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It’s So Hot In France People Are Cooking Crepes, Eggs And Even Steak Using Pans Left In The Sun
The French government has raised its heatwave alert to the highest level, boosting hospital staffing in case of heat-related illness.
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This DRC Football Fan Who Become An Icon For Posing As The Country’s Hero At Its Matches Has Also Done It At The World Cup
Mboladinga does not cheer or wave his country's flag but instead stands completely motionless with one hand raised, imitating a statue of Lumumba.
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Trump And JD Vance Have Started Criticizing Israel Over Lebanon, Saying It Could Lose The US As An Ally
The comments are a significant shift in the relationship between the US and Israel, which has received nearly unconditional US support throughout the years.
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Norway’s Football Fans Have Brought Their Legendary “Viking Row” To The World Cup To Support Their Team
The “Viking rowing” is a synchronized and rhythmic chant where thousands of fans move in unison, imitating Viking rowers on a ship.
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Cabo Verde’s Goalkeeper Made A Stunning Seven Saves Against Spain In Its World Cup Debut And Broke Down
The man who kept them out was 40-year-old Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, who blocked seven shots and was named man of the match.
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The US And Mexico Had Very Different Treatments Of International Football Delegations Arriving For The World Cup
Mexico welcomed delegations with mariachi bands and traditional dances, leading people to draw comparisons between the two countries.
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Netanyahu Told The People Of Lebanon “Israel Wants Peace” But Then Bombed Lebanon’s Capital
Netanyahu claimed Israel wants peace with the people in Lebanon, calling them to “seize [their] future” and “join Israel.”
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FIFA’s President Defended The US Blocking Officials And Fans From The World Cup, Telling People To “Chill, Relax”
Infantino said that “chill” does not mean “chill and do nothing,” but rather to trust FIFA’s behind-the-scenes work.
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This Somali Referee Who Traveled To The US For The World Cup But Was Deported Has Returned Home
US officials said Artan was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” before claimed he had links to “suspected members of terror organizations.”
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South Korea’s Local Elections Ran Out Of Ballot Papers, Causing Massive Chaos And Claims Of Election Fraud
Dozens of polling stations ran out of ballot papers, leaving voters to wait for hours or leaving without being able to vote.
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Two Teenage Girls Were Murdered Within Days Of Each Other In Argentina, And People Are Demanding Justice
Thousands took to the streets to demand justice for Vega, Candia and the thousands of victims of femicide across the country.
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The Pregnant Woman Who Was Hit And Dragged On The Floor By Dutch Police Has Given Birth
"My wife told the officers that I would go with them voluntarily and respectfully," Mekdad said. "I had not hurt anyone. I had not used violence against other people."