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UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.
Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population
A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass
Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children
India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.
Qatar earns first ever World Cup point
Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.
Smiles all around as Morocco, Brazil share spoils and Knicks make history
World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks' basketball triumph.
‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cup
Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, retraces his journey.
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 to mark a winning return to the World Cup
John McGinn's deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.
Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5
The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.