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Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters on Wimbledon Day one
Naomi Osaka impresses with her outfit and performance, while British hopes are dashed on first day of championship.
LIVE: Netherlands vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026
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Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis
The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.
Venezuela earthquake victims shelter at golf course
Hundreds of Venezuelans are sheltering at a golf course in La Guaira after last week's deadly earthquakes.
Trump to make first flight on Qatar-gifted jet this week
US President Donald Trump will make his first flight on a new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar later this week, the White House said Monday.Trump will take the jet on Wednesday…
What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq?
A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know
The pair discussed "possible avenues for cooperation" to advance Libya's unification.
Lebanon president tells US commander will exert sovereignty over all country's territory
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on Monday told the head of US forces in the Middle East that Beirut intended to assert its sovereignty over the entire country, with the army deplo…
Czech president, prime minister clash over leadership as both pack for NATO summit
By Jan LopatkaPRAGUE, June 29 (Reuters) - The Czech government agreed under court pressure on Monday to let President Petr Pavel attend a NATO summit in Turkey next week but refus…
Turkey, Azerbaijan slam Israel’s Armenian genocide recognition as Yerevan mum
Ankara accused Israel of weaponizing history as Armenia avoided public comment amid delicate regional diplomacy.
Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision-maker over strait of Hormuz
Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening itThe strait of Hormuz is Iran’s chief bargaining tool in the negotiations w…
Iraqi PM’s anti-corruption drive comes as US pressure mounts on Iran-backed militias
Iraq’s new prime minister has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign ahead of key talks in Washington, but analysts say the real test will be whether it reaches Iraq’s most …
Here's what to know about Iraq's corruption as Zaidi launches crackdown
Watchdogs and financial institutions regard Iraq as a significantly corrupt country as the new prime minister works to recover public funds.
Oman's sultan meets Macron in first France visit since 1989: What to know
French President Emmanuel Macron has been pushing against any form of toll for the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysis-Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say
By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, June 29 (Reuters) - A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than resolving Israel's underlying conflict with Hezbol…
CENTCOM chief in Lebanon as Israel prepares partial withdrawal steps
The Lebanese military is expected to move into Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdraw.
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite Tehran earlier denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at end…
Syria slams Israeli 'violations' in south as ground clashes intensify: What to know
In a rare incident, the Israeli military said it fired at armed men in southern Syria, without identifying the attackers.
Traffic plummets through Strait of Hormuz after Iran, US trade fire
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered somewhat before renewed fighting between Iran and the United States saw traffic drop sharply over the weekend.
Saudi Arabia's FM heads to China amid differences with US on Iran war
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visit to Beijing comes as commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable.
U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha
By Humeyra Pamuk and Katharine JacksonWASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The United States said a high-level meeting on Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday with President Donald Tr…
Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience
ANKARA, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of rest…
Israeli strike kills three Gaza Palestinians, including a child, ministry says
JERUSALEM, June 29 (Reuters) - The Israeli military killed three Palestinians, including a child, in an air strike on central Gaza on Monday, according to the health ministry in t…
Mediators set up de-escalation channels ahead of US-Iran talks, source says
By Andrew Mills and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, June 29 (Reuters) - Iranian and U.S. technical teams working on the implementation of an interim peace deal are expected to meet in Doha…
Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany pla…
Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement
Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversightFresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly wordedA…
Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions
BEIRUT, June 29 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah, on Monday slammed a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning it c…
Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms
By Corina PonsMADRID, June 29 (Reuters) - Several non-governmental organisations in Spain are urging undocumented migrants to register in a final push for a special mass regularis…
‘Is it Israel’s aim to kill our children?’ West Bank parents implore end to IDF’s child killings with impunity
Israeli army has killed 235 children in West Bank since 7 October 2023 without a single indictment in what rights groups call a ‘licence to kill’On the day he died, Mohammad al-Ha…