Pedro Castillo will continue under preliminary detention.
A second journalist dies during the World Cup in Qatar.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
First the truth
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1. Argentina is a finalist and is going for the third
With an intelligent, offensive and very effective game, Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 with authority.
Double by Julián Álvarez, the man of the match, and a penalty goal by Lionel Messi, Argentina's record man: he is the player with the most goals in World Cups (11) and is now the player with the most appearances in World Cups, along with with Lothar Matthäus (25).
Argentina is going for its third World Cup.
This Wednesday the rival of the albiceleste will be defined in the match between France and Morocco.
How many World Cup finals and other tournaments has Argentina played and how many did they win?
Messi's record numbers with Argentina: games, goals, titles
2. Pedro Castillo will continue under preliminary detention
The former president of Peru Pedro Castillo must remain in preliminary detention, as resolved by Judge César San Martín.
During the hearing, the judge read the resolution and concluded that the appeal filed by Castillo's defense is unfounded.
Pedro Castillo says he is kidnapped 0:47
3. A second journalist dies during the World Cup in Qatar
A second journalist died while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to a tweet from the Qatari outlet AlKass on Saturday.
Photojournalist Khaled Saif Salem al-Misslam was working for the Qatari channel when he died over the weekend, and The Gulf Times reported that he died suddenly while covering the tournament.
American journalist Grant Wahl dies at the World Cup in Qatar 0:46
4. Shock over the possible execution of an Iranian footballer
The International Federation of Professional Football Players (FIFPRO) said it is "shocked and disgusted" by reports that Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces possible execution "after campaigning for women's rights and basic freedoms in his country".
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What we know about the case of Amir Nasr-Azadani 1:19
5. The US finalizes plans to send an anti-missile system to Ukraine
The Joe Biden administration has finished detailing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, which could be announced as soon as this week, according to two US officials and a senior administration official.
Ukraine will receive US Patriot anti-missile system 0:42
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at coffee time
What is nuclear fusion and what you should know about this scientific advance
For the first time in history, American scientists successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction that resulted in a net gain of energy.
The result would be a big step that could help end reliance on fossil fuels.
This achievement would end the consumption of polluting fossil fuels 3:03
Mark the calendar: this will be the most intense meteor shower of the year
The best chance to see the most intense meteor shower of the year will be this week.
This will be the last celestial event of the year 1:04
How many times do you have to use reusable bags to make it sustainable?
The battle against single-use plastic bags may not be won, but we are certainly on the right track.
The Spanish Justice acquits Neymar Jr. and the rest of the defendants for transferring to FC Barcelona in 2013
The Provincial Court of Barcelona handed down an acquittal in favor of the Brazilian striker Neymar Jr. as well as the rest of the defendants in the trial known as the "Neymar case".
Neymar tearfully says goodbye to the World Cup 0:54
BTS star Jin begins military service
K-Pop band BTS ushered in a new era on Tuesday when Jin, its oldest member, began his mandatory military service amid tight security at an Army training center in South Korea.
Check out BTS Jin's makeover 0:55
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the figure of the day
7.1%
Inflation in the United States was 7.1% annually in November, down from 7.7% in October, according to the Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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quote of the day
"This group is crazy"
Lionel Messi praised the work of the Argentina team after the victory over Croatia that meant qualifying for the World Cup final.
Pelé supported Messi in the World Cup semifinal in Qatar 0:36
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And to finish...
Mariah Carey performs first duet with her daughter at a Christmas show
Mariah Carey sang a duet with her daughter Monroe at her Christmas concert in Toronto.
Mariah Carey shares the stage with her daughter in her first duet 0:47
