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Shootout masters Croatia end Brazil's hopes of sixth World Cup

Shootout masters Croatia end Brazil's hopes of sixth World Cup

Croatia stunned Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup after Marquinhos slammed the decisive kick against the post.

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Canada to hasten permitting for critical minerals mines

Canada to hasten permitting for critical minerals mines

Canada will look to quickly ramp up production of critical minerals that are vital to its transition away from climate-harming fossil fuels, according to a new strategy unveiled Friday.

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'Little America:' the TV series that questions the American dream

'Little America:' the TV series that questions the American dream

Apple TV + series "Little America" returned to screens for a second season Friday with the aim of challenging the American dream, creator Sian Heder told AFP.

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England have 'more belief' at World Cup than in 2018, says Kane

England have 'more belief' at World Cup than in 2018, says Kane

England captain Harry Kane said Friday that his team have "more belief" ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France than they did four years ago during their run to the last four.

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Brazil's Lula appoints former mayor as finance minister

Brazil's Lula appoints former mayor as finance minister

Brazil's president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday named former Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad, viewed unfavorably by many in the business community, as his finance minister.

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Japan's Miura, Kihara win Grand Prix final pairs gold

Japan's Miura, Kihara win Grand Prix final pairs gold

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won Japan's first Grand Prix Final pairs gold in Turin on Friday ahead of world champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the United States.

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Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shoot-out to reach World Cup semi-finals

Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shoot-out to reach World Cup semi-finals

Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

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Neymar equals Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals

Neymar equals Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals

Neymar equalled Pele's record tally of 77 goals for Brazil with his brilliant strike against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, but his team crashed out on penalties.

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Neymar equals legend Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals

Neymar equals legend Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals

Neymar equalled Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals after scoring against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

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Biden backs African Union spot in G20

Biden backs African Union spot in G20

US President Joe Biden at a summit next week will back a permanent spot for the African Union in the Group of 20 major economies, seeking to elevate the continent's role, the White House said Friday.

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