[POLA] World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
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[POLA] World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
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[POLA] UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
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[POLA] South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
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[POLA] ‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
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[POLA] Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats
Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.
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[POLA] Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.
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[POLA] FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation
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[POLA] Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania
As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.
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[POLA] Mexico braces for celebrations, protests as World Cup opens amid tensions
President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.