DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps
The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the knockout rounds for the first time as Iran's rollercoaster campaign ended in elimination.
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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
Food vendors across Asia who rely on plastics for everything from bags to cups and containers are grappling with their rising costs, the result of the energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war.
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Austria and Algeria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds and eliminated Iran.
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.
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Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban
Electric prods rest against the wall near rusty cages containing dog skulls in an abandoned canine slaughterhouse in a South Korean town.
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Wissa proud to deliver World Cup joy to war-torn DR Congo
Yoane Wissa dedicated his goals that sent the Democratic Republic of Congo into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time to those suffering back home from a humanitarian crisis caused by war.
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China's bull wrestlers fight to keep tradition alive
In a half-covered amphitheatre in eastern China, 20-year-old Wang Shuangshuang locked his shoulder against the neck of a bull, grappling with its horns to force it to its knees.
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South Korea's 'dismal' World Cup ends in group phase
South Korea's turbulent World Cup ended at the group phase on Saturday and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min.
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England top group to set up DR Congo World Cup clash, Portugal held
England defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday to clinch top spot in their World Cup group and set up a last-32 clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo as the African underdogs reached the knockout rounds for the first time.
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Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after playing out a highly-entertaining end-to-end 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday.
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