The 2026 World Cup was full of spectacle, scandal and compromise | Jonathan Wilson
This was a good rather than great World Cup on the field. In the background, things were a lot less edifying Perhaps it’s too early, with the shreds of gold…
A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
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Five people die in attempt to save struggling swimmer in Ohio river
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