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Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026
Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams' chances at the World Cup in North America.
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Somali referee Artan barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied
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Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
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Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
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Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup
Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.
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Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki
Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.
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World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?
Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region.
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‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons
Former detainees detail systematic torture and sexual violence, including rape, while in Israeli custody.
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Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’
Donald Trump said that he's in the 'final throes' of a deal with Iran.
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Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.
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ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
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China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit
President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.
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Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds
Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.
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Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals
San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks.
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Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.
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Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
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Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis
Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.
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Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37
The quake inflicted some of the worst damage on General Santos, a city of about 720,000 people in southern Mindanao.
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Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
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All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.
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Two years after Israel’s Nuseirat ‘rescue’ success, we are still bleeding
My family survived the massacre that freed four captives. Its wounds and nightmares have not left us.
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Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
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India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters
India's fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.
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