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Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden

Secret cameras, mics and AI reveal rare Cambodia wildlife

Bulgaria's milk farmers falter in former yogurt empire

Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup

Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi

TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trial

'Master key' vaccine technique may 'prevent next pandemic': researchers

Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk

Curacao belong on World Cup stage, says Advocaat

Nagelsmann feels Germany 'punished' for topping World Cup group

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout rounds alongside Norway.

Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division

When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from.

Australia withholds Pacific climate fund reports over risk of diplomatic 'damage'

Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling AFP the documents could inflict diplomatic "damage".

Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen'

Two years ago, Gen-Z protests marked a new era for Kenyan politics, but led to dozens of deaths, and devastated families are unimpressed with government promises of compensation.

Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.

Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster: reports

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US media outlets including ESPN reported on Monday.

Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move after All Blacks call-up

Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo said he hoped to get out of his contract to play for English club Newcastle to pursue a place at the 2027 World Cup, after being named in the All Blacks squad.

'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations

Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last 32 on Monday with a 3-2 win over Senegal.