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Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion: regulator
Jay-Z pays tribute to NY hometown crowd and his 30-year legacy
Jay-Z pays tribute to NY hometown crowd and his 30-year legacy

Jay-Z has exploded back onto the stage after years away from performing for three spectacular concerts in front of an adoring crowd of hometown New Yorkers, the last of which was blighted by delays.

July 14, 2026

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England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final
England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.

July 14, 2026

Birthday boy Yamal stands by 'no fear' comment ahead of France clash
Birthday boy Yamal stands by 'no fear' comment ahead of France clash

Lamine Yamal insisted on Monday he would take no fear into Spain's World Cup semi-final against France as he celebrated his 19th birthday.

July 14, 2026

Spain to go on 'front foot' against France in World Cup semi: De la Fuente
Spain to go on 'front foot' against France in World Cup semi: De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team plan to go on the "front foot" against World Cup favourites France when they face off in a heavyweight semi-final showdown on Tuesday.

July 14, 2026

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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees
Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran "hard," as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports.

July 13, 2026

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Five Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims
Five Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims

Five Britons, three Belgians and one national each from France and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the deadliest Spanish wildfires in recent times, authorities said on Monday.

July 13, 2026