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Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait
Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egyp…
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US launches strikes against Iran following drone attack on cargo ship
Iranian state media reported that strikes hit a telecommunications mast in the Sirik area of southern Iran.
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The investments that soared and slumped in the first half of 2026
The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gol…
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Rooftop solar can provide five hours of 'free' air conditioning a day. But is it green?
Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfi…
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Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit
Activists aim to repeat disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding when billionaire Tilman Fertitta drops anchor Protesters in Venice are …
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People in Britain used to agree to disagree. Since Brexit, they no longer dare to talk about difficult things | Elif Shafak
Studies suggest the country is more divided than ever – but we won’t come together unless we begin to talk rationally and calmly R…
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Profound lessons from dog training, the story of the Brexit campaign and France’s struggle with heat-trap homes
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...
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Red-alert heatwaves are becoming Europe's new normal. Investors are paying attention
Temperature records were smashed across Europe this week, prompting several countries across the continent to issued high-level wa…
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‘The best scenery under heaven’: Why Guilin needs to be on your China itinerary
Located in south west China’s Guangxi region, the area is known for its limestone karst scenery which is UNESCO World Heritage lis…
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Record listing shifts focus from fundraising to deeper capital markets
Executives from the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton and Uzbekistan’s government say governance and liquidity remain cent…
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Do you really need to speak German to take a cooling dip? This row in Halle raises all manner of red flags | Fatma Aydemir
A pool manager invoked safety to bar non-German speakers during the heatwave. With the far right soaring, the move is making every…
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‘Many are still afraid’: hope and caution in Budapest before first Pride since Orbán
LGBTQ+ people continue to reel from stigma spread by 16 years of rightwing populist government, says organiser One year ago they m…
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Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says
Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps S…
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They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.
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Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal in…
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Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave
As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-c…
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Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building
Police and emergency crews sealed off the area around Beijing's tallest skyscraper after a small plane crash damaged the building.…
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Europe if countries impose tax on US digital services
US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services …
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IRGC denies direct hotline with US, as Trump warns of ceasefire violations in Strait of Hormuz
The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied claims by American officials regarding the establishment …
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Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south
The unprecedented heatwave that has been hitting Europe since the beginning of the week is spreading east and south across the con…
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Europeans voice concerns amid sweltering heatwave - video
European residents and tourists voiced their concerns over soaring temperatures as the continent continues to grapple with 'the mo…
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Venezuela updates earthquake toll: 920 dead, 3,360 injured
National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez updated the figure on Friday. The UN reports over 50,000 missing. Spain urges its citi…
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Marco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal, hailing it as first step toward peace
The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh, Israeli and Lebanese amba…
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Going on holiday to this beach? Wild boars may steal your lunch
Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’…