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FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 bracket, Friday schedule, predictions
Three final Round of 16 spots up for grabs as Argentina, Australia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana are in action.
UN warns likelihood of ‘extreme weather events’ as El Nino set to intensify
World Meteorological Organization forecasts more likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to El Nino.
Ukraine strike hits Belgorod, causing fire and power outages
Ukraine strike hits Belgorod, causing fire and power outages
Argentina vs Cape Verde: World Cup Round of 32: Messi, prediction, kickoff
Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, face minnows Cape Verde in a last-32 clash in Miami.
Man holding Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire outside UN
Man described by campaigner as 'a tireless advocate for Tibet' pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
At least 40 killed in passenger bus crash in southwest Pakistan
Bus lost control and fell into the rocky ravine near border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials say.
Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response
Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
Khamenei’s coffin readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral
Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's coffin has been readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral.
Mapping Iran’s Ali Khamenei funeral: Where mourners will gather each day
Funeral processions for Iran's late supreme leader will take place between July 3-9 across Iran and Iraq.