Iraq qualifies for the Fifa World Cup for the first time in 40 years

Thousands of Iraqis streamed to the streets of Baghdad to celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.

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Assaulted, robbed: Refugees abused on Bosnia-Croatia border

As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, more than a dozen refugees accuse border officials and police of violence.

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‘US attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of endgame’

‘US attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of endgame’

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Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon

The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander as it launched its latest attacks on Beirut.

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Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.

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Houthis claim joint missile attack on Israel with Iran and Hezbollah

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a missile attack on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.

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‘An incredible feeling’: Turkiye beat Kosovo to end 24-year World Cup wait

Turkiye secure a return to football's biggest tournament for the first time since 2002, when they finished third.

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US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister says message exchanges continue with Washington, but insists there are no negotiations or trust.

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India begins world’s largest population census

More than three million Indian officials have begun the yearlong task of counting the country’s population.

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‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote

Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.

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War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera

Araghchi confirmed direct talks with Witkoff but denied that they constituted negotiations in an exclusive interview.

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Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact

Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city.

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Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE

Shrapnel from an Iranian drone interception kills a Bangladeshi national in the UAE's Fujairah city.

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What is NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, and when will it launch?

For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will travel around the moon to test deep-space life-support systems.

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Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt

Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?

Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.

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Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.

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First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history

First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.

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Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport

Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.

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American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.

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