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Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England

Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England

Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.

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Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final

Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final

Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after they beat England 2-1 in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

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Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies

Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

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Amnesty warns of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador jails

Amnesty warns of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador jails

Arbitrary arrests and hundreds of deaths in El Salvador's prisons could amount to "crimes against humanity," Amnesty International warned Wednesday.

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US launches new Iran strikes as Trump threatens wider attacks

US launches new Iran strikes as Trump threatens wider attacks

The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic republic returned to talks.

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Kane 'gutted' after England crash out of World Cup

Kane 'gutted' after England crash out of World Cup

Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.

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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final

Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final

Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles.

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Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.

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Amazon defender Raoni leaves hospital a month after surgery

Amazon defender Raoni leaves hospital a month after surgery

Brazilian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire, the most recognized face of the fight to save the Amazon rainforest, was discharged Wednesday after spending a month in hospital and undergoing intestinal surgery.

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US stocks gain after reassuring inflation data, tech giants advance

US stocks gain after reassuring inflation data, tech giants advance

Wall Street stocks advanced Wednesday following another benign US inflation report as oil prices edged higher following the latest escalation of fighting between the United States and Iran.

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