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US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: Report
US special forces killed several North Korean fishermen diving for shellfish after encountering them by accident.
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US weighs strikes on cartels in Venezuela, F-35 warplanes deploy: Reports
Ten F-35 stealth fighter jets reported to be joining US naval operation against Latin American drug cartels.
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Asia Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets and how to follow
All to know about Asia's premier T20 spectacle, including top players, history, fixtures and India-Pakistan rivalry.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,290
Here are the key events on day 1,290 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Serbian police fire tear gas at protesters demanding end to Vucic rule
After 10 months of dissent, protests show no signs of dying down as fury at alleged government corruption grows.
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Egypt, Qatar condemn Netanyahu remarks on displacing Palestinians in Gaza
Egypt rejects forced Palestinian displacement, labelling it a 'red line' and a violation of humanitarian principles.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian in occupied West Bank as violence surges
Race against time for efforts to resurrect two-state solution as Israel detains Palestinians and raids more land.
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Armenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups
Portugal's first match of their World Cup qualifiers is also the first chance to mark the passing of Diogo Jota.
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Trump changes the Department of Defense’s name to ‘Department of War’
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the name change signals a more offensive approach for the US military under Trump.
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Mbappe levels up with Henry as France cruise past Ukraine in World Cup tie
Kylian Mbappe draws level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals for France in 2-0 win against Ukraine in World Cup qualifier.
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Chicago teachers hand out safety tips as troop deployment looms
The Chicago Teachers Union was handing out flyers at schools Friday informing parents of their rights.
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Israel blows up Gaza City high-rise, escalating deadly assault
Fear is spreading that an Israeli strike on a Gaza City high-rise signals a new stage of ethnic cleansing of the north.
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Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
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Air Canada flight attendants reject wage offer: Reuters
Flight attendants had been unhappy both with the wage offer and the way it had been forcibly imposed on them.
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Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline
Five Shia ministers walk out of cabinet debate as Hezbollah remains adamant it will hold onto its weapons.
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Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh
Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.
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How significant is Xi, Putin and Kim’s first meeting in Beijing?
Leaders of China, Russia and North Korea are centre stage at military parade.
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Bus crashes off steep cliff, killing at least 15 people in Sri Lanka
A passenger bus veered off the road in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing at least 15 people onboard.
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EU slaps $3.45bn fine on Google for unfair ad practices
Tech giant fined for third time in a week after being hit with multimillion-dollar penalties in US and France.
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Sabalenka vs Anisimova – US Open women’s final: Match start time, stats
Will Sabalenka overcome her two Grand Slam final losses in 2025 to beat Anisimova, a woman carving a comeback trail?
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