Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
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Czechs vote in elections that could usher in populist billionaire
Self-described ‘Trumpist’ Andrej Babis has campaigned on pledges of welfare and halting military aid to Ukraine.
Marc Marquez dominates Czech MotoGP to win fifth race in a row
Six-time MotoGP world champ continues his supreme 2025 season, becoming first Ducati rider to win five consecutive GPs.
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The Seven Villages
The Seven Villages is a short documentary that brings together two women of different generations in a video call.
Published On 27 Jun 2025
Gout Gout breaks own 200m record; beats Bolt’s Golden Spike debut time
The 17-year-old Australian Sudanese sprinter clocked 20.02 seconds to break the Australian national record once again.
EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,125
These are the key developments on day 1,125 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale
When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,088
Here are the key developments on the 1,088th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Why does Europe fear a quick end to the Ukraine war?
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky argues that a Ukraine deal favoring Russia threatens other European countries.
Published On 19 Dec 2024
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Who is Vikash Yadav, Indian agent accused by US in Sikh assassination plot?
A US indictment has named Yadav as the mastermind of the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
