Israeli forces push further into Lebanon as delegations meet in US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday his country's forces had pushed deeper into Lebanon, even as military delegations from both countries held landmark security talks in Washington.
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Pentagon chief hits measured tone on China at Asia defence meet
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a comparatively soft tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, saying there was "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but the United States sought a "respectful" regional balance.
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Top US and Cuban military officers meet at Guantanamo Bay
Senior US and Cuban military officers met on Friday at Guantanamo Bay, the US base on the communist island, as relations between the two countries deteriorate over President Donald Trump's threatened takeover.
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Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman
Harry Kane is the ultimate specialist in Thomas Tuchel's England squad of World Cup "specialists" -- a man who has taken the art of goalscoring to rarefied heights.
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Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes
Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage.
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For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.
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Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer.
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England brace for Croatia reunion in World Cup Group L
Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.
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DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises
Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence as the vast central Africa nation reels from health and security crises.
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Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash
For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen.
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