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Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
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Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
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Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
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Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
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UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.
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War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked
SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.
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Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
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US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RP Leipzig
The Bundesliga young player of the season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.
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UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn
European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.
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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
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Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
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Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report
The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.
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FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan FA's president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.
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What does the world pay for a child’s education?
Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.
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DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.
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Houthi attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30
Attacks are deadliest in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.
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When atrocities return: The cost of failed accountability in Tigray
Amnesty International says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable as fighting returns to Tigray.
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Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels
The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.
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UFC 331: Van-Pantoja rematch, Tsarukyan returns and full fight card
Van and Pantoja to fight for flyweight title, while Tsarukyan faces the dangerous Mauricio Ruffy at lightweight.
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Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape
Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.
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US Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress
Move comes after the infectious diseases chief during the COVID-19 pandemic refused to answer committee's questions.
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