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Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces targeted refineries deep inside Russia as Kyiv stepped up efforts to disrupt Moscow's wartime economy

Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon amid rising tensions despite truce

The Israeli military said the soldiers were killed during combat in southern Lebanon as fresh strikes followed alleged Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Lionel Messi bags first post-World Cup double in Inter Miami 4-2 victory

Messi scored in the 11th and the 44th minutes. He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches

Hiroshima marks 81 yrs since atomic bombing; mayor renews anti-nuclear call

At the annual peace ceremony, Hiroshima's mayor urged world leaders to reject nuclear deterrence and warned that ongoing conflicts risk another nuclear catastrophe

Commonwealth Games 2026: Scottish police probe reports of missing athletes

There have been numerous cases of athletes seeking asylum following previous Commonwealth Games, including 2018 on the Gold Coast in Australia and in 2014 when hosted by Glasgow

Gianni Infantino gets internal support to stay on as Fifa president

Football's governing body acknowledged mistakes in handling the proposed World Cup commercial venture, while senior officials reaffirmed their support for president Gianni Infantino

Pakistan snap eight-Test away losing streak with victory over West Indies

Babar knocked off the target by hitting back-to-back sixes against left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, whose six-wicket haul in the first innings had limited Pakistan's lead to 43 runs

Women's World Cup prompts NWSL to start 2027 season earlier than usual

The National Women's Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever before next year to work around the Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Matthias Jaissle takes charge as Newcastle coach, replacing Eddie Howe

Jaissle will immediately take charge of the Magpies in Spain at their preseason training camp, which concludes Saturday with a friendly match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium

Iran, US signal Hormuz deal near, but key differences still remain

Any breakthrough is likely to hinge on US sanctions relief and Iran's demand for a greater role in controlling the strategic waterway

Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah lands in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move

Mohamed Salah was greeted by cheering Trabzonspor fans in Istanbul on Wednesday as he closed in on a move to the Turkish club.

Serena and Venus Williams reunite for Cincinnati Open doubles campaign

They last played a doubles match together at the 2022 U.S. Open. It is their first time teaming up in the hard-court tune-up tournament in Mason, Ohio

World Cup hero Pedro Brito leaves Cape Verde to coach RS Berkane in Morocco

Berkane said it hired Pedro Brito, who is better known by his nickname Bubista, on a two-year contract. He replaces Moine Chaabani, who was hired by his native Tunisia, another World Cup team

West Indies mount comeback as Babar's Test ton drought stretches on

Babar, who last scored a Test century in December 2022 against New Zealand at Karachi, was run out for 88 by Brandon King's stunning direct throw from short cover

Former FIFA VP Prince Ali claims FIFA used 'blackmail' over payouts

Prince Ali said the Jordanian federation he leads still has not been paid money due for reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup played last December in Qatar

No Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until complete Hamas disarmament: Netanyahu

Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war

Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid push to end war

The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman

Cargo ship hit by projectile in Hormuz as US, Iran differ on talks

The cargo ship was 'hit by an unknown projectile' at 2 am local time while it was 37 kilometres northeast of Al Khasab in Oman, said UKMTO

Mauricio Pochettino stays on as US coach after signing new 4-year deal

The 54-year-old Pochettino, who took over the national team in October 2024, led the U.S. to the round of 16 at this year's World Cup

Board of Peace envoy meets Netanyahu to discuss Gaza disarmament deal

Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, held 'constructive and detailed' talks with Israeli prime minister and his team