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• Conflicting claims cloud talks

  01-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Both Iran and the United States were scheduled to send negotiators to Qatar this week, yet the two sides have issued conflicting statements over the timing and core objectives. The friction puts further strain on an interim ceasefire meant to end their four-month war and restore shipping along the Strait of Hormuz. After four days of reciprocal strikes, both sides paused fire on Monday. US President Donald Trump said on social media that a Doha meeting was on the agenda, and his spokeswoman late
  
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• Trump ‘briefed on options for return to war with Iran as peace process stumbles’

  01-07-2026 17:46 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump refused to rule out ‘finishing the job’ with a return to full-scale conflict but would prefer diplomacy
  
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• ‘I’m profiting’: Trump admits he’s made more than $1B investing while president but claims it’s all ‘blind’ luck

  01-07-2026 17:45 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Trump family has profited handsomely from his return to the White House, raising many ethical concerns
  
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• World Cup round-up: Mexico make history, France beat Sweden and England face DR Congo tonight

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Mexico won their first World Cup knockout match in 40 years, beating Ecuador 2-0 at...
  
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• World Cup knockouts quiz: Morocco, Harry Kane and more

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup has...
  
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• World Cup 2026 resignations and sackings including Ronald Koeman, Steve Clarke and Sabri Lamouchi

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 World Cup dream continues for many teams as we...
  
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• Wildfire evacuation warning issued in northern Greece after father and son die in separate blaze

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Authorities in central Greece urged residents to evacuate as over 130 firefighters and...
  
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• Why RV Campgrounds Are Perfect for Beginners

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Imagine this: You’ve finally convinced your family to go on a camping trip, but you know they’ll be out of their element if you’re too far off the grid. Your family may prefer the comforts of home, and you’re bound ......
  
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• Weather fails to stop Mexico from storming into World Cup last 16

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup continued their impressive...
  
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• Trump says Iran talks were ‘very good’ as Araghchi warns US, Israel

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Indirect talks between the United States and Iran continued in Doha on Wednesday, July 1, with US President Donald Trump describing the negotiations as “very good” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the United States and Israel against any threat to Iran’s leadership. The developments came on the 14th day since Washington and Tehran signed the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) and 124 days after the conflict erupted, as diplomatic efforts continued a
  
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• Trump responds to eye-popping report on crypto profits while president

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  President Trump on Wednesday distanced himself from...
  
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• Trump raked in over $1.4B in income from crypto ventures, filings show

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  The annual filing comes as the Trump administration has pursued policies viewed as favorable to the cryptocurrency industry. ......
  
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• Triple-digit temperatures aren't East Coast heat wave's only concern

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Extreme heat watch hits Philadelphia ahead of FIFA, America 250 events Heading out in Philly this week? An extreme heat watch is on the way. NEW YORK − The eastern United States is set to experience days of dangerously hot temperatures during a summer heat wave, and the days’ lows are particularly worrisome. In New York City, residents are under an extreme heat warning effective at noon July 1 and lasting until the evening of July 3. July 1 temperatures are set to surpass the 90s, bu
  
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• Three people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Mexican health authorities said...
  
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• The World Cup needs fewer hydration breaks and more elderly violinists

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup seems to have gone on for ages. I’ve lost all awareness of real time and real life. Think how the players feel, poor sods, with endless flights, strange bedrooms, different time zones and being shouted at. At least I don’t have that. We are now well into the knockout stages. But will I have to keep going to bed at 8pm in order to wake up for midnight mass – I mean, penalty dramas? Meanwhile, Hunt, do tell us: what do you think of it so far? The pains and the pleas
  
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• Stryker to announce second quarter 2026 financial results

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Portage, Michigan, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK) will host a webcast at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results. The live webcast can be accessed at… ......
  
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• Somalia 66th Anniversary

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Somali soldier's march during celebrations marking the 66th anniversary of the country's independence in Mogadishu, Somalia, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. ......
  
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• Russia buys 60,000 metric tons gasoline from India to tackle fuel shortages: Report

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  An industry source said at least 60,000 metric tons of gasoline have been dispatched from India to Russia. Another source said that two tankers, with parcels of 30,000 to 40,000 tons each, have been sent. ......
  
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• Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Here's where you can score deals and freebies to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial. ......
  
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• Piping Contract Awarded from BPMI for Submarine Industrial Base

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  MCDONALD, Tenn., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amaero Inc. (ASX:3DA) (Amaero or the Company) is pleased to share that it has been awarded a production contract in the amount of $344,000 by Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI), a defense… ......
  
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• Optimum Subsidiary Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer for Shares of Optimum’s Class A Common Stock

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 1, 2026-- ......
  
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• Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech keep Wall Street in check

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Most U.S. stocks are rising, but drops for some influential technology companies are keeping the market in check. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% Wednesday and was potentially heading toward its eighth loss in the last 11 days. The ......
  
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• MindWalk (NASDAQ: HYFT) Files Patent for High-Dimensional Biological Data Architecture Powering AI Drug Discovery

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 1, 2026-- ......
  
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• Medical student's US visa success story goes viral, offers tips for applicants: ‘No documents were asked’

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  A medical student...
  
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• Marex redomiciliation to Bermuda: Scheme becomes effective

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  HAMILTON, Bermuda and LONDON, July 01,...
  
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• Kylian Mbappe determined to 'enjoy World Cup to its fullest' after firing France into last 16

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Kylian Mbappe scored the 17th and 18th World Cup goals of his career in France ......
  
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• Kentucky pastor defends viral video showing mock firing squad in front of children

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  The pastor at a Baptist church in Kentucky decried the spread of “misinformation” after his house of worship drew criticism over a viral video showing staff members leading a mock firing squad in front of a group of children. The video, posted on Reddit, shows men in military-style costumes marching down the center aisle at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Lexington and pretending to open fire on a person in a black outfit on the steps to the altar. The children seated nearby can be hear
  
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• Jon Peddie Research Releases Comprehensive Q2 2026 AI Processor Industry Report

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  TIBURON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 1, 2026-- ......
  
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• Indonesia Hindu Ritual

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Women in traditional dress gather during a Balinese Hindu ritual called Usaba Kasa, a ceremony held to express gratitude to God for a bountiful harvest and the safety of their village, in Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. ......
  
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• Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha zero in on frozen assets as deal hangs in balance

  01-07-2026 17:31 via article.wn.com
  Indirect technical...
  
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