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Thunder dominate LeBron James, Lakers to win Game 1 A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for the LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in their Western…

Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged. Save Australian families believed to…

‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran war drags on German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is ‘not neutral’ Save US President…

FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid increasing criticism from fans. Save FIFA President…

Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict The violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened, though the assailants often remain officially…

Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’ Trump pauses US ‘Project Freedom’ operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement. Save…

Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka Women’s tennis stars say players ‘deserve to be paid more’ in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments. Save Top-ranked…

US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not ‘insulted’ during the FIFA…

Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations Authorities say the cell was planning ‘targeted assassinations against high-level government officials’. Save A Syrian soldier stands guard next to an armoured…