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Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping
Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.
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Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran's World Cup kit was unveiled before the team's training camp in Turkiye.
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Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
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Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
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'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
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Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles, damaging several buildings.
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Trump, Xi speak ahead of talks to make relations ‘better than ever’
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump say they’re looking forward to US-China talks.
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Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners
Students from Venezuela’s leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po
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Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio
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Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters
The foreign ministers meeting is taking place before the 2026 BRICS summit in India in September.
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Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates
Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
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Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders to hold talks on trade, tech, Iran
Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.
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Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE
Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'.
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Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba's communist leadership for 'standing in the way' of aid.
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Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force
Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.
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Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play
Manchester City overcome Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points as season finale looms.
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Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE
Venturella will helm the immigration enforcement agency after previously serving in an executive role at GEO Group.
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Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack
Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike
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Trump-Xi summit: Why Beijing might have the advantage
Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China's exports have hit new highs.
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Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas
The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.
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Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push
Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
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Crowds gather in Tehran to send off Iran’s World Cup team
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to celebrate and send off Iran’s national football team.
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US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.
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