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Japan's men told to clean at home, not just the World Cup 20 Jun 2026 - 12:16 pm
Japan fans clear trash in the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Michael Steele/Getty Images/AFP
Driver killed in UK train collision, police confirm 20 Jun 2026 - 12:05 pm
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Ancient Greek theatre revives legendary Callas opera Medea 20 Jun 2026 - 11:11 am
Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi performs in the opera 'Medea' at the Ancient Greek theatre of former city Epidaurus, in Nea Epidavros on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP)
Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu 20 Jun 2026 - 10:52 am
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Japan raises visa fees 5-fold from July 20 Jun 2026 - 10:46 am
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Ox-drawn carts used to carry US aid in fuel-starved Cuba 20 Jun 2026 - 09:52 am
This AFPTV screengrab shows residents affected by Hurricane Melissa on October 29, 2025 receiving humanitarian aid from Caritas volunteers, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by AFPTV STRINGER / AFP)
Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill 7: police 20 Jun 2026 - 09:49 am
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Spain seek Yamal spark to end World Cup drought 20 Jun 2026 - 09:33 am
Lamine Yamal #19 and Pedro Porro #12 of Spain interact during the training at Baylor School on June 19, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images/AFP
Peeling paint adds to woes of Trump's pool project 20 Jun 2026 - 09:10 am
Seen through algae-laden green water, a tear in the recently applied sealant can be seen on the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)
Lebanon state media says five dead in fresh Israeli strikes on south 20 Jun 2026 - 09:04 am
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Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated Turkiye 20 Jun 2026 - 08:35 am
Alexandro Maidana #26 and Gabriel Avalos #21 of Paraguay celebrate after the 1-0 win in Santa Clara, California. Stu Forster/Getty Images/AFP
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign 20 Jun 2026 - 08:31 am
Brazil's forward #09 Matheus Cunha celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Haiti at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt / AFP)
Morocco beat Scotland to close on World Cup knockouts 20 Jun 2026 - 03:19 am
Ismael Saibari #11 of Morocco celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Qatar's Permanent Mission in Geneva co-hosts side event on youth leadership in International Humanitarian Law 20 Jun 2026 - 12:02 am
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Algeria file complaint over referee's decision on Messi tackle 19 Jun 2026 - 10:42 pm
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi and Algeria's defender #21 Ramy Bensebaini during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)
Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva participates in informal discussion marking 20th anniversary of Human Rights Council 19 Jun 2026 - 10:38 pm
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Norway announces intention to open diplomatic mission in Greenland 19 Jun 2026 - 09:21 pm
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USA defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 32 19 Jun 2026 - 09:16 pm
Alex Freeman #16 of the United States heads to score the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Tanzania's elephant population rises to 66,714 19 Jun 2026 - 08:59 pm
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Man freed on bail after toddler found in UK zoo's crocodile pen 19 Jun 2026 - 07:49 pm
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