Spain Wins World Cup
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.
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Spain Shatters Argentina's World Cup Dream
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup, preventing Lionel Messi from becoming the first captain to lift the trophy twice.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, stopping Argentina from winning successive titles and preventing Lionel Messi from lifting the trophy twice.
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Messi's Second Title Elusive
The loss prevented Argentina captain Lionel Messi from becoming the first player to lift the World Cup trophy twice.
1Potential Final Tournament
At 39 years old, speculation suggests this may be Lionel Messi's last World Cup tournament.
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The episode also covers illegal mining in West Africa, a ferry disaster in Guyana, and the extradition status of the Tate brothers.
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Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina stops them winning successive World Cup finals and their captain Lionel Messi from becoming the first to lift the trophy twice.
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Speculation is rife that, at 39, it may be his last World Cup tournament.
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Also: We have a special report on how the soaring value of gold has prompted a surge in illegal mining in west Africa.
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After a ferry sank off the coast of Guyana, 60 passengers are still unaccounted for.
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The MV Barima was en route from the capital, Georgetown, to Port Kaituma when the disaster happened.
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British authorities are waiting for US courts to sanction the extradition of the social media influencers, Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were arrested in Miami on new charges in the UK, including rape.
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They've always denied any wrongdoing.
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Why going bare is the latest in thing in nail salons, but does this new trend betray class and racial prejudices?
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Photo: Spain's Lamine Yamal lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James Lang
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