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World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify?
Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?…
Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme
South Korea's president said Trump had told him the 'time had come' to focus on North Korea 'issue' at the G7 summit.…
US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app
The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to give some local p…
Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?
Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon - and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.…
Brazil vs Haiti: World Cup – Prediction, how to watch and will Neymar play?
Five-time champions face Haiti in Philadelphia and need a win after a disappointing draw in their tournament opener.…
Arsenal to begin Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry
The first match of the 2026-27 season sees the top-flight champions face the second-tier Championship winners.…
UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.…
US veteran dubbed highway ‘angel’ for using combat first aid to save crash survivor
Marine veteran James Brown rescued a driver with a piece of metal lodged in his legA US military veteran and trucker recently used his battlefield med…
Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.…
What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump
Here's a look at the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and the challenges that remain to find lasting peace.…
Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.…
Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.…
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.…
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.…
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s World Cup captain, to stand trial on rape charge
A French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies.…
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.…
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.…
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal…
We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when were in our 20s
Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".…
World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?
A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.…
Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appeal
Mercedes withdraw their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.…
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.…
For one Yemeni, World Cup serves as a marker of war and peace
Since 1982, a Yemeni fan's commitment to the World Cup has endured war, economic turmoil, and personal sacrifices.…
EU leaders sign joint statement in support of Ukraine - Europe live
It follows a similar move at the G7 earlier this week, where leaders calling on Russia to engage with the peace processMeanwhile, Germany’s chancellor…
The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic
The left winger Pulisic was key to the Americans' fluid and effective attack in last week's win over Paraguay. But he was kicked in the calf, left at …
It's toys vs. tech in 'Toy Story 5.' Here are 4 ways to keep tech in check this summer
Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for pa…
Get with the times — here's what a 'Luddite' means today
It's often a derogatory term used to describe digital dinosaurs and technophobes. That wasn't always the case. NPR's Word of the Week looks back at th…
Juneteenth: How news of the Emancipation Proclamation spread through the South
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumo…
Big dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America
After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions bet…
How the 1874 Freedman's Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today
In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank, which was created for formerly enslaved people following …