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Mahrez Retires From Algeria After World Cup Exit
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Mahrez Retires From Algeria After World Cup Exit

Riyad Mahrez, 35, has retired from Algeria's national team after the country's World Cup elimination to Switzerland, ending a career defined by his childhood dream of representing his nation.

Egypt Advances Past Australia On Penalties At World Cup
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Egypt Advances Past Australia On Penalties At World Cup

Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 3, advancing to face Argentina or Cape Verde in the next round.

Egypt President Celebrates Team's World Cup Historic Win
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Egypt President Celebrates Team's World Cup Historic Win

Egypt's national team won their first-ever World Cup knockout match, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw on July 3, advancing to face Argentina or Cabo Verde next.

Australia Eliminated On Penalties To Egypt In 2026 World Cup
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Australia Eliminated On Penalties To Egypt In 2026 World Cup

Australia equalized through an own goal but fell to Egypt 5-3 on penalties in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at AT&T Stadium in Texas on July 4, ending their tournament run.

Al Nassr Appoints Postecoglou As New Head Coach
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Al Nassr Appoints Postecoglou As New Head Coach

Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr have appointed Ange Postecoglou as head coach on a two-year deal, bringing in the Australian manager fresh from his Premier League tenure with Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.

Thai Tennis Star Mananya Falls To Czech World No. 9 At Wimbledon
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Thai Tennis Star Mananya Falls To Czech World No. 9 At Wimbledon

Thai tennis player Mananya Sawanggaew lost to Czech world No. 9 Carolina Muchova 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon third round on July 3, becoming only the second Thai woman to reach that stage of the Grand Slam tournament.

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Thai King, Queen Extend Royal Care To Injured Monks

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen have graciously accepted all monks injured in the pickup truck crash involving a group of monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan Province as patients under th...

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Thailand Strengthens Rule of Law For OECD Entry

The Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), in collaboration with the World Justice Project (WJP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Rule of Law and Development (RoLD) Network, has...

Real Madrid Denies Interest In Signing Enzo Fernandez
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Real Madrid Denies Interest In Signing Enzo Fernandez

Real Madrid has formally denied pursuing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez despite transfer rumors suggesting the Argentine player wanted to join the Spanish club.

Bayern Munich Signs German Left-Back Nathaniel Brown
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Bayern Munich Signs German Left-Back Nathaniel Brown

Bayern Munich has signed left-back Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt for €55 million on a contract through 2031. The 23-year-old German international will aim to bolster the club's defense ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Singer Ning Patthama Breaks Silence On Second Wife Drama
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Singer Ning Patthama Breaks Silence On Second Wife Drama

Singer Ning Patthama denied traveling privately with Pek Sananchai, clarifying that their meetings were coincidental work encounters, as she prepares for her debut solo concert amid ongoing controversy.

PM: More Evidence Found in Local Exam Cheating Scandal
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PM: More Evidence Found in Local Exam Cheating Scandal

Investigators uncovered fresh evidence of cheating in local government employee exams, prompting authorities to halt new appointments and review test scores for 15,000 candidates.