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• 15th Five-Year Plan: What China’s Development Means to the World

  25-06-2026 14:02 via article.wn.com
  China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aimes to help shape the...
  
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• World Cup: Dutch ease past Tunisia to win Group F, draw sends Japan, Sweden into ...

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  The ⁠Netherlands wrapped up ⁠top spot in World Cup Group F with a...
  
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• Who will USA soccer play next in World Cup? See updated bracketfor Round of 32

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. men's national team secured its spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning its first two games in group play. While Team USA battles Turkiye in the final match of Group D on Thursday, the Americans already know their opponent for the Round of 32 next week. Here's how the knockout stage of the World Cup looks as of Thursday, June 25: World Cup standings for Group D Group DGPWLDPCTPTSGGA United States22001.000661 Australia2110.500322 Paraguay2110.500324...
  
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• White paper charts path for governance reform

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  International affairs experts view China's newly released white paper as a significant and timely contribution to discussions on reforming the global governance system amid mounting challenges such as geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation and development deficits. They note that the document emphasizes reforming and improving existing institutions rather than replacing them, with a strong focus on the central role of the United Nations, sovereign equality, true multilateralism based on e
  
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• WhatsApp still barely makes Meta any money. Can Kunal Shah change that?

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  This week, Meta named Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, as WhatsApp’s new global head, succeeding Will Cathcart after nearly seven years at the helm ......
  
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• Venezuela quake death toll rises to 235 as rescuers race to search for survivors

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Rescue efforts moved...
  
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• Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Venezuelans searched for survivors...
  
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• US-Iran war LIVE updates: Ship attack in Hormuz reignites fears over peace deal

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  US-Iran war LIVE updates: A...
  
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• The Night the Ground Wouldn’t Stop Shaking in Venezuela

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Two powerful earthquakes marked the start of a terrifying night of aftershocks, testing the country’s U.S.-backed government. ......
  
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• Strait of Hormuz: UN agency halts evacuation after ship attacked

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN. The head of the International Maritime Organisation said the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait will be on hold until the agency can confirm safety guarantees for the ships on the evacuation list and in t
  
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• Spain's Luis de la Fuente reconnects with Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa at the World Cup

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente didn’t hide his admiration for Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa ahead of the nation’s decisive World Cup match on Friday. The game in Guadalajara is one of the most anticipated of the group stage, with European champion Spain and South American powerhouse Uruguay fighting for first place in Group H. Uruguay will likely face elimination if it loses at Guadalajara Stadium. De la Fuente said he knows Bielsa well,...
  
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• She brought her late dad's vintage camera to her wedding. The film developed with a surprise

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  For years, Mia Chard imagined what her wedding day would feel like without her dad. Her father, Doug Chard, who died in 2018 at age 72 after a long illness, had been one of her closest companions. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE Mia describes her father as “tough and tender.” Friends often thought he looked intimidating, she says, but he was patient, caring and one of the gentlest people she knew. “I considered him one of my best friends,” Chard,
  
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• Russia denies it is pressuring Belarus to widen conflict

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday denied a Wall Street Journal report that it is pressuring Belarus to support an expansion of...
  
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• Om Malik, Gigaom founder, cause of death update: All on tech writer's health issues as ...

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Om Malik, founder of...
  
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• King Charles becomes first British monarch to disclose tax bill in modern era, paid $17 ...

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  As scrutiny over royal finances increases, King Charles and Prince William have disclosed their personal tax obligations, in an attempt to increase the transparency. ......
  
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• Judge halts Trump’s election order to create federal voter list

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. US District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two dozen states that challenged the Republican president’s order in granting a summary judgment. Her ruling applies to this year’s midterm election cycle. Plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits, bo
  
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• Iran and FIFA refuse to answer questions about Seattle's World Cup 'Pride Match' vs. Egypt

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  SEATTLE — Before coach Amir Ghalenoei or goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand answered any questions Thursday ahead of Iran’s World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up. Daniel Marin, FIFA's executive director of public relations, read a statement in light of the teams meeting in a “Pride Match” in Seattle on Friday. Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive places in the world for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, but they coincidentally will play eac
  
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• Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration held in Washington, D.C.

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  A military band performs during the Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration in Washington, D.C., the United States, on...
  
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• FIFA World Cup | Turkiye vs USA LIVE updates: Group D match underway

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Turkiye has so far attempted 62 shots at the goal, unable to find the back of the net even once ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup | Paraguay vs Australia LIVE updates: Group D match underway

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Australia ⁠are missing both Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie to injuries ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 June 26 match results: Japan set up Brazilian date, Ecuador upset Germany

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Japan played out a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their Group F clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they joined Netherlands in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Ecuador defeated Germany in their final Group E match to qualify for the last 32 stage. ......
  
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• FIFA WC: Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockouts

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  New Jersey Stadium: Ecuador came from behind to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 through Gonzalo Plata’s late strike to secure their spot in the Round of 32, only the second time in their history after a similar achievement in 2006. The victory has confirmed Ecuador’s place in the knockouts as one of the best eight third-placed teams....
  
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• Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes climbs to 235, injuries reach 4,300

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  CARACAS, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's health ministry raised the death toll to at least 235 on...
  
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• Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes climbs to 235

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Caracas: Venezuela’s health ministry raised the death toll to at least 235 on Thursday, June 25, after two powerful earthquakes struck the country. Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left more than 200 people dead and many injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas. The shallow earthquakes, measuring...
  
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• China-Zimbabwe health partnership delivers new hope to patients

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  The miraculous rescue of critically ill patients from life-threatening conditions and the restoration of health to countless others who had endured years of pain have highlighted the growing impact of China’s medical assistance in Zimbabwe. For many patients who walk through the doors of the Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Center in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, the combination of traditional healing techniques, cutting-edge medical technologies and decades
  
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• Australian wool sector rides evolving market trends

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Australia's pillar wool sector is reaping the rewards from record-high prices as it rides on consumption upgrades and other strengths in its biggest market, China, according to latest figures. The Australian wool market hit its strongest level in seven years, reaching an industry index of nearly A$20 ($14) a kilogram by the end of May, according to Australian Wool Innovation, the main nonprofit group providing research for the sector. AWI said the rise "marks one of the strongest periods of sust
  
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• Against the odds at the World Cup, New Zealand is a win away from its ...

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia — There are several World Cup teams ranked higher than New Zealand entering their final group-stage matches without any hope of advancing to the round of 32. “That’s not us,” New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley said Thursday ahead of his team's match against Belgium on Friday. “We’re now in a game where we win, we go through.” That scenario seemed unthinkable when the All...
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Brian Brobbey Stars as Netherlands Beat Tunisia 3-1 to Top Group F

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Kansas City: The lightning that streaked over Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night only briefly slowed the Oranje Fanwalk, as Dutch supporters marched en masse to...
  
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• Vegetable Oil Market Size to Reach USD 598.85 Billion by 2031 Amid Rising Demand for ...

  26-06-2026 04:49 via article.wn.com
  "Vegetable Oil Market Size & Trends | Mordor Intelligence" Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the vegetable oil market, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections. According to Mordor Intelligence, the was valued at USD 392.61 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 421.23 billion in 2026. The market is forecast to grow to USD 598.85 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 7.29% during the forecast period. The vegetable oil market c
  
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• Ukraine recovery conference opens in Poland, billions pledged for reconstruction

  26-06-2026 04:49 via article.wn.com
  WARSAW, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Ukraine Recovery Conference opened in Poland's Baltic port city of Gdansk on Thursday, with participants pledging billions of euros in reconstruction support. Co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine, the...
  
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