Italy faces Bosnia in World Cup playoff final tonight
Italy plays Bosnia-Herzegovina at 20:45 in Zenica for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, seeking to avoid a third consecutive qualifying elimination.
A human rights group reported at least 70 deaths and 30 injuries in an Artibonite region attack, with nearly 6,000 displaced. Official estimates were significantly lower.
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Israel approves death penalty for deadly terrorist acts
The Knesset voted 62-48 to authorize capital punishment by hanging for those convicted of fatal terrorist murders, marking a significant shift in Israeli law.
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Netanyahu orders expansion of military operations in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military to expand its "security buffer zone" in southern Lebanon as forces advance toward the Litani River.
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Man arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home
A 26-year-old New Jersey man was arrested Thursday after an undercover NYPD operation uncovered a plan to attack activist Nerdeen Kiswani.
Hegseth blocks promotion of four Army officers to general rank
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed two Black men and two women from a promotion list to one-star general, drawing criticism from Senate Democrats.
Raphinha sidelined five weeks after Brazil injury
Barcelona forward suffers right thigh muscle injury in France friendly, will miss Champions League quarterfinals against Atlético Madrid.
Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida
Golf legend Tiger Woods was in a rollover crash Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida. His condition was not immediately clear.
Italian journalists strike over contract frozen for decade
Journalists across Italy walked out Friday to demand renewal of a national labor contract unchanged since 2016, the second strike in months.
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty at Kim-Lukashenko summit
Kim Jong Un and Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship and cooperation agreement during the Belarusian leader's first official visit to Pyongyang.
House Speaker Johnson presents Trump with inaugural 'America First' award
Mike Johnson created a golden eagle statue award for Trump at a Republican fundraiser Wednesday, drawing ridicule from late-night hosts and Democrats.
Pentagon evaluates sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East
U.S. military weighs additional ground forces deployment to pressure Iran on Strait of Hormuz as war enters fourth week.
Senate approves DHS funding bill excluding ICE after 40-day shutdown
The Senate passed legislation early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ending a partial government shutdown affecting airport security operations.
Nepal's ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister
The 35-year-old, Nepal's youngest PM in decades, took office Friday after his party won a landslide election victory in March.
France defeats Brazil 2-1 in friendly; Vinícius Junior draws criticism
France beat Brazil in a Thursday friendly in Boston, becoming Europe's most successful nation against the Selecão. Vinícius Junior faced scrutiny after a poor performance wearing the number 10 shirt.
Lula says Brazilians spend heavily on dogs, contrasts with China
President Lula remarked that Brazilian families incur substantial pet expenses during a factory visit in Goiás on Thursday.