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LIVE: Portugal vs Croatia – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates, with team news, from our commentary stream as Ronaldo's Portugal target the last 16.
Could water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi?
Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.
WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over
WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.
UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans
Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.
US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met Hezbollah ally Berri during visit, as Trump calls for Syria to disarm group.
How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances
Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.
What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe?
The blast near Damascus's main courthouse killed five and wounded 16 as Syria's new state battles to enforce security.
Rally for Luxembourg teacher fired over pro-Gaza posts
Students and supporters of a Luxembourg teacher fired over social media posts held a demonstration for her this week.
Amid the World Cup, the new pan-Africanism is conditional
A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but the continent no longer backs them all.
‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.