World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule
The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping…
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Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule
Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule.
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Growing risk that thousands buried in Gaza’s rubble may never be identified, says Red Cross
Exclusive: Recovery efforts remain slow and passing of time makes it more likely they will be skeletonisedThe…
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Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population
A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free…
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UK boards and seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.
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Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over…
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Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win
Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran deal will be signed today but Tehran casts doubt on timing
Deal could see strait of Hormuz immediately ‘open to all’, but Trump says US retains the ‘ultimate alternative’ if…
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UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer - UK politics live
Prime minister says British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday…
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X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts
Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenock, Shabana Mahmood and Zia Yusuf X…
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NHS staff battling wave of food supplement disinformation
Exclusive: Cancer charity says dispelling falsehoods gleaned from social media is now routine task for cliniciansSocial…
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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
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Smiles all around as Morocco, Brazil share spoils and Knicks make history
World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks' basketball triumph.
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2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass
Australia secure 2-0 win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
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Minister defends changes to UK workers’ rights against costs backlash
Kate Dearden says reforms such as enhanced sick pay simply bring UK into line with other big economiesLabour’s radical…
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Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection
Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promisesA…
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Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says
Exclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violenceWes…
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Trial of 12mph bike lane speed limit grinds gears of Dutch cyclists
Increase in road deaths amid rise of e-bikes prompts Houten to test willingness of freedom-loving cyclists to slow…
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Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children
India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.
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UK armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in Channel, MoD says
Royal Marine Commandos boarded the vessel in an operation lasting six hours in the early hours of Sunday.
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As Donald Trump turns 80, he faces a foe he can never defeat: Father Time. That’s a problem for us all
Alarm over the judgment and behaviour of the world’s most powerful man, and the consequent risks to the world, can only…
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Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?