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Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
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Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo
UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.
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Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League title in last game before World Cup 2026.
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Ebola treatment hospital burned down in DRC as outbreak spreads
Protesters set a hospital on fire in the Democratic of Congo, as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola outbreak.
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NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets
New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.
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Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Turkiye
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
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US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials
Hezbollah says the sanctions will have 'absolutely no effect' on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
Fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays on social media, rivalling FIFA commissions from musicians.
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Ebola tensions rise as treatment centre torched in DR Congo’s Ituri
Residents in DRC torch facility over burial disputes, spotlighting challenges in tackling Ebola outbreak.
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Five key takeaways from Democrats’ autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s loss
Riddled with mistakes and missing sections, 192-page document on 2024 election loss to Trump fails to mention Gaza.
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Trump shifts between diplomacy and threats in Iran standoff
Supporters say unpredictable Trump approach deal-making strength, others see reflection of strategic dilemma.
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Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade?
Israeli minister's mistreatment of abducted activists sparks global condemnation.
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Is Islamophobia being re-packaged as feminism?
A group of female activists at a far-right rally in the UK have sparked a backlash.
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Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.
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UK launches ‘Great British Summer Savings’ to ease family costs
Families to benefit from reduced VAT to help lower costs at theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums.
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Iran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles
Players from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup.
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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
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Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?
The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.
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Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel
The US ally has seen support plummet in recent years amid widespread anger over its genocidal war on Gaza.
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Displaced Lebanese woman bakes 3,000 loaves daily for war-hit community
Soubhiye Zeiter vowed to feed people affected by war even after being displaced from her home.
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Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
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Mayor cuts limited World Cup tickets for New Yorkers to $50 after furore
Pricing for 2026 World Cup has been under heavy scrutiny, including in New York where city mayor cuts limited tickets.
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