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World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
Italian officials and fans reject proposal for national team to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup, citing sportsmanship and political concerns.
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Vince l'Italia, i ristoranti 'La Mafia' cambiano nome
Vittoria diplomatica italiana: i ristoranti spagnoli 'La Mafia' costretti a cambiare nome dopo la pressione dell'ambasciata a Madrid.
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Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
Italian officials and fans reject Trump envoy’s proposal to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup as disrespectful and absurd.
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Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup
Real Madrid aims to cut Barcelona's lead to six points in Friday night's La Liga clash at Real Betis, three weeks before El Clasico.
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Jovanotti: "Rammarico per non aver fatto della mia romanita' un asset delle canzoni"
Jovanotti presenta il Jovagiro a Roma: «Un rammarico non aver trasformato la mia romanità in una risorsa musicale»
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Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400K on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation
Special forces soldier arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $400,000 on Polymarket bet tied to Maduro operation
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La nouvelle reine de la pop francophone Theodora triomphe aux Flammes avec cinq trophées
Theodora dominates the 4th Flammes ceremony in Paris with five awards, including Female Artist of the Year, while Gims takes Male Artist of the Year.
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Singer D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say
TikTok star D4vd faces serious child sex abuse image charges as prosecutors reveal 'significant amount' of material found upon arrest.
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Value, space and style pull Hongkongers to Shenzhen’s new cultural hotspots
Shenzhen’s new cultural venues draw Hongkongers with spacious design, affordable experiences, and easy cross-border access.
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Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at upcoming World Cup
The Iranian embassy to Rome responded by saying that the suggestion showed U.S. "moral bankruptcy."
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Karst plateau in western Japan named UNESCO Global Geopark
Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau in Yamaguchi Prefecture becomes Japan's 11th UNESCO Global Geopark, highlighting unique geology and conservation.
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Japanese passport fees going down to ¥9,000 in July
Japan slashes passport fees to ¥9,000 from July under revised law, limiting adults to 10-year validity only.