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Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups
As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.
West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty
Israel uses war crimes to accelerate 'annexation agenda and settlement expansion' in occupied land, rights group says.
7-month-old baby shot by Israeli soldier in Hebron
An Israeli soldier fired at a Palestinian family’s car in Hebron, fatally shooting a seven‑month‑old in the head.
Ukraine-made ‘Flamingo’ missile hits target 900 km inside Russia
Video shows a Ukrainian-made ‘FP-5 Flamingo’ cruise missile flying deep inside Russia.
Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed
There has been a heavy security presence in Muzaffarabad amid protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days.
Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars
The Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed in India for nearly five years.
US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant
The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz
Why has Belfast erupted in anti-immigrant violence after a knife attack?
Ministers have blamed far-right online agitators for stoking racial tension following a stabbing.
Who pays for a supersized World Cup?
The biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches, is expected to bring a record $13bn for FIFA.
Graham Platner wins Maine primary election: Results and key takeaways
Platner wins in Maine, Republican Nancy Mace loses in S Carolina. Results for Nevada and North Carolina also announced.