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Rebels in Indonesia's Papua kill American pilot, burn plane, spokesperson says
39+ min ago (409+ words) Published'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 40 PM Updated'Jul 02, 2026, 08: 47 PM JAKARTA " Rebels in Indonesia's restive easternmost region of Papua on July 2 shot dead an American pilot and set a civilian plane on fire in what a spokesperson for a local separatist group described as a "message…...
Brazil and Japan in talks for football friendly in Singapore
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (522+ words) Brazil forward Vinicius Jr (right) fights for the ball with Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan during their World Cup round-of-32 match at the Houston Stadium on June 29. Published'Jul 02, 2026, 06: 45 PM Updated'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 20 PM SINGAPORE " World Cup footballers Vinicius Jr, Casemiro and Daichi Kamada…...
So far so perfect for De Minaur as he eyes deep Wimbledon run
35+ min ago (298+ words) Published'Jul 02, 2026, 08: 50 PM LONDON, July 2 - Whisper it quietly, but could this be the moment for Alex de Minaur to break through his Grand Slam glass ceiling? The Australian fifth seed has reached seven quarter-finals at the majors but never gone any…...
Horse racing-Italian jockey Dettori injured in Newmarket car accident
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (206+ words) Horse Racing - Dubai World Cup - Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - April 5, 2025 Frankie Dettori riding Raging Torrent in action on their way to winning the 17: 45 Godolphin Mile REUTERS/Rula Rouhana Published'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 10 PM July 2 - Italian jockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken…...
Recovery question worries Norway fans before Brazil clash
45+ min ago (495+ words) Published'Jul 02, 2026, 08: 40 PM July 2 - As Norway prepare to face Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup this Sunday - an opponent they have never lost to - managing player fatigue has become a central focus. Star striker Erling Haaland scored Norway's 86th-minute…...
Saudi supertankers exit Hormuz in kingdom's biggest oil flow since Iran war truce
35+ min ago (352+ words) Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on July 1. Published'Jul 02, 2026, 08: 05 PM Updated'Jul 02, 2026, 08: 50 PM Saudi Arabia is exporting the most crude from inside the Persian Gulf since the Iran war blocked the Strait of Hormuz, as producers…...
Germany's beleaguered ruling coalition unveils reform package
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (792+ words) (From left) Bavarian State Premier Markus Soeder, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Labour and Social Affairs Minister Barbel Bas and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil in Berlin on July 2. Published'Jul 02, 2026, 03: 40 PM Updated'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 04 PM BERLIN - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package…...
Marking 200 years of Singapore's modern legal system
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (745+ words) Participants in the heritage trail walking past the National Gallery, formerly the Supreme Court, on July 2. Published'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 35 PM Updated'Jul 02, 2026, 08: 16 PM SINGAPORE" Immersed in the nation's rich architectural heritage, Singapore's newest heritage trail is the first of its kind to explore…...
Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (306+ words) The 150-year-old Palais Garnier is considered an architectural jewel in Paris. Published'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 49 PM Updated'Jul 02, 2026, 07: 57 PM PARIS " The Paris Opera announced on July 2 that it had been forced to extend planned renovations of its historic home in the French capital by…...
Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (444+ words) Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 A drone view shows Mexico fans gathering at the Angel de la Independencia before the match REUTERS/Armando Vega TPX IMAGES…...