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Iran’s Former Leader Denies Times Report

The Times reported that Israel had planned to reinstall Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader after the war.

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran, during a news conference in Tehran in 2024.
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Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.

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A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest.

Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history. Most of those confirmed to have been killed were from Belgium or Britain.

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A wildfire moving toward residential buildings in El Pocico, Spain, on Friday.
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England and Norway Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup

Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday, supporters will have to pick a side.

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Jude Bellingham scoring his second goal of the match to give England an extra-time lead against Norway during Saturday’s quarterfinal.
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Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina

After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.

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Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ Is a Fan Phenomenon at the World Cup

Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled.

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Norway fans at a World Cup group stage match against Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 22.
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