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World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?
Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
Ukraine ‘cuts off’ Crimea from Russia, plunging it into an energy crisis
Ukraine is ramping up short-, medium- and long-range drone production to bring Russia’s war to a standstill.
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Did China steal 2020 US election data, as Trump claims?
Trump revived long-debunked theories regarding the 2020 elections in a primetime speech.
China’s support for North Korea will ‘never change’: Top official
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
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How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
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US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?
Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
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Powerful storm floods hundreds of homes in Russia’s urals
Powerful storm floods hundreds of homes in Russia’s urals
Published On 16 Jul 2026
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks
China’s fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks with a top official of North Korea’s governing party.
Eight killed in Ukraine and Russia as Zelenskyy replaces defence chief
Separate attacks reportedly kill five in Ukraine as three others reported killed in Russia.
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Russia pounds Ukraine with missile, drone strikes
Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine.
Published On 15 Jul 2026
