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Spain, Argentina prepare for grand finale

EAST RUTHERFORD: Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey as organisers... Published 19 Jul, 2026 08:05am

Glowing tributes pour in for legendary Sobers

ST JOHN’S: Tributes poured in for Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket,... Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:42am

Aoun takes Lebanon’s peace push to Washington

Set to meet Trump after latest round of talks with Israel, seeks US support for ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal. Updated 19 Jul, 2026 07:53am

US troops killed as Iran expands Gulf attacks

Two American personnel killed in Jordan, another missing in action; US strikes Iranian military targets for seventh straight night. Updated 19 Jul, 2026 07:22am

New Zealand take 2-1 lead in West Indies ODI series

PROVIDENCE (Guyana): New Zealand beat West Indies by six wickets in the third One-day International to take a 2-1... Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:33am

Garry Sobers, cricket’s greatest all-rounder, dies at 89

ST JOHN’S: Sir Garry Sobers, arguably the greatest all-rounder of all time, has died aged 89, West Indies Cricket... Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:33am

Trump revives fraud claims before midterm elections

Alleges China obtained 220 million US voter files; says hundreds of thousands of noncitizens registered to vote Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:56am

US escalates attacks on Iran infrastructure targets

• US strikes five bridges in Iran; airport near Pakistan border reportedly hit • Tehran strikes power, desalination plant in Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:43am

Messi hails ‘special’ win over England

ATLANTA: Lionel Messi hailed a “special” win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the... Published 17 Jul, 2026 07:31am

England not cursed, says Thomas Tuchel after yet another heartbreak

“I love to see these things in a football matter and not through football curses,” Tuchel says. Updated 17 Jul, 2026 09:09am

Failed bid to cut Israel aid lays bare Democrat split

Over 100 Democrats back move to end military aid; amendment rejected in decisive 314-104 vote Published 17 Jul, 2026 07:01am

World watches in horror after Iran, US ‘re-escalate’

• US says strikes aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities • Iran slams ‘barbaric’ attack on cancer hospital; Araghchi Published 17 Jul, 2026 07:01am

‘We were second best,’ France coach concedes after chastening loss

Says his team had needed to operate at full capacity to trouble Spain but had fallen short in every key area. Updated 16 Jul, 2026 09:39am

De la Fuente says Spain have recaptured 2010 spirit

Says he sees a happy dressing room and a nation behind the team. Updated 16 Jul, 2026 09:58am

US launches new strikes as Iran warns of existential war

• US says attacks aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to target commercial shipping Trump threatens to target Iranian power Published 16 Jul, 2026 06:57am

Five-star Jayden Lennox helps New Zealand level ODI series against WI

West Indies collapsed from 63-0 to be all out for 138 and New Zealand went on to win the game with more than 17 overs to spare. Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:20am

US drops idea of ‘levy’ as strikes rock Gulf states

• Trump says ‘toll’ will be replaced by trade & investment deals with Gulf states • US forces carry out strikes against Iran for Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:27am

Trump reimposes blockade on Iran, eyes Hormuz tolls

Trump says MoU "was a test" that Iran did not honour; claims they will be hit hard in the coming days. Updated 14 Jul, 2026 08:43am

Washington vows to end ‘threat’ from ICC

WASHINGTON: The United States launched on Monday a sweeping campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC),... Published 14 Jul, 2026 07:00am

Shan Masood's confidence high despite losing captaincy, says Sarfaraz

Sarfaraz Ahmed congratulated Babar on reclaiming the leadership, saying the experienced batter had already proven his credentials as Pakistan captain. Updated 14 Jul, 2026 08:54am