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• WHO chief warns that heatwave-hit Europe must adapt healthcare

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said. The deadly, record-setting heatwave has killed dozens of people, closed schools, slowed trains, knocked out electricity and forced farmers to harvest grain at night. "The data are clear: temperatures across Europe are rising at roughly twice the global average rate, increasing the likel
  
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• Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  One of the most intricately decorated...
  
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• US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  The judge found the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and another government arm "arbitrary and capricious." ......
  
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• Urgent: Brent crude falls below 75 USD first time since Mideast conflict

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Brent crude futures fell below 75 U.S. dollars per barrel on...
  
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• Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian...
  
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• Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
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• Trump offers Iran an economic lifeline — with strings

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Iran has seen a speedy rebound in oil exports after the US-Iran deal granted immediate waivers on US sanctions. Relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction fund now hinge on Tehran meeting key conditions. ......
  
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• Trump-Netanyahu rift: Temporary spat or turning point for US-Israel relations?

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Middle East expert Ian Lustick says both leaders ‘seething’ but constrained by domestic political considerations'If Netanyahu continues to try to spoil the agreement ... Trump has signaled that he will try to make Netanyahu's political life as difficult as possible,' says Evan Cooper of the Stimson Center Growing tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran ceasefire and Israel's military operations in Lebanon are exposing one
  
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• The Latest: Trump will head to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown ...

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump is headed to...
  
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• Tehran Says Deal To End War 'America's Declaration Of Defeat'

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated Tehran's position that security in West Asia should be shaped by regional countries rather than external powers. ......
  
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• Sony wants you to know GTA 6 "will play best on PS5", and here's why

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Sony has released a blog post detailing the PlayStation 5 features that will work with Grand Theft Auto 6, and it's claimed the game will "play best" on PS5. Read more ......
  
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• Shark attack survivor briefly emerges from coma

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  An Australian woman mauled...
  
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• ROP dismantle international cybercrime network ring in Dhofar

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
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• PUMA Dominates HYROX World Championships From Elite Athlete Performances to Community Initiatives

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  HERZOGENAURACH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 24, 2026-- ......
  
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• Premier says China’s tech advancements an ‘opportunity’ for the world, not a threat

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday defended the country’s technological advancements as an opportunity for the world rather than a threat. Li also said the country’s heavy state subsidies were not the main reason for the rapid rise of its high-tech industries, at a time when Western officials have complained that China’s state support for industries from artificial intelligence to electric vehicles has provided an unfair competitive edge. China&r
  
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• Pakistan pledges support for lasting US-Iran peace efforts

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Islamabad: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni that Islamabad would continue its efforts for lasting peace between Washington and Tehran, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, June 24. Momeni arrived on Tuesday, June 23, as part of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation on a one-day visit. The US and Iran last week signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at restoring peace in west Asia. Earlier t
  
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• NYC mayor sweeps Democratic establishment: Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  In addition to New York, Maryland and Utah held primaries on Tuesday, and South Carolina held a gubernatorial runoff. Here’s what happened. ......
  
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• Nirav Modi must pay Bank of India USD 11.5 million, London court rules

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Nirav Modi must pay Bank of India USD 11.5 million, London court rules ......
  
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• Mossad plotted to kill Munir during Geneva talks: Brazilian journalist's big claim

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Mossad plotted to kill Munir during Geneva talks: Brazilian journalist's big claim ......
  
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• Montreal shooting: Why Canadian police fear copycat attacks

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  The 104-page manifesto was published...
  
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• Matt Breen: Philadelphia’s World Cup love affair shows just how far we’ve come

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  PHILADELPHIA — Karl Wallenda walked across Veterans Stadium on a tightrope, dazzling a nearly sold-out crowd when he stopped halfway to do a headstand and unfurl American flags from the ends of his balancing pole. ......
  
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• Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — New York City Mayor...
  
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• Malaysia domestic tourism visitors rise 7.2 pct in Q1

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's domestic tourism sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the number of domestic visitors rising 7.2 percent from a year earlier to 74.7 million, official data...
  
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• Live: Israeli army says it attacked Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Live: Israeli army says it attacked Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon ......
  
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• Japan's reported plan to nationalize defense equipment factories sparks widespread concern

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, June 24 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese government is considering nationalizing factories that produce defense-related equipment such as ammunition, and plans to submit a relevant bill to parliament next year, Kyodo News reported Wednesday, citing...
  
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• Jaishankar, Cho Hyun review India-South Korea ties amid global shifts

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Jaishankar, Cho Hyun review India-South Korea ties amid global shifts ......
  
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• Israel's actions against Gaza children amount to genocidal acts, UN says

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Israeli forces continue to commit acts amounting to genocide against Palestinians in Gaza through the deliberate targeting of children, an independent United Nations Commission of Inquiry said in a report published on Tuesday.The commission, which last year concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, said ongoing Israeli military operations have inflicted “unprecedented death, injury and trauma” on Palestinian children across the enclave.'According to the report, Israel has
  
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• French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France. The French Ministry of Health says the patient is a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in Congo. The man was not identified and is in stable ......
  
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• Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX stock falls, says money will ‘stop being relevant’ ...

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Elon Musk loses...
  
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• Dozens drown in France amid sweltering heat wave in Europe

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  At least 40 people have drowned in France trying to beat the heat as extreme temperatures hit Europe. Leigh Kiniry has more. ......
  
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• Czechia vs Mexico FIFA World Cup clash: Where to watch live, probable XI and prediction

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Czechia have to win their upcoming match against Mexico City to have any hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. ......
  
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• Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP ...

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  According to a person familiar with the matter, a chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a city ......
  
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• Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. ......
  
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• AU, Arab League, OIC condemn illegal Israeli actions in occupied Palestinian territory

  24-06-2026 16:04 via article.wn.com
  ADDIS ABABA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- The African Union Commission, the League of Arab States, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Wednesday condemned the "illegal practices" of the Israeli occupation in the occupied Palestinian territory, warning that such actions threaten the prospects for...
  
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• Trump bashes Chicago over surge in shootings and spars with Illinois Gov. Pritzker. So how dangerous is the Windy City?

  24-06-2026 15:11 via independent.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has long targeted Chicago crime rate in his posts. But, just how bad is it in the Windy City? Bruce Golding digs into the data to find out
  
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• World Cup visitors to Kansas City may miss this name. But they should know it

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Kansas City Chief Joe Delaney died at age 24 in 1983, but his legacy should live forever. ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA respond after angry England fans slam 'nonsense' hydration break

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  First-half stoppage during Ghana clash came quickly after a long injury pause ......
  
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• Who\u2019s playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for June 24

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  World Cup TV schedule for June 24, with six matches. ......
  
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• WHO Warns Heat Is a Health Emergency as Europe Faces Rising Death Toll

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Email:[email protected] Geneva: The World Health Organization has urged governments to strengthen climate resilience and prepare health systems for extreme heat...
  
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• US Congress Passes Major Housing Bill to Tackle Affordability Crisis

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Email:[email protected] Washington: The US Congress has approved a wide-ranging bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing home construction, reducing costs and improving affordability,...
  
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• Trump to Present World Cup Trophy at Final, Says Infantino

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19...
  
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• Trump Denies Iran Shipping Tolls, Announces Food Aid

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Washington DC: President Donald J. Trump has categorically denied reports that Iran is imposing tolls or...
  
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• Trump calls for probe into gasoline price 'gouging'

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Trump's latest post comes as consumers raise concerns over high gasoline prices, just as the president and fellow Republicans are battling to hold narrow majorities in Congress in November's midterms. ......
  
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• Tokyo Suburb to Equip Schools With Bear Spray

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Tokyo: As officials ramp up attempts to safeguard residents from increased bear sightings, a Tokyo suburb will...
  
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• Thailand's central bank keeps policy rate steady at 1 pct

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday as policymakers expect the economy to expand faster than anticipated, despite facing low and uneven growth across different sectors. The Bank of Thailand's monetary policy committee voted unanimously to...
  
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• Security must extend beyond defense in fragmented world: ex-U.S. ambassador

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  JEJU, South Korea, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Har ......
  
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• Russian Strike Kills 1 in Ukraine, Attack Cuts Power in Sevastopol

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Email:[email protected] Kyiv: A Russian drone strike killed one woman in eastern Ukraine, while a Ukrainian attack caused a major power outage in the Russian-controlled city...
  
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• Record profits, terrible service: something’s got to give for US consumers

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Experts say consolidation and market power have left consumers paying more for less...
  
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• 'No tolls, no other charges': Trump says Iran won’t tax ships passing through Hormuz

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  His remarks came amid growing speculation...
  
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• No, Israel isn’t ‘deliberately targeting’ children in Gaza

  24-06-2026 15:07 via article.wn.com
  Once again, a United Nations body has accused Israel of the gravest crimes imaginable: this time, the deliberate murder of children. And once again, when you actually open the report, the evidence simply isn’t there. Hamas often uses minors as young as 16 as fighters The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry has published a 94-page paper claiming Israel “deliberately targeted” Palestinian children during the war in the Gaza Strip – language implying w
  
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