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Thursday, 14 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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Bosnia and Herzegovina dump Italy out of World Cup 2026 qualifier

After the match was level at 1-1 after extra time, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy 4-1 on penalties to reach finals.

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US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’

In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.

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Iran ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon despite expulsion order

Lebanon has ordered Iran’s ambassador to leave the country, but he has refused to go.

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Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage

Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.

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‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade

From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.

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FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Former agents say that they were fired for work on probe into Trump's efforts to stay in power after 2020 election loss.

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Turkiye and Sweden book World Cup 2026 spots as Kosovo and Poland bow out

Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, and Sweden beat Poland 3-2, as winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.

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Why UN slavery resolution won’t be enough

Slavery declared the gravest crime against humanity.

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Israeli air attack kills father and two-year-old son in Gaza

A father and his two-year-old son were amongst six people killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Tuesday.

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Ukraine to ask US mediators to pass on Easter ceasefire offer to Russia

Ukraine's president hosts EU leaders to mark Bucha massacre anniversary, says negotiator Umerov in Turkiye for talks.

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UN expert Albanese confronted by pro-Israeli protesters in Germany

Francesca Albanese was confronted by pro-Israeli protesters accusing her of supporting Hamas during a visit to Germany.

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Kherson, Ukraine: A hometown changed (Pt. 1)

Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson.

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Iranians debate whether the war is worth it

As the war in Iran enters its second month, many Iranians are urging the U.S and Israel to keep striking their country.

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A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq after threats from Iran-backed groups

The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson. The State Department says she had been warned of threats and it's working with the FBI to get her freed.

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Israelis attempt to perform Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa

Israelis filmed themselves attempting to bring goats into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a Passover sacrifice.

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