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US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission
NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
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Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days
Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
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Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
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Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP
Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.
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US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
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Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say
Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.
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World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir
Leaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim.
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Mexico: Football Without Fear
As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.
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Mexico begins legal action in US over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody
Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.
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Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight
Gaza's interior ministry denounces 'horrific massacre' that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.
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France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.
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Jude Bellingham Station unveiled ahead of World Cup semi-final
A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station before the World Cup semi-finals.
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Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack
Speaking to Al Jazeera, leading Houthi Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warns of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
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Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way
To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation.