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Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows

DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps

Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

Austria and Algeria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller

Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban

Wissa proud to deliver World Cup joy to war-torn DR Congo

China's bull wrestlers fight to keep tradition alive

South Korea's 'dismal' World Cup ends in group phase

England top group to set up DR Congo World Cup clash, Portugal held

Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw

Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace

Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has propelled them firmly into the conversation.

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing

The death toll from twin earthquakes rose Friday to 920 in Venezuela, where tens of thousands were reported missing as a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors was boosted by international rescue teams.

Swiss nuclear plant shut down due to heatwave

The reactors at Europe's oldest nuclear plant were shut down Friday, its Swiss operator said, after the heatwave roasting Europe sent temperatures soaring in the river used for cooling.

Hundred hero Duckett punishes New Zealand after Stokes sparks England revival

Ben Duckett scored his first century in over a year and Jacob Bethell banished his first-innings blues after returning England captain Ben Stokes sparked a fightback in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon

American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon, the Ligue 1 outfit's previous owners Eagle Football Group (EFG) announced on Friday.

South Korea coach bereft of answers with World Cup hopes on knife-edge

South Korea's much-maligned coach Hong Myung-bo admits he is struggling to pinpoint where his side went wrong as their chances of reaching the World Cup last 32 faced increasing jeopardy.

Mistrial declared in deadly Los Angeles fire case

The trial of a man accused of setting one of the blazes that tore through Los Angeles last year in one of the costliest disasters in US history collapsed Friday when the jury failed to reach a verdict.

Antonelli scores 'double top' for Mercedes as Russell warns of McLaren threat

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli swept to a perfect 'double top' for Mercedes in Friday's practice at the Austrian Grand Prix to boost his hopes of extending his lead in the title standings on Sunday.

Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies

Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies said on Friday before adding that he needs a fast car to stay.

Australia eye 'something special' after reaching World Cup last 32

Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do "something special" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for only the third time in their history.

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