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US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after 8-month stint on ISS

A US-Russian crew returned safely to Earth after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station, landing in Kazakhstan in the Soyuz MS-28 capsule

1 dead, 16 hurt after van rams Berlin Pride event, police identify suspect

Berlin police said they have identified a suspect who has not been arrested and he has ties to Islamic extremists in the German capital

Airstrikes pause, talks continue: Can US and Iran take the off-ramp?

A regional official involved in the mediation efforts said that concerted diplomacy was underway and that a pause in US strikes and Iranian counterstrikes was a positive signal

Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, over 340,000 evacuated

As Noul approached Hong Kong, parts of a large scaffolding on a high-rise building collapsed Saturday afternoon, local police said, adding that initial reports indicated there were no injuries

IOC rules out pursuing Infantino over FIFA World Cup 2026 red-card row

The IOC said on Friday it has no jurisdiction to investigate Infantino's alleged lack of political neutrality

Australian World Cup player Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine

He was subjected to a roadside drug test which returned a positive result for cocaine, police said in a statement on Friday

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to join Chilean football club Colo Colo

The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams

Wildfires force evacuation of over 200K people in France and Spain

Blazes fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions forced around 200,000 people to evacuate from areas near Bordeaux and Madrid, with firefighters struggling to contain fast-moving flames

Paramount delays $81 bn Warner Bros. Discovery buyout amid court challenge

The media company said it will not close the $81 billion deal before June 1, 2027, or until a court rules on a lawsuit by 12 states seeking to block the merger over competition concerns

SpaceX launches Starship on 13th test flight with most advanced Starlinks

The world's biggest rocket lifted off from Texas after a last-minute abort last week, with Nasa watching closely as SpaceX tested Starship's lunar mission capabilities and deployed Starlink satellites

Jurgen Klopp named new Germany head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

Germany has hired Jurgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

Argentina's conduct after WC final was 'unacceptable': De la Fuente

FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain's 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion.

Canada ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs take affect: PM Carney

The new tariffs, announced by Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effect Aug 19

US launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

US CENTCOM said the latest strikes aim to weaken Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping, while Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea

Germany's wait ends as Klopp set to be presented as the head coach

The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jurgen Klopp as the next national coach.

Rubio to meet Russia's foreign minister to revive Ukraine peace efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Asean meetings in Manila, with Ukraine expected to dominate the discussions

Trent Bridge to stage first Test as England announces 2027 Ashes schedule

Trent Bridge in Nottingham will host the first 2027 men's Ashes Test between England and holder Australia.

West Asian oil producers step up plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait.

House Republicans adopt $95 bn package for Iran war and Trump's priorities

The Republican-controlled House passed a $95 billion budget proposal to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities, despite Democrats' opposition and some Republicans dissenting

US continues strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

US Central Command said the strikes aim to curb Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned of retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels