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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil

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FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President …

As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials

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Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens …

Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

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Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win …

FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call

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FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …

'Catastrophic' Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota

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A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane made landfall on the US island of Rota in the Pacific …

FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call

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FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …

Venezuela quake survivor 'reborn' after eight days in rubble

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Hernan Gil was working his shift as a security guard in the basement of a building in Venezuela on the afternoon of June …

Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as England face Azteca test

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The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin …

White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy, official says

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A top Trump administration official on Sunday shrugged off a July Fourth parade by masked white supremacists in …

Infernos devastate forests as Europe's temperatures rise again

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Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting Tour …

Reflective Ronaldo takes on critics 'trying to kill me for 23 years'

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Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against …

Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out of Wimbledon

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Novak Djokovic enjoyed another slice of Wimbledon history as the Serbian star broke Roger Federer's singles match-win …

Four-legged rescuers lead way after Venezuela quakes

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Sisu tackles her missions in the rubble left by Venezuela's two earthquakes with the same determination and energy she …

White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy: US official

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A top US official on Sunday shrugged off a July Fourth parade by masked white supremacists in Washington as an example …

'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup

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At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?

England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster

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England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to …

Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech

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US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the "crowning achievement" of human history, …

Trump arrives for US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

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US President Donald Trump arrived hours late Saturday for his much-hyped speech on America's 250th birthday, after …

A 'garden inside the Garden': More details of Swift-Kelce wedding emerge

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A performance from Stevie Nicks, personal vows, high school friends and a "garden inside the Garden": details are slowly …

Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

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US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th …

Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration

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Severe weather disrupted the marquee celebration of America's 250th birthday Saturday, threatening a much-hyped rally …

US turns 250 with Trump center stage

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The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President …

France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown

Jul 04 2026

Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and …

Mali hit by new wave of coordinated rebel attacks

Jul 04 2026

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns …

'I'm going with him': families fear for bodies of Venezuela's quake dead

Jul 04 2026

For Victor Colivert, only one thing matters now.

Morocco end Canada World Cup dream to reach quarters as France face Philly heat

Jul 04 2026

Morocco snuffed out co-host Canada's World Cup dream to book their place in the quarter-finals on Saturday as France …

An 'angel' in darkness after Venezuela's deadly quakes

Jul 04 2026

Just when Pedro Cordido thought all was lost, he heard Erick Roa's voice.

Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'

Jul 04 2026

Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a …

Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles

Jul 04 2026

Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, …

US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within

Jul 04 2026

Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark anniversary that comes at a time …

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way

Jul 04 2026

France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on …

Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier

Jul 04 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa …

Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier

Jul 04 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous …

Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier

Jul 04 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous …

Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran

Jul 04 2026

Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an …

Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250

Jul 04 2026

US President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at what he called a fresh threat against the country's identity, taking aim …

Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through

Jul 04 2026

Holders Argentina survived a monumental scare before defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in an all-time World Cup classic on Friday …

Trump set for Mount Rushmore address as US turns 250

Jul 04 2026

President Donald Trump was at Mount Rushmore Friday to kick off America's 250th birthday celebrations with a speech …

Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Jul 04 2026

Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of …

Swift and Kelce marry as global stars swarm 'royal wedding'

Jul 04 2026

US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially married Friday at a lavish wedding that drew a galaxy of …

Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Jul 04 2026

Huge crowds of Iranians were expected to pay their final respects to supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the …

Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"

Jul 03 2026

A galaxy of fashion-draped, A-list celebrities turned out for pop queen Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce …

Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims

Jul 03 2026

With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela's double earthquakes …

Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

Jul 03 2026

Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while …

Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Jul 03 2026

Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and …

Global frenzy over Swift, Kelce's glittering 'royal wedding'

Jul 03 2026

Global excitement over America's "royal wedding" between pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce reached fever …

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Jul 03 2026

With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela's double earthquakes …

Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather

Jul 03 2026

Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the …

Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250

Jul 03 2026

President Donald Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday weekend on Friday with a trip to a landmark upon which many …

Police hunt for Ukrainian woman over Monaco bomb attack

Jul 03 2026

Authorities across Europe were hunting Friday for a Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that wounded …

Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit

Jul 03 2026

NATO's European members and Canada will pledge to give Ukraine 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid both this …

David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup

Jul 03 2026

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face …

Djokovic has history on the line at Wimbledon

Jul 03 2026

Novak Djokovic can earn his latest slice of Wimbledon history with a third-round win on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and …

Swift and Kelce set to tie the knot in glitzy arena extravaganza

Jul 03 2026

The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as …

Iranian leaders pay respects to supreme leader as Tehran prepares for funeral

Jul 03 2026

Iranian leaders began paying their respects on Friday before the coffin of the country's late supreme leader Ali …

'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations

Jul 03 2026

The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as …

Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral

Jul 03 2026

The body of Iran's supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran's …

Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown

Jul 03 2026

Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a …

Death toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to 30

Jul 03 2026

Ukraine said on Friday that the death toll from a massive barrage on its capital had risen to at least 30 people, as …

Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man eight days after quakes

Jul 03 2026

Hundreds of rescuers in Venezuela cheered and embraced Thursday after pulling a 43-year-old man alive from the ruins of …

Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend

Jul 03 2026

Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, …

Ukraine, Russia vow escalation as strikes on Kyiv kill 27

Jul 02 2026

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their over-four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage …

'Royal wedding': Epic Swift-Kelce fairytale marriage begins

Jul 02 2026

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce kicked off Thursday, with a rehearsal …

Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia

Jul 02 2026

European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to …

New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce fairytale wedding

Jul 02 2026

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was set to kick off Thursday, with a …

Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after Moscow strikes on Kyiv kill 25

Jul 02 2026

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their over four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage …

Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge

Jul 02 2026

Japan has begun installing hundreds of cameras in its northern mountains as part of a nationwide survey of the bear …

New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce love story wedding

Jul 02 2026

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was set to kick off Thursday, with a …

Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter

Jul 02 2026

A macabre darkness, the glare of spotlights, the droning of generators and jackhammers, and often the stench of …

Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32

Jul 02 2026

Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement …

Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after Moscow attack kills 21 in Kyiv

Jul 02 2026

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on …

Desire key to Pogacar dominance, says former Tour king Froome

Jul 02 2026

Tadej Pogacar will keep winning the Tour de France for many more years, as long as he retains his "desire and drive", …

Superb Swiatek storms into Wimbledon last 32, Zverev waits

Jul 02 2026

Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement …

Russian strikes kill 21 in biggest ever attack on Kyiv, mayor says

Jul 02 2026

Russia launched its largest ever barrage on Kyiv early Thursday, according to the city's mayor, tearing open apartment …

'I grabbed my child': Kyiv residents face devastation of biggest Russian barrage of war

Jul 02 2026

When 17-year-old Karolina Shevchuk's phone warned a Russian missile was headed towards her district of Kyiv, she decided …

Ukrainian state ordered Nord Stream sabotage: German prosecutors

Jul 02 2026

German prosecutors said Thursday that the Ukrainian state ordered a 2022 bomb attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, …

Swiatek, Zverev aiming to lay down Wimbledon markers

Jul 02 2026

Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander …

Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy

Jul 02 2026

German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks …

Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

Jul 02 2026

European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on …

Russian strikes kill 17 in biggest ever attack on Kyiv, mayor says

Jul 02 2026

Russia launched its largest ever barrage on Kyiv early on Thursday, according to the city's mayor, tearing open …

Biggest ever Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 13

Jul 02 2026

Russia launched its largest ever barrage on Kyiv early on Thursday, tearing open apartment buildings and leaving at …

Next indirect US-Iran talks after Khamenei funeral: mediators

Jul 02 2026

The next indirect US-Iran talks will come after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral, mediators said Thursday, as …

Rescuers battle to unearth Venezuelan man eight days after quakes

Jul 02 2026

Hundreds of rescuers struggled Thursday to unearth a 43-year-old Venezuelan man trapped for eight days under a collapsed …

Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16

Jul 02 2026

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States …

Hope fades, hunger grows a week after Venezuela quakes

Jul 02 2026

Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes killed almost 2,300 …

Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; Belgium comeback stuns Senegal

Jul 01 2026

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit at the hands of the Democratic …

New York prepares for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

Jul 01 2026

Pop singer Taylor Swift and pro-athlete Travis Kelce's official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is …

Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Jul 01 2026

Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, …

Hope fades, hunger sets in a week after Venezuela quakes

Jul 01 2026

Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes killed almost 2,300 …

Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth

Jul 01 2026

Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for …

Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Jul 01 2026

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a …

Pair climb to top of Empire State Building for apparent proposal

Jul 01 2026

Two people were arrested Wednesday after they climbed up an antenna on the top of the Empire State Building in New York …

Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Jul 01 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open …

Kane rescues England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Jul 01 2026

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a …

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Jul 01 2026

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo …

'Everybody's profiting': Trump defends $1bn crypto earnings

Jul 01 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last …

World number ones Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round

Jul 01 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while women's world …

Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest

Jul 01 2026

Canada will take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, organisers announced Wednesday, expanding participation in …

Trump defends earning more than $1bn on crypto

Jul 01 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities …

Key challenges for Laporta in second Barca term

Jul 01 2026

Barcelona president Joan Laporta was reelected in March with 68 percent of the vote and on Wednesday was sworn in for …

Djokovic, Sinner hope for easier ride after Wimbledon scares

Jul 01 2026

Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will hope for an easier ride in the second round on Wednesday …

German FA headquarters searched in Euro 2024 graft probe

Jul 01 2026

Investigators raided Germany's football association headquarters and other locations across the country Wednesday as …