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At 250, America is still deciding who belongs
Birthright citizenship survived, but the fight over who is fully recognised as American is far from over.…
Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech
At Mount Rushmore Trump warns of 'communist menace', ties rhetoric to immigration ahead of November midterms.…
France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 – Mbappe, prediction, kickoff
France have been the best team so far at the World Cup, although Paraguay are confident after upsetting Germany.…
Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?
After a genocidal war and famine, leading Israeli politicians say they are now ready to settle Gaza.…
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.…
Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event
Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event.…
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the wa…
Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference
The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conferenceThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, admits the Labor part…
‘El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher,’ warns ex-UN official
Mukesh Kapila, ex-UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan warns that, 'El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher'.…
Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland
Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.…
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.…
Iran war live: Millions expected in Tehran for funeral of Ali Khamenei
Israeli attacks on Gaza continue with a child killed and another injured in a drone strike, according to civil defence.…
Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Arab world celebrates
Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt's win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.…
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip
Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved i…
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.…
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'.…
Iran plans dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death
The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supr…
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…
Israel prevents exiled Palestinian detainees from reuniting with their families
Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jail but remain separated from loved ones due to travel restrictions.…
Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race
Electoral authority solidifies right-wing Fujimori's narrow victory over leftist Roberto Sanchez.…
What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in NYC
The celebrity couple’s nuptials, dubbed 'America’s royal wedding', light up New York with excitement and speculation.…
Pope Leo, Mamdani send pro-immigrant message for US’s 250th anniversary
Influential figures deliver speeches evoking US ideals to counter President Trump's hardline immigration policies.…
Ukrainian woman identified as main suspect in Monaco bombing
Interpol has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect in Monday’s bombing in Monaco.…
Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
The attacks mark a sharp spike in settler assaults on Palestinians and their homes and livelihoods in recent weeks.…
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.…
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.…
England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.…
Parents criticise 'inappropriate' Caity Baser set at youth music festival
Children as young as seven were in the audience when Caity Baser asked the crowd whether they had ever had sex with a friend.…
Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.…
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London
Judge says Pouria Zeraati was targeted outside Wimbledon home because of his criticism of Tehran regimeTwo Romanians who took part in a “targeted” kni…