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US President Donald Trump praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's resilience in the war with Russia
Reliability 87 · very high16 sources11 independent voices9 countries · 2 languagesblind spot · Left siderewrites detected- +611 d ago
Colombia beat 1-0 to RD Congo and secured the K Group leadership with six points, facing Portugal in Miami
Reliability 87 · very high170 sources78 independent voices47 countries · 18 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detected World 2026. Colombia - RD Congo
Reliability 87 · very high230 sources96 independent voices60 countries · 17 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedThe authorities declare a state of emergency following earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, while the rescue work continues
Reliability 86 · very high124 sources55 independent voices38 countries · 15 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedPowerful Twin Earthquakes Rattle Venezuela
Reliability 86 · very high159 sources48 independent voices40 countries · 12 languagesCross-blocFraming differs6 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected- +7111 h ago
Major earthquakes strike Venezuela
Reliability 86 · very high152 sources50 independent voices40 countries · 17 languagesCross-blocFraming differs8 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal secured a historic 1-0 win over South Korea, sending Bafana Bafana to the round of 16
Reliability 86 · very high65 sources37 independent voices25 countries · 10 languagesCross-bloc4 disputedblind spot · Centerrewrites detected- 11 h ago
White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion to cover Iran war costs, Ebola response, and farm aid
Reliability 86 · very high55 sources23 independent voices25 countries · 8 languagesCross-blocFraming differs4 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected Mexico defeats 3-0 to Czech Republic and becomes the first team to win its three Group A games
Reliability 86 · very high108 sources57 independent voices38 countries · 14 languagesCross-blocFraming differsrewrites detectedCroatia achieved an indispensable victory against Panama, which was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup
Reliability 86 · very high94 sources53 independent voices33 countries · 10 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedCom goal of Daniel Muñoz, Colômbia vencou 1-0 to Democratic Republic of Congo and garanteu vaga nos 16 avos de fin
Reliability 86 · very high173 sources70 independent voices44 countries · 16 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedBafana Bafana secured a historic 1-0 win over Czech Republic to advance to the Round of 32 for the first time
Reliability 84 · very high30 sources19 independent voices17 countries · 4 languagesCross-bloc2 disputedblind spot · Centerrewrites detectedChina detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods
Reliability 77 · high8 sources6 independent voices6 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Public / Agenciesrewrites detectedKenya: Police Block Nairobi Streets Over Planned Protest Anniversary
Reliability 75 · high13 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 2 languagesrewrites detectedAn earthquake of magnitude 6.9 shook north-east Japan without tsunami alert or reported injuries
Reliability 70 · high6 sources4 independent voices5 countries · 2 languagesrewrites detectedCristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer and first to score in six tournaments
Reliability 70 · high11 sources11 independent voices10 countries · 1 languagesCross-bloc3 disputedblind spot · Left sideRonaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0
Reliability 70 · high10 sources8 independent voices8 countries · 1 languagesCross-bloc4 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected- +124 h ago
Trump opens US anniversary celebrations with self-praise
Reliability 69 · high23 sources2 independent voices9 countries · 4 languagesCross-blocrewrites detected An anti-terrorism court sentenced Mahrang Baloch and an associate to life imprisonment over a soldier's killing
Reliability 69 · high5 sources4 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedInfantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial
Reliability 69 · high7 sources7 independent voices6 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocdisputedA magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan, halting some trains but causing no major damage or tsunami warning
Reliability 67 · high7 sources4 independent voices7 countries · 1 languagesCross-bloc4 disputedrewrites detectedUS president initially blamed Iran without evidence for the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab
Reliability 66 · high6 sources2 independent voices6 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocdisputedrewrites detected- 3 h ago
ICC judges sue Trump administration over sanctions
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Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenyans march to remember protest victims
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Protein analysis of Homo naledi teeth suggests all individuals in South African cave are female
Reliability 61 · high4 sources4 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left side Kenyans march to mark anniversary of deadly 2024 anti-government protests
Reliability 59 · moderate4 sources4 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Public / AgenciesReflecting Pool caulking cut with 'sharp knife or razor,' NPS says in court filing
Reliability 58 · moderate5 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 1 languages- 20 h ago
Bird flu death toll rises as virus spreads interstate
Reliability 56 · moderate7 sources4 independent voices5 countries · 1 languages3 disputedrewrites detected - 1 h ago
New Zealand win toss and opt to bat against England
Reliability 54 · moderate4 sources2 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detected Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison
Reliability 54 · moderate4 sources3 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedBafana Bafana Qualify for the World Cup Knockout Round
Reliability 53 · moderate7 sources6 independent voicesdisputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedMalaysia to draft drone industry plan, eyes air taxi services
Reliability 53 · moderate3 sources3 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesFIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana starting XI vs South Korea
Reliability 51 · moderate5 sources5 independent voicesdisputedblind spot · Left sideTop contender Sabalenka faces fresh scrutiny at Wimbledon as mental scars linger
Reliability 51 · moderate2 sources2 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesMagnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan
Reliability 50 · moderate3 sources3 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesdisputedTrump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war
Reliability 48 · moderate5 sources2 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedSpaceX Wants to Fuel Its Mars Ambitions With Its Own Gas Pipeline
Reliability 46 · moderate3 sources2 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedPLEA DEAL: Matlala could serve 8 years in prison, turns State witness on SAPS members
Reliability 46 · moderate3 sources3 independent voicesblind spot · Center'I thought I was going to die' - Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
Reliability 46 · moderate4 sources2 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedParliament raises concerns over reliance on foreign academics at universities
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'We shut up big mouths', says South Africa coach
Reliability 43 · moderate2 sources2 independent voices2 countries · 1 languages What an encounter with an SA editor taught me about Nigeria
Reliability 43 · moderate2 sources2 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesElon Musk loses trillionaire status after SpaceX stock plunge
Reliability 43 · moderate2 sources2 independent voices2 countries · 1 languages