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More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk, NPR analysis finds
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.
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Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jessica Parker , Berlin correspondent and Toby Mann Getty Images Germany's foreign minister says support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a r…
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For many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up
Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.
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Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire
Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing live coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said the military will continue its ground operations in southern Lebanon, hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a US-backed ceasefire to end hostili…
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Widow of gambling addict takes Betfair to court in possible landmark UK case
Luke Ashton, who had a gambling disorder, took his own life in April 2021 after falling £18,000 into debt. Photograph: Family handout Luke Ashton, who had a gambling disorder, took his own life in April 2021 after falling £18,000 into debt. Photograph: Family handout Widow of gambling addict takes B…
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Israel and Lebanon reach agreement, but ceasefire stalls
The U.N. peacekeeping mission for Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said Thursday one peacekeeper was killed and others were wounded when they came under mortar fire in southeastern Lebanon.
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What will it take to get a vaccine for the Ebola strain driving the current outbreak?
There is an effective vaccine for Ebola — but not for the variety spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Trials are going on for several candidates. How long will it take?
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Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
A bluffer's guide to the 2026 World Cup 14 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google James FitzGerald BBC With just days to go until the World Cup, you're probably hearing a lot more football chat than usual. But if you're not a superfan, how can you keep up? Our nine easy conversation start…
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Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius
Chagossian delegation with Jeremy Corbyn (back row, centre) during a visit to the UK to urge parliamentarians to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. Photograph: Handout View image in fullscreen Chagossian delegation with Jeremy Corbyn (back row, centre) during a visit to the UK to urge parl…
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UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
Maroš Šefčovič said youth mobility was one of the top three issues in the talks and one that EU ministers cared deeply about. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA View image in fullscreen Maroš Šefčovič said youth mobility was one of the top three issues in the talks and one that EU ministers cared deeply…