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A man unloads sugarcane from a truck outside a market in Navi Mumbai. India has banned the export of sugar until at least September to protect domestic supply

One of world's largest producers

India bars sugar exports until September

Colombian singer Shakira will headline the first World Cup Final half-time show along with Madonna and K-Pop giants BTS

Biggest sporting event

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show

The trial of 90-year-old Iwao Hakamada, formerly the world's longest-serving death-row prisoner, took over 40 years to be reopened

Following outcry

Japan takes 'half step' toward fixing slow retrial system

The MetLife Stadium outside New York hosting the World Cup final has a one in eight chance of seeing risky temperatures for fans and players, according to scientists

Growing concerns

A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists

Canary Islands authorities had warned that the evacuation operation must be completed by Monday, when adverse weather conditions will force the ship to leave

While dressed in full protective

Six hantavirus cruise passengers head to Australia

North Korean fans attend the Women's Asian Cup in Australia in March

'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies (right) heads a new generation of players who have lifted Canada up the global rankings

Canadian football ready for World Cup coming out party

United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese was slapped with US sanctions for her work

Temporary injunction

US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians

Israel has continued to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah retaliating with missiles launched at a military base

Turning their gaze northwards

'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon

Sun-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 crashed recently, despite successfully circumnavigating the world in 2016

Experimental effort

Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea

The Ecuadoran former minister of foreign affairs and defense professed her belief in the UN as she unveiled her bid to lead it

Striving for more

A woman UN leader is 'historical justice,' says Ecuadoran contender for top job

In Nigeria, the tapentadol tablets are known as 'red'

Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

Millions have been unable to access the internet in Iran since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, punishing the pockets of online entrepreneurs and workers

Privileged service

After months of blackout, Iran gives internet to select few

The Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society cemeteries are some of the last remnants of Georgetown's history as a hub for African Americans

In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium

Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

Iranians waved flags and cheered at a politically charged World Cup send-off for the national football team

Dressed in red and black

Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team

Under the 'BerlinPay' programme, litter-picking will be rewarded with various benefits

Litter-picking encouraged

Berlin launches scheme to swap trash for treats

Kouri Richins was convicted of murder in the poisoning death of her husband

Guilty of murder

US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband

Cuba's economic woes intensified in January after the United States deposed the leader of Venezuela whose government had been providing around half of the island's fuel needs

Amid economic crisis

US renews offer of $100 mn to Cuba if it cooperates

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Deir El Zahrani

Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22

Samya Stumo, who was killed in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash, is pictured in this undated handout photo provided by the Stumo family

US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing

Matthew Perry, seen here with 'Friends' castmates Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox, suffered from crushing addictions

Certified drug counselor

Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years

US President Donald Trump greeted by 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting 'welcome' and waving small Chinese and US flags in unison

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

Matthew Perry, seen here with 'Friends' castmates Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox, suffered from crushing addictions

Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years

'The Ocean Dream' shown during a press preview at Christie’s auction house in Geneva, on May 7, 2026

Rare 'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for $17 mn at auction

Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, faces a number of major challenges as he takes over

Amid president's pressure

Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

The California probe comes as supporters complain about the high prices of tickets for the 2026 World Cup

California says probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales

Europe's rare earths are mostly imported from China

US races to secure rare earths to rebuild depleted arsenal

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