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Why Liverpool, Barcelona are not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Opaque nature of Club World Cup qualifying criteria means Liverpool, Barcelona and Napoli won't feature in tournament.
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At least three killed in fire at Iran chemical plant
The fire in Bandar Deyr, a port on the Gulf, broke out after welding triggered an explosion, official says.
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East Africa’s rulers saw what Gen Z can do – now they’re striking first
Albert Ojwang’s death in Kenya marks a regional crackdown aiming to crush youth-led protests before they re-emerge.
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What’s behind Russia’s ‘evolving’ drone warfare in Ukraine?
Ukrainians are full of fear as Russian forces use drones with deadly and devastating effects.
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US president activates National Guard
We compare and contrast the circumstances, past and present, when a US president has activated the National Guard.
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Russian drone attacks kill three, wound 60 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Among the wounded were nine children aged between 2 and 15, officials in the northeastern city say.
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Second night of anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland town
Racially motivated riots targeting migrants erupt in Ballymena after teens arrested for attempted rape.
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Which teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and who are out?
Brazil's first win under Ancelotti confirms their spot, while the Palestinian World Cup dream is crushed by a late goal.
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‘I invested in a Ponzi scheme’: Nigerians fall victim to crypto scams
Experts say financial illiteracy, lax regulations, greed, economic hardship make people susceptible to scam companies.
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Poland’s Tusk faces confidence vote, hoping for fresh start
Tusk called the vote as he seeks to regain momentum after his ally lost the presidential election earlier this month.
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Argentina’s top court upholds Fernandez de Kirchner’s prison sentence
The ruling makes her subject to arrest and bars her from running in upcoming Buenos Aires legislative elections.
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Month of May was world’s second-warmest on record: EU scientists
The biggest temperature increases were recorded in the Middle East, West Asia, northeast Russia, and north Canada.
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Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ social media attacks on Trump
Tech billionaire says some of his social media posts about the US president 'went too far'.
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‘You don’t know if you’ll return home’: Immigration raids shake Los Angeles
Residents are on edge as the Trump administration escalates force against protests that have rocked the city.
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Israel’s Smotrich could paralyse Palestinian economy by ending bank waiver
Israeli finance minister ends waiver that Palestinian banks rely on to operate after Western sanctions announced.
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Curfew in LA as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue
Los Angeles enforced a nighttime curfew during protests as Trump sent troops, drawing criticism from officials.
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Dozens of white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda
Two batches of 35 rhinos moved by truck and airliner as part of major rewilding involving South Africa and Rwanda.
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How to Sue the Klan: The landmark case against racial violence in the US
The civil case of five Black women sets a legal precedent across the United States in the fight against organised hate.
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Are India and Pakistan preparing for a naval face-off in a future conflict?
Recent signals from both governments have underscored how their navies could play a central role in their next face-off.
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Suspected teen ‘sicario’ pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator
Police believe the 15-year-old arrested for the attempted murder of Senator Miguel Uribe was a hitman working for money.
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