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USA World Cup dream ends after 4-1 thrashing by Belgium | ABC News Top Stories

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The prime minister says a Chinese missile test over the Pacific yesterday was a "provocative" act.China yesterday launched a nuclear-capable missile from a submarine, landing in the ocean close to the Exclusive Economic Zones of Tuvalu and Kiribati.Anthony Albanese says Australia has made its concerns clear to China.Beijing says the launch was "safe" and part of "routine" military training.TikTok has faced questions at the Royal Commission on antisemitism and social cohestion about how it allowed an offensive post to remain on its platform, despite violating its safety guidelines.TikTok executive Zachary Hecht told the inquiry, about 98 per cent of harmful content was automatically removed before it could be seen by users in Australia in the first quarter of this year.The commission will also hear from YouTube, which is owned by Google.American fans are torn over whether a decision by soccer's governing body to suspend a one game ban for U-S-A striker, Folarin Balogun was the right move.Balogun and his home nation has bowed out of the tournament, thrashed 4-1 by Belgium in their Round of 16 clash in Seattle.While FIFA insists the reinstatement was an independent decision, U-S President Donald Trump has admitted he called for a review, resulting in claims by European governing body UEFA that the integrity of the competition has been threatened.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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