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South Africa vs Canada LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live updates, analyses and text commentary as South Africa face cohosts Canada in first knockout match in Los Angeles.
Three firefighters killed in US wildfires along Colorado–Utah border
The US has seen a harsh wildfire season this year, with prolonged droughts and dry conditions fuelling blazes.
Drone captures ongoing rescue efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Drone footage from Venezuela's La Guaira shows widespread destruction after twin earthquakes devastated the region.
Russell beats Verstappen at Austrian Grand Prix to boost F1 title hopes
George Russell's victory over Max Verstappen further reduces teammate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the drivers' title race.
Israel strikes Lebanon, testing days-old peace deal
Hezbollah calls the deal a surrender as Israeli forces stay put and continue striking the south.
The match that changed the World Cup forever
One of football's biggest scandals changed the World Cup forever.
IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes
Markets in Iran react poorly after two nights of military confrontations over transit through the critical strait.
The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement
Both Washington and Tehran know that current deal will not lead to lasting peace. It is merely a strategic pause
Pape: US trying to ‘squeak out of strategic defeat’ after Iran
Political scientist Robert Pape argues the fallout of Iran war curbs US hubris and challenges Trump’s self-image.
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Biggest takeaways from the group stage
FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.