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Yellow the new black as World Cup fashion sweeps Brazil

Yellow the new black as World Cup fashion sweeps Brazil

In a yellow-and-green outfit with matching shoes, eye glitter and fingernails, Julia Barbosa is on her way to watch Brazil's big match in a Sao Paulo bar.

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England hero Rashford 'belongs' on World Cup stage, says Maguire

England hero Rashford 'belongs' on World Cup stage, says Maguire

Marcus Rashford's eye-catching performance in England's 3-0 win against Wales shows he "belongs" on the World Cup stage, according to Manchester United and international teammate Harry Maguire.

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Suitcase murder suspect appears in New Zealand court

Suitcase murder suspect appears in New Zealand court

A 42-year-old mother extradited from South Korea appeared in a New Zealand court for the first time on Wednesday, facing murder charges after the remains of her two children were found in suitcases in Auckland.

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US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage

US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage

The US Senate passed a landmark bill Tuesday protecting same sex marriage, as lawmakers from both parties moved to forestall the possibility of the conservative-led Supreme Court taking away this right as it did with abortion.

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USA win Iran showdown to reach World Cup last 16

USA win Iran showdown to reach World Cup last 16

The United States beat Iran 1-0 in a battle of geopolitical foes to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup on Tuesday while England eased through against Wales.

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'It's complicated': Mixed emotions for fans as Iran and US meet

'It's complicated': Mixed emotions for fans as Iran and US meet

It was -- mostly -- about the football for fans watching the Iran-USA game in the United States on Tuesday, a match played against the backdrop of soaring geopolitical tensions, which occasionally poked their way through the sport.

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Tough France-US talks on industrial subsidies: senator

Tough France-US talks on industrial subsidies: senator

French leader Emmanuel Macron is hoping his US state visit can produce meaningful concessions for European industry as it smarts from massive US green subsidies -- but the chances of a major win look slim, according to a Joe Biden ally Chris Coons.

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Global stocks mixed as markets monitor China, await Powell remarks

Global stocks mixed as markets monitor China, await Powell remarks

Stocks diverged Tuesday after big rallies in Asian markets failed to trigger a similar reaction in Europe and on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious before key US data and speeches this week.

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Pulisic sinks Iran as US advance in World Cup duel

Pulisic sinks Iran as US advance in World Cup duel

Christian Pulisic fired the United States into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as the Americans downed Iran 1-0 in their politically charged grudge match.

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Rashford stars as England sink Wales to set up Senegal clash

Rashford stars as England sink Wales to set up Senegal clash

England booked a World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbours crashing out of the tournament on Tuesday.

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