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Thursday, 14 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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Iraq qualifies for the Fifa World Cup for the first time in 40 years

Thousands of Iraqis streamed to the streets of Baghdad to celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.

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Assaulted, robbed: Refugees abused on Bosnia-Croatia border

As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, more than a dozen refugees accuse border officials and police of violence.

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‘US attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of endgame’

‘US attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of endgame’

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Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon

The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander as it launched its latest attacks on Beirut.

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Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

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Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.

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Houthis claim joint missile attack on Israel with Iran and Hezbollah

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a missile attack on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.

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‘An incredible feeling’: Turkiye beat Kosovo to end 24-year World Cup wait

Turkiye secure a return to football's biggest tournament for the first time since 2002, when they finished third.

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US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister says message exchanges continue with Washington, but insists there are no negotiations or trust.

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India begins world’s largest population census

More than three million Indian officials have begun the yearlong task of counting the country’s population.

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‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote

Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.

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War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera

Araghchi confirmed direct talks with Witkoff but denied that they constituted negotiations in an exclusive interview.

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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing "an important update," without providing further details.

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After years in Russian captivity, former mayor of Ukrainian city returns home

After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

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Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact

A missile strike on Tel Aviv has damaged a road near a beach. Footage shows Israeli police officers inspecting the site.

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