Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
A punishing heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday.
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Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi
Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to win a World Cup knockout match for the first time on Friday as tiny Cape Verde prepared to take on mighty Argentina for a place in the last 16.
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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.
Read moreFamilies demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela's double earthquakes clamored for help to recover their loved one's bodies Friday as uncertainty grew over the death toll from the tragedy.
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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
France coach Didier Deschamps promised Friday his team would be able to adapt to the potential impact of extreme weather on their World Cup last-16 tie against Paraguay on Saturday as a brutal heatwave hits the northeastern United States.
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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test
Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite admitting the World Cup last-16 clash was a tough assignment.
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In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections
After months of rumours of a family rift, Brazil's former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has dropped a political bombshell: an Instagram video detailing her fallout with her stepson Flavio Bolsonaro, who is running for president in October polls.
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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff time due to the risk of storms and flooding, a source close to the arrangements said.
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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi League champions announced on Friday.
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Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead
With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela's double earthquakes demanded help on Friday to recover their bodies as uncertainty grows over the death toll from the tragedy.
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