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World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games beginsLes Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town.…
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Some Americans are reluctant to cheer for the US at the World Cup. They shouldn’t be | Alexander Abnos
There are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel discomfort about the behavior of their country. But sports have a way of bringing joy and unityThe US men’s national team are on the verge of history. One win away from matching their best-ever run in the World Cup’s modern era, they are playing with more…
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‘A halo of optimism’: why The Pitt is the most hopeful show on TV
It’s full of heart, humanity and such extreme competence it’s actually comforting to watch. No wonder it’s swept the boards at awards‘Let’s go save some lives.” That’s the mantra of Noah Wyle’s A&E doctor at the start of every shift in The Pitt. The gritty US hospital drama seems an unlikely contender to be the…
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Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico
Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.
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‘Against Nature’ Explores Humanity’s Dark Sides in Haunting and Hypnotic Fashion (Exclusive Trailer)
Mexican writer-director Axel Bertha’s debut feature, world premiering in Karlovy Vary’s Proxima competition, asks: “Is human progress taking us away from nature and the world or bringing us closer to it?”
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England team booed on arrival at Mexico City hotel
England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico.
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House Dems dodge questions on SCOTUS trans athlete ruling, shift blame to ‘culture wars’
House Democrats mostly sidestepped questions on the Supreme Court transgender athletes ruling, pivoting to the economy and Washington dysfunction.
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Castle celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Boston Castle holds an event to mark the Fourth of July, thanks to its links to US heritage.
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BORIS JOHNSON: As America marks its 250th anniversary, here’s why it won’t be overtaken by China for at least 100 years – and it’s all thanks to Great Britain
They say that today is going to be the greatest party in the history of the United States. So, I hope the people of America remember whose project this all was in the first place.
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‘An incredible man’: how Carlo Ancelotti has turned Brazil into potential World Cup winners
Italian’s man-management and decisiveness has shielded the talented Seleção squad and made fans believe againBrazil arrived at the World Cup with several open wounds. Since Qatar in 2022 there were four changes of manager, 95 players called up and a political crisis, including the ousting of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president. It has been…