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Iran war day 118: IRGC rejects new Hormuz route; Rubio to meet GCC leaders
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns against alternative route in Strait of Hormuz as top US diplomat to meet Gulf leaders.
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Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Revolutionary Guards.
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South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
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In New York’s Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy
Historic World Cup match wins for Egypt, Morocco and Algeria bring together fans from the Middle Eastern diaspora.
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ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful
Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
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South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for first time
South Africa’s team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea.
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‘We hugged each other and ran’: Venezuelans recount earthquake horror
Survivors describe panic and collapsing buildings during two strong quakes as thousands of people feared dead.
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Rescuers pull survivors from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes
A major search-and-rescue effort is underway in Venezuela after two earthquakes levelled buildings and left many trapped
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Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
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Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’
A response to Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda’s misleading opinion article.
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Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Caracas airport closed, metro suspended, and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
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Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts.