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Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions
The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures.
Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says
By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 6 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will announce defence deals and plans worth more than €3 billion ($3.43 billion) at a NATO forum in Ankara on Tuesday that…
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran's new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel
Hussam Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled
July 6 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday, Syria's state news agency said, in the first visit to Damascus by a European Union head of state sin…
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa convicted of torture in Austria
Khaled al-Halabi denied involvement, but the court deemed him responsible for abuse of detainees in Raqqa.
Argentina vs Egypt: FIFA World Cup last 16 – Messi, Salah, prediction, news
Lionel Messi's Argentina go up against Mohamed Salah's Egypt in a spicy World Cup round of 16 encounter.
UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' as health fears mount
By Emma FargeGENEVA, July 6 (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, a…
NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown
ANKARA, July 6 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the right to hold demonstrations and media freedom were essential in democracies, when asked about Turkey’s recen…
As Khamenei mourners fill Iran's streets, discontent still simmers
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 6 (Reuters) - Iran's theocratic rulers are mobilising mass crowds of the revolutionary faithful on the streets of Tehran, but behind…
What does Hamas' move to dissolve its Gaza government mean?
Hamas has agreed to hand civilian administration to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, but the committee is not yet in Gaza and may not deploy until Hamas’ dis…
Austrian court sentences Syrian torturers to 8 years in jail
A Syrian ex-general and a former police officer were handed eight-year jail sentences by a Viennese court on Monday for torturing opponents of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.The tr…
Portugal vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16
Live coverage and text updates of the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain in Dallas in the US.
Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye
In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35 jets.
UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that
The UN General Assembly meets amid Israel's genocide on Gaza, Myanmar's genocide against the Rohingya, and other crises.
Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye?
NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience.
Russia’s Rosatom says staff to return to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant: What to know
Russia evacuated hundreds of personnel from Bushehr after the start of the US-Israel-Iran war, but it has pledged to continue helping Iran develop its nuclear capabilities.
Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion
Smotrich declares a settlement 'revolution' as Israel approves 13 new outposts during big increase in settler violence.
Israel, Greece conduct military drills ahead of NATO summit in Turkey
Photos published by the Greek military showed fighter jets from both countries flying side by side over the Aegean Sea.
Lebanon's south takes a breath as families return to shattered homes and lives
By Jana Choukeir and Khalil AshawiTYRE, July 6 (Reuters) - On a beachfront in the coastal city of Tyre, war has finally abated just enough for children to play in the waves and fa…
Analysis-Khamenei funeral signals Iran's defiance and new regional order
By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, July 6 (Reuters) - The funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was more than a national farewell. The sea of mourners in Tehran sent …
Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan
By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) - Hamas said on Monday it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and signalled it was ready to hand over to a group of Palestini…
Iran’s hard-line judicial chief Mohseni Ejei gets second term: What to know
The veteran judicial official, who has been sanctioned by the United States and the European Union, has been accused of overseeing widespread human rights violations for decades. …
Lebanon says Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 women
Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike on a car in the country's south on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.L…
Oil prices ease as OPEC+ increases production, Hormuz traffic rebounds
Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 0.15% to $71.87 a barrel as of 8:07 a.m. EDT after dropping as low as $71.09 earlier in the session, its lowest level since before t…
Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest against Israel's assault on Gaza w…
Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit
ROME, July 6 (Reuters) - Italy's defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump again goaded erstwhile ally G…
Explainer-Netanyahu government challenge to Supreme Court reignites judicial row
JERUSALEM, July 6 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has threatened to fight a Supreme Court order regarding a media regulator, reigniting a judicial row t…