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• Canada wins its first-ever World Cup match, beating Qatar 6-0 behind three goals from Jonathan David

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Canada wins its first-ever World Cup match, beating Qatar 6-0 behind three goals from Jonathan David. ......
  
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• 'You can't fight rain or lightning' - the night storms stopped the World Cup for ...

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  What happened at, perhaps, the wettest game in World Cup history ......
  
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• World Cup: Haaland propels Norway past Senegal, into Round of 32

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Erling Haaland has another...
  
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• US Refiners Get Rare Chance to Buy Iranian Crude Again

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  The sanctions relief, valid for 60 days, has the potential to alleviate the supply disruptions triggered by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint where as much as 20% of global... ......
  
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• Trump Warns US Can Reimpose Hormuz Blockade; Iran Says Strait Is Under Its Watch

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  The competing claims come days after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding ending months of war, under which the naval blockade was lifted and the strait reopened to commercial traffic. ......
  
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• Tianci International, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Quarter Ended April 30, 2026

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  HONG KONG, HK AND RENO, NV / ACCESS...
  
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• The Israel Shaped Quantum Back Door & Trump’s Iran Deal Predictably Spins Out

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth...
  
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• Taliban govt detains aid workers over ‘beard length’

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  KABUL: The Taliban government’s morality police detained about 20 aid workers near the Iran-Afghanistan border beca­use their beards were not long enough, three sources from aid organisations said on Monday. The Taliban authorities in Kabul rule according...
  
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• Stonehenge mystery revealed: A forgotten wooden structure may reveal how ancient Britains first tracked the sun

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  On a low stretch of countryside not far from Stonehenge, where the road from Bulford cuts across open grassland, archaeologists have been piecing together something that never quite forms a full picture. Scattered postholes, fragments of pottery, bits of bone and charcoal that seem ordinary until they are placed in relation to each other. The suggestion now is that this quiet patch of Wiltshire may once have held a wooden structure aligned with the midsummer sunrise, built centuries before the f
  
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• Portugal coach stays mum on Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential start after lackluster World Cup opener

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Portugal coach Roberto Martínez wouldn’t...
  
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• Pentagon seeks USD 80 billion from Congress for Iran war

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Washington:The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly USD 80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the US war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. A top deputy defence secretary told senators about the Iran funding reque
  
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• Norway-Senegal match at MetLife Stadium starts on time after heavy rain earlier in New Jersey

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Norway’s World Cup match against...
  
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• Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  A judge has found that a man charged...
  
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• Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria. He scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time after missing a penalty kick ......
  
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• Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying ...

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Kylian Mbappé of France has scored two goals to reach 16 for his World Cup career. That moves him into a tie for second most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi. ......
  
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• ‘King of the North’ heading to No. 10? Andy Burnham likely to be next UK PM

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  London: Four years ago Andy Burnham complained he was repeatedly denied a main-stage speaking slot at the Labour Party conference under PM Keir Starmer’s leadership, saying it was a sign of disrespect for his then position as Greater Manchester mayor.There was some sympathy for one of Labour’s most popular politicians, but now, as he seeks to become Britain’s seventh PM in a decade, Burnham must prove he can occupy that centre stage, win over restless voters and overcome...
  
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• Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  City hails victory after US officials sued over ordinance that limits LA’s cooperation with immigration authorities...
  
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• In About-Face, Trump Administration Drops Opposition to Africa’s Antigay Laws

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. has been silent on a law passed in Ghana last month in a sharp shift from the Biden years. ......
  
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• "He's Got 2 Problems": Trump Criticism Follows Starmer's Exit

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump said Keir Starmer was "sort of a friend of mine" but had not been supportive enough of the United States on NATO and the Iran war. ......
  
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• Haaland doubles up again as Norway defeat Senegal and seal spot in World Cup last 32

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Erling Haaland’s second consecutive two-goal match led Norway into the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory against ⁠Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday....
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Records broken, knockout berth sealed; Messi brace powers Argentina to 2-0 ...

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Texas: Lionel Messi reinforced his status as one of football's greatest-ever players at Dallas Stadium, scoring twice to overcome an early penalty miss and ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi surpasses Klose for most wins by a player in World ...

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Texas: Lionel Messi set a new record for the most wins by a player in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing German legend Miroslav Klose's tally of 17 ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe's brace, Dembele's goal help France book knockouts berth with 3-0 ...

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  Philadelphia : Kylian Mbappe's brace and a goal by Ousmane Dembele helped France defeat Iraq 3-0 in Group I fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland creates history with brace in Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  New Jersey : Norway striker Erling Haaland continued his remarkable run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, scripting history with another brace against Senegal to ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: France vs Iraq match suspended due to bad weather

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  As the first half...
  
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• Erling Haaland World Cup goals: Norway striker outshines Messi and Kane

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
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• Erling Haaland keeps pace with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as he too nets brace ...

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  OLIVER SALT IN NEW JERSEY: The name on the back of his shirt may look slightly different at the World Cup this summer but make no mistake, it is still the same Erling Haaland. ......
  
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• DOJ investigating NYC coffee shop over hostile social post about pro-Israel politician

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  The Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has opened an investigation...
  
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• China’s Latest Tool to Control a Disputed Atoll: a Strange Floating Platform

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  The movable structure has renewed fears that Beijing is expanding its campaign to dominate the South China Sea ......
  
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• China joins India, Iran as key security officials gather at BRICS

  23-06-2026 05:57 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI: Top Indian and Iranian security officials met in New Delhi on Monday, the foreign ministry said, as security chiefs gathered for a BRICS meeting that also included China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Iranian official Ghadir Nezamipour, a senior member of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council, and...
  
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