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France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (840+ words) People cool off in a water spray at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sunday, June 21, 2026. Credit: AP/Michel Euler PARIS " France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol…...
Spain star Lamine Yamal scores after 10 minutes of his first start at the World Cup
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (293+ words) Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates with teammates Dani Olmo and Pedro Porro after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. Credit: AP/Erik S. Lesser ATLANTA " Lamine…...
Tom Rock: Sam Stevens, an everyman in search of a U. S. Open title
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (981+ words) Sam Stevens tees off on the first hole during the third round of the 2026 U. S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Saturday. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke The Hamptons isn't a place for regular joes to stand out. Between the…...
Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1, 700 tourists
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (157+ words) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic " A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1, 700 tourists, authorities said. Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other…...
World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (509+ words) Sweden's Yasin Ayari (18) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Credit: AP/Dolores Ochoa While many of the World Cup's competing nations…...
Soccer supporters from near and far gather in Atlanta to experience the World Cup
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (437+ words) Czechia's Tomas Holes heads the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Credit: AP/Erik S. Lesser ATLANTA " Some of the most passionate soccer fans at the Czech Republic-South Africa…...
Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (832+ words) GUADALAJARA, Mexico " When shown the number of Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha gasped and laughed, in shock. He was speaking shortly after…...
Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (408+ words) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates as holds the flag of his country after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. Credit: AP/Mike Stewart The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper…...
Tunisia's Herv" Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup debut
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (352+ words) Herv" Renard speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Santiago Nuevo Leon, near Monterrey, Mexico, after being named the new coach for Tunisia's World Cup soccer team. Credit: AP/Dolores Ochoa MONTERREY, Mexico " New Tunisia head coach Herv" Renard…...
Elijah Just's 2-goal World Cup breakthrough lifts New Zealand to gritty draw with Iran
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (603+ words) INGLEWOOD, Calif. " Elijah Just made history as the first New Zealand player to score two goals in the World Cup. It wasn't quite enough for the team from the bottom of the world to pull off its first-ever win. The…...