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• Ghana slams Canada's decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges

  13-06-2026 16:57 via independent.co.uk
  
  Ghana’s government has criticized Canada’s “extremely unfair” decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team’s World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape charges
  
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• Ex-recruiting director for University of Hawai’i football files suit claiming discrimination over narcolepsy diagnosis

  13-06-2026 16:39 via independent.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: Former UH staffer Ella Devenny says she faced harassment after divulging her condition to higher-ups, even though she never fell asleep on the job
  
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• New law aims to ban 3D-printed guns after UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

  13-06-2026 16:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  The requirement, also under consideration in California, aims to counteract the latest method for producing untraceable ‘ghost guns’
  
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• Suspect in two California murders, including botched plot that saw wrong person killed, arrested in Laos

  13-06-2026 16:24 via independent.co.uk
  
  The suspect is also accused of shooting his friend in front of the man’s girlfriend
  
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• Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump's 80th birthday bash

  13-06-2026 16:15 via independent.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump is making a splash by hosting a UFC event at the White House, marking his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary
  
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• 'World Cups can co-exist': ICC chief says cricket showpiece not impacted by football

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the football World Cup. England opened the cricket showpiece on home soil with an 87-run rout of Sri Lanka on Friday in front of 14,865 fans at Edgbaston. England's female football...
  
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• World Cup: Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina ...

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Playing in the ......
  
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• World Cup horror as body found in car boot near Iran training base

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  A decomposing body was found in a vehicle parked near Iran's World Cup training centre in Tijuana, local authorities have confirmed. ......
  
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• World Cup arrives in Vancouver with Australia-Turkey opener at BC Place

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
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• Why workers removed Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center overnight

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
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• Which World Cup game in Kansas City has the cheapest tickets now?

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  With days to go before the first game at Kansas City Stadium, here’s another look at ticket prices for the six games hosted here. ......
  
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• What ‘Kansas City Spirit’ means as KC’s starring role as a World Cup host begins

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Because of Kansas City’s size and how we embrace being in the heart of America, hosting probably resonates here more than it does elsewhere. ......
  
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• US-Iran Deal Finalisation In Next 24 Hours, E-Signing To Follow Immediately: Pakistan PM

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  "With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week," Shehbaz... ......
  
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• U.S. and Iran expected to sign initial deal within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the U.S. and Iran are close to a peace deal following months of conflict. He expects the two countries to sign within 24 hours. ......
  
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• UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staffers amid allegations of Hamas ties, says terminations not admission of guilt

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The United Nations Relief and Works...
  
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• Trump Shares Footage Of US Strike That Killed Cartel Leader In Venezuela

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the "infamous leader" of Tren de Aragua, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Nino Guerrero, was "successfully" executed. ......
  
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• Top Kansas City Opinion stories this week: shootings, scandals and shakeups. | Walker

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Opinion’s roundup responses to the shooting near 79th and Troost, Downtown Days canceled, supplement concerns and welcoming the World Cup. ......
  
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• The “a-ha” moment that became Kansas City’s FIFA World Cup iconic symbol

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum. ......
  
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• TANVI RATNA: How Trump's multi-front pressure is shrinking Putin's operating space

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker from the Portovaya project idled near Singapore in May 2026 with no buyer. At the same time, Ukrainian drones had already knocked roughly 700,000 barrels per day of Russian refining capacity offline across 16 major facilities. Europe had locked in a binding legal phase-out of Russian gas. And just four months earlier, U.S. forces had captured Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. These are not isolated events, but connected parts of a strategic vise squeezing Russia
  
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• Starbucks' viral Bearista cups are back with a World Cup-themed makeover

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  After causing complete pandemonium last fall, the Starbucks Bearista Cup is back in stock — and it’s got a fresh new look. Just in time for the FIFA World Cup, the coffee chain has debuted a new, soccer-themed Bearista Cup. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE Similar to the original version, the 20-ounce glass cup is shaped like a bear and comes with a green and white-striped straw. While the first Bearista Cup...
  
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• Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over violations, poor performance

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia suspended 21 companies providing Umrah services, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Saturday, June 13, as part of ongoing efforts to improve service quality and enforce compliance across the sector. The ministry said the decision followed performance evaluations conducted after the previous Umrah season, which revealed declining service...
  
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• Pan-African forum endorses roadmap for biodiversity management

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  NAIROBI, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Senior African policymakers and scientists have agreed on a new roadmap to promote the sustainable management of forests and other biodiversity hotspots to advance the green transition, climate resilience, and inclusive development. At the conclusion of a virtual forum convened on Friday by the African Forest...
  
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• Pak's Shehbaz Sharif Says US-Iran Deal Likely To Be Finalised In 24 Hours

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Weeks of negotiations on a peace agreement after an April 8 truce have so far not yielded success, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly insisting a deal is near. ......
  
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• Pak PM says US-Iran peace deal likely to be finalised within 24 hours

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  According to Sharif, Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing of the agreement, expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week. ......
  
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• Offer prepared: Manchester United ready first move for £80m transfer target

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make their opening transfer bid for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Red Devils have previously been strongly linked with Fernandes, with a report from the Times in the last few days suggesting they’re now favourites over Arsenal to strike a...
  
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• Mag 7 To MANGOS? SpaceX May Push Wall Street To Rename Tech Stock Bundle

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The IPO, the biggest in US history, vaulted SpaceX's value above two Mag 7 members: CEO Elon Musk's other company, Tesla, and Meta Platforms. ......
  
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• Lifeguard helps save woman critically injured in Australia shark attack

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Lifeguard Charlie Verco said he was on his paddleboard when he saw the 11-foot shark emerge and attack a swimmer. ......
  
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• Lee’s Summit will loan police to Kansas City during the weeks of the World Cup

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  KCPD previously said that it planned to double its security force during the World Cup by loaning officers from nearby jurisdictions. ......
  
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• KC World Cup watch party drew large crowd for US-Paraguay. See inside

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The watch party was the second held in the Power & Light District during the World Cup, drawing fans as the U.S. squared off against Paraguay. ......
  
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• KC Argentine restaurant goes all out for World Cup, wants fans to join the party

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The celebration at Los Hornos will start with a traditional Argentine party typically thrown a couple of days before a big match called a Banderazo. ......
  
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• Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with ...

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The strikes come as Iran’s foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.| �Read More��BBC News ......
  
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• Iran's Ali Khamenei To Be Buried In Hometown Mashhad On July 9

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The burial in Ali Khamenei's hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, initially scheduled for March but postponed due to the war ......
  
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• Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  PETALING JAYA: One of Kuala Lumpur...
  
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• How a love affair between Algeria and Lawrence became the story of ‘26 World Cup

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Lawrence has welcomed Algeria’s national team with thousands of fans, community events and KU culture. ......
  
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• Global summit in Kenya aims to boost financing for Africa's food systems

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  NAIROBI, June 13 (Xinhua) -- More than 1,000 public and private sector stakeholders will gather in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, this month for a global summit aimed at unlocking sustainable financing for Africa's agri-food systems. Paul Kipronoh Ronoh, principal secretary in Kenya's State Department for Agriculture, said in a...
  
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• Gear from England’s World Cup team reportedly stolen while team was en route to KC

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  England is set to arrive in Kansas City on Saturday to make its World Cup base camp, but reports say much of their equipment was stolen. ......
  
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• Disneyland and Disney World: New Lands, Rides and Summer Deals in 2026 and Beyond

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Plus all the details on Monstropolis and the new Muppets-themed roller coaster. ......
  
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• ‘Corpse’ found at Iran training camp in Mexico ahead of World Cup opener

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The continued problems facing Iran ahead of their World Cup appearance have shown no sign of abating. Just 72 hours ahead of their opening match against New Zealand, a corpse was found at the training facilities where they are preparing for the game. Iran were not guaranteed entry into the...
  
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• Brazil star Vinicius Junior will ‘discuss Real Madrid renewal after World Cup’

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Brazil superstar Vinicius Junior has put off talk over his Real Madrid future once again, as his contract continues to tick down at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both the talented winger and the club have preached calm over the past 18 months, but no progress appears to have been made towards a renewal. Vinicius and Real Madrid decided to pause talks last summer, with widespread reporting claiming that he was asking...
  
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• “Big shoes to fill” – £80m Man United target warned about one aspect of Old ...

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Manchester United have been warned about how tough it might be to replace Casemiro, though Michael Owen thinks Mateus Fernandes could be their best option. The former Man Utd striker says he’s a big fan of Fernandes, who is attracting plenty of interest this summer after impressing for West Ham United in the season just gone. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY...
  
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• Before College World Series, Bobby Witt Jr. meets with Oklahoma Sooners at The K

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  The Kansas City Royals star once committed to Oklahoma out of high school. ......
  
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• After all the planning, Day 1 of the World Cup in KC lived up to ...

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  From the base camp practices to Fan Fest, soccer was on full display in Kansas City as the 2026 World Cup started. ......
  
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• 84 G/A in last two seasons: Arsenal’s bargain £35m target eager for PL transfer

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Arsenal reportedly look to be stepping up their interest in the potential transfer of Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. The Greece international, valued at around £35m, is said to be keen on having another crack at English football after a previous spell at Norwich City. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY That’s according to a report from TEAMtalk, who suggest Tzolis to Arsenal
  
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• 18th and Vine is packed with KC culture, history & music to kick off World Cup

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  Explore a few ways to experience Kansas City culture during the opening weekend of the World Cup. ......
  
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• 15 Weeks, 5,000 Strikes: How US-Iran War Spiralled Across Middle East

  13-06-2026 16:10 via article.wn.com
  While Iran and the Middle East are paying a heavy price for the loss of men and material, the US, too, is paying a fortune to continue the war. ......
  
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• USMNT Opens World Cup 2026 With 4-1 Win Over Paraguay: Odds and Group Reaction

  13-06-2026 16:09 via article.wn.com
  USMNT Opens World Cup 2026 With 4-1 Win Over Paraguay: Odds and Group Reaction - originally posted on Sportslens.com USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Matchday 1 of Group D, with goals from a Damian Bobadilla own goal, a Folarin Balogun brace, and a Gio Reyna strike sealing the result. The win moves the United States to the top of Group D on three points with a +3 goal difference, and BetOnline has responded by shortening the USA to win Group D to -180, while Paraguay hav
  
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• Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House

  13-06-2026 16:09 via independent.co.uk
  
  Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an usual fight night at the White House
  
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• The Kharg gamble could backfire on America

  13-06-2026 16:07 via article.wn.com
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• World-first: therapy to make cells young again given to a person

  13-06-2026 16:06 via article.wn.com
  The first participant has been treated in a landmark clinical trial of cellular reprogramming, which aims to rejuvenate aging cells ......
  
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• World Cup Debrief - Day 2: Team USA dominate Paraguay, Canada earn one point

  13-06-2026 16:06 via article.wn.com
  World Cup Debrief - Day 2: Two more hosts launched...
  
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