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Spain stuns France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Spain's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup semifinal against France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Spain is going back to the World Cup final, after defeating France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance.

Messi Inspires Argentina's Stunning Comeback Over Egypt

Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt Audio will be available later today. Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their World Cup match against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday. Elsa/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Elsa/Getty Images They looked beaten. And out.

Y si sí: Mexico's World Cup Rallying Cry

Y si sí: the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: "Y si sí." Or in English: "What if we can?" Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.

One week after Venezuela's earthquakes: deaths, needs, response

Residents on Tuesday search through the rubble of a building that collapsed in the June 24 earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP It's been a week since Venezuela's worst earthquake disaster in over a century.

Silence as a Lifeline in Venezuela

In Venezuela, silence has become a rescue tool In Venezuela rescue crews now stop almost everything and ask for silence so they can hear anyone still alive underneath the rubble. NPR's Eyder Peralta reports from the port city of La Guaira.

Trump Cancels Strikes, Again Promises Imminent Iran Peace

President Trump has canceled planned strikes in Iran, claiming, once again, that a peace deal is near. This is just the latest salvo in a series of whiplash proclamations when it comes to the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran.

Trump Cancels Strikes, Says Iran Peace Deal 'Soon'

Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.

Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry Returns a National Hero

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan greets fans who show support for him, after he was denied entry into the United States where he had traveled to take part in the World Cup and was forced to return to his country, in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 10, 2026.