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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers
Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers

Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job.

July 12, 2026

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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four.

July 12, 2026

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.

July 12, 2026

Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government
Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

Bangladesh's new government won power promising to end political violence, but six months after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, the killings continue.

July 12, 2026

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Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England scored a crucial equaliser in their World Cup quarter-final victory.

July 12, 2026

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Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm

Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.

July 12, 2026