Helsingin Sanomat
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The day was dominated by two parallel narratives: the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, and Prime Minister Orpo's response to the Garden Helsinki arena scandal. Early headlines focused on Spain's semi-final win over France and a fatal explosion at a Laukaa gunpowder factory. By afternoon, Orpo faced media questioning, denying he had provided false employment figures for the arena project. In the evening, the England-Argentina match took over, with outlets tracking every goal and dramatic turn as Argentina secured a late victory. The semi-final overshadowed domestic political developments, though Orpo's denial remained a secondary thread throughout the day.