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Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games

Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.

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Italian Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police, demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier

Italian Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police, demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier

Italy's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel was prefaced by clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police on Tuesday as thousands of people marched through Udine in anger at the hosting of a match they felt should not be played.

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Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza's ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group.

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Murdered Kenyan's niece calls for UK ex-soldier's extradition

Murdered Kenyan's niece calls for UK ex-soldier's extradition

The niece of a young Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier more than a decade ago urged the UK government Tuesday to extradite the suspect as soon as possible.

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Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas, urges return of Gaza bodies

Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas, urges return of Gaza bodies

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "we will disarm" Hamas if the Palestinian militants refuse to do it themselves, as he called for the group to release the bodies of hostages in Gaza.

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Qatar hold on to beat UAE and qualify for 2026 World Cup

Qatar hold on to beat UAE and qualify for 2026 World Cup

Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after they saw off the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in Doha.

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South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal'

Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal'

US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations, the foreign minister of host Malaysia said Tuesday.

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Vacherot relishing start of 'second career' after surprise Shanghai win

Vacherot relishing start of 'second career' after surprise Shanghai win

Shanghai champion Valentin Vacherot said Tuesday he was ready to start a "second career" after receiving a wild card for the ATP Basel tournament and submitting a request to enter the main draw at the Paris Masters days after his surprise win in China.

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Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as truce holds

Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as truce holds

Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza's ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as global support mounted for a US-backed deal that would see them disarmed.

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