US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar
Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.
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Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team
Shock images of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona lying dead in bed, his stomach grotesquely swollen, rocked the negligence trial of his medical team on Thursday.
Read moreUS invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he'll come
The United States will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to a G20 summit in Miami, a US official said Thursday, but President Donald Trump said he doubted his counterpart would come.
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal
Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal.
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G20 summit invites to include Russia: US official
An invitation to the December G20 summit in the United States will be sent to Russia as a member of the organization, a senior US official said Thursday.
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Last-gasp Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final
Tiago Tomas' stunning 119th-minute back-heel sent Stuttgart to a German Cup final meeting with Bayern Munich after a 2-1 extra-time home win over Freiburg on Thursday.
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Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel
More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face "serious rights violations" due to the US government's immigration policies.
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Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery.
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Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.
Read moreStocks mostly fall as US-Iran peace talks stall and oil prices rise
Global stocks mostly fell Thursday, retreating after recent gains as investors tempered their enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war.
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