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Friday, 12 June 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies

Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.

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SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

The landmark listing cemented Musk's status as the first trillionaire and propelled SpaceX into ranks of most valuable.

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Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo

Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO's head of epidemiology.

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Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Mexico City to form a giant human Palestinian flag.

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Archaeologists find ancient female-led society in Turkiye

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient female-led society in the ruins of a city in present-day Turkiye.

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Why Mo Amer jokes to survive

He’s become one of the most prominent Palestinian voices in comedy, but can Mo Amer laugh through this moment?

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‘Dishonorable’: Trump says leaked Iran ceasefire terms fake

Trump decries 'dishonorable people' after reports Iran made few concessions in deal US has said could be soon signed.

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Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics

Ukraine says its 'lockdown' strategy is working as it disrupts Russian supply lines.

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Indonesian students protest gov’t policies amid economic strain

Scuffles broke out as some demonstrators attempted to break through the police lines and metal barricades.

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Video: AI models predict World Cup results

We asked four AI models to predict the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’

US actor Jerry Seinfeld is facing backlash after saying Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’.

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Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

Trump says a deal with Iran could be signed in Europe over the weekend. Tehran cautions against speculation.

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London mayor slams event touting illegal Israeli settlement land sales

'Great Israeli Real Estate Event' promotes the sale of stolen Palestinian land in settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma

Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.

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