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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify

Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks

Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world

Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'

Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach

Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears

New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain

Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph

Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay

Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket.

Ancient Greek theatre revives legendary Callas opera Medea

Sixty-five years after it last hosted an opera performance, Greece's renowned ancient theatre of Epidaurus is revisiting the seminal 1961 performance of Medea, headlined by Maria Callas in one of the legendary soprano's career highlights.

Portugal's unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

A woman closes her eyes as a young man dressed as a priest places both hands on her forehead. Moments later, she falls to the floor in front of dozens of worshippers.

Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.

Ancelotti hails 'complete game' as Brazil sink Haiti at World Cup

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil produced a "complete performance" in Friday's 3-0 World Cup win over Haiti and will continue to improve ahead of the knockout phase.

Tunisia ask how Sweden World Cup star Ayari slipped its net

When Yasin Ayari scored two spectacular goals in Sweden's emphatic opening World Cup victory, it left a bitter taste in Tunisia, the country he could have represented.

Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco World Cup setback

Scotland players led by star John McGinn retained the belief that they can secure a historic qualification for the knockout phase of the World Cup despite going down 1-0 to Morocco in their second match on Friday.

USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil swat Haiti

The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil rediscovered their scoring touch to eliminate Haiti.

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32.

Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu

Scientists have detected the H5 strain of bird flu in Australia for the first time, the country's agriculture minister said on Saturday, meaning the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent.

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