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Ageing Brazil need major surgery – but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil’s loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
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China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands
Race to develop ‘embodied AI’ focuses on creating dextrous hands to transform humanoid robots from gimmicks into useful productsHuman hands – nimble, nerve-filled appendages that are the most flexible part of the human skeleton – are exceptionally complex. Many tasks that most people can do largely without thinking, from tying a pair of shoelaces to…
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Doubt: A Parable review – Sam Reid and Pamela Rabe go head-to-head in electrifying drama
Sydney Theatre CompanyReid elicits gasps as a charming priest suspected of having an inappropriate relationship with a child – but this production rarely lets us linger in discomfortIn a turbulent time for live performing arts in Australia, with cancelled musical tours, shrinking orchestras and rising production costs as audiences spend more carefully, Sydney Theatre Company…
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The seaside town ‘no-go zone’ overrun by drug addicts, subject to daily street fights and daytime drinking – as furious locals plead for help
For decades, sunseekers from across the UK have flocked to Bournemouth to enjoy its famous golden sandy beaches.
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How ‘remarkable’ Haaland lead Norway to win over Brazil
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards look at how “absolute monster” Erling Haaland inspired Norway to victory over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.
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Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Brazil, 2-1, to advance to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in team history.
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Electrical Storm Forces Shelter-in-Place Before Mexico-England World Cup Knockout
England and Mexico met in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on 5 July. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, entered the knockout tie hoping to emulate the country’s 1966 World Cup-winning side. The fixture was scheduled to kick off at 6pm local time,…
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Historic Norwegian Upset: Haaland’s Late Double Eliminates Five-Time Champions Brazil
Norway produced one of the World Cup’s biggest upsets by beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium, securing the nation’s first-ever quarter-final berth. The result saw the Nordic side eliminate a defending powerhouse and reach uncharted territory in their tournament history, thanks to a resilient and tactically disciplined display. Erling Haaland…