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A Paraguayan Senator Was Openly Racist Towards France’s Kylian Mbappé After Paraguay Lost But He Responded With Class
“You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honor throughout the competition.” Mbappé wrote.
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Sofia Hou is an Executive Producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
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England Footballer Jude Bellingham Is Being Praised After He Stopped To Speak To A Disabled Reporter About Venezuela
Many praise the 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder for taking the time to stop and for answering in Spanish.
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Japan’s Youngest Woman Mayor Will Also Become The First Elected Woman Official To Take Maternity Leave
Kawata hopes that her decision will encourage workers, business owners and managers to embrace “child-rearing and childbirth”.
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Paraguay Has Declared A Public Holiday After It Knocked Germany Out Of The World Cup In A Massive Upset
The win was considered a major upset, with Germany ranked 10th in the world compared to Paraguay’s 41st.
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Colombia Has Elected This Far-Right Millionaire Endorsed By Trump As President By A Razor-Thin Margin
De la Espriella is against abortion and same-sex adoption and wants to introduce religious education in public schools.
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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.”