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How Pakistan mediated a US-Iran agreement after more than 100 days of war

PM Sharif praises Pakistan's army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.

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Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

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Swiss reject proposal to cap population at 10 million

Voters in Switzerland on Sunday narrowly rejected a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, which had sparked warnings of "chaos". Nearly 55 percent of Swiss voters rejected the initiative put forward by the hard-right Swiss People's Party (SVP), which sought to stop the Alpine nation's…

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Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178

The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.

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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

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Goals galore for Germany and Sweden, Ivory Coast leaves it until the last minute

World Cup Debrief: It was goals galore last night especially for Germany, who got seven goals past Curaçao. The rookies, though, scored their first ever world cup goal. The goals continued in the Estadio Monterrey as Sweden won 5-1 against Tunisia. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast did what they do bestand scored in the dying…

Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say

US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.

‘Island surrounded by war’: Crimeans panic amid Ukrainian attacks

Fuel shortages and fears rise in Crimea as Kyiv attacks the annexed peninsula.

‘Netanyahu’s life project failed with US-Iran deal’

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'Sudanese people have been fighting for freedom for decades': Director Hind Meddeb

The director of a film that shows how the people of Sudan have spent years fighting for their freedom has spoken of its power. Amid the civil war in Sudan that has killed tens of thousands since it broke out in 2023, a film made four years earlier during the 2019 uprising against the dictatorship has become something…

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What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.

#Trump celebrates 80th birthday with #UFC fight at #WhiteHouse

To kick-off celebrations for the United States' 250th anniversary, the #Trump administration hosted a #UFC fight in the White House garden. The $60 million event, which coincided with the US president's 80th birthday, was heavily criticised as the #Iran war drove up #inflation to a three-year high.

Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza

Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza.

Relief from world leaders as US-Iran deal announced

The announcement that the United States and Iran will sign an agreement this Friday, has been met with relief from world leaders while, in a joint statement, the UK, France, Germany and Italy called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the return of regional stability. They also reafirmed that preventing Iran…

US-Iran deal 'what Tehran wanted'

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday. The deal includes an end to hostilities in Lebanon as well as the lifting of a US naval blockade, according to Iranian state media. These were both key…

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Iran war: Will the global energy crisis end soon?

A US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers.

French fans flood New York ahead of world Cup opener

It is countdown time for the French national side's first World Cup match. Les Bleus are set to arrive in New York before facing Senegal on Tuesday. New York has been celebrating its NBA title after victory against the San Antonio Spurs. French fans who have already arrived in New York have been soaking up the festive…

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Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US deal faces first test

Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "for an unlimited period".

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Germany news: 23 million tune in for World Cup win

The Germany national team's 7-1 win over Curacao drew over 23 million viewers. Meanwhile, German President Steinmeier is kicking off his visit to Indonesia. Follow DW for more.

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Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

Iran says it has placed mines in the Straight of Hormuz to discourage independent traffic. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them?

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South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute

Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.

'We're all about America': Trump's birthday marked with cage fighting on the White House lawn

US President Donald Trump hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn on his 8àth birthday on Sunday, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.