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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over

Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.

June 10, 2026

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Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer

Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

June 10, 2026

Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art

Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded star of the major two-day tournament will be 100 percent French: the 200 kilogrammes of customised Guerande salt ordered by organisers.

June 10, 2026

Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final
Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final

Jordan Staal scored two goals, including the game winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Tuesday to pull level in the Stanley Cup Final.

June 10, 2026

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Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys
Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys

Former Australia captain Liam Wright has signed for Welsh club Ospreys, with the flanker saying on Wednesday it was a chance to test himself in a different environment.

June 10, 2026

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PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push
PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push

Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top tournaments after the PGA Tour agreed to co-sanction the event.

June 10, 2026