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Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes

Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes

Wall Street stocks fell decisively Friday, joining most global markets in retreating on continued weakness in artificial intelligence shares and rebounding oil prices.

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None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final

None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final

If Lionel Messi and Argentina are to clinch back-to-back World Cup titles on Sunday, they will have to find a way past one of the meanest defences in tournament history.

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Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb

Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb

Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium -- where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over.

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Herbert hopes British Open 62 woke Australian kids in the night

Herbert hopes British Open 62 woke Australian kids in the night

Lucas Herbert said he hoped to have inspired the next generation of golfers back in Australia after equalling the low score for a round at a major of 62 at the British Open.

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Herbert takes Open lead, equals Burns' round of 62

Herbert takes Open lead, equals Burns' round of 62

Lucas Herbert stormed into the lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.

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Norris misses winning, resents intrusions in private life

Norris misses winning, resents intrusions in private life

World champion Lando Norris said Friday he misses being a winner this season with McLaren and resents the intrusions into his life that have come with global celebrity.

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'Great innings ends': Cricket mourns West Indies great Sobers

'Great innings ends': Cricket mourns West Indies great Sobers

Garry Sobers, the West Indies all-rounder regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died at the age of 89.

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Fickle winds whip up huge Spanish wildfire

Fickle winds whip up huge Spanish wildfire

Firefighters battling a huge wildfire in northeastern Spain prepared for another challenging night on Friday as "crazy" winds were expected to fan flames that have razed almost 14,000 hectares (34,600 acres).

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US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

US officials on Friday pinned the source of a diarrhea-causing foodborne parasite as shredded iceberg lettuce used by the fast food chain Taco Bell.

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Argentina's Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race

Argentina's Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race

Alpine's Franco Colapinto wound up seventh fastest for Alpine in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and then said he will be more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than driving in Sunday's race.

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