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UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil economic, devolution plans
Frontrunner to be next PM expected to announce a 10-year mission to raise living standards.
Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
A massive explosion triggered by the Israeli military shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun.
South Korea announces more than $1 trillion AI, chip investment drive
South Korean president frames the push as a race against time to secure the country's domination in AI boom.
Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal
The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi's government.
South Korean President, ex-players, fans demand change after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup exit after the group stage prompted the coach to quit, with the President calling for a probe.
Brazil plays Japan at World Cup knockouts: Vinicius, prediction and lineups
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.
Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in northeastern France
11 people were killed when a plane belonging to a parachuting school crashed in Tomblaine, France.
Thousands of Kurds gather in Turkiye to demand release of PKK leader
Thousands of Kurds in Turkiye rallied to demand the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners.
Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening
Brent crude edges up as tit-for-tat strikes imperial return to normality in key waterway.
Australian man charged with murder after Thai girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman has been charged with murder after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase
Venezuelans angry with government as time runs out to dig out survivors
Residents and volunteers say they feel abandoned by the government as they race to save lives from the rubble.
Putin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes
Venezuela’s earthquakes pose first major test for President Delcy Rodriguez
The seismic disaster has stirred public anger against government mismanagement under Venezuela's ruling socialist party.
Late goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
Praise pours in for ‘true Canadian heroes’ after last-minute World Cup win
From the prime minister to sport celebrities and fans on social media, Canadians have revelled in their team's win.
Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border
Strikes come a day after fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers in Karachi.
Father and son pulled out alive four days after Venezuela earthquake
ootage shows search and rescue workers pulling out father and son from under the rubble of a collapsed building.
Who is Stephen Eustaquio, who scored for Canada against South Africa?
Eustaquio flip-flopped between his home country and that of his parents throughout his youth and senior career.
‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa
A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.