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Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.

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Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday.

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Draft UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030

Draft UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030

A UN nature deal proposed Sunday calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and asks rich countries to stump up $30 billion in yearly aid for developing nations to save their ecosystems.

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Ukraine Jews mark 'Festival of Lights' amid blackouts

Ukraine Jews mark 'Festival of Lights' amid blackouts

War-weary Ukrainian Jews gathered on Sunday for prayer and candle-lighting ceremonies to kick off Hannukah, the so-called Festival of Lights, vowing to overcome blackouts caused by persistent Russian bombardment.

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S.Africa's ruling party votes in tightening race for new leader

S.Africa's ruling party votes in tightening race for new leader

Voting to elect a new leader of South Africa's ruling party started late Sunday, with the race tightening between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his former health minister Zweli Mkhize amid warnings against "divisive" vote buying.

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Tunisia uncertainty after poll snub, calls for president to quit

Tunisia uncertainty after poll snub, calls for president to quit

Tunisia plunged into political uncertainty Sunday after voters overwhelming snubbed elections for a neutered parliament, as the main opposition alliance called on President Kais Saied to "leave immediately".

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Memorial as Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon flown home

Memorial as Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon flown home

United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon took part in a memorial service Sunday as the body of their slain Irish comrade was repatriated, days after being shot dead in an attack.

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Bernard Arnault, emperor of luxury and world's top fortune

Bernard Arnault, emperor of luxury and world's top fortune

Bernard Arnault -- who with his family now tops the wealth of Elon Musk -- gradually built LVMH into a global luxury empire by buying up iconic brands, sealing his reputation as a formidable and insatiable businessman.

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UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030

UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030

A UN nature deal proposed Sunday calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and asks rich countries to stump up $20 billion in yearly aid for developing nations to save their ecosystems.

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Two tries for Dupont as Toulouse beat Sale in Champions Cup

Two tries for Dupont as Toulouse beat Sale in Champions Cup

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scored twice as Toulouse ran in seven tries in a 45-19 bonus-point win over Sale in the second matchday of the Champions Cup on Sunday.

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