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Debutant Olav Kooij surged to a dominant sprint victory on the fifth stage of the Tour de France. - Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP

Dutch debutant Olav Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish

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Dutch debutant Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the

Syrian security personnel inspect a burned vehicle near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, July 7, 2026. - Omar Albam, AFP

Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

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It was a historic visit, the first by a Western head of state, signalling

These images of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, posted online on July 4, 2026, were generated by AI. - X

Regime supporters and opposition share AI-generated images of Khamenei’s funeral

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Iraqi officials and senior politicians received the remains of Khamenei on Tuesday night at Najaf international airport. - Media office of senior politician and cleric Ammar al-Hakim via AFP

Huge crowds flood Iraq’s holy cities for Khamenei funeral procession

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Huge crowds thronged the streets of Najaf and packed the courtyards of its majestic shrine as they mourned late Iranian ...

The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the last successful military invasion of England in 1066. - Lou Benoist, AFP

Bayeux Tapestry to make secret overnight journey to London for landmark exhibiti...

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The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the last successful military invasion of England

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attend the plenary session at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. - Alex Brandon, AP

Trump lashes out at NATO allies during key summit in Ankara

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US President ...

The ill-tempered clash with Paraguay required patience from Les Bleus, but Morocco will pose a very different challenge. - Dylan Martinez, Reuters

Morocco to test France's title credentials in World Cup quarter-final showdown

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France's

US President Donald Trump is greeted by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan after arriving at Etimesgut Air Base in Ankara, Turkey on July 7, 2026. - Jonathan Ernst, Reuters

Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 je...

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Trump on ...

Argentinas Cristian Romero (13) scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Georgia on July 7, 2026. - Mike Stewart, AP Photo

‘Suffered an injustice': Egypt coach blasts referee in dramatic World Cup exit t...

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Egypt ?coach ?Ho ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with NATOs Secretary General Mark Rutte at a summit in Turkey on July 7, 2026. - AFP

Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands

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President

Switzerlands players race to celebrate after Ruben Vargas slots in the winning penalty against Colombia. - Simon Fearn, Reuters

World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quart...

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Switzerland

FILE PHOTO: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry. - Stefano Rellandini, AFP

Russia moves closer to full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

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Marine Le Pen poses poses ahead of a television interview in Boulogne-Billancourt, southern of Paris on July 1, 2026. - Julie Sebadelha, AFP

Marine Le Pen says still running for president despite court-ordered monitor

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French far-right chief

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