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Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's games

Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders

US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz

Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday

Broeders-Bol backed by coach to challenge the very best over 800m

Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group

'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong

Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal

Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory

First major bump but prodigy Seixas still headed for the top

Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco

Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a promotional campaign gone awry, the coffee giant said Monday.

Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday.

'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium

Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves.

UK PM promises 'bold action' on failing social media status quo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children amid curbs by a number of countries and calls by parents for an under-16s ban.

Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn hours after announcing a peace deal with Iran.

Musical therapy: Classical concerts in New York for dementia sufferers

In his early sixties, Rob Kaufman suffered a medical emergency that caused him to faint and hit his head on a wood floor, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.

Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup

Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson

Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.

Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'

Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype."

Cape Verde's Bubista relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with Spain

Facing the might of Spain is a "dream come true" said Cape Verde coach Bubista as the African island nation prepares for its World Cup debut on Monday.

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