Germany's Woltemade hopes for 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again
Nick Woltemade said he hoped to have done enough to book his 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again in Germany's 6-0 win over Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday.
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Germany 'send message' with Slovakia rout to reach 2026 World Cup
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said his side "wanted to send a message" with Monday's 6-0 thumping of Slovakia in Leipzig which sealed their progress to the 2026 World Cup.
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The UN Security Council voted Monday in favor of a US-drafted resolution bolstering Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan that includes the deployment of an international force and a path to a future Palestinian state.
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Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup -- but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.
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Netherlands qualify for World Cup, Poland in play-offs
The Netherlands sealed their 2026 World Cup berth on Monday with a dominant 4-0 victory against Lithuania in Amsterdam.
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Germany crush Slovakia to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Germany swept past Slovakia and into the 2026 World Cup as Leroy Sane struck twice and Nick Woltemade scored for the third straight match in a thumping 6-0 win in Leipzig on Monday.
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Stocks gloomy on earnings and tech jitters, US rate worries
Global stock markets pulled back Monday as traders awaited key earnings reports, notably from chip giant Nvidia, amid concerns that the US Federal Reserve could hold off on further rate cuts this year.
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'In it to win it': Australia doubles down on climate hosting bid
Australia's Climate Minister Chris Bowen launched a last-ditch blitz Monday to host next year's UN climate summit, saying his country was "fighting hard" to beat a rival bid from Turkey.
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Former NFL star Brown could face 30 yrs jail for shooting case: prosecutor
Former NFL star Antonio Brown could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison in his attempted murder case stemming from a shooting earlier this year, Florida prosecutors said on Monday.
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Fate of Canada government hinges on tight budget vote
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government faced potential collapse on Monday, with parliament set to vote on a budget he insists is essential to kickstart the country's tariff-battered economy.
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