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NASA launched an emergency mission to stop the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth
The Swift Observatory was launched in 2004, but recent solar storms have pushed its orbit lower, and it’s in danger of burning up in Earth’s atmosphere as soon as this year. To try and stave off its demise, NASA has enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies. The company’s Link spacecraft launched Friday with the goal of intercepting…
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Fit and firing Harry Kane is leading England by example on World Cup mission
The England captain is feeling fitter than ever but warns his team may have to ‘grind it out’ against MexicoNobody is more qualified than Thierry Henry to talk about finishing, so it was worth paying attention to the former France striker’s analysis of Harry Kane’s second goal against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).“Striking…
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Football Daily | Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!They couldn’t, could they? They almost did. Fair play, Gianni Infantino, adding an extra knockout round has proved a worthy addition to the Geopolitics World Cup. Sure, the group stage occasionally dragged like a wet Sunday in February, with attendant Scottish and South Korean…
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Danny Ocean Rallies Aid for Venezuela on European Tour & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Plus, Toñita receives the Key to Brooklyn, Becky G celebrates Seattle soccer culture and more.
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Delirium, despair, pride: with the fans on Cape Verde’s World Cup rollercoaster
Rotterdam is home to 25,000 Cape Verdeans and 1,600 of them gathered in a beer garden to watch an unforgettable game against ArgentinaRotterdam knows how to script a football fairytale. Six players from the Cape Verde side who have lit up the World Cup were born here, nearly 5,000km from their parents’ islands. Five of…
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‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup
The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gases and long-term health problemsThe street is wide, its grass verges thick and scruffy after a week of rainstorms. Jamal Johnson will walk…
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England faces hostile Mexico reception as World Cup last-16 gets underway with penalty drama
The World Cup 2026 knockout stage is in full swing with England arriving in Mexico City to face Mexico in a last-16 tie, where the team encountered a heated welcome with supporters booing at their hotel. The hostile atmo
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In spotlight but shunning limelight – Olise’s unique rise to top
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
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World Cup 2026: England get hostile reception in Mexico City as last 16 begins; Cape Verde give huge scare to Argentina – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Mail usAustralia lost to Egypt on penalties in one of the more disastrous shootout cock ups. Changing goalkeepers is a bold move, especially when Mat Ryan made a right Shilton of himself.Jonathan Wilson was there. Continue…
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Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup’s last-16 matches
BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.