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1,000+ drones detected since start of World Cup: FBI

FBI touts counter-drone push as key pillar of 2026 World Cup security

Referee Jalal Jayed checks the monitor during the VAR review after the Germany's goal scored by Jonathan Tah #4 (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Brazil defeat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

Martinelli’s stoppage-time strike sends Brazil into World Cup last 16

Brazil's forward #22 Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Pakistan airstrikes kill dozens in eastern Afghanistan

Kabul says 36 civilians killed and160 wounded, while Islamabad says it targeted militants

Afghan residents look at the remains of a building damaged in a Pakistani airstrike at a village in Tsamkani district of Afghanistan's Paktia province on June 29, 2026.

Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred Hebron shrine

At Cave of the Patriarchs, faith, history and occupation collide in Hebron

Palestinians make their way through an Israeli checkpoint to attend celebrations of the Islamic Hijri New Year at the Ibrahimi Mosque, known to Jews as the Cave of the Patriarchs, located inside the Israeli-controlled H2 sector of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, on June 16, 2026.

Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route

Control of vital oil chokepoint fuels fresh standoff between Iran and West

This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said on June 27, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement to a war that began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Paraguay eye 'life-changing' Germany World Cup upset

Paraguay ride resilience and belief into daunting World Cup clash in Boston

Ajdin Hrustic #10 of Australia competes for the ball against Omar Alderete #3 and Matias Galarza #23 of Paraguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500

Rescuers race against time as hopes fade and thousands remain missing

A rescue dog from the Argentine search and rescue team search for bodies in the rubble of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026, following twin earthquakes.

Israel detonates suspected Hezbollah tunnel

Tunnel blast and strikes test fragile Lebanon-Israel peace framework

Vehicles drive past a billboard that reads in Arabic "Lebanon first" (in white) after it was defaced with the words "Army, People, Resistance" and set on fire along Beirut's airport road near Tehran-backed Hezbollah's stronghold, amidst tensions following Lebanon's framework agreement with Israel on June 28, 2026.

215 goals, stars, chaos: What drives World Cup drama?

Super subs, wobbly ball and own goals: Inside the record-busting group stage of World Cup

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

Tehran-Dubai flights to resume Monday: Iranian media

Flights resume as Iran, US pursue 60-day talks for lasting peace deal

Iran’s Imam Khomeini Airport restarts Dubai services amid fragile ceasefire

Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix

Measured drive in searing heat gives Russell second win of season at Red Bull Ring

Winner Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 28, 2026.

Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

All-rounder ends storied England career after final Test against New Zealand

Trent Bridge crowd gives standing ovation as talisman bows out of Test arena

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