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• Xi urges PLA modernisation ahead of 2027 amid renewed Taiwan push

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
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• World Bank approves 700-mln-USD loan to support Jordan's economic reforms

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  AMMAN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank has approved a 700-million-U.S.-dollar loan to support Jordan's efforts to boost...
  
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• Why the UK is accused of allowing the UAE to fuel war in Sudan – ...

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  In Sudan, hundreds of thousands of people have been killed, 13 million have been displaced and 19 million are facing acute starvation....
  
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• Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policy

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
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• USA's Pulisic, England's Bellingham In the World Cup Spotlight For Match Day 21

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  The knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls on, and Wednesday will see three more teams advance and three more teams exit the tournament after the round of 32. In the opening game, contending England will hope to end the Cinderella run of the DR Congo when the teams face off in Atlanta. The second game takes us to Vancouver, Canada, where Belgium and Senegal are both coming off five-goal blowout wins in their respective group stage finales. Finally, co-hosts the United States will return
  
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• US Presbyterian Church votes to recognise Gaza genocide

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  The United States’ largest Presbyterian denomination has voted to recognise the genocide in Gaza and impose an arms embargo and divest from Israel on Tuesday, adding to another major divestment vote that was conducted on Sunday. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), also known as the PCUSA, voted to officially adopt a resolution that will have the institution identify Israel’s war on Gaza as a genocide, lobby US Congress for an arms embargo against Israel and encoura
  
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• Ukraine takes the war to Moscow: Why Kyiv unleashed its biggest attacks after G7 summit

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI: Within days of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meetings with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations in France, Ukraine launched one of its biggest long-range drone campaigns since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. The strikes reached hundreds of kilometres inside Russian territory, hitting oil refineries, fuel depots, defence industries, communications facilities and military logistics hubs, including sites near Moscow.The attacks marked a major escala
  
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• Two people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico

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• Trump to attend opening of Roosevelt library amid overturning conservation efforts

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Theodore Roosevelt protected swathes of land, while Trump has lifted them from more than 86m acres...
  
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• Three die from suffocation in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY — Three people have died ⁠from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City's streets during World Cup celebrations, health authorities ⁠said on Wednesday.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died after huge crowds descended on the city to ⁠celebrate Mexico’s2-0 victory over...
  
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• The USMNT’s quest for World Cup glory is currency in the attention economy

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  In Wednesday’s last-32 match, the US team have more than just a chance to win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They’re playing to win over their country...
  
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• The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  China has emerged as the main beneficiary of the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Washington D.C.-based strategic advisory firm The Asia Group. In a report published this week, it said the stoppage of crude oil and other...
  
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• Thailand's business sentiment increases further in June

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's business sentiment continued to rebound across most sectors in June, fueled by easing Middle East tensions, lower energy prices, and government economic relief measures, data from the...
  
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• Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher, Amnesty says

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Report accuses paramilitary force of crimes including ethnic cleansing in systemic campaign against civilians...
  
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• Spanish saying on friendship that is still true today: ‘Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are’

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  A person enters a room and says nothing, yet people often begin forming an impression based on who they are with. The group they spend time around, the conversations they take part in and the people they choose to trust can reveal something about the world they belong to. This simple observation lies behind one of Spain’s most familiar sayings: “Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres” — “Tell me who you walk with, and I’ll tell you who
  
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• S. African president announces ministerial changes in coalition government

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, July 1 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the country's coalition government, appointing new ministers and deputy ministers in a reshuffle of the Government of National Unity (GNU). In a statement issued Tuesday by the...
  
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• Prince Harry's security fight threatens highly-anticipated reunion with King Charles: expert

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trip to the United Kingdom is already marred by drama after reports...
  
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• Postal Service worker kidnapped, murdered on her route, officials say

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  A United States Postal Service worker was kidnapped and murdered while on her letter carrier route in North Carolina, according to authorities. Brandi Reynolds, who worked as a rural letter carrier for USPS, was found dead on June 26 in Hays, North Carolina, a rural community of about 1,500 in Wilkes...
  
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• Paranoid Putin increases personal security to 800 officers

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• New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay?...
  
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• Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove? | Muscat Daily| Oman News |Business | Sports |Lifestyle

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  For decades, Indian citizenship was...
  
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• Mexico Breaks 40-Year Curse In World Cup Knockout Stage Win vs. Ecuador

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0...
  
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• Is there a World Cup match in Atlanta today? Round of 32 is here

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Can the World Cup spark the next era of MLS growth? DaMarcus Beasley weighs in on whether the World Cup tournament can deliver the long-term growth many have envisioned for Major League Soccer and the sport in the United States. It's another World Cup day in Atlanta, y'all. The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is over and the knockout rounds have begun in cities across North America. The city will host it's first knockout match at noon on Wednesday, July 1. The Democratic Republic of the C
  
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• Iran Calls Hormuz Its 'Greatest Instrument Of Power'

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reasserts Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran's UN envoy says justice will be pursued over the deadly Minab school strike. ......
  
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• How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  England and DR Congo meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET from Atlanta Stadium. England won Group L with a 2-1-0 record across three matches, beating Croatia...
  
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• Ghana Chamber of Mines voices concern over diminishing mining investment prospects

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  ACCRA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Ghana risks losing mining investments to its neighbors due to the growing uncompetitiveness of the country's mining framework, Kenneth Ashigbey, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has...
  
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• Flash: Trump claims Iran's denuclearization advancing, good meetings being held -- report

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Trump claims Iran's denuclearization advancing, good meetings being held -- report...
  
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• Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope Leo...
  
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• FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  A second law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed the FBI assessment of the ransom notes. ......
  
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• Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important that we support each other’ | ...

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  On the eve of their last-32 date with Austria, Spain’s unassuming midfielder on team spirit and finding his rhythm after injury...
  
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• Explosion in Monaco reportedly wounds Ukrainian tycoon

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  MONACO (AP) — An explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people, the chief prosecutor in the exclusive Mediterranean country said Tuesday. ......
  
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• ‘Everyone dies of cancer’: the Puerto Rican island poisoned by the US navy

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  For decades Vieques was a bombing range, leaving a legacy of cancer clusters and unexploded munitions. Now residents fear the US military wants to reopen its bases...
  
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• Eurozone inflation falls to 2.8 pct in June as energy pressures ease

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  BRUSSELS, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Annual inflation in the eurozone is expected to fall to 2.8 percent in June from 3.2 percent in May, according to a flash estimate released on Wednesday. The fall was mainly driven by easing energy price pressures. Energy prices are expected to rise 8.7 percent year-on-year in June, down from 10.8 percent in May, according to...
  
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• Europe heatwave: Viral video shows Paris residents lounging inside IKEA to escape scorching heat

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  France has been among the...
  
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• Electrical short circuit triggers fire near Baghdad int'l airport

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  BAGHDAD, July 1 (Xinhua) -- An electrical short circuit triggered a fire near Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday,...
  
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• Does USA Have Enough Depth? Could They Beat Spain? Maurice Edu Answers Fans' Questions

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  The USA doesn't enter the knockout stage coming off a positive result, but I'm unfazed. We didn't see the Americans' go-to lineup in that game, and I'm looking at the round-of-32 matchup on Wednesday night positively. Let's get to your questions ahead of the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Help us believe the USMNT has what it takes to win a World Cup when they lost to Türkiye. — Sarah Glad (@s.a.r.u.hhhhh) The match against Türkiye was what it was. It was a chance to res
  
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• Chris Brown net worth: How rich is R&B star? All on dog attack and $13mn ...

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
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• Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
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• Belgium vs Senegal World Cup 2026 preview, team news and prediction

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  Belgium will be looking to book their place in the round of 16 at this World Cup but face a determined Senegal side in Seattle ......
  
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• At least six dead in Antwerp apartment fire as firefighters continue search

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  BRUSSELS, July 1 (Xinhua) -- A serious fire broke out on Wednesday morning in a ten-storey apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium. Antwerp police...
  
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• At least five killed in building fire in Belgian city

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  BRUSSELS — At least five people died and several others were seriously injured after a fire broke out on Wednesday morning in an apartment building in the Belgian port city of Antwerp.Firefighters were still searching for possible victims inside the building.Police say more than 200 people live in the block and the bodies of a number of victims have...
  
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• Are ZYN nicotine pouches safer than smoking? FDA weighs in

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  The maker of ZYN nicotine pouches can tell consumers its products are safer to use than cigarettes, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. The agency has authorized Swedish Match USA, Inc., which is part of Philip Morris International, to say that 20 of its ZYN products “put you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis” than cigarettes. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE It’s long b
  
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• Aid workers warn of overwhelmed hospitals after quakes

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Aid groups...
  
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• Activist arrests surge in Turkey ahead of key NATO summit | Muscat Daily| Oman News |Business | Sports |Lifestyle

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  The Turkish capital, Ankara, is busy...
  
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• 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Iwate Prefecture: JMA

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, July 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck off Iwate Prefecture in...
  
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• 2nd LD Writethru: At least six dead in Antwerp apartment fire as firefighters continue search

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  BRUSSELS, July 1 (Xinhua) -- A serious fire broke out on Wednesday morning in a ten-storey apartment building in Antwerp,...
  
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• 1 killed, 11 injured as repatriation bus overturns in S. Africa's Limpopo

  01-07-2026 15:10 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, July 1 (Xinhua) -- A bus transporting foreign nationals for repatriation overturned near Musina in South Africa's Limpopo Province, killing the driver and injuring 11...
  
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• MAGA advocate calls for ban on pregnant women traveling to US and ‘sterilization of all foreign visitors’

  01-07-2026 14:42 via independent.co.uk
  
  MAGA influencer Sean Davis made the ‘unhinged’ suggestions following Trump’s Supreme Court defeat on birthright citizenship
  
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• Antwerp fire: At least five dead as blaze rips though apartment block

  01-07-2026 14:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  The blaze broke out on the eighth floor of the building in the city's Linkeroever neighborhood
  
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• Trump live updates: President’s former lawyer says ‘the grift is on’ after $1bn crypto earnings revealed

  01-07-2026 14:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump lashes out at Supreme Court over birthright citizenship ruling and continues preparations for busy Fourth of July weekend honoring America’s 250th anniversary
  
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