Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.
Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of agonising near-misses in major tournaments.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.
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Politics
President Donald Trump on Monday told allies the US would not need "much help" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as he attended a G7 summit meeting of leading powers in France dominated by questions over his deal with Iran to end the Middle East war.
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Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi's job is in the balance as federation chiefs are holding talks following the humiliating 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup match, a source told AFP Monday.
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Protests have swept Albania for more than two weeks over plans for a luxury hotel project linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
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Wolves hired Cesar Peixoto as their new manager on Monday after sacking Rob Edwards following their relegation from the Premier League.
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Rachin Ravindra admits it will take a collective effort from New Zealand's batsmen to replace Kane Williamson after his shock decision to retire from international cricket.
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Economy
The International Monetary Fund chief on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, but warned it would take time for energy and other supply disruptions to dissipate.
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When Kamal Kamal heard a ceasefire deal had been agreed between Iran and the United States, he rushed back to the southern city of Nabatieh only to find an Israeli strike had reduced his life's work to rubble.
Brazilian Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, a celebrated defender of the Amazon rainforest, has been admitted to intensive care after his health deteriorated, his doctors said Monday.
US President Donald Trump on Monday arrived to attend a G7 summit in France, with allies hoping his outline deal with Iran translates into a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping groups warned Monday it was too soon to safely resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their agreement to end the Middle East war.
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Sports
England have handed debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for Wednesday's second Test against New Zealand, while James Rew could also make his first appearance in the Oval clash.
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A dozen Israeli company stands were shut down Monday at a major international defence and security exhibition held outside Paris, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel.
Launch 3 Telecom (“Launch 3”) today announced it has secured a new facility in Lakeland, Florida, significantly expanding its capacity to support customers with advanced logistics and distribution services.
England head coach Brendon McCullum said he is "worried" about Ben Stokes after the captain was involved in a late-night incident that led to his absence from this week's second Test against New Zealand.
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Court of Justice said Monday.
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