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Watch World Cup Day 14: South Africa advance, with Morocco, Mexico, Brazil
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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Why Britain devours its prime ministers
Weak leaders are only part of the story. Restless MPs and volatile voters have made Downing Street harder to survive.
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US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions
A US-backed initiative aiming to unify Libya's divided institutions tests political loyalties in the country's west.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
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How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide
Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.
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Rubio tells Gulf allies that Iran deal will ensure their security
Rubio's Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
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As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia
President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic 'oil rains' fall.
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Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set
France under extreme heat alert as 63 million endure 30+C temperatures, with widespread power outages in Brittany.
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Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.
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US says Iran will buy its goods: What could US-Iran trade look like?
Before the 1979 revolution in Iran, Washington and Tehran had close trade ties. Could a peace deal revive them?
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Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.