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Step Down Amid World Cup Controversy

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Spain Triumphs Over France in World Cup 2026 Semi-Final; Spanish Fans Celebrate in Dallas

Spain secured a 2-0 victory against France in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, sparking celebrations among Spanish supporters in the FIFA fan zone in Dallas.

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Despite a petition with 13,500 signatures triggering a parliamentary inquiry, the South Australian government will proceed with the controversial golf course redevelopment in North Adelaide.

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Sydney Childcare Abuse Investigation Expands to Remote Indigenous Community in South Australia

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Judge-Led Committee Nears Conclusion on Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court

An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.

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Spain Defeats France 2-0 in World Cup Semifinals, Ending France’s Title Defense

Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals on July 15, 2026, preventing France from reaching the final for the third consecutive time.

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Mbappe Cites Tactical and Technical Errors in France's World Cup Semifinal Defeat to Spain

French captain Kylian Mbappe reflects on midfield challenges and Spain's control in the 0-2 loss that ended France's World Cup run in Dallas.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:33 AM

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Spain Defeats France 2-0 in World Cup Semi-Final, Delighting Spanish Fans in Dallas

Spanish fans celebrated a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-final held in Dallas, while French supporters expressed disappointment.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 AM

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Taiwan’s Opposition TPP Launches Historic First Delegation Visit to Mainland China

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Spain Secures Spot in 2026 World Cup Final with 2-0 Win Over France

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, ending France’s bid for a third consecutive final appearance.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 1:27 AM

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Ancient Chinese Lord’s Bells Buried to Silence Ancestral War Rituals, Study Finds

Research reveals that during the Zhou dynasty, ceremonial instruments in tombs were deliberately disabled to end politically inconvenient ancestral rituals.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 1:25 AM

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