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Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro Cup 2021

Spain is on the charge at a major soccer tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield.

Experts question if WHO should lead Covid-19 pandemic origins probe

An increasing number of scientists say the UN agency it isn't up to the task and shouldn't be the one to investigate

FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer to include 22 players

FIFA has confirmed that Olympic soccer rosters can include 22 players, but only 18 can be available for individual matches.

Biden to host naturalisation event at White House, push path to citizenship

President Joe Biden will hold a naturalisation ceremony Friday at the White House in which 21 immigrants will become citizens as the administration pushes for more pathways to citizenship

Hundreds believed dead in heat wave in Canada despite efforts to help

Many of the dead were found alone, in homes without air conditioning or fans. Some were elderly one as old as 97. The body of an immigrant farm labourer was found in an Oregon nursery

NSA discloses hacking methods it says are used by Russian intelligence

US and British agencies disclosed details of brute force methods they say have been used by Russian intelligence to try to break into the cloud services of hundreds of govt agencies, energy companies

California firefighters battle three large wildfires in high heat

Hundreds of firefighters worked in high heat to beat back three large wildfires in forests of far Northern California, where the flames destroyed several homes and forced some communities to evacuate

Any WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine should be allowed for travel, says UN

The World Health Organisation said Thursday that any Covid-19 vaccines it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travellers

China's manufacturing activity softens in June amid export weakness

China's factory output and consumer spending have rebounded to above pre-pandemic levels but export demand is uneven as governments fight outbreaks of the new coronavirus variant.

Hong Kong freedoms fade as Beijing's security law muzzles dissent

Hong Kong is still China's wealthiest, most capitalist city. Its vistas of skyscraper and sea framed by dragon-backed emerald peaks are as stunning as ever.

China's Didi touts technology spending ahead of Wall Street debut

The firm is highlighting its global reach and investments in developing electric and self-driving cars.

South Africa beats West Indies by 1 run in third T20, leads series 2-1

South Africa's bowlers held their nerve during a thrilling run chase to clinch a win over West Indies by one run in the third Twenty20 international, giving the Proteas a 2-1 lead in five-match series

Brazil's president Bolsonaro under fire after vaccine deal allegations

Accusations that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro turned a blind eye to possible corruption in a deal to purchase coronavirus vaccines have heightened threats to his presidency

Euro 2020: Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time to reach quarters

Ukraine reached the round of 16 at the European Championship with worst record of the advancing teams

US proposes to ban air travel between US and Belarus in latest fallout

The United States has proposed sharp restrictions on travel between the US and Belarus, the latest fallout from the forced landing of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident Belarussian journalist

Messi breaks Argentina's record for caps at Copa America win

Lionel Messi became Argentina's most capped international player, marking the occasion with two goals as he led his national team to a 4-1 win over Bolivia at the Copa America.

Messi dominates Copa America group stage with Argentina

Lionel Messi is used to being No. 1 with Barcelona. Hours before his contract with the club was due to expire, he was getting that kind of feeling while wearing the Argentina shirt at Copa America.

Copa America bracket favors Brazil; Argentina spots Uruguay

Defending champion Brazil may have the smoothest path to the final of the Copa America tournament it is hosting.

Copa America 2021: Brazil star Neymar complains about pitch again

Brazil star Neymar complained about a Copa America pitch again.

Uruguay wins and puts Chile in Brazil's way in next stage at Copa America

Uruguay beat Paraguay 1-0 to finish second in Group A and move into a Copa America quarterfinal against Colombia. The result also left Chile to face defending champion and host Brazil in next stage