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1. Small details to decide classic final between Messi's Argentina and Mbappe's France  DAWN.com
2. World Cup Final Preview: Argentina vs. France is drawing MASSIVE intrigue | ESPN FC  ESPN UK
3. World Cup final pits Lionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappé  The Washington Post
4. Argentina World Cup and High Inflation Go Hand in Hand  Bloomberg
5. France hit by virus ahead of World Cup final - sources  ESPN
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Here in Pennsylvania, Land of Giants, defeated state house Republicans are still trying desperately to cling to power after losing the majority. And if there's one think GOPers are now known for, it's sore loserdom. Via Spotlight PA:

Tehran Times - Former Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic criticized Mehdi Mohammad Nabi, the vice president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), for his comments about Team Melli.

Readers may recall I have often opined if you want an event to be successful, best put the ladies in charge. There is perhaps no better example of ‘girl power’ than the Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS). Formed in 1908, the invaluable organization has raised millions of dollars for myriad organizations that support the health […]

Police say a woman injured in a crush outside a London concert venue has died

Six men went on trial in Dresden in January accused of stealing jewellery with a total insured value of at least 113.8 million euros in the robbery.

The Klarsfelds, have been making headlines for decades and now have a documentary about their lives being shown at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival.

1. People evacuated as burst water main floods homes in north London  The Guardian
2. Residents evacuated after burst water main floods London street  The Independent
3. Homes flooded after north London water mains burst  BBC
4. Burst water main floods residential road in Camden  Evening Standard
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Ex-MEP Hans-Olaf Henkel fears the West is facing a "new wave of corruption".

To some, the new electoral law governing the vote is an innovation that will shatter the power of the corrupt political parties that wrecked Tunisia’s economy, subverted justice and made a mockery of the country’s 10-year experiment with democracy.

If you’re new to Mastodon, then have a quick read of my Mastodon FAQ to get an idea of what it’s all about. Once you’ve done that or if you’re ready to dive in, here’s a list of the instances/servers that are most commonly being used by the people I followed on twitter who added … Continue reading "Which Mastodon server should I use?"

Comedian Bob Mortimer has spoken candidly about his health, revealing that he's 'not very well' after suffering rheumatoid arthritis and undergoing a triple heart bypass in 2015

1. Manchester City 2-0 Girona: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne fire Pep Guardiola's side to routine win  Daily Mail
2. HIGHLIGHTS! KDB & HAALAND MAGIC LIGHTS UP GIRONA FRIENDLY! Man City 2-0 Girona | Friendly  Man City
3. Man City player ratings vs Girona as Rico Lewis and Kevin De Bruyne impressive  Manchester Evening News
4. Guardiola happy after Man City win against Girona  Tribal Football
5. Girona friendly good for players, says Guardiola  Manchester City FC
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Drakenstein flagbearer Charles Dickens confirmed his status as a superstar in the making when he slammed a nationally representative quality field

1. Opposition to U.S. school vaccine mandates rose during pandemic, survey shows  Reuters
2. Support for School Vaccine Mandates Is Declining, Survey Shows  Education Week
3. CDC Director Claims Vaccine Misinformation Among Threats To Public Health  NBC News
4. Survey finds growing opposition to school vaccine mandates for measles  The Hill
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Five years ago, a billionaire couple was found strangled beside their swimming pool. Their family is offering $35 million to help catch their killer  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

They were later stunned to learn that 400 square metres of the land did not actually belong to them.

The Pak foreign minister made defamatory remarks during a press conference at the United Nations in New York.

Central Board of Indirect Taxes chief Vivek Johri on Saturday said online games where winning is dependent on a certain outcome would attract 28 per cent GST on the full bet value. Though the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on online gaming did not come up for discussion at the GST Council, the department would go by the view that 28 per cent GST is payable on full bet value put in by a player, and not net of margins. The comments assume significance as the Gameskraft Technology Pvt Ltd (GTPL) GST evasion case is still in the court. Читать дальше...

A leopard that strayed into a manufacturing facility of a pharma company at Gaddapotharam village in Sangareddy District near here was captured and shifted to Nehru Zoological Park here. The factory workers spotted the leopard and informed the Forest Department officials who immediately swung into action. They verified the CCTV footage and identified that the animal was trapped in a false ceiling roof. A senior Forest Department official said they forced the big cat to come out of its hiding place... Читать дальше...

Argentina are looking to avoid an unwanted World Cup final record when they face holders France in Sunday's showpiece event at the Lusail Stadium.