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Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
Haaland scores two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return
The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax
Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.
Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia’s colonial past
A US Ebola quarantine centre has sparked protests in Laikipia, Kenya, over land and sovereignty concerns.
Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.
Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says
Mehdi Torabi issued a new visa after previous one expired when team returned to Mexico following the New Zealand game.
Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother to get US visa
Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US…
Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.
Iran war live: Israel kills 4 in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu
Warning comes as Trump criticises Netanyahu over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.