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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

Kylian Mbappe's renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup on Tuesday as he scored a double in his team's 3-1 win over Senegal, meaning he has a strong chance of becoming the tournament's all-time top scorer at this year's edition.

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Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow

Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow

France coach Didier Deschamps toasted "extraordinary" Kylian Mbappe after the France captain scored twice in the team's opening game at the World Cup on Tuesday to become his country's all-time top marksman.

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New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards

New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards

Next year's Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday, along with redefined rules that could affect the future of the coveted Best New Artist prize.

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Europe eyes major treble at US Open as Scheffler seeks Slam

Europe eyes major treble at US Open as Scheffler seeks Slam

While top-ranked Scottie Scheffler chases a career Grand Slam at this week's US Open, European golfers can achieve an unprecedented treble if one of them wins the title at Shinnecock.

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Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.

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Spanish actor Javier Bardem leaves his mark on Hollywood Boulevard

Spanish actor Javier Bardem leaves his mark on Hollywood Boulevard

Spanish star Javier Bardem made his mark in Hollywood on Tuesday, leaving his hand- and foot-prints in the cement outside the Chinese Theatre, alongside movie legends like Marilyn Monroe and Jack Nicholson.

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Teenager Bouaddi gives Morocco reason to dream at World Cup

Teenager Bouaddi gives Morocco reason to dream at World Cup

Less than three months ago, Ayyoub Bouaddi was captaining France's Under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier. Now, he is a central figure underpinning Morocco's World Cup ambitions.

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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup

France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against Senegal on Tuesday while reigning champions Argentina prepared to make their bow.

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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.

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After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies

After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies

SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company into the world's top five in market value for most of the session as a record-breaking IPO gives way to a torrid buying frenzy.

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