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USA v Iran was a referendum on Gregg Berhalter’s leadership. He won

The US team are through to the last-16, while enacting their coach’s grand vision: youth, energy and a high-pressing possession-based style

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022

Jiang Zemin obituary

Chinese leader who oversaw economic growth and a stable relationship with the US, and encouraged his country to ‘enter the world’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

Which teams overcame dire starts to qualify for the World Cup knockouts?

Plus: the most debut scorers in a World Cup game; more lower-league players at the World Cup; and pre-match vodka

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador: World Cup 2022 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Netherlands went ahead but found themselves on the ropes for long periods as they dug in to secure a point

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

First Thing: Musk offers general amnesty to suspended Twitter accounts

Fears ‘superspreaders of hate’ will return to social media platform after move. Plus, Biden renews call for assault weapon ban

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Just when you thought it was safe to step out of the digital bunker

In today’s Football Daily: England, USA! USA!! USA!!! and an unhappy Ghana

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Qatar travel rules changed before World Cup mean some passengers can't leave the airport

People flying into the Hamad International Airport in the capital of Qatar, Doha, have found themselves unable to leave and not allowed to get the right paperwork

Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022

Fighting an exodus, Hong Kong faces a tough task to lure back young people

New visas and other measures aim to entice people after 140,000 workers fled Hong Kong amid a security crackdown

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022

Gavi makes World Cup history for Spain in 7-0 thrashing of feeble Costa Rica

Gavi became Spain’s youngest World Cup goalscorer in their 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica, with Ferran Torres the only player to score twice

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

Iran planning massive expansion of uranium capacity – UN nuclear watchdog

Iran has begun producing enriched uranium at a second site, to a level one step away from weapons grade

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022