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AI’s Energy Crunch Has Investors Searching for Next IPO Winners
The artificial intelligence boom has a power problem, and Wall Street is betting billions on companies that promise to solve it — even if some of the technology hasn’t been fully developed yet.
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A non-stop London to Sydney flight is coming - could you handle it?
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
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Australia to Strengthen Enforcement of Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia will grant its online safety watchdog more powers and increase the maximum penalty for breaches of its world-first social media ban, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying big tech companies are not doing enough to comply.
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Trump Kicks Off Sales Pitch for Iran Deal Few Americans Like
As US officials hammered out an agreement weeks ago to end the war in Iran, President Donald Trump faced a dilemma: How to sell a provision that unlocked billions of dollars in frozen funds for Tehran to the American public.
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Three killed as Ukraine and Russia trade attacks overnight
Moscow’s attacks are reported to have killed two, while Kyiv’s attacks on Russia killed one.
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Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms
More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.
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No school, living in a tent, but it’s exam time in Gaza
Dana Shabat, 18, has to walk an hour every day to go to a cafe to take her high school exams in the Gaza Strip.
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China, Russia Conduct Joint Air Patrol Across Regional Seas
China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol on June 27 over airspace spanning the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the western Pacific, according to China’s Ministry of National Defense.
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Diagnostics Firm QuidelOrtho Looks at Testing Unit Sale, Says FT
Diagnostics firm QuidelOrtho Corp is looking to sell its point-of-care testing unit at a valuation of $1.5 billion, the Financial Times reported.
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Lightning strikes cause fires and damage across Kent and Sussex
Six blazes caused by strikes have been dealt with by crews across Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.
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Could Israel’s coming election see an end to Netanyahu’s political career?
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political, legal and US pressure ahead of crucial elections.
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When cybercriminals hire burglars: Inside an alleged Russian effort to infiltrate multibillion-dollar US law firms
When an executive at a US law firm’s phone rang in April, the voice on the other end was urgent: A computer virus was spreading through the firm.
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Laura Kuenssberg: Is Andy Burnham Labour’s saviour, or just its best bet?
Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM.
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‘I need to be the lion’: Inside a boot camp teaching men how to talk to women
A group of men paid several thousand dollars each for a Nashville workshop on how to pick up women. It revealed something they didn’t expect
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The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’
“If any vessel attempts to transit in the Strait without our permission…or outside of the designated route, it is responsible for any consequences.”
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Unwanted items from Alan Carr's Ayton Castle castle go to auction
The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.
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Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end
At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two quakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
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Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
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Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says
A United Airlines passenger jet nearly collided with a drone as it was coming in to land in New Jersey on Friday, its pilot said.
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Rescuers in Venezuela race to save trapped people as earthquake death toll soars
At least 920 people have been killed and thousands are injured, according to a lawmaker. Follow for live news updates.
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The people leaving the West behind in search of the Russian dream
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.
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US government allows Anthropic limited release of AI model that sparked cybersecurity concerns
The US government has allowed Anthropic to release its powerful Mythos AI model to select companies and organizations, revising license requirements after ordering an export block earlier this month in the wake of national security fears.
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Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.
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Iran war live: US strikes Iran after attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC says it targeted US military in region after Trump administration launched attack on the country.
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Harry and Meghan accept King’s invitation to stay in royal residence during upcoming UK visit
Prince Harry and Meghan will stay in royal residence next month during their first trip to the United Kingdom in four years, raising hopes of a potential rapprochement with the rest of the royal family.
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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