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Lucas Paquet becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America

When Lucas Paquet left the pitch in pain at the end of Brazil's 1-0 win over Peru at a Copa America semifinal, there was concern among teammates whether he would play in Saturday's final.

Global stock markets fall after stalemate in OPEC talks, US holiday

US benchmark crude rose $1.28 to $76.43 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, added 24 cents to $77.40 per barrel.

Argentina trusting Messi to find answer to Ospina's Colombia

Argentina will continue to trust that Lionel Messi finds a way to overcome Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina at Man Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia to return to the Copa America final.

Brazil fans not really in mood for Copa America semifinals

Soccer fans at Piraqu club in Rio de Janeiro can't wait to once again gather to watch great players fight for a major tournament trophy in crowded stadiums while they calmly sip on caipirinhas.

Plane with 28 people on board goes missing in Russia's far eastern region

A plane with 28 people on board has gone missing in the Russian Far East region of Kamchatka on Tuesday, local officials said

9 people arrested over alleged plot to plant bombs around Hong Kong

Hong Kong police on Tuesday said they arrested nine people on suspicion of engaging in terrorist activity, after uncovering an attempt to make explosives and plant bombs across the city

Japan searches for 24 people unaccounted for in mudslide; 4 dead

Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for more than 20 people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town

French winemaker halts Bubbly supply after Moscow says champagne is Russian

A new law has sparked controversy and the renowned winemaker Moet-Hennessy said Monday it was suspending champagne shipments to Russia

Intense lightening storm ignited gas pipeline leak in Gulf of Mexico

Mexico's state-owned oil company said a bizarre chain of events, including lightening storm and simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico

Blast at Thai factory shakes Bangkok airport terminal, area evacuated

A massive explosion at a factory on the outskirts of Bangkok early Monday shook an airport terminal serving Thailand's capital and prompted the evacuation of residents from the area

Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals

Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies.

Explainer: Why China is investigating technology firms like Didi

China's cyberspace watchdog said it suspects Didi was involved in illegal collection and use of personal data. It did not cite any specific violations.

OPEC oil alliance in standoff between Saudi Arabia and UAE

The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and other allied producing countries resumed talks on Monday amid a standoff with the United Arab Emirates

Novak Djokovic joined by parade of newcomers in Wimbledon quarters

Novak Djokovic reached his 12th Wimbledon quarterfinal Monday to pull even with Arthur Gore, who had a 117-year head start, while a parade of newcomers also made the final eight

Novak Djokovic wins at Wimbledon for 50th major quarterfinal berth

Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic held every service game Monday and reached his 50th Grand Slam quarterfinal by beating No. 17-seeded Cristian Garn at Wimbledon, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

Russian Covid vaccine Sputnik V's trials among 12-17s start in Moscow

Early trials of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine among children ages 12 to 17 have started in Moscow, city officials said Monday.

Luxembourg Prime Minister hospitalized after positive coronavirus test

PM Xavier Bettel has been hospitalized and is under observation as a precautionary measure after testing positive for COVID-19 a week earlier.

Taiwan's push to shortcut Covid-19 vaccine approval sparks debate

At the end of May, Chen Pei-jer, a member of an expert committee in Taiwan to evaluate Covid-19 vaccines for use on the island, resigned

Confident Brazil takes on Peru in semifinals of Copa America 2021

Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat not bad for a tournament some of their players didn't even want to be in.

Australia to send second largest athletes team to Tokyo Olympics since 2004

Australia will send 472 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics, the second-largest team sent overseas by the country since the 2004 Athens Games