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Senegal defeats Iraq 5-0, boosting knockout hope

TORONTO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Senegal secured a dominant 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq at Toronto Stadium on Friday in its final Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
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Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is considering a run for president as he approaches the end of his term, called for a national “billionaires' tax” on Friday even as he fights another proposal targeting the wealthy in his...

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Dembele hat-trick powers France to 4-1 win over Norway as Haaland rests
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Dembele hat-trick powers France to 4-1 win over Norway as Haaland rests

BOSTON, June 26 (Xinhua) -- France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as Les Bleus beat Norway 4-1 to win Group I at Boston Stadium on Friday, while Norway rested star Erling Haaland on the bench.

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