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FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
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FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?

For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the ne...

Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
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Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, acco...

The 14-point US-Iran deal - what is in it?
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The 14-point US-Iran deal - what is in it?

The US and Iran are set to sign a deal that would extend the ceasefire by 60 days and see the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route reopened after effectively be...

Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the "new normal"
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Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the "new normal"

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours b...

Trump to face questions at G7 press conference. And, Tuesday's primary results
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Trump to face questions at G7 press conference. And, Tuesday's primary results

Trump has touted his tentative agreement with Iran at the G7 summit. Today, he is expected to field questions at a press conference as the summit wraps up. And,...

Trump lays out contours of preliminary agreement with Iran
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Trump lays out contours of preliminary agreement with Iran

Trump, sketching out the broad strokes at a press conference at the G7 summit, said Iran will "work closely" with the U.S. to turn over enriched material that's...

Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran
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Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran

The Trump administration shared the details of the preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran on Wednesday, as President Trump took questions at a press con...

Trump signs preliminary agreement with Iran, after releasing details
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Trump signs preliminary agreement with Iran, after releasing details

The Trump administration shared the details of the preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran on Wednesday. President Trump later said he had signed it, dur...

UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed
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UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to Port-au-Prince comes as gang violence persists. According to U.N. data, 2,300 people have been killed in Hait...

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
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U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors. This brings the...

In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort
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In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort

Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests and legal challenges b...

G7 leaders open summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East
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G7 leaders open summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East

The talks come on the heels of President Trump's announcement of an agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran. In recent weeks, the Iranian conflict has oversh...

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