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Minorities at World Cup fear threat of ICE and how immigration is enforced

Fear of ICE threat concerns fans, including Haitians in Massachusetts, where one of their biggest diasporas resides.

French Open tennis: Monfils wants to emulate Ronaldo and LeBron

Gael Monfils played his final match at Roland-Garros in defeat by fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston but pledges to play on.

Libyan forces detain Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint

Forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar have detained members of a land convoy trying to bring aid to Gaza.

Muslims pray on Mount Arafat at high point of Hajj pilgrimage

On the most spiritually significant day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims gather on Mount Arafat to pray.

The Mali crisis could have a dangerous spillover effect

The Sahel region could see a major surge of instability unless urgent action is taken to seek a diplomatic solution.

Tasnim: Iran demands US unfreeze its foreign assets

‘Hello ladies and sons of ladies’: women are using ‘microfeminisms’ to flip the gender script

The practice is not entirely serious – but it raises awareness of the many sexist tropes built into everyday lifeWhen To...

‘If you try to fix Holmes, you’ll get your arse handed to you’: do we really need another Sherlock remake?

Rafe Spall will play Conan Doyle’s super sleuth in a huge new drama next year. While some fans fear ‘Sherlock fatigue’,...

Israel’s labour force transformed since October 7

Israel's labour force transformed since October 7

EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement

Measure could ease concerns from countries – such as France – that are sceptical about bringing in more membersEurope li...

Pakistan and China reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties

A joint statement says the countries aim to boost the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and develop Gwadar port.

Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words

The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.