Kane double lifts England over DR Congo and into World Cup last 16 to face Mexico · Pollar

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The past half-day brought the familiar mix of emergency and calculation. Venezuela’s earthquake response moved from rescue toward grim accounting, while diplomats in Doha tried to keep oil moving and European authorities tightened rules on heat, platforms and parcels.

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Kane double lifts England over DR Congo and into World Cup last 16 to face Mexico · Pollar