Giants Spain take on tiny Cape Verde to begin World Cup 2026 title bid

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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet

Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government

Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 protests

UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

US strike against Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela exemplifies Trump’s approach to war on drugs

Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population

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Australia spoil Turkiye’s return to the World Cup with shock 2-0 victory

Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby