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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Ball Sells for $3.35m
Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' ball sold for $3.35m, revealing how sports memorabilia values reflect cultural legacies.
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Shein’s Hong Kong Debut: $27bn Valuation
Shein plans to raise up to HK$13.86bn in its Hong Kong debut, valuing the company at nearly $27bn.
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Burnham’s Kyiv Visit: UK Boosts Ukraine’s Missile Tech
UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on Independence Day, promising classified tech for long-range missiles amid rising tensions with Russia.
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Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills at Least 30
At least 30 people are dead after a major waste site collapsed in Guinea's capital, burying homes in heavy rains.
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Coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks wound three people, damage government property in southern Thailand amid ongoing regional tensions.
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DR Congo, M23 Rebels Agree Peace Roadmap
DR Congo government and M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations in Switzerland.
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Iran-linked hackers shut down UK power plant
Iran-linked hackers successfully targeted a UK power plant, though government insists wider energy system wasn't at risk
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US-Canada Trade War: 50% Tariffs Trigger Retaliation
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting Canada to retaliate with measures targeting US steel, dairy and electronics.
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Girl killed in Swedish school sword attack
A 17-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish school, three others injured.
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Iran Threatens Regional Targets Over US Sanctions
Iran warns neighbors against joining US economic war, threatening to target their interests if they do.
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Sydney Marathon admits medal error
Organisers of the Sydney Marathon have admitted an 'unfortunate error' after the finisher's medal featured the Allianz Arena in Munich instead of a local Sydney landmark.
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Two police officers among seven killed in UK wrong-way crash
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough. A police pursuit was underway at the time.