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Friday, July 3 290 stories · 90 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Fans gathered outside a New York City cathedral as Taylor Swift reportedly married Travis Kelce.  In Melbourne, Argentina defeated Cape Verde in World Cup play, continuing Messi’s pursuit of a title.  And in London, two Romanians received jail sentences for stabbing journalist Seyed Sattar Hashemi on behalf of the Iranian regime.

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Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce

The Guardian · Tier A5 outlets7h ago

Passionate fans prioritize proximity over a clear view

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France24κ .21Δ .55Fans flock to New York ahead of rumoured Taylor Swift wedding CBS Newsκ .20Δ .55Fans gather in NYC for Taylor Swift's wedding ABC Australiaκ .16Δ .55Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce as fans celebrate America's 'royal wedding'Al Jazeeraκ .09Δ .55What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in NYC

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Argentina vs Cape Verde: World Cup Round of 32: Messi, prediction, kickoff

Al Jazeera · Tier B4 outletsyesterday

Messi’s Argentina aiming for World Cup title continuation

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The Guardianκ .35Δ .80Australia v Egypt: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live Al Jazeeraκ .25Δ .80LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026

Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime

BBC · Tier A4 outlets7h ago

Iran-backed operatives convicted for violent journalist attack

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Times of Israelκ .63Δ .39Two Romanian men jailed for 2024 stabbing of dissident Iranian journalist in London The Guardianκ .63Δ .39Two Romanians jailed over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist in London Financial Timesκ .24Δ .39Romanians sentenced in London for Iran-directed attack on journalist

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