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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather chaos temporarily halted France's bid to join the South Americans in the knockout rounds.

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England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice

England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice

Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting the "benchmark" with a dominant opening victory over Croatia.

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'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit

'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit

A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.

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Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico

Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature.

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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.

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Romanian parliament rejects liberal PM-designate

Romanian parliament rejects liberal PM-designate

Romania's parliament on Monday rejected liberal politician Adrian Vestea as prime minister-designate, a fresh political upset following months of turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.

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US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return

US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return

The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country.

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Maduro ouster put Venezuela on 'the right path': interim leader

Maduro ouster put Venezuela on 'the right path': interim leader

The US capture of Nicolas Maduro put Venezuela on "the right path," interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Monday.

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Missed penalty spurred 'very angry' Messi to World Cup history

Missed penalty spurred 'very angry' Messi to World Cup history

Lionel Messi said he was "very angry" with himself for missing a penalty -- and channelled it into scoring twice to make World Cup history on Monday.

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Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect

Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect

A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged gunman, triggering rare alarm in the Canadian city.

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