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Mbappe could miss El Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury
French striker doubtful after sustaining an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg, his club says.
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups
Bayern travel to face defending champions PSG in Paris for the first-leg of a blockbuster Champions League semifinal.
Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty
A sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarised Hezbollah cannot be achieved without a credible political transition.
Have US-Iran talks failed? Why no deal yet doesn’t mean diplomacy is dead
US-Iran diplomacy in a deadlock, but analysts say both sides are unlikely to return to fighting.
‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war
German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.
How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?
We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.
What does Trump shooting at White House dinner mean for World Cup security?
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says
Peter Moore accuses FIFA of undermining the spirit of the World Cup through extortionate ticket prices and greed.
World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA
Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.