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Edition #30 · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 2022 positive stories
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Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores

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Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

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