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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race.

July 07, 2026

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Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim
Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim

Top Democrats called on scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit the race on Monday after a sexual assault allegation threatened to derail one of the party's best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.

July 07, 2026

Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured
Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged "all out" rescue efforts.

July 07, 2026

As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?
As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith.

July 07, 2026

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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain.

July 07, 2026

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Democrat in key US Senate race denies sex assault claim
Democrat in key US Senate race denies sex assault claim

Scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner -- whose insurgent rise has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump -- denied a sexual assault allegation Monday that threatens to derail one of Democrats' best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.

July 07, 2026