Tuchel team talk transformed 'nervy' England in World Cup win
Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.
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Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre
The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.
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Korea coach slams 'unfortunate' drone incident at training
Coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday said a drone was spotted flying over South Korea's training session before their eagerly awaited clash with World Cup co-hosts Mexico, calling the incident "unfortunate."
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Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war
US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.
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Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble
England launched their World Cup bid with a frantic 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Casemiro, Ancelotti's lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles
Recalled by Carlo Ancelotti, Casemiro became an untouchable figure for Brazil -- until a disappointing World Cup start made him a prime target for criticism at home.
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Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027
Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.
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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the World Cup was "frightening", but said he was confident the team would improve.
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Iran to dilute its enriched uranium under accord with US to end Mideast war
The United States and Iran on Wednesday released the text of their agreement to end the Middle East war, with Tehran committing to dilute its enriched uranium while being allowed to resume oil sales.
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