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Saturday, 01 August 2026 Ā· Global Edition Ā· Updated 01:25 CST
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At least 25 people killed, dozens injured in Algeria bus crash

At least 25 people have been killed and dozens others injured in a bus crash in Algeria.

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Does FIFA need private investment?

The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.

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Algerian bus plunges into ravine killing at least 27

Dozens also injured in accident outside the country's capital Algiers.

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ā€˜Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US

Peru's newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump's Shield of the Americas coalition.

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Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion

Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia's nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.

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Trump says US has ā€˜understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal

Israel has not yet agreed to plan for Hamas to surrender weapons in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

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World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement

Deal for Hamas to disarm in stages in return for Israeli withdrawal has been announced, but implementation will be key.

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Trump says Hamas disarmament deal will be complex to deliver

Trump said Israel strongly supports an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas

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Syrian lawyer takes on ex-Assad official in landmark trial

Syrian lawyer takes on ex-Assad official in landmark trial

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Why is Israel arming illegal settlers?

As settler attacks reach record levels, the government has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israelis.

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New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are ā€˜illegal gambling’

New York is one of many states with cases against Kalshi and others in dispute with Trump gov't on who gets to regulate.

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FIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino’s World Cup plan

Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

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Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal

Pyongyang accused of using hard currency earned by AI-assisted workers to power armaments programme.

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DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak

Officials declare the outbreak the fastest spreading ever, warning the world to 'pay much more attention'.

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Three-year roadmap proposed for Hamas disarmament in Gaza

Under a US-backed proposal, Hamas and Israel would have 14 days to finalise Gaza's political transition

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