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Soccer-Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semi-finals

Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-

Soccer-Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semi-finals
Environment|News

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in Nepal and blocking key highways and roads, officials said on

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing
News|Sports

Soccer-Uruguay's style shone through in Copa America win over Brazil, says Bielsa

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarter-final victory put the team's distinctive character in the

Soccer-Uruguay's style shone through in Copa America win over Brazil, says Bielsa
News|Political

French voters head to polls for crucial second round of snap parliamentary election

French voters head to polls for crucial second round of snap parliamentary election

French voters head to polls for crucial second round of snap parliamentary election
News|Political|World

State of emergency in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after Ukraine drone attack

A state of emergency was introduced in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a warehouse fire, the governor of the western region bordering Ukraine said

State of emergency in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after Ukraine drone attack
News|Sports

Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer awarded ITF Philippe Chatrier Award

Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer has been awarded this year’s ITF Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to the sport

Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer awarded ITF Philippe Chatrier Award
News|Political

New British Prime Minister Starmer seeks to improve on 'botched' trade deal with European Union

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he would seek to improve the trade deal with the European Union as he began a two-day tour of the U.K. as part of an “immediate reset” with governments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

New British Prime Minister Starmer seeks to improve on 'botched' trade deal with European Union
News|Political

Democratic US Representative Schiff says VP Harris may win 'overwhelmingly'

Democratic U.S.

Democratic US Representative Schiff says VP Harris may win 'overwhelmingly'
Entertainment|News

Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer

A dozen people were inside a movie set church the day Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza during a rehearsal for the Western film “Rust.”

Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county

A federal appeals court in New Orleans is taking another look at its own recent order requiring a Texas county to keep eight books on public library shelves that deal with subjects including sex, gender identity and racism

A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
News|Political

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

West Africa’s divided regional bloc has asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return
Sports

Dimitrov injury sends Medvedev through to Wimbledon quarter-finals

Tenth-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov pulled out injured in the first set of his fourth round tie against Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon on Sunday after a lengthy treatment break.

Dimitrov injury sends Medvedev through to Wimbledon quarter-finals
Economy|News|Political

French stocks turn higher, risk premium steady as investors process election result

French shares turned higher on Monday after initial falls and the risk premium of French bonds over German narrowed as investors

French stocks turn higher, risk premium steady as investors process election result
Sports

Tennis-Paul sets up Alcaraz showdown with win over Bautista Agut

U.S. 12th seed Tommy Paul raced against the fading light on Court Two to dispatch Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2 7-6(3) 6-2 on Sunday and set up a quarter-final clash

Tennis-Paul sets up Alcaraz showdown with win over Bautista Agut
Entertainment|Sports

John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season

John Cena has announced his retirement from professional wrestling after two decades in the ring

John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season
Sports

A'ja Wilson drops 28 to become Las Vegas Aces' all-time leading scorer in victory over Dallas Wings

A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 104-85

A'ja Wilson drops 28 to become Las Vegas Aces' all-time leading scorer in victory over Dallas Wings
Health|Sports

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
Business|Economy

Fewer UK companies plan to increase prices, survey shows

Fewer British firms plan to raise their prices in the coming months, according to a survey that will give reassurance to the Bank of England as it considers the possibility of

Fewer UK companies plan to increase prices, survey shows
Sports

Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game

Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game just eight weeks after his debut, and major league-leading Philadelphia had a big league-high seven selections

Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game
Arts|Entertainment

Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture

The Essence Festival of Culture is ending in New Orleans with performances by Janet Jackson and a special tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze

Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture
News|Political|World

Hezbollah launches drone attack on Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights

The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Sunday it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights where Israel has a key surveillance

Hezbollah launches drone attack on Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights
News|Political|World

With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful

The most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei

With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful
Sports

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut

Paul Skenes’ first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut
News|Political|World

Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps if further provoked

Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria'
News|Sports

Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA

Team USA's Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said his bruising NBA playoff battles on the road have prepared him for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics

Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA

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