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World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
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Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam
Eighth-ranked Mirra Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in 6-3, 6-2 win in final.
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French Open 2026: Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska for first Grand Slam title
Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfills her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.
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Fed’s Barr Warns of Risks Tied to Looser Wall Street Bank Rules
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr criticized moves from regulators over the past year to relax the rules for US lenders, saying the proposals “considerably weaken bank regulation and supervision.”
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Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search
Search and rescue volunteers in Japan have found the body of an Auburn University student who went missing during a family vacation, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains,.
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Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 10 people, including high-ranking soldiers
The deaths include a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier killed while travelling on the Khardali-Nabatieh road.
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‘I’m a cockroach’: Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capital
India’s Gen Z Cockroach movement stages its first protest in the capital, demanding education minister’s resignation.
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Elon Musk to Attend ASML’s Private Tech Event to Discuss Terafab
Elon Musk will virtually attend a closed door technology conference run by ASML Holding NV to discuss his Terafab project, which the chip-equipment maker considers a “serious endeavor.”
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Israeli strike kills at least five people at wedding in Gaza
Casualty toll is expected to increase, reports Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud.
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Finnair in Talks With SpaceX Starlink, Amazon for Inflight Wi-Fi
Finnair is in discussions with SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon.com’s Leo to equip its fleet with inflight Wi-Fi, the latest European airline to consider Elon Musk’s internet service for its jets.
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Frasers Weighs £500 Million Bid for Shopping Center, Sky Reports
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc is considering a £500 million ($667 million) bid for Metrocentre, one of the UK’s biggest shopping centers, Sky News reports.
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China Escalates Patrols Near Taiwan Over Japan-Philippines Talks
China said it launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan, ramping up its response to a recent agreement between Japan and the Philippines to negotiate maritime borders in the area and deepen defense cooperation.
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Plans to Tap Bolivia’s Vast Mineral Riches Hit by Mass Unrest
Mass unrest across Bolivia is stalling the new government’s plans to tap the nation’s vast mineral wealth using foreign capital.
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Royals turn out for Peter Phillips and NHS nurse's wedding
Peter Phillips is marrying NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.
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Three men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row
Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pled guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.
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Merz Warns of Far-Right ‘Big Bang’ in Eastern German Elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of a major shakeup in two key eastern German state elections in September where the Alternative for Germany leads in the polls, urging the political center to work together to counter the far-right party.
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Airbus Set to Secure Widebody Order From Scandinavian Airlines
Airbus SE is closing in on a widebody order from SAS AB as the Scandinavian carrier seeks to lock in delivery slots and expand its long-distance network.
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Pfizer Bets on Weight-Loss Drugs to Power Its Next Decade
The pharma company doesn’t have any obesity drugs on the market. Here’s how it plans to change that, and become an industry leader.
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Macro Soothsayers, Stock Analysts See Vastly Different Markets
The strongest earnings season in years is coming to a close, and the Wall Street analysts who focus on individual companies have rarely been this bullish.
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Russia says hundreds of Ukrainian drones downed as economic forum ends
Russia’s defence ministry said the drones were downed over 16 areas and regions, including Crimea.
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David Sullivan steps down as West Ham co-chairman with immediate effect
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".
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Laura Kuenssberg: Nowak murder has lit a match under UK politics
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.
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Israeli soldiers shoot and kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby boy in the occupied West Bank on Friday and wounded his parents, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
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Scores of Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
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Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian infant, wound parents in West Bank
Violence in the West Bank has escalated since Israel began its war on Gaza in 2023.
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They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky
Dave Fiji prayed for two days straight to stave off the rain forecast for the night of his wedding.
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For whom the boys troll
“Groypers,” fans of far-right streamer Nick Fuentes, insist that his sexist and racist comments are “jokes.” How does the idea of transgressive humor appeal to young men, and what do they do when the joke turns against them?
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A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.
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5 things to know about the Ebola outbreak
Here’s what I want you to know: The best way to protect yourself and the people around you from things like Ebola is to stay informed and remember there’s a global public health effort that’s designed to handle threats just like this one.
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‘Badge of honour’: Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation
Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.
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Euromillions lottery winner dies in suspected Essex hit-and-run
Anthony Canty was knocked off his bicycle and an 18-year-old has since been arrested, police say.
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Israeli offensive emboldens Hezbollah as it claims mantle of Lebanon’s defender
Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has put Hezbollah back in the position in which it is most comfortable: Claiming the mantle of defending the Lebanese people.
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Singer Duffy announces her first live gig in more than 15 years
The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.
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US intercepts Iranian attacks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon
US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired towards Kuwait and Bahrain.
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Tehran strikes Gulf neighbors after US attack on Iranian military sites
A top Iranian official said peace talks are at a deadlock over $24 billion in frozen assets and warned of the potential for a wider war. Follow for live updates.
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France's 'patriotic' banquets rile hard left
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
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Knicks hold off Spurs comeback attempt to take Game 2 of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback from the San Antonio Spurs, winning 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals after Victor Wembanyama missed a last-second shot.
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Alice and Steve: What happens when your best friend dates your daughter?
The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.
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Iran war live: US says Iranian drones shot down, radar sites attacked
The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks on the country.
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Astronaut who has dealt with Space Station leaks speaks to CNN | CNN
Cracks and leaks on the International Space Station force astronauts to seek shelter on the dragon spacecraft. Erin Burnett talks to retired NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, who went to the Space Station three times, about the safety risk.
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