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Netanyahu orders new West Bank settler outposts, legalises existing ones after deadly clash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said his government would establish new settler outposts in the occupied West Bank and legalise more existing ones, after a deadly clash left two Israeli and four Palestinians dead. 

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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. 

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Argentina reach semi-finals after extra-time battle with 10-man Switzerland

Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals, with the Nati's numerical disadvantage ultimately proving decisive. Despite Embolo's dismissal reducing Switzerland to ten men, the Alpine underdogs fought valiantly before Argentina's greater experience and depth secured passage to the final four. 

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Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway to semi-finals

England booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham's brace proving decisive. The Three Lions came from behind to overcome a resilient Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland, progressing after an intense extra-time battle in Miami. They will take on the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match.  

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US Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to continue negotiations with Iran even after announcing that the ceasefire will no longer be observed. However, Washington has made it a condition that Tehran publicly declare it will not threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Politico reported this, citing U.S. officials.

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