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Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style
Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.
Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Mourinho returns to La Liga giants after 13 years following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president.
Trump to pick US attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.
Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal has suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press killing hundreds of local journalists.
China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards
Chinese individuals and organisations are also banned from doing business with Gilberto Teodoro and his family.
How a Kushner-linked resort sparked protests across Albania
A luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked some of Albania's biggest protests.
What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?
As Hezbollah's future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon's other major Shia party, play?
Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO
Local rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed the attack on the RSF, which did not immediately claim responsibility.
Property deeds no protection for Palestinians as settler violence spreads
Israeli settlers follow Palestinian Bedouins across the West Bank, chasing them from their land.
Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO
Israel has been severely criticised for expanding settlements, which are illegal under international law.

