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India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India's crops.
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Trump disputes Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspectors
President Trump pushed back on Iran’s foreign ministry claim that there are no plans to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors.
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US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game
Iran's team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.
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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.
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Video: Israeli troops seen patrolling Syrian countryside
Israeli troops and two Merkava tanks have been spotted in the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city.
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Displaced Lebanese return south under fragile ceasefire deal
Displaced Lebanese are heading back south after a US-Iran backed ceasefire halted months of Israeli bombardment.
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US Supreme Court backs Trump policy on green card holder rights
Court rules 6-3 that suspicion alone justifies placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings.
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US Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Castro-era property seizure
The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba's government for assets seized.
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Who’s being left out of the World Cup?
Can football’s biggest stage stay global as visa denials and border restrictions mount?
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EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations
The Taliban government is not recognised by any European country, despite this meeting in Brussels with EU officials.
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US appeals court says Trump can proceed with fast-track deportation efforts
A panel of judges has overturned a previous ruling that found measures violated constitutional right to due process.
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Why do the UK’s prime ministers keep resigning?
Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after less than two years in office.