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Casemiro, Ancelotti's lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles

Casemiro, Ancelotti's lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles

Recalled by Carlo Ancelotti, Casemiro became an untouchable figure for Brazil -- until a disappointing World Cup start made him a prime target for criticism at home.

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Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027

Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027

Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.

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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'

Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'

Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the World Cup was "frightening", but said he was confident the team would improve.

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South Africa's Broos hits out at 'trash' talk, targets World Cup redemption

South Africa's Broos hits out at 'trash' talk, targets World Cup redemption

South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the "trash" criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to get their World Cup back on track against the Czech Republic on Thursday.

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US Fed chair Warsh vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon

US Fed chair Warsh vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday vowed wide-ranging reforms at the central bank, as its rate-setting committee held rates steady but projected a rate hike by year-end to counter surging inflation.

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No split loyalties for US star 'Jedi' Robinson

No split loyalties for US star 'Jedi' Robinson

Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, the USA's Liverpool-raised left-back with a strong British accent, is laser-focused on helping his national team go deep into the World Cup they are co-hosting, and will have no soft spot for his country of birth when they kick off against Croatia on Wednesday.

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Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa

Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa

Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday's showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of both teams after they lost in the opening round.

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Lula jokes he is thinking of 'signing Messi' for Brazil

Lula jokes he is thinking of 'signing Messi' for Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina's Lionel Messi, when asked about his country's performance in the World Cup so far.

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Ronaldo makes history before England enter World Cup fray

Ronaldo makes history before England enter World Cup fray

Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup on Wednesday but his Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo before England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy.

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