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Watch VideoDozens dead in Vietnam after tourist ferry sinks

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Rescuers continue to search for five missing individuals after a tragic ferry capsizing in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay has claimed at least 38 lives.

G20 nations agree central bank independence 'crucial'

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In a significant move, G20 finance ministers emphasise the need for central bank independence, countering US President Trump's ongoing criticisms of Federal Reserve ...

Donald Trump pulls US from World Health pandemic reforms

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The Trump administration said that the US is rejecting last year’s changes to the World Health Organization’s pandemic response, claiming they violate US sovereignty. ...

Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over Epstein allegations

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US President Donald Trump has launched a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal, claiming false reporting on his ties ...

Watch VideoChelsea's Fifa Club World Cup triumph 'a big statement', but what might be the cost?

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For Chelsea, victory in Sunday's Club World Cup decider, finally brought the curtain down on a marathon campaign that they must hope does not catch up with them ...

Watch VideoJannik Sinner claims first Wimbledon title with victory over Carlos Alcaraz

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Jannik Sinner clinched his first Wimbledon title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, marking a significant victory and the emergence of a new rivalry ...

Watch VideoIga Swiatek destroys Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title

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Iga Swiatek clinched her first Wimbledon title with a historic 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova, becoming the first Polish singles champion in the Open era ...

Trump's tariff threats and delays: What it means for global trade

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US trading partners brace for significant tariff hikes as President Donald Trump delays their imposition yet again.

Watch VideoPSG inflict humiliating defeat on Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, to reach Club World Cup final

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PSG delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-finals, with Fabian Ruiz scoring twice, setting up a final against Chelsea as they ...

Donald Trump issues more letters to countries in push for tariff deals

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US President Donald Trump has sent letters to six countries, detailing new tariff rates as part of his ongoing trade negotiations, raising concerns about international ...

Top European court rules Russia committed abuses in Ukraine, downed MH17 flight

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European Court of Human Rights finds Russia guilty of multiple human rights violations, including the downing of MH17, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Ukraine ...

Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion as Real Madrid eye final

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Kylian Mbappe will come up against Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since leaving the French club a year ago

Search for woman who texted 'we're being washed away' in Texas flood

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The death toll as of Sunday afternoon was at least 78, with more casualties expected.

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with toxic mushrooms

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Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder in a case that has gripped the world.

BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran

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The bloc is divided about much, but found common cause when it comes to the mercurial US leader and his stop-start tariff wars even if it avoided naming him directly ...

Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party

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Elon Musk, the world's richest person and former ally of Donald Trump, has launched the America Party, aiming to challenge the entrenched one-party system in the ...

Israel agrees to Gaza truce talks

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Netanyahu is due to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, said the Palestinian Islamist group's proposals for changes to a draft US-backed ceasefire ...

Rescuers search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll hits 50

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The flooding began Friday -- the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend -- as months' worth of rain fell in a matter of hours.

BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

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But the summit's political punch will be depleted by the absence of China's Xi Jinping, who is skipping the annual meeting for the first time in his 12 years as ...

Key provisions in Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful' bill

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The House of Representatives narrowly approved a final version of the bill on Thursday after it squeaked through the Senate.

Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill

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President Donald Trump has just clinched a significant political victory as Congress passed his crucial tax and spending bill.

What do we know about the latest push for a Gaza truce?

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US President Donald Trump urges Hamas to consider a 60-day truce in Gaza, but what are the obstacles standing in the way of peace?

Watch VideoSA's Lloyd Harris bows out of Wimbledon after defeat to Andrey Rublev

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Lloyd Harris's Wimbledon journey ends in the second round as he succumbs to Andrey Rublev, who advances with a hard-fought victory.

Could a missed 2018 warning have caused the fire that closed London's Heathrow Airport?

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A new report reveals that the fire which shut down Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering an electrical transformer — a risk first detected ...

French PM Bayrou under fire over Catholic school abuse cover-up

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Physical and sexual violence at a Catholic school in France persisted for years without any response from Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who served as education ...