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Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president
FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.
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Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament
Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.
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Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect
Former Bangladeshi prime minister is likely to announce her return from exile in India despite facing the death penalty.
Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe.
More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza
Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir’s ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial
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Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?
Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.
US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak in Michigan
Authorities in the Midwestern state of Michigan say that two people who died had underlying conditions.
Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Two Republican senators say they will end their opposition after order cancelling controversial $1.8bn fund.
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties
Both countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.
