Why France, Spain Observed Moment's Silence Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
- France and Spain held a moment of silence for the 2016 Nice terror attack victims before the WC semifinal
- French President Macron thanked FIFA President Infantino for supporting France's request for the tribute
- Kylian Mbappe started for France in the semifinal after leaving the quarterfinal with a slight ankle injury
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US Resumes Hormuz Blockade Against Iran, Launches New Strikes
- The US has reimposed a blockade of Iranian ports after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
- President Trump initially planned to charge fees for passage but abandoned the idea after Gulf ally requests
- US strikes targeted Iranian military sites before resuming the blockade, aiming to degrade attack capabilities
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FIFA WC SF: Spain Through To World Cup Final, Mbappe's France Knocked Out
- Spain are leading 1-0 against France at half-time in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash
- Mikel Oyarzabal opened Spain's scoring from the penalty spot, after Lamine Yamal was fouled by France
- France are aiming for a third consecutive World Cup final; Spain are eyeing their first final since 2010
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Trump Can't Think 'Strait' On Hormuz. Drops Transit Fee, Wants Deals
- US President Donald Trump replaced a planned 20 per cent toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo with investment deals
- Gulf States will invest 'massively' in the US under new trade and investment agreements, Trump claimed
- This comes as US is set to reimpose naval blockade in the Hormuz Strait
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Trump Backs Russia Sanctions Bill Posing 500% Tariff Threat To India: Report
- Trump supports a bill allowing tariffs up to 500 per cent on Russian oil buyers like India and China
- India and China are primary targets as they buy nearly 70 per cent of Russia’s oil, gas, and petroleum exports
- A 500 per cent tariff could shrink India’s GDP by 0.5 per cent, impacting pharma, textiles and IT sectors
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'If Missile Hits Supertanker Cargo': Indian Sailor's Worst Fear In Strait
- Indian merchant sailors faced extreme danger amid US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz
- Missiles and drones frequently threatened loaded vessels, causing severe psychological strain
- Families endured constant fear and uncertainty, unable to communicate due to electronic blockades
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How Spain Stopped Kylian Mbappe's France To Enter FIFA World Cup Final
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty to give Spain a 1-0 lead over France
- Pedro Porro added a second goal in Spain's 2-0 victory against France
- Spain reached its first World Cup final since winning in 2010
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Mbappe Fails To Get Past Messi, Dreams Of 3rd Straight FIFA World Cup Final
- Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi each have eight goals in the 2022 World Cup tournament
- Mbappe's France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semifinals
- Mbappe had the fewest touches among forwards in the first half with 15
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France's Huge Blunder That Led To Oyarzabal's Goal For Spain In Semi-Final
- France trailed for the first time in FIFA World Cup 2026 during the semi-final vs Spain
- Spain took the lead with a 22nd-minute penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal
- France recalled Bradley Barcola and Aurelien Tchouameni to the starting lineup
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Virgin Atlantic 'Flight To Nowhere' Circles For Hours Before Returning To London
- Virgin Atlantic flight VS135 from London to Orlando returned to Heathrow due to a minor technical issue
- The Airbus A350 took off at 12:47 pm and flew west towards Ireland before turning back
- The plane circled near the Irish coast multiple times before heading back to the UK
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