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Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Drinking
The Paris police chief, Patrice Faure, said that alcohol restrictions were intended to ease pressure on health services.
Senate Democrats press Trump administration to retain all election-related records
Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (Va.) are pressing the Trump administration to preserve all records related to the 2026 midterm election amid concerns that President Trump may attempt to tamper with voting results. The Democrats are warning of consequences ahead of November and…
Mamdani and his socialists won big in New York. Washington insiders still don’t care
New York City mayor’s preferred candidates are likely coming to Washington. But, writes Eric Garcia , don’t expect a sea change on Capitol Hill
Hong Kong power firms to give residential customers rebates as bills soar
Hong Kong’s two major electricity suppliers will provide rebates to eligible households between August and October to reduce their bills and ease financial pressure after the US-Israel war on Iran pushed up energy prices. HK Electric said on Friday that it would provide a special subsidy of 8 HK cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for three consecutive months to residential customers with a monthly…
Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the nation's capital is undergoing significant changes under President Donald Trump
California man charged with beating duckling to death at community swimming pool
Police say that 71-year-old allegedly left another duckling seriously injured
Sergey Ivanov, former Russian defense minister and presidential administration chief — once considered a possible successor to Putin — has died
Former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov has died, according to the VTB United League, where he served as honorary president. He was 73.
Watch live: Trump to headline Faith & Freedom Coalition conference
President Trump will headline the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington Friday afternoon. The annual “Road to Majority” event comes as the Trump administration grapples with fallout from the Iran war, rising affordability concerns ahead of the midterms and as Democrats find an opportunity to bring abortion issues back to the spotlight four years…
Trump promises farmers they will get to sell crops to ‘lovely country of Iran’ after war
President Donald Trump’s pledge already dismissed by Tehran, which has accused U.S. of exporting only ‘genetically-modified soybeans, broken promises and trash talks’
Trump aide Stephen Miller’s wife resurfaces claim about Haitians ‘eating the dogs’ and cats after ruling win
Katie Miller posted video clip on social media of Trump from September 2024 presidential debate, during which Trump made baseless claim
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The World Cup game the White House cares most about today
Iran sits on the precipice of advancing to the knockout rounds, as the U.S. conducts new strikes.
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Iran-US war latest: US military carries out strikes on Iran after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
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US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz
Strike was in response to drone attack a day earlier on a commercial vessel The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding that US air…
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Venezuela Live Updates: Hospitals Overwhelmed as International Rescue Teams Arrive
Survivors raced the injured to hospitals in cars and pickup trucks as the death toll rose to 920 people. Hundreds more are believed to be missing or trapped under rubble. Two dozen countries are se…
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Migrant Camps Swell in South Africa Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Threats
A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.
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US strikes Iranian missile, radar sites after Tehran hits cargo ship
The U.S. military said it conducted strikes against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday, a day after Tehran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Th…
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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Bill Pulte Picks G.O.P. Election Operative for Spy Agency Job
Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.
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James injury concerns grow but Rice returns
Declan Rice returns to training but Reece James will miss England's final World Cup Group L match against Panama and could also be sidelined for a potential last-32 game with a hamstring injury.
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WATCH: Trump receives report from Religious Liberty Commission in the Oval Office
A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.
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US military strikes against Iran in response to attack on cargo ship, Pentagon says – live
Announcement of strikes come after Donald Trump was asked if Iran would face consequences for attack in strait of Hormuz Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hayes went on: As national security a…
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Michigan parents charged with murder after 7-year-old son dies weighing 255 pounds
A Michigan couple have been charged with murder in connection with the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds when he died, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton
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Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge
Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.
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World Cup 2026: Dembélé scores sensational hat-trick as France beat Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat Norway 4-1 on Friday to finish top of Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested…
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In Venezuela’s Rubble, Listening for Whispers And Longing for Help
Facing criticism from residents that it was not doing enough to help, the Venezuelan government said it had dispatched more than 100 heavy machines to clear debris.
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US, Israel, Lebanon announce framework agreement, boxing out Iran
The Trump administration, Israel and Lebanon on Friday announced a trilateral framework aimed at kicking out Iran’s influence in the country through its support of the militant group Hezbollah and …
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‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education
The U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services
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U.S. strikes Iran after attack on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon says that the U.S. military has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after a commercial vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had teased a potential retaliation against Iran wh…
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‘They will kill your people’: Trump warns of ‘godless Communists’ in 400-word Red Scare manifesto
‘I’d be the Greatest Communist in History,’ the president wrote on Truth Social
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UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort
The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.
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‘Release the footage’: Mississippi protest over police killing of one-year-old
About 100 marchers demand transparency after Kohen Wiley was shot dead in a car outside a Walmart About 100 people gathered on Friday morning outside of the Walmart in rural Senatobia, Mississippi,…
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The Venezuela Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis
Firefighters are using cellphone lights because of a flashlight shortage, and an overwhelmed hospital in the disaster zone is operating without running water, one doctor said.
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Live updates: US strikes Iran hours after Trump says drone attack broke ceasefire
U.S. Central Command said Friday afternoon American forces conducted strikes against Iran “as a powerful response” to Iran’s strikes Thursday against a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President…
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Trump commission calls for building bridges between church and state
The assertion comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report of the Religious Liberty Commission
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AI-generated George Washington run by conservative PragerU is featured on Trump’s ‘Freedom Truck’ as it tours US
Mobile museums from controversial right-wing group feature AI-generated depictions of American historical figures
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Owners of Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry could put historic venue up for sale
Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis have performed on Opry and Ryman stages — but the storied venues may get a new owner
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Agony, then ‘a miracle’: Venezuelan families describe reuniting with rescued loved ones
As thousands are trapped in the rubble and with time running out, some families facing the unimaginable got the outcome they were desperately hoping for.
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Call for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz’s ‘abuse of Everglades’ despite closure
Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center While they welcome the recent closure of the controversial Alligator Alcatraz migrant d…
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Trump boasts about his 65% approval rating - except that no poll shows it that high
‘Like Journalists, Honest Pollsters are very rare and hard to find,’ the 80-year-old president wrote on Truth Social
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Centrist Democrats Rebuke Party’s Left Wing: ‘We Are Capitalist, Not Socialist’
Following high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party.
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Trump blames Iran for attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement with the Unite…
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Sarr marca el segundo para Senegal tras error en la salida de Irak
En una salida defensiva de Irak, Ismaila Sarr aprovechá el error tras el pase de Camara para ampliar la ventaja en el segundo tiempo. El equipo senegalés aprovecha los desaciertos iraquíes para ase…
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Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing
Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Europe if countries impose tax on US digital services
US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements.
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Togo's parliamentary reforms: unconstitutional
In tonight's programme, Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms: unconstitutional. Also once a jewel of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Ta…
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Trump administration orders US health programs to move away from overdose prevention
Experts say move signals greater political interference into public health and will exacerbate opioid overdose crisis Health programs receiving federal funding must agree within days to new priorit…
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Texas approves Bible passages as required reading for millions of students
This move expands conservative efforts to embed Christian teachings within American classrooms
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This major US lake just hit its lowest summer level ever. Here’s why you should be concerned
Tens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation
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She posted about ICE. Five months later, DHS agents told her to take her post down
In January, Paigelynne Gonyea posted about the immigration surge in Minneapolis. This week, she was visited by ICE officials who claimed one of her posts had doxxed a federal agent.
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Mike Maignan le ataja un penal a Jørgen Strand Larsen y salva a Francia
Los noruegos tuvieron la oportunidad de acortar distancias, pero el arquero del AC Milan respondió a la altura.
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OpenAI restricts release of newest ChatGPT model to Trump-approved group during testing period
OpenAI says its new AI product, called GPT-5.6 Sol, will only be initially available to a "small group of trusted partners" approved by the Trump administration. The move comes after OpenAI's rival…
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OpenAI limits its latest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump's administration
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Miami Marlins track down viral ‘very good boy’ who watched as rival pup enjoyed a hot dog at a game
‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
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Dozens of tech safety groups urge House to reject KIDS package
Nearly 100 groups focused on digital or kids safety are calling on House leaders to reject the latest version of a kids onine safety package, dubbed the KIDS Act, which could hit the House floor as…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky tells Putin to ‘take a step towards peace’ after ordering 40-day offensive
Zelensky ordered the 40-day offensive after consulting the head of the Ukrainian security service
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Russia is importing jet fuel from Belarus at almost four times last year’s rate after drone strikes knocked out Moscow’s main refinery
Russia imported 5,170 metric tons of jet fuel from Belarus in May, nearly four times the volume recorded in May 2025, according to RBC, citing data from the Price Index Center (PIC).
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'I started running' - how fitter Duckett got back to his best
Ben Duckett has lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes - this is how he reaped the rewards with a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand.
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Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
The Trump administration said it would commit aid, as it expands U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.
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‘Greatest threat’: Trump lets his foes have it in fiery return to Correspondents Dinner shooting scene
President signals intent to make national election about three House candidates in New York
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Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Case
A mistrial was declared in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire.
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