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Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup break

Japanese population below 120 million for first time in decades

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout

Meta misses profit expectations, sticks to massive AI spending

O'Connor wins Commonwealth heptathlon as Australia set new record for swimming golds

Inequality best predicts how nations handle pandemics: study

Oil prices surge while US stocks fall as Fed keeps rates unchanged

De Minaur beats Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington

US Fed holds interest rates steady as 'family fight' sees hawks call for hike

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro denies authorizing deepfake for election message

Nigeria dismantles meth lab, but fears of Mexican cartel links linger

World Cup blends soccer with global music stars

The World Cup isn't only about soccer: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural event, broadening its reach beyond sports fans.

Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests

Police used water cannon late Wednesday to disperse small crowds who had gathered for a second night in Northern Ireland as UK authorities blamed far-right activists for stoking anger on social media following a brutal Belfast stabbing.

Raphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid

Brazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after frequently proving to be the nemesis of the Italian during past encounters at club level.

Trump brushes off latest US inflation jump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year-high in May, with soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran posing a key challenge to Republicans ahead of midterm elections.

FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row

FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference.

Lutkenhaus confirms emergence at Oslo Diamond League, Tebogo beats Gout Gout

American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus edged to a second Diamond League 800m win in Oslo on Wednesday, while Letsile Tebogo stormed to victory in a 200m field which included Australian sensation Gout Gout.

French pop icon Bruel charged with rape, sexual assault

French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came forward to make allegations against him, some dating back to the 1990s.

World Cup in US 'impossible without Trump': Infantino

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday it would have been "impossible" to organise the World Cup in the United States without US President Donald Trump.

Sesame Street and 'USA' chants: coach Pochettino rallies World Cup fans

Two days before the United States' first World Cup game, coach Mauricio Pochettino only took questions from one intrepid reporter -- and it was Sesame Street's Grover.