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England were five minutes from a shot at glory… then got burgled by Argentina’s arch villain, writes OLIVER HOLT

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final; manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical substitutions blamed for turning the tide
  • Post-match tensions escalated with Argentine conduct under scrutiny, including alleged disruption of the national anthem and political statements

ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA - OLIVER HOLT AT THE ATLANTA STADIUM: And so it is Argentina who will march on New York on Sunday to meet Spain and try to win successive World Cups.

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In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show value of collective and control | Sid Lowe

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  • Spain outclassed France to reach the World Cup final.
  • Team cohesion was portrayed as Spain’s decisive strength.
  • Spain have now beaten France in three straight semi-finals.

Spain reached the World Cup final after an emphatic semi-final win over France, in a performance presented as the triumph of collective organisation over individual star power. Sid Lowe argues that Luis de la Fuente’s side succeeded not just because of talent, but because of a deep sense…

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Defence Secretary announces ‘bright future’ for Sheffield Forgemasters as Britain spends billions on arms

  • Ministers say higher defence spending should boost Sheffield Forgemasters.
  • The firm is seen as important to UK arms production.
  • The announcement ties local jobs to national defence investment.

The article says the Defence Secretary used a visit to Sheffield Forgemasters to argue the company has a “bright future” as the UK increases defence spending and places more emphasis on making military equipment at home. That matters because Forgemasters is a strategic manufacturer for Britain’s defence supply…

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Police ‘shoot gunman who screamed “Allahu Akbar” and opened fire outside a supermarket’ in Germany

  • German police reportedly shot a supermarket gunman
  • Reports say he shouted “Allahu Akbar”
  • Key facts beyond the incident remain unclear

The article reports that police in Germany shot an alleged gunman outside a supermarket after he was said to have shouted “Allahu Akbar” and opened fire. If confirmed, the incident would be significant because it suggests a serious public-safety threat in a busy public place and is likely…

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Surviving extreme heat increasingly boils down to this: access to air conditioning | Mark Wolfe

  • Heat safety increasingly depends on affordable cooling and electricity.
  • Poorer countries face the greatest risks from extreme heat.
  • Wolfe urges rich nations to fund resilient clean energy.

Mark Wolfe argues that extreme heat is becoming a test of who can afford protection, with access to air conditioning and reliable electricity increasingly determining who stays safe. He says this matters because heat is already deadly and climate change is sharpening inequality both within richer countries, where…

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‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain

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  • French media called the defeat a collective collapse
  • Spain were widely recognised as the stronger team
  • Bastille Day hopes ended in bitter disappointment

French newspapers reacted with shock and disappointment after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, describing the loss as a collapse that ended hopes of reaching the final. The article matters because it captures how a team widely expected to go all the way, and playing on Bastille…

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Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection against France on way to World Cup final | Jeff Rueter

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  • Spain’s tactical control proved too much for France
  • The win highlighted the strength of Spain’s collective system
  • Injuries and form issues made Spain’s efficiency more impressive

Spain reached the World Cup final by carrying out a disciplined, possession-based plan extremely effectively against France, showing that their control and structure can be just as decisive as individual brilliance. The article argues that, despite receiving less attention than more star-driven teams and being labelled dull by…

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Sekou Is The Second Face Of CLASH 134

  • Sekou is being featured in *CLASH* issue 134
  • It signals rising recognition for the singer
  • Full article details were not accessible

Based on the available page information, this appears to be a brief announcement that singer Sekou has been named the second cover star, or “face”, of *CLASH* magazine issue 134. That matters mainly as a sign of his growing profile in British music, with the feature likely positioning…

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New footage ‘shows Russian soldiers stripped, tied up and beaten for filing complaint against their commander’

  • Video allegedly shows Russian soldiers abused after complaining
  • Claims suggest retaliation by their own commanders
  • Report adds to wider concerns over military mistreatment

The article reports on newly surfaced footage that purportedly shows Russian soldiers being stripped, tied up and beaten after they complained about their commander. If authentic, the video would point to serious abuse and indiscipline within Russia’s armed forces, as well as the risks faced by soldiers who…

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