Iran’s attack on a container ship came hours after a meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman about opening the strait to traffic. By Aaron Boxerman and Pranav Baskar The police said the ...

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The biggest World Cup to ever take place sees 48 nations battle it out over 104 matches this summer for the biggest prize in international soccer. Co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico will be hoping to go ...

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This year's World Population Day theme is "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future." The theme draws on a new report based on one of the largest global surveys ...

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The body of Nolan Wells, 18, was found on a Mississippi barrier island that he visited over the July 4 weekend with three white friends. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the ...

European champions Spain are looking to complete an international double at FIFA World Cup 2026. Luis de la Fuente's side, led by captain Rodri, beat Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to top Group ...

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