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Trump's Intervention in FIFA Red Card Reversal Sparks European Outrage
FIFA reversed US striker Folarin Balogun's red card after a personal call from Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino. Belgian politicians and foo
Trump's Call to Infantino Led to FIFA Reversing Balogun's World Cup Ban
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban for the World Cup after US President Donald Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Inf
Norway and England Secure World Cup Quarterfinal Spots; Brazil and Mexico Eliminated
Norway's Erling Haaland scored twice after the 79th minute to secure a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending the five-time champions home. England ov
England Triumphs in Azteca Classic, Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals
England secured a historic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca, becoming only the third team to win a competitive match the
Cargo Ship Attacked Off Yemen's Coast in Red Sea, UK Agency Reports
A cargo ship sent a distress signal after being attacked by unknown armed assailants off the coast of al-Hudaydah, Yemen. The UK Maritime Tr
Trump Declares 'American Dream Is Back' in Fourth of July Address
President Donald Trump used the 250th anniversary of US independence to declare the 'American dream is back.' He praised US history, attacke
Morocco Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals with 3-0 Win Over Canada
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the second straight tournament. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, an
400,000-Year-Old Sealed Cave in Israel Reveals Pre-Neanderthal Life
A cave sealed for hundreds of thousands of years near Foreidis, Israel, has yielded flint tools, animal bones, and evidence of long-term occ
Damascus Funeral Procession for Cafe Bombing Victims as Officials Vow Justice
A funeral procession in Damascus's Midan neighbourhood honoured three victims of a cafe bombing that killed 10 and wounded 21. Officials hav
Iran FM Confirms Israel Targeted Negotiators During US Talks in Islamabad
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Israel may have targeted him and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf durin
Iran Hosts Dozens of Foreign Leaders for Khamenei's Funeral; Western Nations Absent
Iran will hold a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with delegations from around 30 countries, including Russia, China, and Taliban
Venezuela's Interim Leader Defends Quake Response as Death Toll Surpasses 2,500
Delcy Rodríguez defends her government's earthquake response as the official death toll tops 2,500. She rejects accusations of slow rescue e