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Japan give Haangana debut for France 'forward battle' in steamy Tokyo

Asian stocks mostly sink as AI worries hammer tech

Ireland coach Farrell relishes another crack at Eden Park record

'Holding back is evil': Gen-Zers revive Japan's corporate machismo

Tractors out, oxen in for fuel-starved Cuban farms

In Senegal, a feverish ancestral hunt beckons the rain

Japan to give flanker Haangana his debut against France

Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final

Familiar tale of woe as England exit World Cup

Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over in Argentina

Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England

Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.

Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final

Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after they beat England 2-1 in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Kane 'gutted' after England crash out of World Cup

Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.

Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final

Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles.

Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.

Amazon defender Raoni leaves hospital a month after surgery

Brazilian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire, the most recognized face of the fight to save the Amazon rainforest, was discharged Wednesday after spending a month in hospital and undergoing intestinal surgery.

France's parliament adopts assisted dying law

France on Wednesday moved closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee the right to assisted dying, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron.

Amazon to launch S.Africa satellite internet as Starlink awaits licence

Amazon said Wednesday it will launch satellite internet services in South Africa, entering a market where rival Elon Musk's Starlink has struggled to secure regulatory approval.

Toronto air ranked among world's worst as wildfire smoke billows south

Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday, the Swiss firm IQAir said, as Canadian authorities urged people to stay indoors.

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