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From the war they fought over the Falklands to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, Wednesday's semi-final against old foe England has ramifications far beyond the pitch for many Argentines.

Conservation groups sued US President Donald Trump's administration Tuesday, accusing it of gutting a core protection in the Endangered Species Act by excluding habitat destruction from the legal definition of "harm" to vulnerable plants and animals.

Manchester United on Tuesday announced the signing of Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £35 million ($47 million).

Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he faced jeers on French roads.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals.

Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team.

France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday as they take on a Spain team that combines flair with defensive steel.

Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he faced jeers on French roads.

Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he faced jeers on French roads.

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold Tuesday for $50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders.

Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was arrested Tuesday in an anti-corruption operation linked to a coastal campsite development, local media and prosecutors said.

The dollar slid Tuesday after a drop in US inflation dented expectations of an interest rate hike later this month.

A record-smashing heat wave was spreading Tuesday from the West toward the East Coast, placing nearly 100 million Americans under heat alerts.

Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.

Cheering fans gave Switzerland's World Cup football squad a heroes' welcome as they returned home on Tuesday after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years.

Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory on France's national holiday with another dominant display on Tuesday's mountainous 10th stage to extend his overall lead at the Tour de France.

On a hot, humid day in Tokyo, metropolitan government official Noboru Watanabe overcame embarrassment to come to work in shorts, an unusual choice in a country where formal business attire is still the norm.

US Supreme Court justices told Congress on Tuesday that escalating threats have forced them to confront dangers once unthinkable for the nation's top judges -- including explaining bulletproof vests to their children.

Belgium international Leandro Trossard is set to move to Turkish club Beskitas from Arsenal, the Premier League champions confirmed on Tuesday.

Brighton have signed Crotia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported club record fee of £46 million ($62 million) that could yet increase.

France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as European rearmament gathers pace in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June, government data showed Tuesday, as energy prices fell on a temporary easing of the US-Iran war.

The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an ageing population.

Joe Root made India pay for giving him an early reprieve with a run-a-ball 76 not out as England fought back from a top-order collapse to make 258 in the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

Oil prices surged on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran, fuelling fears for the future of Middle East peace efforts and raising the risk of another spike in inflation.

British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast published Tuesday that the protest movement in Albania was "inspiring", as demonstrations against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump's family rattle the Tirana government.

Hundreds of French firefighters aided by water bombers on Tuesday battled to control wildfires that have ravaged a hugely popular forest outside Paris as another scorching heatwave keeps the capital in its grip.

Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called on Tuesday for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks.

US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June, government data showed Tuesday, as energy prices fell on a temporary cooling of the US-Iran war.

Justin Rose is confident time is still on his side as he bids to win a first British Open title, with this year's edition taking place on the Royal Birkdale course where he made his name.

Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw troops from two areas of south Lebanon, as the two countries held a new round of talks in Rome on Tuesday.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on Tuesday as part of a government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was arrested Tuesday in an anti-corruption operation linked to a coastal campsite development, the state-run HINA news agency reported.

Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for Nottingham Forest to make a sound start to the new Premier League season even though there is "no button to press" that will guarantee success.

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The Swiss competition authority announced Tuesday it had opened a preliminary investigation into Google's removal of the "choice screen" feature on Android devices in Switzerland.

France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday as they take on a Spain team that combines flair with defensive steel.

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its Ecosystem & Growth Report for the second quarter of 2026. In Q1, users mostly bought gold and other hedges against macro risk. In Q2, their attention turned to AI projects and US stocks, and MEXC spent the quarter building products for exactly that demand.

England great Heather Knight bowed out of international cricket calling for more domestic red-ball games following her side's 270-run thrashing by India in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.