World & Security
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Petition to Expel Argentina from World Cup Nears Guinness Record with 23 Million Signatures
A petition calling for Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup has collected more than 23 million signatures, just short of the Guinness Wo
US Strikes Iran for Tenth Night as Tanker Attack Disrupts Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed strikes on US assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman, forcing t
Afghanistan floods: over 100 missing as rescue teams search rubble
Flash floods in Afghanistan have left more than 100 people missing. Rescue teams are searching through debris in several provinces. The disa
Spain Clinches Second World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain won the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey, thanks to Ferran Torres' extra-time goal. The match was tense
Houthi Threat to Close Bab el-Mandeb Strait Risks Global Shipping and European Trade
The Iran-backed Houthis have declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This could disrupt
IRGC Threatens US as Iran Signals Openness to Renewed Nuclear Talks
Iran's IRGC has pledged an 'unforgettable lesson' to the US, calling Ayatollah Khamenei's message a binding command. Meanwhile, Iran's forei
Gaza amputee footballers recreate World Cup final in war-damaged stadium
Amputee football players in Gaza City reenacted the World Cup final, donning Spain and Argentina kits. The match took place in a stadium dam
Spain Wins Second World Cup as US Strikes Iran and UK Prepares New PM
Spain secured their second World Cup trophy with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. The US military campaign in Iran enters its ninth
Iran Strikes Back as US Completes Ninth Night of Bombardment, Strait of Hormuz Traffic Stalls
The US military completed its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military infrastructure. Iran retaliated with attac
Trump and Infantino Present World Cup Trophy to Spain's Rodri After Final Near New York
Spain captain Rodri received the World Cup trophy from Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino after Spain beat Argentina in the final near New Yo
Spain's World Cup champions celebrate with fans in Madrid
Spain's World Cup-winning squad paraded through Madrid, greeted by tens of thousands of fans. The celebration capped a historic tournament t
Afghan suspect held in Greece over Briton's suitcase murder
Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan man over the murder of a British national found dead in a suitcase on Crete. The suspect is expect