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How 2026 World Cup's 'least-known' player became v...
The FIFA World Cup's least-known played was New Zealand defender Tim Payne. That was until an Argentine social media per...
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Messi leads an experienced Argentina World Cup squ...
The defending champions have changed little in their squad since that dramatic triumph over France at Qatar 2022, and co...
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The best recent translated fiction – review roundup
Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami; All Flesh by Ananda Devi; The White Desert by Luis López Carrasco; The Home of the...
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South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club
Chip maker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
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Gaza parents brave dental dilemma: Costly treatment or food on the table?
Many Palestinians in Gaza are forgoing expensive dental treatment, at a detriment to their health.
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Week in wildlife: a baby pangolin, a gorilla super-mum and Formula One geese
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Buy $72K dip, or jump ship: What will Bitcoin bulls do?
Investors selling across spot, futures and ETF markets pushed Bitcoin into its monthly range lows near $72,000 but data...
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NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania
The incident adds to concern that Moscow's war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
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Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad
The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.
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Qatar World Cup 2026 team guide
Unimpressive in qualification and with preparation disrupted, at least the squad will not be burdened with the pressure...
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Injured Alireza Firouzja plays through pain to shock world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in Oslo
Frenchman scored at Norway Chess despite his heavily protected sprained ankle, and defeated Carlsen for the first time i...
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Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match
Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.