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Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war

Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war

Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.

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Drone rescue highlights US Navy's autonomous push

Drone rescue highlights US Navy's autonomous push

The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.

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All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'

All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'

When SpaceX lists on Wall Street, expected on Friday, Elon Musk will serve simultaneously as chief executive, chief technology officer and board chairman of the rocket and AI company.

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South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico

South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they take on co-hosts Mexico in their World Cup opener.

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SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial public offering in history, which could propel co-founder Elon Musk to trillionaire status.

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G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva

G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva

France and Switzerland are imposing tight security for a looming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, with a demonstration to be held Sunday in Geneva serving as their first test.

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Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.

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Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi

Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi

All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says the Waikato Chiefs are pumped up and ready to "rip" into the Canterbury Crusaders with a place in the Super Rugby final at stake when they meet on Friday.

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Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".

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US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.

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