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Latin America's resurgent right notches another win in Colombia

Latin America's resurgent right notches another win in Colombia

Populist leaders are sweeping into power across Latin America, with Colombian voters the latest to embrace hardline right-wing politics -- but will the trend last?

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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay

Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay

Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm.

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Trump threatens prison for damage to Washington Reflecting Pool

Trump threatens prison for damage to Washington Reflecting Pool

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened jail time for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation projects, the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, whose overhaul has become a political flashpoint.

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France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay

France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay

The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time interval lasting over two hours.

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Shortages ease in Bolivia as protest roadblocks dismantled

Shortages ease in Bolivia as protest roadblocks dismantled

Shortages began to ease in Bolivia on Monday as a state of emergency attempting to end weeks of anti-government protests reopened most roads to traffic.

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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures

World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures

Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by two vastly different characters -- Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather chaos temporarily halted France's bid to join the South Americans in the knockout rounds.

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England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice

England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice

Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting the "benchmark" with a dominant opening victory over Croatia.

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'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit

'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit

A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.

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Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico

Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature.

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