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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
#EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
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In the World Cup’s missing country, failure sparks bitter political battle
Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.
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Exclusive: Iran declares Mexico to be World Cup winner
After striking a ceasefire deal with U.S., regime officials are striking at the the country's handling of the tournament.
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Climate protesters to take aim at FIFA’s Saudi oil sponsor
Activists are pivoting from the Los Angeles Dodgers to go after FIFA.
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The soccer-loving mayor who's ready to host the USA
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is looking ahead to the home team's first knockout match.
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Why do Dutch fans wear orange?
The surprisingly American story of a country whose soccer colors differ from its government's.
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The Dutch diplomatic playbook in Texas
The Netherlands' sports minister is hoping the Netherlands' famous fan walks will leave behind a footprint.
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Lurie seeing red, white and blue
The San Francisco mayor's heart is set on the U.S. team playing at Levi's Stadium.
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The Brazil-Haiti match that changed the world
A United Nations-hosted friendly match between the countries in 2004 helped define Lula’s foreign policy — and reverberates in Brazil’s politics today.
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In Canberra, disappointment
The Aussies’ lackluster performance left the home crowd subdued, but it still booed RFK Jr.
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The UK’s World Cup diplomatic mullet
British fans are soaking in the World Cup at Duke’s Grocery in Washington, D.C.
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Campaigns get in the game
Susan Collins and James Talarico ads are looking to capture a U.S.-Australia audience.
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Inside FIFA’s plans to commemorate Juneteenth
In Seattle, a pre-game video featured an NBA legend and shots of iconic city locations.
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Where Massachusetts wants to take its Scottish love affair next
Gov. Maura Healey discussed what the Tartan Army takeover of Boston has to do with her affordability agenda.
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The politician who kicked his way to power
Andy Burnham is about to become Britain's next prime minister. He wouldn't be there without soccer.
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The soccer boss in Mark Carney’s ear
For Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, a Vancouver matchday was also a lobbying mission.
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The accidental American
World Cup star Folarin Balogun finds himself in the middle of America’s ongoing birthright citizenship debate.
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The Americans who want to see Australia do well
The Port of Seattle is showing its conflicted colors.
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Australian media are launching a MAGA counterpress
Socceroo fans are seeking inspiration in a Trump catchphrase.
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Matt Dunlap beats DCCC-backed candidate in primary for top Maine battleground
The seat has become a priority target for both parties following Democratic Rep. Jared Golden’s decision not to run for reelection.
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Democrat Hannah Pingree and MAGA ally Bobby Charles will face off for Maine governor
Both emerged from the state’s ranked choice voting process early Friday morning.
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Jack Schlossberg on Trump, RFK Jr. and the future of the Democratic Party
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Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayoral primary
The 38-year-old democratic socialist is all-but-certain to be the U.S. capital’s first new mayor in a dozen years.
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Michigan pollster accuses McMorrow campaign of killing unfavorable Senate poll
The independent poll shows her trailing with 6 percent support among likely Democratic primary voters.
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Rick Jackson’s Georgia win is an embarrassing blemish on Trump’s record
The self-funding businessman just proved an outsider can still topple the president's endorsement, if they have enough cash.
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Democrats got the candidate they wanted in Mike Collins
And Republicans are pretty worried about defeating Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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Robert White wins DC delegate primary
White’s victory begins a new chapter for Washington, which has had the same delegate to Congress since 1991.
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Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia governor race
Jackson spent over $100 million of his personal wealth to beat back the GOP establishment. It worked.