Families claim bodies as Bangkok fire toll rises to 30

Grieving relatives of the victims of a huge Bangkok bar fire claimed their bodies Tuesday as the death toll rose to 30, even as others held out hope that missing loved ones were alive.

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Ukrainian men in Poland face legal limbo

Thousands of Ukrainian men in Poland face declining living standards and rising uncertainty, but going home means risking being sent to the front and death.

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US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade

The US launched a third night of strikes on Iran as President Trump planned to reimpose a blockade Tuesday on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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US-Iran strikes: latest developments

UAE said that Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles.

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Over 2,700 may have died due to England heatwaves: researchers

The UK and most of Europe experienced two unprecedented heatwaves in May and June.

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Ukrainian and Russian strikes kill several in both countries

Ukraine said Russia had hit a cargo ship in a deadly attack, killing three.

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Ex-South Korea leader Yoon jailed 2 years over illegal polling

A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for political support.

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Look at the mark Halaand has left on Norway

To book a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, England pulled off something in Miami that no defence had even come close to achieving: nullifying Erling Haaland.

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Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children

Greece, France and Spain led a push last year for limiting minors' access to social media, with pressure intensifying on the EU executive to establish a bloc-wide ban like Australia did in December.

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Ukraine allies to gather in Paris to step up pressure on Russia

Allies of Ukraine will gather in Paris on Monday with the war-torn country's leader Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia.

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US hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz

The United States struck Iran Monday for a second day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf as the foes battle over the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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Spaniard's rare skin disorder ups danger of summer heat

Alberto Gomez has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat.

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Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts.

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Kenya's goons: a world of political violence and desperation

Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash uncontrollable violence ahead of elections.

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EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks

The move comes as Western officials warn Russia has stepped up its "hybrid" campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war on Ukraine.

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Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros takeover

"California and our sister states are fighting for free and fair markets, not rigged markets. America has no kings in government or our economy."

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US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans

US said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from ICC, marking a sharp escalation in their effort to isolate the Hague-based institution and starve it of political and financial support.

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Argentina great Rattin dies at 89

Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89.

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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals

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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final vs England.

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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks

Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes.

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'In our blood': Palestinians keep horse culture alive against all odds

Horse culture has emerged in unlikely nooks as a rare form of recreation that still draws Palestinians together, from urban neighbourhoods to rural villages.

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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four.

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MSF Ebola training in Kenya prepares doctors for 'intense' job

An Ebola training facility set up by Doctors Without Borders in Kenya is a chance for health workers to prepare for one of the most complex emergencies they are ever likely to face.

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Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army

Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, army says.

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Boat accident off island in Vietnam's south kills 15: state media

At least 15 people killed after speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, authorities say boat had 36 people.

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Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi

Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday.

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African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

Africa's strong showing at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine of 10 teams reaching the knockout stage, has strengthened the case for the continent's increased allocation of World Cup places.

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Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

More than 900,000 citizens flee homes in China, with approaching Typhoon Bavi toppling trees and cutting power across Taiwan and Japan.

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Russians urged to work from home amid fuel crisis

Authorities in Russia's Novosibirsk region urge residents to work remotely and limit travel by car, amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

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England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers.

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Mourinho begins Real Madrid culture 'mission'

New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Friday he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club during his second spell in charge.

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Same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals

World Cup expansion to 48 teams has offered more of a chance to other continents, but a glance at the quarter-final line-up tells a familiar tale.

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Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty

Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa America final 10 years ago.

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Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semi-finals

Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final

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Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France

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Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa

"We came back with nothing," said Assani, among some 15 people who have returned to the village in Salima district, 120 kilometres (75 miles) east of the capital Lilongwe.

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One million women and girls lose access to support amid aid cuts: UN

In a fresh report, the UN Women agency decried a collapse of women's organisations at a time when needs are soaring.

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Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan

Two landslides triggered by heavy rains driven by Bavi killed at least 15 people and left six others missing on the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao, authorities said.

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Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup run

Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever performance at the World Cup

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