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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Can Rohit Sharma’s India win the World Cup?
An experienced India side will look to leave last year's heartache behind as they plot their way to T20 World Cup glory.
Canada announces five-fold increase in visas for Palestinians in Gaza
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says 5,000 visas will be offered to Palestinians seeking to join family in Canada.
Italian media says Pope used homophobic slur in meeting with bishops
Pope Francis allegedly used the derogatory term when discussing whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.
UK’s Sunak pledges tax cuts for pensioners as Tories face election wipeout
Opposition Labour Party slams election pledge as latest 'desperate move' by governing party.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 823
As the war enters its 823rd day, these are the main developments.
What’s behind the rise in political violence in Mexico?
Election campaign marred by assassinations of dozens of candidates.
Bill Walton, NBA champion and beloved broadcaster, dies aged 71
Tributes pour in for Walton, a two-time NBA champion and basketball Hall of Famer remembered as 'truly one of a kind'.
Nadal defeated by Zverev in likely French Open farewell
Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, lost in straight sets to Alexander Zverev in probable last match in Paris.
‘We don’t know where to go’ says family displaced for 8th time in Gaza
The Salman family survived another Israeli attack but are now forcibly displaced for the 8th time.
Deadly storms hit US over holiday weekend
At least 21 people were killed in the US as powerful storms and tornadoes hit over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Shooting between Egyptian, Israeli personnel near Rafah kills one Egyptian
The two governments say the exchange of fire near the Egypt-Gaza crossing is being investigated.
Russia to build nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev says Uzbekistan also interested in buying more oil and gas from Russia.
What to know about Mexico’s 2024 presidential election
Nearly 100 million Mexicans will cast their ballots on June 2 in an election that could help cement the legacy of AMLO.
Spain unveils ‘lost Caravaggio’ that nearly sold for 1,500 euros
The artwork was discovered just before being put up for sale for equivalent of $1,800 following an attribution mistake.
Police in Australia apologise for role in stealing indigenous children
The police force in the Australian state of Victoria has apologised for its role in forcibly taking Indigenous children.
Death toll rises to 21 after storms sweep across several US states
Tornadoes leave path of destruction across several US states as other parts of country brace for more possible storms.
Spain pledges 1 billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in 2024
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs at least seven more Patriot launchers to defend itself against Russian air attacks.
North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded in flight
Pyongyang says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit ends in failure, according to state news agency KCNA.
Closing arguments, verdict: Trump’s hush money trial entering final stretch
Prosecutors and defence lawyers to deliver closing arguments this week in historic trial against ex-US President Trump.
Palestinian children draw memories of bombed historical buildings
According to UN data, more than half of Gaza’s homes have been destroyed or damaged - as have 267 places of worship.