World Cup winner set to receive $51 million from record tournament purse
FIFA expanded total payments to the 48 participating teams to a reported $871 million for the 2026 tournament.
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Argentina and Spain meet in 2026 World Cup final
The defending champions face Spain in the final match of the expanded 48-team tournament in the New York metropolitan area.
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US inflation cools while AI investment adds new price pressure
June consumer prices fell month on month, but data-centre spending and higher energy costs continue to complicate the outlook.
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Ghana announces nationwide programme for 2026 Emancipation Day
The commemoration will culminate at Assin Manso on August 1 and focus on remembrance, freedom and ties with the African diaspora.
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South Africa and France put energy, trade and science cooperation on official agenda
The official visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa covered investment, technology, education, health and the commemoration of Delville Wood.
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Ghana postpones South Africa talks amid concern over anti-migrant violence
Accra delayed planned bilateral meetings after Ghanaian citizens were repatriated from South Africa during a period of heightened migration tensions.
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