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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
Paris marchers demand racial justice, end to police violence
PARIS (AP) — A few thousand people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday to denounce police brutality and entrenched racism, as France’s minorities increasingly push back against a national doctrine of colorblindness t…
Far-right activists protest in London despite warnings
LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of far-right activists gathered to demonstrate in central London's Parliament Square Saturday, despite strict police restrictions and warnings to stay home to contain the coronavirus.
Lawyer: businessman linked to Venezuelan leader is arrested
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Cape Verde have arrested on a U.S. warrant a prominent businessman accused of corrupt dealings with President Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela.
Atlanta police shoot, kill DUI suspect after struggle
ATLANTA (AP) —
The Latest: China to offer tests, ventilators to Africa
JOHANNESBURG — African leaders say China will ensure the supply of 30 million testing kits and 10,000 ventilators each month for the African continent as the coronavirus pandemic accelerates there.
4 dead after tanker truck explodes on highway in China
BEIJING (AP) — A tanker truck exploded on a highway in China on Saturday, killing four people and injuring more than 50 others, authorities said.
Lawyer: fugitive businessman tied to Venezuelan food program has been arrested on US warrant
MIAMI (AP) — Lawyer: fugitive businessman tied to Venezuelan food program has been arrested on US warrant.
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The Latest: Ukraine daily virus cases doubled during June
MOSCOW — Ukraine has recorded its highest daily count of new coronavirus infections for the third day in a row, more than double the count earlier in the month.
5 dead in latest flooding in southern China rainstorms
BEIJING (AP) — Rainstorms have killed five more people in a southern Chinese region already reeling from heavy flooding over the past week.
Far-right activists gather in London despite police warning
LONDON (AP) — Several hundred people, including far-right activists, have gathered to demonstrate in central London’s Parliament Square despite police warnings to stay home to contain the coronavirus.
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Paris braces for march for racial justice, against police
PARIS (AP) — Paris police ordered the closure of freshly reopened restaurants and shops along the route of a march Saturday against police brutality and racism, fearing possible violence.