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In Sunday's presidential runoff, right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' holds a razor-thin edge over leftist Senator Iván Cepeda at 49.66% to 48.70% with 99.99% of votes tallied—a gap of just 250,830 votes. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro refused to accept the preliminary results, alleging software issues and demanding a recount during official scrutiny, which could take days. De la Espriella campaigned on tough security measures and U.S. ties, drawing praise from American officials, while Cepeda pushed social reforms; both sides urged peace as judges review the count ahead of the August 7 handover.

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With fireworks lighting up Colombian streets, Abelardo de la Espriella's supporters celebrated a narrow lead, while President Petro called for calm and a full recount.

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In their first World Cup, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain on June 15 in Atlanta, thanks to 40-year-old Vozinha's heroics. They followed with a 2-2 thriller against Uruguay in Miami, where Pina scored their historic first goal and substitute Hélio Varela equalized late. Sitting on 2 points in Group H, a win over Saudi Arabia on June 26 could send the Blue Sharks into the knockouts as winners or one of the top third-placed teams.

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Cape Verde, a tiny nation of 600,000, has held giants Spain and Uruguay to draws in their fairy-tale World Cup debut. Goalkeeper Vozinha's seven saves and Kevin Pina's stunning free-kick have fans dreaming big.

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The band's social media shared striking photos of drummer Ashton Irwin rocking a custom bass guitar ahead of their Everyone's A Star World Tour concert at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Fans lit up with reactions like 'holy shit i'm (s)creaming' and 'oh that's papa,' praising his tattoos, curls, and confident vibe in outfits from sheer shirts to kilts. These shots from recent stops like Austin build hype for the North American leg supporting their 2025 album, with the band teasing their playful boyband energy and hoping to snag boyband of the year again.

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Ashton Irwin cradles his vibrant pink-and-green bass, blonde curls glowing under pink stage lights, sending 5 Seconds of Summer fans into a whirlwind of excitement just before tonight's tour stop.

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In Sunday's presidential runoff, right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' holds a razor-thin edge over leftist Senator Iván Cepeda at 49.66% to 48.70% with 99.99% of votes tallied—a gap of just 250,830 votes. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro refused to accept the preliminary results, alleging software issues and demanding a recount during official scrutiny, which could take days. De la Espriella campaigned on tough security measures and U.S. ties, drawing praise from American officials, while Cepeda pushed social reforms; both sides urged peace as judges review the count ahead of the August 7 handover.

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With fireworks lighting up Colombian streets, Abelardo de la Espriella's supporters celebrated a narrow lead, while President Petro called for calm and a full recount.

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During their press tour for *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* on *El Hormiguero* last week, the couple faced the show's puppets Trancas and Barrancas. The red-suited Barrancas mimicked web-shooting in a steamy way, prompting Zendaya to quip, 'My head went somewhere else.' Fans loved their genuine laughs, with clips drawing millions of views and praise for the pair's playful chemistry ahead of the July 31 film release.

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A cheeky puppet shot 'webs' from its mouth on Spanish TV, and Tom Holland buried his face in his hands while Zendaya threw her head back in giggles.

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The eight-member P-pop group—Aiah Arceta, Colet Vergara, Maloi Ricalde, Gwen Apuli, Stacey Sevilleja, Mikha Lim, Jhoanna Robles, and Sheena Catacutan—kicked off their 2026 Signals World Tour with back-to-back sold-out concerts on June 20 and 21. Supporters raved about Colet Vergara's insane high note into a dance transition, vibrant red outfits, cityscape visuals, and hits like 'Blush' and 'Step Back' from their recent EP. The shows topped trends in the Philippines for three days and hit global top 20, with Cebu already sold out and tickets live for international stops like Honolulu and Los Angeles.

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Fans packed Manila's SM Mall of Asia Arena for two nights straight, screaming as BINI hit every high note and dance break with flawless energy.

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The 18-year-old Barcelona winger scored 10 minutes into Spain's 4-0 World Cup win over Saudi Arabia on June 21 in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding a brace and an own goal rounding out the score. Photos soon emerged of Yamal shirtless at a Mallorca beach, arm around his bikini-clad girlfriend Inés García, sipping a cocktail—prompting accusations of performative faith from critics who juxtaposed the images. Defenders highlighted Islam's emphasis on repentance, pointed to double standards for other religions, and noted no one expects perfection from a young star under scrutiny.

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Lamine Yamal slid in his first international goal, then dropped into sujood on the turf—a heartfelt prostration of thanks amid the crowd's roar.

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FIFA introduced three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half of every 2026 World Cup match to protect players from summer heat in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, even indoors or in cooler venues like Seattle. Bielsa argues they split the game into four periods instead of two, disrupting the sport's captivating rhythm that draws people in. Critics like Virgil van Dijk and Sean Dyche question their necessity and point to ad revenue for U.S. broadcaster Fox, estimated at $250 million, while data shows many goals come after restarts but purists say momentum suffers.

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa didn't hold back at a Miami presser, calling the new mandatory hydration breaks a threat to football's soul. Fans have been booing the announcements right alongside him.

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At Hospital Luxemburgo in Belo Horizonte, Lula announced R$89.3 million in investments to expand oncology services while chatting soccer with a child, riffing on Neymar's calf injury that's kept him sidelined since late May despite his World Cup call-up. The 'home office' joke, drawn from a viral meme, highlighted fan frustrations over the 34-year-old star's fitness after an ACL tear in 2023, with some praising the banter and others calling it unfair to a national icon. As Brazil pushes for knockouts without Neymar on the pitch, the clip racked up millions of views worldwide.

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Grinning at a young fan's shout of 'Neymar!', Brazil's President Lula quipped back: 'He's not even playing, dude—the first home office player in the world.' The remark landed amid cheers and some backlash.

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Cape Verde, a nation of 600,000, earned their first World Cup point in a 0-0 debut against Spain on June 15, thanks to goalkeeper Vozinha's seven saves. Visa hurdles kept his mother, Ana Cândida Évora, away until fans rallied, U.S. officials waived fees, and she arrived for the Uruguay match at Hard Rock Stadium. Vozinha grinned up at her post-game as Cape Verde scored their first-ever World Cup goal through Kevin Pina and equalized via Hélio Varela, staying in knockout contention. The family embrace captured the Blue Sharks' fairy-tale run against giants.

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After saving seven shots to draw Spain, 40-year-old Vozinha broke down knowing his mom couldn't afford the visa to watch. Days later, she waved the Cape Verde flag from Miami stands during a thrilling 2-2 tie with Uruguay.

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Germany crushed Curaçao 7-1 in their World Cup opener on June 14 in Houston, with Kai Havertz scoring twice and five others chipping in. Sané played the full match, covered nearly 10 kilometers, and made key defensive runs, but missed a clear shot and lost possession often, sparking fan debate. In his Der Spiegel column, former captain Gündogan urged patience, praising Sané's work rate and emotional style, while coach Nagelsmann kept him in the lineup for the next game against Ivory Coast.

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Leroy Sané ran hard for 90 minutes in Germany's big win, but one missed chance drew heavy criticism. Ilkay Gündogan stepped in to remind everyone of the winger's full effort.

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Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto on Saturday, with Undav's goals in the 68th and 90+4 minutes erasing Franck Kessié's first-half opener after Julian Nagelsmann's halftime changes. The win puts Germany top of Group E on six points, setting up a title-clinching match against Ecuador on June 25. Undav now has three goals and two assists in just 56 tournament minutes, though defender Nico Schlotterbeck's injury clouds the mood ahead of a possible Scotland matchup.

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Deniz Undav turned substitute magic into knockout glory, scoring twice in the second half to flip a 1-0 deficit and send Germany through.

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Playing for Miami FC in the USL Championship, Room matched Tim Howard's 2014 record of 15 saves in a 90-minute World Cup match, denying Ecuador from 27 attempts and helping the smallest nation ever to qualify—population 158,000—earn their first-ever point after a 7-1 loss to Germany. Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat's defensive setup frustrated a wasteful Ecuador side led by Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo, who created four chances but left fans disappointed. Room's Instagram followers jumped from 95,000 to over 1 million post-match, while Group E stays wide open with Germany on six points and final games ahead.

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At 37, Curaçao's Eloy Room stood tall in Kansas City Stadium, turning away 15 Ecuador shots to etch his name in World Cup history with a gritty 0-0 draw.

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The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 then shut out Australia 2-0 on June 19 in Seattle, with an own goal by Cameron Burgess and a header from Alex Freeman securing the win amid 52% possession and more shots. Casual American fans questioned the offside rule in viral posts, while Aussies vented frustration and Americans noted Australia's losses in other sports like rugby sevens. The matches drew 66,925 fans and highlight soccer's rising popularity in the US, building on the USWNT's four World Cup titles.

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The USMNT celebrated two shutouts and six goals in their Group D opener, but online banter between American and Australian fans added extra heat to the 2-0 victory in Seattle.

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