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Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
Venezuelans hunt for survivors after quakes kill at least 235
Venezuelans hunt for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Rescuers used heavy machinery and their bare hands on Friday in a race to save survivors of deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 235 people, hurt thousands and flattened scores of buildings.

June 26, 2026

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New Zealand internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific
New Zealand internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific

Chinese ballistic missile tests and naval forays will become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific as Beijing expands its security presence, New Zealand officials said in an internal document obtained by AFP.

June 26, 2026

Mexico's Sheinbaum and Spanish king use World Cup to mend diplomatic rift
Mexico's Sheinbaum and Spanish king use World Cup to mend diplomatic rift

Against a backdrop of World Cup good vibes, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish King Felipe VI on Thursday eased diplomatic tensions following Mexico's demand for an apology over the colonial-era conquest.

June 26, 2026

Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider

A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider.

June 26, 2026

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Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heatwave: scientists
Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heatwave: scientists

Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.

June 26, 2026

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US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last-gasp strike
US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last-gasp strike

A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio Pochettino vowed would not derail the World Cup co-hosts' considerable momentum.

June 26, 2026