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• China, Russia split honors at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup

  21-06-2026 17:07 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- China addded two group event titles while Russia collected four individual competitions gold medals as the two teams split eight golds on offer at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup on...
  
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• US strike on suspected drug-smuggling boat kills two in eastern Pacific

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  US strike on suspected drug-smuggling boat kills two in eastern Pacific ......
  
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• US, Iranian negotiators enter 2nd day of talks after rough start

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Top U.S. and Iranian negotiators are...
  
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• US clears USD 482.2 million support package for India's Apaches, M777 howitzers

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  US clears USD 482.2 million support package for India's Apaches, M777 howitzers ......
  
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• US and Iran set 60-day roadmap for final deal at Burgenstock

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  US and Iran set 60-day roadmap for final deal at Burgenstock ......
  
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• US and Iran enter second day of negotiations as mediators hail progress

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Negotiators from the US and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks on Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks, which are being held in Lucerne, Switzerland. A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of
  
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• UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Embattled British Prime...
  
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• Two suspects in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Police in the Philippines say that two people opened fire in a high school in the central city of Tacloban, killing three students and wounding another five. Two suspects have been taken into custody, one of whom is a student ......
  
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• "Toy Story 5" tops North American box office on opening weekend

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Disney and Pixar's animated film "Toy Story 5" took the top spot at the North American box office on its opening weekend with an estimated three-day total of 160 million...
  
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• The Nuuk Krush makes your morning smoothie and rides in your cupholder

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  The Krush is a personal blender that costs Rs 3,299 and does one thing: it turns soft fruit, ice, and liquid into a smoothie in under a minute. That's the whole pitch, and for the most part it holds up. The question is whether 'one thing' is enough for what an Indian kitchen actually asks of a blender.You fill the 460ml Go Jar, screw the...
  
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• Qatar factory explosion injures 54, 18 missing: interior ministry

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  An explosion at a factory in Qatar injured 54 people and left 18 missing, the interior ministry said Monday....
  
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• Philippines: Warning of rough seas as typhoon 'Francisco' threatens parts of northern Luzon

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Manila: Typhoon Francisco intensified rapidly Monday as it moved over the Philippine Sea east of northern Luzon, prompting forecasters to keep Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No....
  
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• Moscow airports briefly closed after nearly 60 drones destroyed: authorities

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Russia's...
  
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• Iran, US agree roadmap to final deal within 60 days

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Islamabad: The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days following two days of talks at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar on Monday, June 22. The talks, held on Sunday, June 21, and Monday, took place under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran on Thursday, June 17, to advance negotiations on regional security and other contentiou
  
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• Hormuz 'communication line', Lebanon 'de-confliction cell': 5 Key outcomes from first round of Iran-US talks

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday claimed that the first round of high-level talks between Iran and the United States in Burgenstock, Switzerland, had delivered 'major progress', with both sides agreeing to continue technical negotiations throughout the week.The talks were held under the framework of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this month, aimed at ending hostilities and laying the groundwork for a broader political settlement. While the
  
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• Heim stuns field to win at naval base

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  NAVAL BASE CORONADO, Calif. — For Corey Heim, the clock struck early. ......
  
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• Group H: Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde stand tall against Uruguay

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente’s side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener. Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Oyarzabal, who failed to register a touch in the opening half hour in Monday’s scoreless draw with Cape Verde, scored twice in qu
  
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• Group G: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, Salah magic inspires Egypt to ...

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif. Beiranvand, 33, earned his second clean sheet in his seventh appearance across three World Cups. He also had six saves in Iran’s opening 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Iran went up a man in the 66th minute when Belgium’s Nathan Ngoy was sent off with a red card for drag
  
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• Glance: Serena to play singles at Wimbledon

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon 2026 after receiving a wild card entry, the tournament announced Sunday. ......
  
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• Clark wins US Open, withstanding fan heckling and Burns

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — It was never going to be easy. Shinnecock Hills would never allow it. Nor would the gods, nor the New York fans. ......
  
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• China sanctions 10 US defence firms after curbs on Alibaba and Baidu

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  China sanctions 10 US defence firms after curbs on Alibaba and Baidu ......
  
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• Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hopes his side can avoid letdown vs. Austria

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Argentina superfans cycle 11,000 miles chasing Messi at World Cup Three Argentina superfans spent nine months biking across the Americas before a surprise gift helped them attend their team's World Cup opener. ARLINGTON, TX — Argentina is the reigning world champion and started its title defense off with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, but manager Lionel Scaloni...
  
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• A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites. (Image credit: Chandan Khanna) ......
  
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• What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit ...

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Associated Press journalist Jim...
  
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• Urgent: Russian strike sets fire to cargo ship, killing at least 1: Ukraine's deputy PM

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  KIEV, June 22 (Xinhua) -- A Russian drone strike set fire to a cargo vessel en route to...
  
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• Three dead and five wounded in Philippines school shooting as suspect, 15, arrested

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  A 15-year-old and another suspect have been arrested following a school shooting in the Philippines, leaving three dead and at least five wounded after 'bullying' ......
  
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• Surman gets World Cup goal but New Zealand falls to Egypt 3-1

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  New Zealand’s Finn Surman, a defender who rarely scores, got the opening goal off a corner kick in Sunday’s World Cup match against Egypt. Despite the early momentum, New Zealand lost 3-1 to Egypt. The loss puts New Zealand at ......
  
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• Starmer seen as likely to announce an exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to UK Parliament

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Expectations are growing that U.K....
  
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• Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. Drug Enforcement...
  
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• Philippine police say three students were killed and five others wounded in a high school ...

  22-06-2026 07:47 via article.wn.com
  Philippine police say three students were killed and five others wounded in a high school shooting in city of Tacloban. ......
  
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