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Philippine democracy scion, former president Benigno Aquino dies

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple dictator Ferdinand Marcos and had troublesome ties China, died Tuesday, a cousin and public officials said

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden

Robert Lewandowski had just headed the ball off the crossbar twice in as many seconds when it landed back at his feet

Bipartisan senators reach tentative framework on infrastructure deal

A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on an infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House

Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020 championship

A bizarre blunder by the goalkeeper helped Spain find its scoring touch at the European Championship

Failure to raise debt limit would be 'catastrophic': US Treasury Secretary

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a congressional panel that failing to raise the federal debt ceiling would have catastrophic consequences that could bring on a financial crisis

Joe Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post

President Joe Biden is nominating Cindy McCain to be the US representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, one of 17 nominations announced

US House panel pushes legislation targeting Big Tech's market power

A House panel pushed ahead with ambitious legislation that could curb market power of tech giants Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple

Britney Spears asks judge to free her from court conservatorship

Britney Spears asked a judge to end court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008

Joe Biden targets law-breaking US gun dealers in anti-crime plan

President Joe Biden announced new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime, declaring the federal government is taking on the bad actors doing bad things to our communities

Eden Hazard's return gives Belgium a dilemma at Euro 2020

Eden Hazard hobbled toward the sideline after the halftime whistle, seemingly with pain in his ankle after an innocuous fall in the penalty area.

Switzerland bids to end run of last-16 losses at Euro 2020

Switzerland had to wait a day to find out it advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship.

19-year-old Bukayo Saka stands tall for England at Euro 2020

Bukayo Saka was put on the field to turn possession into penetration, to create chances for an England team that had scored only one goal in two matches at the European Championship.

Tokyo governor takes time off due to severe fatigue before Olympics

Earlier this week, Olympic representatives decided to allow the public to attend the Games, though caps were set on spectators at Olympic venues.

China prepares for Communist Party centenary celebration in secret

Chinese authorities have closed Beijing's central Tiananmen Square to the public

Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda: Rights group report

Facebook's recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company's own policies in Myanmar following a military takeover, a report by Global Witness says

Brazil probes Health Ministry deal to buy 20 mn Covaxin vaccine doses

Brazil's federal prosecutor's office is investigating possible irregularities in a Health Ministry contract to purchase 20 million doses of the Covaxin vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech

Argentina beats Paraguay, secures Copa America knockout spot

Papu Gmez scored in the 10th minute as Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 and secured its place in the Copa America knockout stage.

Luis Suarez goal at Copa America ends Uruguay's scoring drought

Luis Suarez ended a goal scoring drought for Uruguay that threatened to extend to a fifth straight game.

Austria beats Ukraine 1-0 to advance at Euro 2020

A chaotic 15-minute span for Christoph Baumgartner gave Austria the win they wanted and the advancement they craved.

Memphis Depay, Wijnaldum score, Netherlands beats North Macedonia 3-0

Memphis Depay scored one, he set up Georginio Wijnaldum for the next two, and the Netherlands made it three out of three.