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Manuel Neuer breaks Germany age record in World Cup opener
The goalkeeper’s start against Curaçao moved him past Lothar Matthäus in Germany’s record book and into the top tier of the oldest players to appear at a World Cup
Fox to buy Roku in $22 billion streaming deal
The cash-and-stock agreement would pair Fox’s live news and sports business with Roku’s streaming platform and is expected to close in the first half of 2027
Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy Faces Scrutiny After U.S.-Iran Framework
The reported framework appears to leave out some of the most important provisions Israel had sought, sharpening questions over Israel’s approach
Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old free-climber known for risky online stunts, fell while climbing the Hardah Dam crater without safety equipment, authorities said
SpaceX rises after record IPO as valuation doubts grow
Shares added about 6% in premarket trading after Friday’s historic debut pushed the company’s market value above $2 trillion
U.S.-Iran Framework Eases Oil Fears, but Hormuz Reopening May Take Time
Trump and Iranian officials pointed to an agreement set for signing Friday, while shipping data and unresolved security issues showed the path back to normal remains uncertain
Iran’s first opponent New Zealand brings a squad shaped across continents
The All Whites’ 26-man list is led by Chris Wood and includes only six native New Zealand players, according to a Varzesh3 profile
U.S. and Iran announce deal aimed at ending war, reopening Hormuz
Trump and mediators say a signing is set for Friday, but the deal text has not been released and nuclear and sanctions questions remain for further talks
U.S.-Iran Deal Leaves Lebanon Cease-Fire Hopes Uncertain
Pakistan says the agreement covers fighting in Lebanon, but no public terms have been released and Israel has shown no readiness to halt its offensive against Hezbollah
Tunisia reels after 5-1 World Cup opening loss to Sweden
Sebastian Tounekti apologized to supporters after the Carthage Eagles’ heavy Group F defeat, with Japan next in a match that could decide whether their campaign stays alive