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US Congress nears approval of $70 bn boost for Trump's deportation agenda

The work of Congress comes at a pivotal time for the Republican president and his party as they face restless voters before the midterm elections

US Defence Dept slashes its religious designations list from 200 to 31

The new list of 31 is down from more than 200 previously recognised traditions that troops could choose from

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Putin dismissed Zelenskyy's proposal for direct talks, saying the Ukrainian leader's public appeal made a personal meeting unnecessary and unproductive

Xi Jinping to travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

The trip will come just weeks after Xi hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in quick succession in Beijing

Fans barred from carrying refillable water bottles into World Cup venues

Water, sodas and juices sold at World Cup stadiums are supplied exclusively by long-time FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola when the tournament starts next Thursday

France stumble against Ivory Coast while Spain settle for Iraq draw

Rayan Cherki had put France ahead in the final minute of the first half when he left two defenders behind and beat goalkeeper Yahia Fofana with a low shot

Neymar absent from Brazil squad traveling for Egypt exhibition game

The Brazilian Football Confederation said Thursday the 34-year-old forward would remain in New Jersey to undergo treatment

Formula 1 and Las Vegas Grand Prix agree long-term extension through 2037

F1 is holding the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, two weeks after Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, his fourth victory in a row

Casey Wasserman stands firm on LA28 post amid resignation calls from Mayor

Wasserman issued a statement in January that said he regretted his correspondence with Maxwell and that it took place "long before her horrific crimes came to light."

UN nuclear watchdog unable to inspect Iran sites, verify uranium stockpile

The only nuclear facility inspected in Iran by IAEA inspectors since the last report in February has been the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was visited on June 1-3

US sanctions Cuban Prez Miguel Diaz-Canel, widening pressure on leadership

Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espin, the sole son of former President Raul Castro and Vilma Espin

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire accord as strikes kill four in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, wants to press ahead with Israel's offensive until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat

Iran players break silence on how war affects their World Cup preparations

Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament's history.

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

Satrapi is best-known for her monochrome autobiographical comic book and film "Persepolis," a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution in her native Iran

Switzerland's Embolo goes to US embassy after travel denied ahead of WC

The Swiss soccer federation at the team's training camp in San Diego confirmed why Embolo's travel approval to the U.S. had been put under review Tuesday.

Congo football team's WC warmup game cancelled due to Ebola in Spain

Congo's soccer federation said it was in discussions with the Spanish soccer federation and relevant international bodies to find solutions.

Asian shares fall after Wall Street retreat; oil eases from recent surge

Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.3 per cent to 25,299.29, and the Shanghai Composite index fell 0.4 per cent to 4,067.46

Trump picks former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for attorney general post

Blanche was brought into the Justice Department as deputy attorney general and was elevated after Bondi's ousting over her failed efforts to prosecute Trump's perceived political opponents

Kim Jong Un unveils North Korea's new nuclear plant, vows arsenal expansion

The disclosure of the new factory is in line with Kim's repeated vows to expand its nuclear weapons program to cope with what he called escalating US-led military threats

Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire, agree to Hezbollah-free security zones

It was not immediately clear how the security zones would be established but the agreement calls for the Lebanese army to take full control of those areas