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Burnham likely to steer steady ship on UK foreign policy
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Kyiv struck after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
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In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south
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Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell
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Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
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Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup
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FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close
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England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
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All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom
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England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel
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Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship
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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
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Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile
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Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'
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Earl double guides England past Argentina after dramatic ending
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Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners
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Burns rides new dad bounce to brink of British Open breakthrough
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Zelensky mulls army changes as protests rock Ukraine for third day
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Burns leads British Open by two as McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
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Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinion
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Back-to-back World Cup winners: Argentina seek to join elite group
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England World Cup star Rogers set to join Chelsea: reports
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Wembanyama to make France team return after two years away
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Debutant Williams scores as South Africa thump Wales
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Teenage talent Seixas delighted after 'marvellously tough' Tour de France stage
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Hamilton thanks Ferrari for 'mega' repairs after smashing car
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NY mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet
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Fox joins 62 club to lead British Open, McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
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Antonelli wants to lead Verstappen from start in Belgium
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Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final in smoggy New Jersey
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McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics
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Wimbledon finalist Muchova out for 'a few weeks'
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Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US -- and World Cup final
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Pogacar wins 'unforgettable' Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
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Antonelli pips Verstappen to take pole at Belgian Grand Prix
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill 8, shroud skies in smoke
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Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
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India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
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Antonelli takes pole at Belgian Grand Prix
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Britain's Kerr sets new world record in men's mile
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Record setter Kerr, Alfred light up London Diamond League
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Botswana says 'alarming rise' in citizens lured to Russia's war
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Bethell hails 'incredible' Sobers for turning point in England career
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Brazil high court says Argentina's Milei cannot visit Bolsonaro
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DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open
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Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example
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German lawmaker steps down for using US surrogacy to have a child
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Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat
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Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown
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Saluting the red banner of revolution deep in Myanmar's jungle, retreating rebels swear to keep fighting for democracy -- but after five years of civil war the cause is flagging.
Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts
Iran on Friday laid to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in an airstrike, as two days of US and Iranian attacks raised fears of a return to all-out war.
Ukrainian sports minister slams IOC's 'cynical' Russia decision
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Veteran politician Andy Burnham was on track Thursday to become Britain's next prime minister as hundreds of Labour lawmakers formally nominated him to succeed Keir Starmer as party leader.
Iran burying Khamenei after new US fighting erupts
Iran on Thursday was laying to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in a US-Israeli airstrike, as Tehran's reports of new American attacks and Iranian hits on US allies raised fears of a return to all-out war.
Burnham on course to become UK PM with Labour nominations underway
Veteran politician Andy Burnham was on track Thursday to become Britain's next prime minister with dozens of Labour lawmakers set to formally nominate him to succeed Keir Starmer as party leader.
Nerves high in Kyiv as Russia escalates missile attacks
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'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic braved sweltering heat on Thursday to mass for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad.
One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president's 'unusual' gift to NATO leaders
What does a world leader do with a gun and six bullets? That was the conundrum NATO leaders faced after the Turkish president offered them each a revolver after the Ankara summit.
Kicking off: New York football enthusiasts defy pitch shortage
The World Cup has sparked a surge of interest in football -- or soccer as most New Yorkers call it -- but exposed a shortage of pitches in the city for both established players and converts to the beautiful game.
Stocks shrug off tensions to rise on renewed tech interest
Stock markets were steadier Thursday as investors rediscovered their appetite for tech stocks and largely ignored sabre-rattling between the United States and Iran.
How NATO leaders reacted to Erdogan's revolver gift
What does a world leader do with a gun and six bullets? That was the conundrum NATO leaders faced after the Turkish president offered them each a revolver after the Ankara summit.
New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial
New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran hours ahead of the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday, with Tehran targeting US allies in the region and American strikes hitting the perimeter of an Iranian nuclear power plant.
Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria
The world's chemical weapons watchdog reinstated Syria on Thursday, noting a "significant change in circumstances" since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and "concrete steps" to dismantle his deadly stockpile of banned substances.
Markets steady tracking US-Iran flare-up
Oil prices, stock markets and the dollar were steadier Thursday as investors assessed the outlook for Middle East peace efforts after the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban
The Russian athletics federation announced Thursday they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging World Athletics extending the blanket ban on their track and field athletes.
Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying: minister
Italy on Thursday ordered the expulsion of two Russian military attaches accused of spying, with its foreign minister condemning "serious and unacceptable acts of interference" by Moscow.
600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organization showed Thursday -- only three days after the figure topped 500.
Crude pares steep gains as traders take stock after US-Iran flare-up
Oil prices fell Thursday, clawing back some of the previous day's surge, as investors assessed the outlook for Middle East peace talks after the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes and Donald Trump said their ceasefire was over.
Crude stabilises after US-Iran flare-up rocked peace hopes
Oil prices dipped Thursday after the previous day's surge as Donald Trump said the US ceasefire with Iran was over and ordered fresh strikes against the country following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Magyar's blitz against Orban's Hungary 'mafia' gathers pace
Hungary's lawmakers face a busy summer as Prime Minister Peter Magyar rushes to dismantle the political system built to cement Viktor Orban's hardline 16-year rule.
Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM's office
Veteran politician Andy Burnham will take another step towards becoming the UK's next prime minister when nominations to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader formally open on Thursday.
New Zealand may join Australia-Fiji defence pact: PM Luxon
New Zealand is considering joining a defence alliance signed by Australia and Fiji, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Thursday.
US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Modi eyes 'historic' chance to secure Australian uranium
Australia has a "historic" chance to supply the uranium that could power India's nuclear energy transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday ahead of high-level talks.
Nuclear test-scarred Marshall Islands criticises China missile
The Pacific nation of Marshall Islands cited its history as a nuclear test ground as it criticized China's ballistic missile test that landed in the Pacific Ocean.
Crude extends rally as US-Iran flare-up rocks peace hopes
Oil prices extended their surge Thursday as Donald Trump said the US ceasefire with Iran was over and ordered fresh strikes against the country following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee whose insurgent rise had drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, ended his campaign Wednesday after a rape allegation threatened to derail one of his party's best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran on Wednesday and warned of "much worse" if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel.
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed to hit "hard" following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran plays with fire, but calculates Trump will hold back
With its defiant strikes on ships, Iran is making a paradoxical and explosively high-risk calculation -- that it can boost its long-term deterrence through actions that invite new US attacks.