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Portugal's Mendes relishing Mbappé duel in QF
Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes is relishing the chance to face France star and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal. -
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New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.” -
The New York Times - World
New Popular Front Scored Big in France’s Vote. Who Are Its Members?
Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together. -
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New Jersey Is One of America’s Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows
Global warming is hitting the entire Northeast particularly hard, according to figures provided by Climate Central, a nonprofit group. -
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Old [hot] dog, new tricks: Pat Bertoletti wins Nathan's
With Joey Chestnut absent this year, longtime professional eater Pat Bertoletti took home the crown with 58 dogs downed. Plus: Miki Sudo makes history. -
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July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy
Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. -
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Patrick Bertoletti and Miki Sudo Win Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Mr. Bertoletti won the title, succeeding the 16-time champion Joey Chestnut, who was barred from the July 4 spectacle. In the women’s contest, Miki Sudo ate 51 hot dogs, a record. -
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Gündogan relishing Spain challenge after Germany lift nation’s mood
Hosts face Spain in quarter-final worthy of Euro 2024 finalSpain coach jokes of wanting to ‘tie down’ Toni KroosIlkay Gündogan believes Germany can look forward to their quarter-final against Spain “with a smile” having already changed the mood in ... -
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Viral Surf Video
In a sequel to his much-mocked hydrofoil video, the Meta founder celebrates the Fourth of July in his own particular way. -
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Britain wakes up to new government as Labour Party wins election in a landslide
Britain woke up to a new political era, with the opposition Labour Party headed for a win to oust the Conservative Party after 14 years in power. -
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Reform UK wins give Nigel Farage new platform at heart of politics
Reform UK sees winning four parliamentary seats as a stepping stone to something more, writes Alex Forsyth.United Kingdom -
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Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
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Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
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How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
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A Mark of Shame for 900 Years. Until Now?
“Felon” carries an ancient stigma — one that falls on millions of Americans today. Trump might well redefine it. -
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'From Here, From There (De Aquí/De Allá)' Review: A Dreamer's Drive
The latest documentary in PBS’s ‘Voces’ series follows attorney Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented lawyer to make an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court—in a case that would decide his fate. -
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Britain's Labour Party was on course to win a landslide election victory, according to an exit poll published Thursday night, as voters appeared set to hand its leader, Keir Starmer, one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in British history.
Britain’s Labour Party was on course to win a landslide election victory, according to an exit poll published Thursday night, as voters appeared set to hand its leader, Keir Starmer, one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in British history. -
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India’s Cable News Predicted a Big Modi Win. How Did They Get It So Wrong?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slim election victory has forced India to reflect on how fawning coverage may have obscured a wave of opposition. -
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‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
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Murray continues farewell tour with Raducanu
Andy Murray will continue his Wimbledon farewell when he teams up with Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles on Saturday. -
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Ciudad de México, salsas picantes y gentrificación
Conforme más extranjeros, especialmente estadounidenses, visitan o se mudan a la capital mexicana, algunas taquerías han rebajado el picor en sus salsas. No todo mundo está contento. -
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Paranormal Activity gets 'wildly different' stage premiere
Details are revealed of a theatre version of the horror film, which has its world premiere in Leeds. -
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One by One, the Reasons to Stick With Biden Are Failing
A memo to the faithful: It’s time to let go.Joe Biden -
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Langer bids farewell to DP World Tour
Bernhard Langer says he "lived the dream" after his 50-year association with the DP World Tour came to an end at the BMW International Open. -
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De La Hoya condemns star boxer Garcia for slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC from any activity with the organization following a series of racist remarks he made on social media. -
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Senate negotiators to mark up first batch of 2025 funding bills next week
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee is plowing ahead with plans to mark up its first batch of fiscal 2025 funding bills next week, even as Republicans and Democrats struggle to strike an overall deal on how to fund the government for much ... -
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From A to F-minus: Why cafeterias around the NFL received high -- and low -- marks
ESPN spoke with several teams about the best -- and worst -- NFL food programs based on the NFLPA report cards released in February.NFL -
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Midseason grades for all 12 WNBA teams: Why Liberty, Lynx and Sun get high marks
Grades are in, starting with one A+ on our WNBA report card halfway through the regular season. But seven teams got a C+ or worse, including one F.WNBA -
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Britain's Conservative Party ousted after 14 years, marking big victory for Labour
After 14 years in power with five consecutive prime ministers, the U.K.'s Conservative Party was voted out of power on Thursday, ceding control to Labour. -
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Fantasy Baseball Week 16 Preview: Top 10 sleeper hitters include Jonathan India, Mark Vientos
The Reds and Nationals have the best hitter matchups this weekFantasy Football -
The Guardian - World
Copa América power rankings: verdicts on the 16 teams after the group stage
Argentina are cruising, Colombia, Venezuela and Uruguay are rising, while the US and Mexico are in crisis. There’s a recipe for making the best tournaments. You need the right balance of favorites marching towards the final and underdogs carving ... -
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French critic sues after Spanish theatre-maker’s insults on stage
Angélica Liddell, who describes herself as an ‘irresponsible artist’, read out a bad review by Stéphane Capron and called him a ‘bastard’. A Spanish theatre-maker is being sued for defamation by a French theatre critic after she read out one of ...France -
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A Local’s Guide to Cap Ferret, France
A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals. -
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Rate the players in Portugal v France
The Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France is under way and you can rate the players on both sides. -
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Highlights: France beat Portugal on penalties
France beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Hamburg to set up a semi-final with Spain. -
The Guardian - World
Stubborn, brave, brilliant: Cavendish defies age again to rewrite history | William Fotheringham
To win a Tour stage at 39 is a stunning feat of endurance in a sport where many careers last less than two years. In 2007, when Mark Cavendish made his Tour de France debut, there was plenty of expectation that the youth from the Isle of Man would ... -
Financial Times - Business
Insurers braced for losses as Hurricane Beryl breaks records
Industry executives warn storm’s size and early arrival raises risks for rest of season -
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July 4 travel expected to break records
AAA projects more than 60 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more this week over the Fourth of July holiday, which is millions more than last year. The TSA says it will be busiest on Sunday, when more than 3 million travelers could be ... -
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Hurricane Beryl: Record-breaking sign of warming world
Beryl is the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record, fuelled by exceptional sea warmth.