Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami
Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup.
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Hope fades, hunger sets in a week after Venezuela quakes
Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes left almost 2,000 dead, while many who survived were running desperately short on food.
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England skipper Sciver-Brunt 'threw everything' at World Cup semi-final return
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says she "threw everything" at being able to make her comeback in a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.
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Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener
German champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart when the 2026-27 season kicks-off on August 28, the Bundesliga announced Wednesday.
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Trial begins for suspected mastermind of Malta journalist killing
A Maltese tycoon went on trial on Wednesday accused of ordering the murder of a hard-hitting investigative journalist that rocked the island nation, brought down a government and drew global condemnation.
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US Fed chair says committed to combatting 'too high' prices
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank was committed to fighting "too high" prices, as inflation fuelled by the US war on Iran surges through the world's largest economy.
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Traditionalist Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops
An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act" with Rome.
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Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heatwave
Parts of Portugal including the Lisbon region will be placed on red alert after being relatively spared from Europe's worst heatwave which set records in several countries.
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World number ones Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round
Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through as Novak Djokovic prepared for action on Centre Court.
Read moreSony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.
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