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Man dies as violent clashes reported near Azteca Stadium in World Cup 2026 opener

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off with the opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa, but the match was overshadowed by reported violent clashes outside the Estadio Azteca — where an 80-year-old man also died after a suspected heart attack

Former AP reporter Marlene Louise Johnson, who sued wire for discrimination, dies at age 89

11 June 2026 at 20:10
Former Associated Press reporter Marlene Louise Johnson, whose lawsuit against the wire service for race and gender discrimination led to affirmative action plans to spur hiring of female, Black and Hispanic journalists, has died at 89

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