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Messi to Equal Cafu Record in 2026 World Cup Final
Lionel Messi will appear in his third World Cup final after Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-final, matching a historic record set by Brazil's…
Messi Leads Argentina to 2026 World Cup Final vs Spain
Lionel Messi orchestrated Argentina's 2-1 semi-final win over England, setting up a blockbuster World Cup final showdown against Spain.
Argentina Reach 2026 World Cup Final After Beating England 2-1
Lionel Messi led Argentina past England in the semifinal, booking a second consecutive World Cup final appearance for the South American side.
Spain vs Argentina Set for 2026 World Cup Final Sunday
Spain and Argentina will meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday to contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship match.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Home Alone 2 Actress, Dies
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, beloved as the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2 and Oscar winner, has died after a career spanning decades in film and TV.
Saber Al-Ruba’i Opens Carthage International Festival 2025
Tunisian star Saber Al-Ruba'i launched the Carthage International Festival with "Under the Jasmine" on the iconic ancient archaeological stage.
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IRGC warns continued US strikes will prompt “full-scale” retaliatory attacks
Mohsen Rezaei, a top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official and military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned the…
Sydney Sweeney shows off sculpted abs in new SYRN campaign photos
ALBAWABA - Sydney Sweeney posted new Instagram photos that show off her sculpted abs.In a promotional video for her business, SYRN, the…
Bangladesh shelves India reset as tensions trump trust
Driven by shifting domestic political dynamics and a transforming regional landscape, Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, who…
Iran hits Gulf states and Jordan after seventh night of US strikes
By Jana Choukeir and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, July 18 (Reuters) - Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies and Jordan on…
Saudi rejects Iranian attacks on civilian, vital infrastructure
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia renewed its categorical rejection of Iran's attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure, including a power…
Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season
MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals at the start of the 1448H Umrah season, with 931,500 pilgrims…
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