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Vietnam floods and landslides kill at least 4
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From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh's enduring love for Argentina
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Founding father: statues of Myanmar's Aung San disappear
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UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change
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Infantino's enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters
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Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze
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No fuel, no patience: Russians endure fuel shortages
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Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success
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'Chainsaw massacre': Europe mulls culls for fish-guzzling cormorant
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Supplies run dry in Venezuelan village on edge of quake zone
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England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel
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Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina
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Argentina coach Scaloni hails 'legend' Messi before World Cup final
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Aston Villa sign Swiss World Cup star Manzambi
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Argentina World Cup success moves me to tears, says goalkeeper Martinez
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Trump questions England's World Cup tactics
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Gold IRA Fees Explained: New 2026 Breakdown of Setup, Storage, and Annual Costs
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Messi to get 'special attention' from Spain, says de la Fuente
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Spain captain Rodri preparing for 'physical' Argentina battle
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Italy coach Quesada's ban reduced to one Test
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Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly $1 mn
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Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding
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Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots
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DeChambeau's British Open charge hit by two-shot penalty
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Yankees' Judge improving, but not ready for baseball activities
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Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes
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None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final
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Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb
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China's Kimi K3 rattles US AI industry
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Herbert hopes British Open 62 woke Australian kids in the night
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Herbert takes Open lead, equals Burns' round of 62
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Norris misses winning, resents intrusions in private life
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'Great innings ends': Cricket mourns West Indies great Sobers
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Thousands protest sacking of Ukraine defence minister: AFP
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Fickle winds whip up huge Spanish wildfire
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Ex-president Sall back in Senegal for talks with successor
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US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
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Argentina's Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race
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Strong quake hits southern Mexico, tsunami alert lifted
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British Museum shows Bayeux Tapestry unfurled after 'titanic' efforts
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Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
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Ferrari fined but Hamilton and Leclerc escape grid penalty
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German lawmaker faces criticism for US surrogacy to have a child
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Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: Merino
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Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert
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What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?
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Germany defender Gosens signs with Schalke
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Pogacar urges rivals to fight for victory
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Nigerian court dismisses suit challenging Shell's divestment
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'Great innings has come to an end' -- cricket legend Sobers dies
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Macron announces steps to boost Ukraine, does not exclude troops
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Macron announces new steps to boost Ukraine, doesn't exclude troops
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, saying not even the sending of Western ground troops was ruled out to achieve Europe's goal of defeating Moscow.
Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden on Monday cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary's parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden's prime minister called a "historic day", while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UN alarmed as Israel says preparing for Rafah invasion
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EU poised to seize Russian profits, Greek envoy says
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Hezbollah fires rockets after deadly Israeli strikes on east Lebanon
Hezbollah on Monday fired a volley of rockets at an Israeli military base, the Lebanese group said after Israel's first strikes on Lebanon's east in months of hostilities linked to the Gaza war.
Jordan air-drops aid into Gaza with help of French plane
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Gaza fate under scrutiny at UN rights council
The "collective punishment" of civilians in Gaza was not justifiable, the UN chief told the Human Rights Council on Monday, amid mounting fears of an Israeli invasion of Rafah.
Last holdout Hungary approves Sweden's NATO bid
Hungary's parliament on Monday ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle for an enlargement of the military alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gaza fate under scruinty at UN rights council
The "collective punishment" of civilians in Gaza was not justifiable, the UN chief told the Human Rights Council on Monday, amid mounting fears of an Israeli invasion of Rafah.
Palestinian PM resigns citing 'new reality' of Gaza war
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Last holdout Hungary ratifies Swedish NATO bid
Hungary's parliament on Monday ratified Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle for an enlargement of the military alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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US airman dead after self-immolating outside Israeli embassy
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Polish farmers keep German border crossing blocked
Polish farmers blocked a major highway into Germany on Monday, carrying their protest against EU regulations and "uncontrolled" Ukrainian grain imports into its second day.
UN voices alarm as Israel says preparing for Rafah invasion
Israel said Monday its army had readied a plan to evacuate Gazans ahead of a feared invasion of far-southern Rafah, leading the UN chief to warn a ground attack would "put the final nail in the coffin" of its aid operations.
Last holdout Hungary to vote on Swedish NATO bid
Hungary's parliament was expected to ratify Sweden's NATO bid on Monday, the final obstacle for an enlargement of the alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Hungarian parliament to vote on Swedish NATO bid
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WTO meets with calls for consensus amid geopolitical tensions
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Once a 'nobody', Jokowi's son set to become Indonesia's VP
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Tuvalu names new PM, Taiwan says ties 'everlasting'
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Israeli military proposes 'plan for evacuating' Gaza civilians
Israel's military proposed a plan for evacuating civilians from the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced Monday, after he said a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory's southern city Rafah was necessary for "total victory".
US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
An active member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday, officials said, as media reported he was protesting the war in Gaza.
Macron seeks to rally European support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host European leaders Monday for a conference aimed at strengthening Western support for Ukraine, two years into the Russian invasion.
WTO convenes ministers in UAE with slim hopes for breakthrough
The world's trade ministers gathered in the UAE on Monday for a high-level WTO meeting with no clear prospects for breakthroughs, amid geopolitical tensions and disagreements.
Paris holds its breath for Olympic swimming events in murky Seine
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Israel army proposes evacuation plan as PM vows push into Gaza's far-south
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Brazil's Bolsonaro slams election ban as thousands rally behind him
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