Defending champion Brazil’s dominant first half secures spot in Copa America Femenina final

Defending champion Brazil’s dominant first half secures spot in Copa America Femenina final

With three goals in the first half-hour, defending champion Brazil eased past Uruguay 5-1 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America Femenina final for the fifth straight tournament. Amanda Gutierres opened the scoring in the 11th minute, Giovana Queiroz doubled the lead two minutes later and six-time player of the year Marta converted on…

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At least 2,571 killed in Iran’s protests, says U.S.-based rights group

At least 2,571 killed in Iran’s protests, says U.S.-based rights group

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. Mahsa | Afp | Getty Images The death toll from protests in Iran has reached 2,571 people, the U.S.-based HRANA rights group said on Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic’s clerical rulers face the biggest wave of dissent in years. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep…

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