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Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium.

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.

Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

Nawaqanitawase to make Blues debut after McLean ruled out, Bostock called into camp
The Roosters winger will replace Casey McLean in the Blues’ line-up at the MCG next week, while Dolphins centre Jack Bostock has been called into camp as outside back cover.

Barcelona lob historic bid for teenage Socceroo on World Cup eve
Lucas Herrington is attracting interest from some of the world’s top teams – including the newly crowned Spanish champions, who have had an initial offer knocked back by his current club in the United States.

USA make huge World Cup statement
The USA make a huge World Cup statement with a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay.

‘It’s going to be tough for us’: How Harry Kewell sees Socceroos v Turkey
The Australian great played in the Turkish league for Galatasaray at the peak of his career. He says the Socceroos’ first-up opponents will provide a stern test.

AFL LIVE: Young Eagle helped off after tackle from Roos star; Demons cruise to victory over Dons
Melbourne have maintained their perfect MCG record, while North Melbourne are out for redemption against West Coast on Super Saturday.

USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite?
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the World Cup hosts, they were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes.

Girl, 17, stabbed in the neck in street attack
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, say Lancashire Police.

The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence
Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

England have training equipment stolen
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

NRL Tips - Round 15
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

The collision that could cost Gold Coast $50,000
Dan Rioli is likely to face scrutiny from match review officer Michael Christian after colliding with an umpire – and the Suns could face a big fine.

Barcelona linked with Socceroos teen
Barcelona have been linked with a bid for Socceroos teen Lucas Herrington. Mark Bosnich weighs in on Stan Sport's World Cup Daily.