Fancy selfies with ‘Pele’ and ‘Maradona’ in Doha?
An interactive exhibition on South American football is drawing World Cup fans – young and old, local and global.
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World Cup 2022: Germany vs Costa Rica match preview
Hansi Flick's side need to beat Costa Rica to stand a chance of qualifying for the Round of 16.
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World Cup 2022: Morocco vs Canada match preview
The Atlas Lions will look to beat Canada and progress to the round of 16 after an impressive victory over Belgium
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World Cup 2022: Spain vs Japan match preview
Japan have both caused, and suffered, a World Cup upset, and now must win against Spain to qualify for the last 16.
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Asia’s factory activity shrinks as China lockdowns weigh on firms
Slumping output highlights darkening economic outlook for Asia in 2023 as China's lockdowns upend supply chains.
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Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but offers hope
Tokyo court says Japan's lack of legal protection for same-sex couples to become families violates their rights.
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Hong Kong protester shot by police jailed for six years
Judge tells Chow Pak-kwan he has only himself to blame for the physical injuries and mental trauma he suffered.
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FTX’s Bankman-Fried apologises, denies trying to commit fraud
FTX founder tells conference he made a 'lot of mistakes' and is 'shocked' by emerging details of exchange's collapse.
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Hong Kong’s courts in firing line as Beijing rewrites rulebook
The case against Jimmy Lai has exposed tensions between the city's common law system and Beijing's tightening control.
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Photos: Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 but neither are celebrating
Despite defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a tense match, neither side qualifies for the knockout stage.
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World Cup recap, day 11: Australia, Argentina make knockout stage
There was celebration and disappointment on Wednesday as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 and Argentina won 2-0 against Poland
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US President Joe Biden announces Indigenous spending increase
During its Tribal Nations Summit, the White House commits to better communication and more spending on climate change.
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Who is the new US Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries?
Jeffries becomes the first Black politician to lead a party in the US Congress, succeeding Representative Nancy Pelosi.
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Photos: Argentina ease past Poland 2-0 and into World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Poland 2-0 in their final World Cup Group C match.
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Will Mozambique recover from its $2bn corruption scandal?
A court has begun announcing its verdict against 19 former senior officials.
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China softens COVID stance after protests, clashes with police
Vice Premier Sun Chunlan, who oversees COVID response, says the virus's ability to cause disease has weakened.
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Mexico defeat Saudi Arabia but fail to make World Cup last 16
Mexico's 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance from Group C, as Poland and Argentina progress.
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Argentina coast past Poland 2-0 to top World Cup Group C
Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez cap a return to form for the South American giants.
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Brazil: Amazon deforestation drops, but devastation still rampant
Environmentalist says outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro handing his successor, Lula da Silva, 'an Amazon in flames'.
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Photos: Tunisian fans celebrate despite World Cup exit
Tunisia outplayed France for a 1-0 historic win, but did not make it through to the knockout stage.
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ISIL announces death of its leader
A spokesman for the armed group said its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, killed 'in combat'.
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Photos: Storms cause major tornadoes, flooding around US south
At least two people died as tornadoes damaged homes, destroyed a fire station and trapped people in a grocery store.
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Photos: Australia stun Denmark, claim place in World Cup last 16
The Socceroos are into the knockout stage with a second-half goal from Mathew Leckie.
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US ‘deeply concerned’ about Whelan, citizen detained in Russia
Family of Paul Whelan, jailed on espionage charges in Russia, says they have not heard from him in days.
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India GDP halves in September quarter as COVID distortions fade
Economists warned that growth momentum may ease in the December quarter due to higher interest rates, slowing exports.
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