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England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled
No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera.
Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt's match.
Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
NASA launches robotic mission to save telescope falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft blasts into orbit to rescue a NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth.
‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.
Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government's quake response.
Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads
The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.