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China beat Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
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How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets
Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.
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China edge Taiwan 2-0 in extra-time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
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Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf, slams aggression on Tehran
The Palestinian group calls for end to Gulf attacks while supporting Tehran’s right to defend against Israel and US.
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Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack
Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack
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Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Manchester United host Aston Villa on Sunday in the EPL as both battle to qualify for next season's Champions League.
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More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official
At least 112 killed in US-Israel attacks on Iran’s Kurdistan province, with 969 injured, local officials say.
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Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout
Strikes target multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overnight with interceptions reported.
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Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed
Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners.
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‘Kill the people’: How men were left to starve in a South African gold mine
Deep underground, artisanal miners face a fight for survival when a police operation cuts off their only lifeline.
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang.
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U.S. military bombs Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, Trump says
President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had "totally obliterated" military targets in Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles Iran's oil exports. This as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Ira
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Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'
Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."
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‘Israel is targeting civilian infrastructure as a matter of policy’
Nicholas Noe says Israel’s strategy in Lebanon appears to be aimed at targeting civilian infrastructure.
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US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq attacked with missile that hits helipad
The missile attack causes damage to the mission, according to sources, as smoke is seen rising from the building.