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Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms

Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms

Hong Kong NGO worker Jessie recalled freezing in panic when she said she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance one summer, unable to resist while he proceeded without her consent.

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Ivory Coast eyes 'national champion' firms to lead economy

Ivory Coast eyes 'national champion' firms to lead economy

From natural cosmetics to oil and gas distribution, Ivory Coast is betting on champion firms that emerged from 15 years of economic growth to carry its development plan forward to 2030.

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Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities still searching for 66

Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities still searching for 66

An aging ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, with 67 saved and rescue teams searching for the rest, officials said Sunday.

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Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph

Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph

Thousands of ecstatic Spanish fans in Madrid bellowed out the Queen song "We are the Champions" following Spain's victory in the World Cup final on Sunday.

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Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.

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Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni

Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

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Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown

Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday's final.

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Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame

Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.

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Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

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