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Oil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles

Oil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles

Crude prices fell Monday after the US said it is temporarily lifting sanctions on Iran to allow it to export oil, while the Nasdaq retreated on concerns after AI investments by SpaceX and other tech giants.

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Balogun chases 'inevitable' Messi in wild Golden Boot race

Balogun chases 'inevitable' Messi in wild Golden Boot race

United States striker Folarin Balogun has netted twice already this World Cup, and has set his sights on rivalling the elite group of "inevitable" goalscorers like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

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Defeated Colombian leftist calls for calm after post-vote violence

Defeated Colombian leftist calls for calm after post-vote violence

Colombia's defeated leftist presidential candidate on Monday called for calm and distanced himself from post-election violence following his hard-right rival's victory.

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Belgium's Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy

Belgium's Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy

Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy.

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria.

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Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32

Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32.

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French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments

French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments

A French television presenter has been stood down from her show after making disparaging comments about Belgium winger Jeremy Doku potentially missing a World Cup match to attend the birth of his child.

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Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game

Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England's calibre at the World Cup is the "easiest type of game" to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32.

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.

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Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig

Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig

Martin Demichelis, a former Argentina international, has taken over as manager of RB Leipzig, the German club announced on Monday.

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