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• Do Brazil have a Casemiro problem?

  04-07-2026 07:05 via article.wn.com
  The former Manchester United midfielder scored a vital goal against Japan but was also caught out multiple times out of possession ......
  
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• Why Romania’s ‘walking forests’ seem to move without anyone noticing

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Across parts of Romania, particularly in the Buzau region and the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, locals have long spoken of walking forests, clusters of trees that seem to shift their position year after year, leaning further downhill or subtly rearranging themselves over time. The movement is far too slow to see happening in real time, but stretched across several seasons, entire groves visibly tilt in the same direction, almost as if the trees themselves had decided to relocate. The ph
  
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• Why Europe wants to break up with Big Tech?

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  The European Union is making its clearest attempt yet to reshape the balance of power in the global technology industry. After months of delays, the European Commission on 3 June unveiled a package of measures designed to strengthen the bloc’s technological sovereignty, reflecting a growing conviction in Brussels that Europe’s dependence on foreign digital infrastructure has become both an economic weakness and a strategic vulnerability. The proposals spans cloud computing, artificia
  
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• WHO puts first molecular test for Bundibugyo virus in Emergency Use Listing: what it means

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  What is the significance of adding the test in EUL? What is the procedure? And what is the current situation in Africa? ......
  
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• Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Russian officials say Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg ......
  
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• Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
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• Ukraine gains leverage in conflict with capabilities to strike deep inside Russian territory, analysis suggests

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Ukraine appears to be gaining the upper hand in its war with Russia, as an analysis cited by Axios indicates that Kyiv now possesses the capability to strike almost any target within Russian territory by utilizing advanced drones and long-range missiles. Targets such as energy facilities, weapons manufacturing plants, and military bases are reportedly falling under attack with increasing frequency, leaving fewer areas of Russia considered safe. Russia now faces fuel shortages due to repetitive s
  
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• Turkish Authorities Block U.S. LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship from Docking, Citing Moral Values

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Istanbul/CNN — Turkish officials have barred an American-organized LGBTQ+ cruise from making scheduled port calls in the country, forcing organizers to reroute the voyage days before departure. The “Athens to Venice” cruise, operated by U.S.-based Atlantis Events aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, was scheduled to dock in the Aegean port of Kuşadası on July 7 and spend two days in...
  
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• Trump to mark U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  SEMBRONG: Attempts to link...
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK — Pop music megastar...
  
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• Stuttgart wholesale market fire remains out of control

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  BERLIN, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The fire that engulfed two warehouse buildings at a wholesale market Friday...
  
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• Socceroos Crushed in Penalty Shootout Heartbreak as Egypt Ends Australia's World Cup Dream

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Dallas, Texas — Australia’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended in agony on Friday, as the Socceroos fell to Egypt in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. The result means Australia remains without a knockout-stage victory at a World Cup, while Egypt advanced to...
  
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• Russia says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  (Reuters) — Russia’s...
  
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• Qatar Airways Confirms Return of 18-Hour Australia Flights via Canberra

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Qatar Airways has confirmed the return of its ultra-long-haul service linking Doha, Melbourne and Canberra, with flights resuming from 8 December 2026 after a suspension caused by the conflict in Iran. The airline will initially operate the route four times a week using its three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft before restoring daily services from March 2027. The return marks the comeback of one of the world's longest scheduled passenger flights, with the journey between Doha and Melbourne takin
  
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• Profile: Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation...
  
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• Paul Nicolaou Highlights Strong Results from Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2026

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 Vinnies CEO Sleepout succeeded in NSW. 336 leaders and over 9,100 supporters raised more than $2.5 million for the St Vincent de Paul Society. Nationally, the initiative exceeded $10 million. Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Paul Nicolaou, participated for the seventh year. His cumulative fundraising now totals $683,978. He notes that homelessness can affect anyone through family breakdown, domestic violence, financial hardship, mental health challenges, or unexpected life events. Funds support em
  
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• Over 2,650 Afghan prisoners transferred from Iran in 5 years

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  KABUL, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities have transferred about 2,650 Afghan prisoners from prisons in neighboring Iran to...
  
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• Numata Classic loaded with excitement

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Tanner Kagimoto and Josyah Napoleon-Umeda don’t let the giants get their way. ......
  
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• NATO leaders including Trump to affirm ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an “ironclad commitment” to collective defence under the alliance’s Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters. NATO members are also set to pledge €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance...
  
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• More and More Greeks Living Abroad Return To Greece

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  More Greeks living abroad are returning home, according to the OECD Diaspora Review Greece, a new study presented by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in partnership with the National Documentation Centre (EKT). The report found that Greece's relationship with its diaspora has entered a new phase, with migration patterns gradually shifting as increasing numbers of Greeks choose to return. According to the study, the number of Greek citizens returning to Greece has
  
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• Monaco blast suspect is a woman, was spotted in Germany – source

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Authorities suspect a woman of being the bomber who injured three people with an explosive device in Monaco on Monday, a judicial source in the Mediterranean principality said on Friday, adding that the suspect had been spotted in...
  
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• Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities. ......
  
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• Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  The Malian army reports that several...
  
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• ‎Which countries allow foreigners to adopt children? Here's what the rules look like

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  International adoption has gained global attention through celebrities who have chosen to grow their families this way. Angelina Jolie adopted children from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam, while Madonna adopted four children from Malawi. Sandra Bullock adopted two children from the United States, whereas Meg Ryan adopted her daughter from China.For families hoping to adopt a child from another country, the biggest surprise often comes before the paperwork even begins. There is no single global s
  
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• Iran warns against foreign military presence in Strait of Hormuz

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning against any foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway should not become a venue for “extra-regional” military displays after the United Kingdom and France announced plans to support freedom of navigation in the area. The warning came from Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who said Tehran considers itself the guarantor of security in the Strait and would closely...
  
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• International Film Festival Calls for Boycott of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Over Western Sahara Filming

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  A major international film festival has called for a boycott of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey, accusing the production of politically endorsing Morocco’s control over the disputed territory of Western Sahara. The Western Sahara International Film Festival...
  
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• How and where to watch Morocco vs. Canada 2026 World Cup match: TV channel, streaming options

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Find out how to watch Morocco play Canada, with time, TV channel and streaming information. ......
  
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• Heavy rain batters western Japan

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain hit western Japan on Saturday, the country's weather agency said, urging extra caution against landslides and flooding in...
  
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• Hazardous heat stalks millions

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  A brutal heat wave that was expected...
  
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• Greek Police Arrest Two Turkish Nationals Over 50 Pistols

  04-07-2026 13:07 via article.wn.com
  Greek police arrested two Turkish nationals accused of importing and trafficking illegal firearms from Turkey into Greece, allegedly to supply criminal groups. Officers from the Northern Greece Division for Combating Organised Crime launched...
  
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