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After public anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds

After public anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds

HONG KONG (AP) — The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong Kong was dealing with backlash from both angry fans and the government after widespread disappointment that Lionel Messi didn't play in the game.
Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun

Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia said Monday it was appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun.
Forest fires rage on in central Chile, killing at least 112 people over 3 days

Forest fires rage on in central Chile, killing at least 112 people over 3 days

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Firefighters wrestled Sunday with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile two days earlier, as officials extended curfews in cities most heavily affected by the blazes and said at least 112 people had been killed.
Senators release a $118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel

Senators release a $118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S.
Senegal police clamp down on protesters as opposition rejects election delay

Senegal police clamp down on protesters as opposition rejects election delay

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police made arrests and fired tear gas at opposition supporters during protests Sunday against the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone Senegal's Feb.
2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas

46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas

VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, Chile's president said Saturday evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.
Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says

Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says

CAIRO (AP) — Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced.
Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained

Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary on Saturday, the contest that revitalized his 2020 campaign and now has given him his first official victory in his bid for a second term.
President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid

President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden has won South Carolina’s Democratic primary, notching an overwhelming 2024 victory in the state that vaulted him to the White House four years ago.
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