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Voting underway in razor-tight Peru presidential runoff
Voting underway in razor-tight Peru presidential runoff

Ballots are being cast in Peru's too-close-to-call presidential runoff, with crime and political instability dominating a race to choose the country's ninth leader in a decade Sunday.

June 07, 2026

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Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strike on Beirut
Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strike on Beirut

Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for a fresh attack on Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war reached its 100th day.

June 07, 2026

Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championships.

June 07, 2026

'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge

Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success.

June 07, 2026

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Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties
Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties

George Russell claimed "the punishment doesn't fit the crime" on Sunday after being handed a late drive-through penalty because his Mercedes team had bungled an earlier five-second fine at the Monaco Grand Prix.

June 07, 2026

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Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
Europe opening up to self-driving taxis

Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies launching trials this year in several capitals and the European Union set to step on the accelerator Monday.

June 07, 2026