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Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 auctions
The Australian all-rounder ends a 13-year association with the world's most popular and richest T20 cricket league.
Sudan army refutes claim that RSF has seized key city of Babnusa
Army refutes fall of the city, a gateway to western Sudan's Darfur region, over which the RSF recently seized control.
Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?
The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.
Video: Moment Palestinian prisoner’s home is blown up by Israeli forces
Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military.
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, how to watch and all to know
The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
US mass killings drop to 20-year low in 2025: Database
Experts say the dip is likely a return to more typical levels after an unusual spike in the preceding years.
US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace plan with Putin
White House 'optimistic' about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.
UN will cut 2026 budget by $577m by slashing workforce
The UN plans to cut nearly a fifth of its staff positions as unpaid member dues climb to $1.59 trillion.
Hong Kong leader orders independent investigation into fire that killed 151
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee says committee to be led by a judge and will identify the causes of deadly blaze.
Video: ‘Slaves, never!’ Venezuela’s Maduro holds rally amid US tensions
President Nicolas Maduro told supporters at a rally in Caracas he wants "peace with sovereignty", amid US tensions.

