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Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil.
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Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, destroying buildings
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
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On Sale Now! LiberNovo Maxis Big & Tall Ergonomic Chair Debuts, Unlocking a New Level of "Stability, Width, and Comfort" for Prolonged Sitting
The Maxis series is live today across the US, Canada, and Europe, starting at €829, with launch savings up to 48% off MSRP.
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MicroVision Brought Onboard by Lake Fusion Technologies and Timberline Aerospace to Accelerate IRIS Sensor Package Deployment
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Karbon-X Advances Large-Scale Senegal Blue Carbon Project as Second Globally Registered Under Verra's VM0033 Methodology
7,500-hectare Senegal blue carbon initiative achieves Verra registration, marking a significant project development milestone for Karbon-X
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Leggett Dynamics Launches Smart Brushless Motor & Advances Quiet, Software-Defined Comfort & Motion
Reduces Complexity & Cost, Improves Performance, Supports Next-Gen Architectures
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Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military
Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said.
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Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
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Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown
Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist the South American nation is already the king of the grill.
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Winds batter Shinnecock as US Open practice begins
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, seeking a career Grand Slam with a victory in this week's 126th US Open, tested himself in windy afternoon conditions Monday as practice began at Shinnecock.
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'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup
The whole world is waiting to see Lionel Messi, said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, when the defending champions begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday.
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Spaun hopes grit and grinding brings US Open title repeat
Defending champion JJ Spaun plans to use the same formula to win the US Open this week at Shinnecock as he did to capture his first major title last year at Oakmont.
Economy
Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said Monday that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be "completely open" by Friday, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.
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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.
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Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence
France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.
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Forget losing course: Fitzpatrick wants Shinnecock tough
Matt Fitzpatrick missed the cut at Shinnecock in the 2018 US Open, but the world number four wants to see the course play even harder at this week's US Open.
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No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.
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Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.
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Vilified Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief with NBA title
The NBA title secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday could help salvage the legacy of franchise owner James Dolan, who has been accused of incompetence, personal vendettas and egocentrism for almost 30 years.
Deadly Russian strikes kill 11, set landmark Kyiv monastery ablaze
An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in the capital Kyiv.
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Clark seeks US Open redemption after smashing Oakmont locker
Wyndham Clark, who smashed his locker in frustration after missing the cut at last year's US Open, arrived at Shinnecock for this year's Open seeking redemption and better results.
Health
New York classical concerts adapt to growing population with dementia
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.
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Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain
Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.
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England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of agonising near-misses in major tournaments.
Economy
Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' after US-Iran peace deal
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.
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Senegal aim to overcome 'regrettable' absence of fans denied World Cup visas
The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation has told AFP he is confident his country can have a big impact at this year's World Cup despite the "regrettable" decision of US authorities to refuse to issue visas to their supporters.
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.
Politics
US won't need 'much help' on Hormuz, Trump says at G7
President Donald Trump on Monday told allies the US would not need "much help" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as he attended a G7 summit meeting of leading powers in France dominated by questions over his deal with Iran to end the Middle East war.
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Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut
Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday.
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With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar
To the beat of drums and other traditional instruments, a Senegal football fan group dances and sings in Wolof "Victory belongs to whom? Senegal!" at a Dakar plaza ahead of the World Cup.
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
Crystal Palace hired Pierre Sage as their new manager on Monday to replace Oliver Glasner after the Austrian left the UEFA Conference League winners at the end of the season.
Politics
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' Friday
The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East war that limited shipping in the critical bottleneck, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
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Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports
Tiago Splitter, who guided Portland into this year's NBA playoffs as an interim coach, will be hired as the new coach of the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' Friday after US-Iran peace deal
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.
Sports
Greed or player health? 'Damaging' World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight
Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.
Culture
Murdochs' Fox to acquire US streaming giant Roku
Fox Corporation will acquire streaming platform provider Roku in a cash and stock deal worth $22 billion, the companies announced Monday.
Nature
Argentine mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes
San Juan's once-sparkling rivers have shriveled due to drought, and residents in the rugged, western Argentine province fear that prospective mining projects in the Andes will make matters worse.
Culture
Abdullah Ibrahim, world-renowned South African jazz pianist
Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died Monday aged 91, escaped apartheid-era South Africa to be discovered by jazz great Duke Ellington, becoming highly influential with a distinct musical style and touring the world into his nineties.
Politics
Trump to hold political rally on July 4 to mark US 250th
US President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a major "rally" in Washington on the July 4 Independence Day, further imposing his political brand on celebrations of America's 250th anniversary.
Sports
Deschamps points to Spain as team to beat at World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations for a squad that includes several tournament debutants.
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Tunisian football bosses mull firing Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi's job is in the balance as federation chiefs are holding talks following the humiliating 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup match, a source told AFP Monday.