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France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

The World Cup held its breath Monday on the eve of the first semi-final that pitches France's fearsome attack against a technically gifted Spain team.

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Wildfires ravage over 1,300 hectares of historic forest near Paris

Wildfires ravage over 1,300 hectares of historic forest near Paris

France on Monday battled two fires that scorched over 1,300 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of arson.

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Pickford backs England to keep cool in tense Argentina World Cup semi

Pickford backs England to keep cool in tense Argentina World Cup semi

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is confident his team will keep their cool in the heat of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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Thomas Tuchel: England's World Cup mastermind

Thomas Tuchel: England's World Cup mastermind

Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup.

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'Until the end': The tireless, traumatic search for Venezuela quake victims

'Until the end': The tireless, traumatic search for Venezuela quake victims

Ten days after Venezuela's twin earthquakes reduced his high-rise apartment building to rubble, Miguel Baez gave up hope of finding his mother, brother and niece alive.

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Mbappe paradox stirs club v country debate as France face Spain

Mbappe paradox stirs club v country debate as France face Spain

For France at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe has not been able to stop scoring. For Real Madrid, he has not always been able to stop the criticism.

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Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover

Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover

California and 11 other US states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the largest merger in Hollywood history a threat to competition in film and television.

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US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans

US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans

The United States on Monday announced a sweeping campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) that could include further sanctions and other measures, accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty."

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New boss Alonso calls for Chelsea 'hunger', wants Fernandez to stay

New boss Alonso calls for Chelsea 'hunger', wants Fernandez to stay

Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to develop a "hunger" for victory and said he wanted midfielder Enzo Fernandez to stay at Stamford Bridge in his first press conference as Blues boss.

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Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia on Monday, hours after the rebels accused the kingdom of attacking Sanaa airport -- the biggest flare-up in years between the two sides that threatens to upend a frozen conflict.

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