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Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official as Government Says Tehran Uses Criminal Gangs as Proxies

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Illustration of Marine Le Pen addressing a political event in France beside a ballot box.

Le Pen Proposes Referendum on Islamism, Muslim Brotherhood Ban and Phased Hijab Restrictions

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Illustration of the UN Secretary-General addressing international cooperation on artificial intelligence safety.

UN Chief Warns World Cannot Afford a ‘Race to the Bottom’ on AI Safety

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Illustration of a girl wearing a hijab approaching an Austrian school as the country's new headscarf ban takes effect.

Austria Begins Enforcing Nationwide Hijab Ban for Girls Under 14

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Illustration of Donald Trump facing the Federal Reserve as contrasting interest-rate paths show 1% and 4%.

Trump Demands Interest Rates of 1% or Lower Hours After Fed Raises Them

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Illustration of police restricting football supporters from entering a stadium in Rome.

Italy Bans 16 Roma Fans for Fascist Salutes – Some Barred for Five Years

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Illustration of a football manager leaving a stadium dugout after his dismissal.

Hibs Sack Club Legend David Gray After Six Games as 106-Year Home Record Is Matched

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Illustration of Saudi air-defence systems firing interceptors against incoming drones and missiles.

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Running Low on Missile Interceptors as Houthi Attacks Continue

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Illustration of an AI agent connected to smart-home devices while sensitive door controls remain blocked.

Google Opens Smart Homes to Third-Party AI Agents – and Warns They May Behave Unexpectedly

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Illustration of competing AI laboratories, with one system paused for safety checks while others continue development.

Zuckerberg Rejects Coordinated AI Slowdown, Says Competition and Liability Can Keep Labs Safe

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Raheem Sterling Banned From Driving as Court Hears Details of Nitrous-Oxide Motorway Crash

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Raheem Sterling has been disqualified from driving after admitting dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen following a motorway crash.

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A footballer controlling the ball near goal during a disputed handball situation under stadium floodlights.
  • Sports

Howard Webb Calls Football’s Accidental Handball Law ‘A Nonsense’ and Demands Reform

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

English refereeing chief Howard Webb has called for football’s accidental-handball law to be rewritten after the Harry Maguire incident exposed what he calls a ridiculous inconsistency.

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A goalkeeper sitting beside his goal after conceding during a night football match, illustrating an alleged threat and match-integrity investigation.
  • Sports

Goalkeeper Allegedly Threatened: Concede Three Goals or Your Family Dies

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Bolivia’s football federation is investigating allegations that Guabirá goalkeeper Juan Manuel Ferrel was threatened and told to concede at least three goals or his family would be killed.

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An isolated footballer standing beside an empty pitch as a staff member walks away towards the tunnel.
  • Sports

Richarlison vs Tottenham: FIFA Contract Battle Looms as De Zerbi Says Striker Will Not Play Again

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Roberto De Zerbi says Richarlison will not play for Tottenham again as the Brazil striker considers whether to seek termination of his contract through FIFA.

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Scotland supporters arriving at a floodlit football stadium, illustrating expanded alcohol sales trials at Hampden Park.
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  • UK

Scotland Tests Easing 45-Year Football Alcohol Ban After Hampden Trials Produce No Trouble

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Scotland supporters will again be allowed to buy alcohol inside designated areas of Hampden Park after earlier controlled trials produced no reported adverse incidents.

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An empty floodlit Saudi football stadium illustrating a two-match behind-closed-doors punishment.
  • Sports

Saudi Club Hit With Stadium Closure After Fans Taunt Rúben Neves Over Diogo Jota’s Death

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Al Taawoun must play two Saudi Pro League home matches behind closed doors after supporters chanted Diogo Jota’s name at his close friend Rúben Neves.

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A floodlit football stadium in Buenos Aires filled with Argentina supporters, viewed from the players' tunnel ahead of a farewell appearance.
  • Sports

One Last Game: Lionel Messi Invited Back for Argentina Farewell at the Monumental

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago01 mins

Lionel Messi has been invited to make one final Argentina appearance against Benin at the Monumental on October 6 after announcing his international retirement.

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Police and facial-recognition cameras monitoring football supporters outside a Manchester stadium.
  • Sports
  • UK

Facial Recognition Used at Manchester Derby as Police Make 17 Arrests

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Greater Manchester Police made 17 arrests around the Manchester derby while deploying Live Facial Recognition technology, which police say helped identify a wanted man.

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Philippe Coutinho and Neymar together in Santos colours, illustrating Coutinho's return to football with the Brazilian club.
  • Sports

Philippe Coutinho Joins Neymar at Santos After Seven Months Out of Football

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Santos have signed Philippe Coutinho until the end of 2026, reuniting the former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder with long-time Brazil teammate Neymar.

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Footballer in Cagliari colours near a night-time road collision in Milan, illustrating the Daniel Maldini crash story.
  • Sports

Daniel Maldini Loses Licence After Milan Crash Hours After Scoring Serie A Winner

Dissenting Citizen2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Italy international Daniel Maldini has had his driving licence suspended after a six-person crash in Milan, hours after scoring Cagliari’s winner against Atalanta.

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