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Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat
Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation's founding ideals.
US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands
US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.
Lebanon-Israel deal betrays ‘victims of war crimes’, rights groups say
Human rights and media freedom organisations warned that the agreement prevents 'recourse to international courts'.
Settlers attack activists, Palestinians trying to access their land
Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland.
Saudi deputy foreign minister pays respects at Khamenei funeral
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji unexpectedly attended the former Supreme Leader's funeral
LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
