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Japan's central bank raises interest rate to 1.25%, highest in 31 years

The move Friday, coming at the end of the two-day monetary policy board meeting, was expected, widely figured into recent global markets

Russia votes in wartime election as Putin seeks to reinforce political grip

For the first time, the election includes residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the invasion

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting

The State Department said Thursday that it had approved visas for Iran's 'core delegation,' along with essential staffers to participate in the UN meetings

Russia, China veto US proposal to extend UN monitoring of Iran sanctions

Sanctions are still in effect, which freeze Iran's assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran and penalize any development of Iran's ballistic missile program, among other measures

US sanctions Bill gives Ukraine leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

For Kyiv, punitive sanctions that impose real economic costs on Moscow are a key part of that strategy

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street falls following Fed rate hike

Japan, South Korea and Australia gained, while Hong Kong and Shanghai declined after the US Federal Reserve raised its key rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4 per cent

Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona past Racing; Man United suffer upset

The Catalan club had never won seven games in a row. It has won six straight in the league and another in the Champions League

Saudi club fined and handed closed-door game over apparent Jota taunts

Footage appeared online over the weekend showing Portugal international Ruben Neves reacting to what sounded like chants of Jota's name during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win against Al-Taawon

Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal seals 2-0 win over Cruz Azul

Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading in a cross from Luis Suarez for his 100th goal in 115 appearances across all competitions with Miami

UN chief urges AI rivals to cooperate, warns against 'race on safety'

Antonio Guterres said AI development is moving faster than understanding of its risks and called for global coordination, guardrails and human oversight

US troops must prepare to fight around the Moon: Trump's top military aide

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Dan Caine said the US military must prepare to "fight, endure and win" beyond Earth as Washington expands its focus on warfare in space

Saudi calls attempted Mecca attack a 'red line', Houthis deny any role

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support

EU chief von der Leyen proposes ban on social media for children under 13

The EU's 27 member nations will now vote on the proposal, which could spark tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has long criticized Europe's tech regulations

Why Yemen's Houthi rebels have only grown stronger through years of war

Now, as Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike Saudi oil facilities, rattling world markets, there is little that can be done to stop them that hasn't been tried before

Nairobi set to host first World Athletics Championships on African soil

Kenya has long been a superpower in distance running but has yet to host an event of this scale. The championships return to Germany in 2031 with Munich hosting

Camp Nou wins bid to host 2029 Champions League final, Munich gets 2028

The choice gives Barcelona a marquee game one year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco

Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving following highway collision in UK

Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court to driving his Lamborghini Urus dangerously before he crashed on the M3 in southern England on May 28

FBI thwarts Russian plot to kill a prominent dissident in Washington

Five people assumed to be living abroad were charged in the plot, according to an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court

Lionel Messi named in Argentina roster for Benin friendly as farewell match

Messi has yet to confirm whether he will join the team, but the head of Argentina soccer said the icon accepted the invitation for the Oct. 6 game against Benin in Buenos Aires

Iran conflict cost US more than $38 billion: Congressional Budget Office

A Pentagon inspector general report Monday said the war has resulted in 'strategic inventory shortfalls'