Harry Kane double rescues England in 2-1 comeback over DR Congo to set up Mexico showdown · Pollar

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1,943 dead and Doha bargaining

Venezuela searches ruins as Hormuz talks, heat and Trump disclosures test trust

The past half-day brought the familiar mix of emergency and calculation. Venezuela’s earthquake response moved from rescue toward grim accounting, while diplomats in Doha tried to keep oil moving and European authorities tightened rules on heat, platforms and parcels.

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European democracies and populism

New reporting details coordinated EU anti-fraud raids targeting far-right MEPs and staff in multiple member states, expanding investigations into alleged misuse of EU funds.

Harry Kane double rescues England in 2-1 comeback over DR Congo to set up Mexico showdown · Pollar