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Step Down Amid World Cup Controversy

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Alibaba’s T-Head Open-Sources AI Software Stack to Challenge Nvidia’s CUDA Ecosystem

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FIFA's Pricing Strategy Pays Off as Fans Embrace Costly 2026 World Cup

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Brazil's Lula Vows Response to New U.S. Tariffs

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejects U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports and signals possible retaliation amid ongoing trade tensions.

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US Data Center Protests Spread Nationwide Amid Growing Backlash

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Sao Tome and Principe Faces Geopolitical Spotlight Amid 2026 Elections

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Argentina’s New York Fans Rally Ahead of 2026 World Cup Final

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Coach Joe Schmidt Aims for Victorious Farewell as Wallabies Face Italy in Nations Championship

Joe Schmidt leads the Wallabies for the final time on July 18, 2026, against Italy, who have made significant lineup changes after a heavy loss to the All Blacks.

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England and France Set to Clash for Third Place at 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami

After semifinal defeats, England and France will compete for the bronze medal at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

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UN and Ethiopia Launch New Refugee Hub Offering Legal Aid and Protection

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Iran Accuses US of Bombing Civilian Infrastructure Amid Renewed Airstrikes

Iran blames the United States for targeting bridges, a train station, and an airport in recent airstrikes following the collapse of peace talks.

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Deschamps to End 14-Year France Coaching Tenure After World Cup Third-Place Playoff

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Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 7:07 AM

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US Launches Seventh Night of Airstrikes on Iran Amid Tehran’s Threat of Full-Scale Offensive

Tensions escalate as US airstrikes target Iranian infrastructure and Tehran retaliates with attacks on US military sites in the Gulf.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 6:51 AM