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Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in …
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Burnham vows 'new path' for UK as he eyes bid to oust PM Starmer
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Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham vowed to put Britain on a new path after winning a crunch by-election Friday …
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US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon
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Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under …
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Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
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The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a "deadly illusion", the UN charged on Friday, with 265 …
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USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
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The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil …
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Iran-US deal under strain after Swiss talks postponed
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A newly signed deal to end the Middle East war was already under strain on Friday, after talks in Switzerland were …
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
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The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected …
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Fossils challenge assumptions on how animals adapted to land
AFP - 10h ago
Scientists have long posited the earliest water animals to transition to land had amphibious tadpole features, going …
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Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer
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Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat …
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Switzerland says US-Iran talks postponed
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Switzerland announced Friday that planned talks following up on the deal to end the Middle East war had been postponed, …
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AI museum brings sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest
AFP - 12h ago
The squawks of macaws, the smell of wet earth after rain and a swirl of colors will transport visitors from a Los …
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US Vice President Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for Iran talks
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US Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland as scheduled for talks on Friday following up on the deal to …
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Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win
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Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South …
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Football 'ambassador' and fan favorite: a duck becomes a star in Mexico
AFP - 7h ago
Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is …
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100 Colombian guerrillas disarm in deal with leftist government
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About 100 guerrillas laid down their weapons Thursday in a jungle area of southern Colombia under a deal with leftist …
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Clark seizes four-stroke lead at darkness-halted US Open
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Wyndham Clark made an eagle and two birdies in three holes to seize a four-stroke lead when darkness halted Thursday's …
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O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow
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Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot …
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Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited …
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AI-generated videos use Down syndrome to make sales
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Videos appearing to show people with Down syndrome and urging users to buy from their struggling businesses pull in …
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Vance warns Israel against criticizing US-Iran deal
AFP - 17h ago
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli critics of the Iran deal, warning them …
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'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits
AFP - 2h ago
Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?
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Cuba adopts historic package of free-market reforms
AFP - 18h ago
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a …
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Votes being counted in UK by-election set to decide PM Starmer's political fate
Jun 18 2026
Counting was under way late Thursday in a historic UK by-election which could determine embattled Prime Minister Keir …
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Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reforms
Jun 18 2026
Cuba on Thursday unveiled nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe …
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US faces tough path to new Iran nuclear deal
Jun 18 2026
The United States is about to embark on difficult negotiations with the Iranian government, whose survival of a massive …
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Polls close in UK by-election set to decide PM Starmer's political fate
Jun 18 2026
Polls closed late Thursday in a historic UK by-election which could determine embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer's …
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Ex-presidents and stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama Library
Jun 18 2026
All living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump -- joined a …
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Trump's Iran deal sparks anger among Republican hawks
Jun 18 2026
US President Donald Trump's deal with Iran has opened a rare breach with Republican hawks, who warn that the agreement …
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Iran's supreme leader says approved deal as US lifts ports blockade
Jun 18 2026
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that he had approved despite reservations a deal signed …
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Ex-presidents, stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama Center
Jun 18 2026
All living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump -- joined a …
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Vance defends Iran deal, eyes Swiss talks
Jun 18 2026
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the deal to end the Iran war, saying he would likely head to Switzerland …
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Cuba leader admits 'urgent changes' needed to overcome crisis
Jun 18 2026
Cuba's communist model needs "urgent changes" to overcome a major crisis which cannot be solely blamed on a crippling US …
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US lifts Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds Swiss Iran talks
Jun 18 2026
The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump …
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Labour rival eyes win in poll key to UK PM's fate
Jun 18 2026
UK voters went to the polls on Thursday in a historic local election that could determine the future of beleaguered …
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Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
Jun 18 2026
Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires, hitting a major oil refinery …
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Starmer's Labour rival eyes win in UK poll key to PM's fate
Jun 18 2026
UK voters went to the polls on Thursday in a historic local election which could determine the future of beleaguered …
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Cuban economy needs 'urgent changes' to overcome crisis: president
Jun 18 2026
Cuba's economy needs "urgent changes" to overcome a major crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, President Miguel …
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Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls 'fools'
Jun 18 2026
US President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of …
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Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island
Jun 18 2026
A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a …
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Starmer rival seeks win in UK poll pivotal to PM's fate
Jun 18 2026
Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's …
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Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble
Jun 18 2026
England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and …
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Drastic restrictions on public transport take effect in Cuba
Jun 18 2026
Drastic restrictions on cross-country travel took effect Thursday in cash-strapped Cuba, with spaces on ever scarcer …
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Tartan Army takes over Boston as Scotland fans relish World Cup return
Jun 18 2026
From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", …
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Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask
Jun 18 2026
They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of …
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G7 leaders welcome Trump 'change' on Ukraine
Jun 18 2026
G7 leaders hailed on Wednesday a newfound unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, sensing a …
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Recovery of ship traffic in Hormuz limited, but signs emerge
Jun 18 2026
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at levels before the Iran-US agreement, says the Kpler maritime …
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Plague was killing hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago: study
Jun 18 2026
The plague was causing deadly outbreaks among communities of hunter-gatherers in Siberia around 5,500 years ago, …
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W marks the X-spot: European social network takes on Musk
Jun 18 2026
As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other …
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Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027
Jun 18 2026
Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in …
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Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war
Jun 18 2026
US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran …
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Iran to dilute its enriched uranium under accord with US to end Mideast war
Jun 17 2026
The United States and Iran on Wednesday released the text of their agreement to end the Middle East war, with Tehran …
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US Fed chair Warsh vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon
Jun 17 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday vowed wide-ranging reforms at the central bank, as its rate-setting …
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Ronaldo makes history before England enter World Cup fray
Jun 17 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup on Wednesday but his Portugal side were held to a 1-1 …
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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, raises inflation expectations
Jun 17 2026
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of …
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
Jun 17 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed …
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US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge
Jun 17 2026
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge …
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G7 leaders applaud Iran 'opportunity', host AI chiefs
Jun 17 2026
G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war as a "historic opportunity" and hosted AI …
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G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
Jun 17 2026
G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war as a "historic opportunity" and agreed to …
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England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
Jun 17 2026
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on …
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US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister
Jun 17 2026
US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and …
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Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel
Jun 17 2026
Summer is coming, a boom time for ice cream makers, but Japanese authorities have raided six major firms on suspicion of …
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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
Jun 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over …
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Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers
Jun 17 2026
Three flea-riddled kittens frolic under the feet of a food vendor at a bustling train station in Jakarta, home to one of …
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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top …
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Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
Jun 17 2026
The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on …
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'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run
Jun 17 2026
A Tasmanian devil named Mary has been found in an "unstable condition" more than two weeks after escaping her enclosure, …
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Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals …
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Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses
Jun 17 2026
In Havana's old town, to walk on the pavement rather than the middle of the street is to take your life into your hands.
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Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner
Jun 17 2026
G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit …
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares
Jun 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against …
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Sean Penn to direct film on January 6 Capitol assault: US media
Jun 17 2026
Three-time Oscar winner Sean Penn is to direct a film centering on a police officer caught up in the January 6, 2021 …
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Trump ballroom cost soars to $600 mn, half from taxpayers: report
Jun 17 2026
US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half …
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Swamp Thing: Algae mess with Trump's pool project
Jun 17 2026
One of President Donald Trump's pet beauty projects for Washington was supposed to make the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting …
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Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
Jun 17 2026
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, …
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New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards
Jun 17 2026
Next year's Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday, along with …
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Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel
Jun 16 2026
Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as …
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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon …
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Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars
Jun 16 2026
The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne provides the dramatic setting for …
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G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war
Jun 16 2026
G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US …
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US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern
Jun 16 2026
A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at Switzerland's mountainside Burgenstock resort on …
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Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week
Jun 16 2026
Iran on Tuesday said talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later …
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French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
Jun 16 2026
France's government took a new step Tuesday in search of "strategic autonomy" for its intelligence services, announcing …
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EU clears major hurdle on US tariff deal
Jun 16 2026
The European Parliament gave final approval Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a …
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EU to ban plant-based 'steaks' but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on
Jun 16 2026
The EU parliament Tuesday passed a ban on marketing plant-based foods as "steak" or "bacon" -- though veggie "burgers" …
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Jun 16 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years …
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G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war
Jun 16 2026
G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US …
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Energy firms brace for 'new era' despite Hormuz deal
Jun 16 2026
Oil and gas majors have high hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but they have few illusions about a …
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Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine
Jun 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "Russia should make a deal" to end its war against Ukraine, after meeting …
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G7 powers in push with Zelensky to end war against Ukraine
Jun 16 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday joined a summit of the G7 group of leading powers seeking to up …
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Vast areas of coral reef could resist climate change: study
Jun 16 2026
In the crystalline waters off Kenya's coast, coral reefs are thriving -- evidence of a rare good news story in the …
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Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal
Jun 16 2026
Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz -- with President Donald …
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'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting …
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on …
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With Zelensky present, G7 seeks to 'do something' on Ukraine
Jun 16 2026
The G7 group of leading powers will hold talks on Tuesday with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine with US leader …
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Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military
Jun 16 2026
Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air …
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Ukraine offers lucrative fixed-term army contracts to woo recruits
Jun 16 2026
Ukraine announced an overhaul of its army recruitment system on Monday, offering lucrative contracts and clearly defined …
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Netanyahu says will run in upcoming Israeli elections
Jun 16 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he intended to run in elections scheduled for later this year, …
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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 16 2026
Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in …
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Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
Jun 16 2026
More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting …
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Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form
Jun 16 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de …
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Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held …
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Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026
Jun 16 2026
News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for …
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