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Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino

Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.

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Desert Mirage or Musical Revolution? ESCAPE Records’ Secret Vault Opens, Revealing a Hidden Sonic Sanctuary

Desert Mirage or Musical Revolution? ESCAPE Records’ Secret Vault Opens, Revealing a Hidden Sonic Sanctuary

Crafted where social media fades to the obscure and creativity thrives, these two new records aim to forge deep audience connections - inspiring a sense of solidarity between the creative and their audience.

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Koepka gets Oakmont scolding and leaps into US Open title hunt

Koepka gets Oakmont scolding and leaps into US Open title hunt

Three days after taking a 45-minute scolding from short-game coach Pete Cowen, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka finds himself back in major title contention at the US Open.

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Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Israel may soon strike Iran's nuclear sites, but urged the key US ally to hold off as he stressed his commitment to a diplomatic solution.

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Club World Cup a chance for MLS to shine: Giroud

Club World Cup a chance for MLS to shine: Giroud

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud says the FIFA Club World Cup is a chance to showcase Major League Soccer as the tournament kicks off this weekend.

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UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel

UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel

The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urging nations to take "all measures necessary" to place pressure on Israel.

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'Suck it up' - SGA says fatigue can't be a factor in NBA Finals

'Suck it up' - SGA says fatigue can't be a factor in NBA Finals

Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Thursday there's no room for fatigue with the Thunder down 2-1 to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.

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Bolivia police officer blown up by pro-Morales demonstrators: govt

Bolivia police officer blown up by pro-Morales demonstrators: govt

A Bolivian policeman taken hostage by demonstrators was blown up with explosives, the government said Thursday, marking a dramatic escalation in the state's standoff with backers of ex-president Evo Morales.

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Frank faces pressure to make instant impact at Spurs

Frank faces pressure to make instant impact at Spurs

Thomas Frank was hired as Tottenham's new manager on Thursday as the Dane accepted the daunting task of solving the club's famed inconsistency.

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Im grabs share of US Open lead as Pavon attacks, Scheffler struggles

Im grabs share of US Open lead as Pavon attacks, Scheffler struggles

South Korea's Im Sung-jae seized a share of the lead of the US Open on Thursday at Oakmont with France's Matthieu Pavon making a charge and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggling.

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