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• Does the Iran war diminish US superpower status?

  17-06-2026 11:24 via article.wn.com
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• World Cup Frenzy Drives Prediction Markets to Record $10 Billion in Weekly Spot Volume

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  TL;DR Prediction market weekly spot volume surged to nearly $10 billion, setting a new industry record as the FIFA World Cup attracted traders worldwide. Kalshi remained the leading platform with more than $5 billion in volume, while Polymarket expanded its sports offerings to defend market share. At the same time, Robinhood accelerated the growth of its own exchange infrastructure, signaling a new competitive phase for event-based markets and reinforcing the broader...
  
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• World Cup final pitch felt more like artificial surface: Rabiot

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
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• World Cup 2026: Kane, Bellingham and Rashford fire England past Croatia

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia...
  
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• World Cup 2026: England and Croatia open their campaigns – in pictures

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  All the best images as England try to take revenge on their World Cup 2022 semi-final opponents in the Dallas Stadium....
  
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• Vozinha’s World Cup Heroics: Cape Verde Goalkeeper’s Epic Stand vs Spain Leads to Emotional US Reunion With His Mother

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  On Monday, 40-year-old Josimar...
  
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• Vancouver in summer: The food city that’s finally getting its due

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Vancouver has earned a place on every serious food traveler’s list for 2026, and the FIFA World Cup is only part of the reason. The The post Vancouver in summer: The food city that’s finally getting its due ......
  
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• Vance rejects claims Trump-Iran deal echoes Obama-era logic as hawks raise alarm

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Vice President JD Vance is pushing back on comparisons between the emerging Trump-Vance Iran pact and claims that the...
  
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• U.S. Air Force releases names of 8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a routine test mission in the U.S. state of California on Monday. In a press release, the Air Force said the names...
  
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• Ukrainian drone hits Russian school bus, killing one

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  dpa MoscowA woman was...
  
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• UK to apologize on behalf of the state for historical forced adoption

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  London: Survivors of...
  
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• 'Trump should renege': Iran deal faces backlash from conservative allies

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump's proposed Iran agreement is drawing sharp criticism from some of his strongest supporters, who argue the deal rewards Tehran before it has agreed to fully dismantle its...
  
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• Trump says Iran deal averted global ‘economic catastrophe’

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
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• ‘The world lies at his feet’: Press reacts to Messi’s historic day

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Football superstar Lionel...
  
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• ‘The Whole World Saw That’: Congo Fans Rejoice in Draw With Portugal

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  “If you’re coming to face Congo,” one fan said after his team stunned Portugal, a global soccer powerhouse, “just get ready to run and to fight, because we’re going to give it to you.” ......
  
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• Text of US-Iran framework deal published ahead of Swiss signing

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
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• Stock futures tick higher after Fed's hint of possible rate hike in 2026 spurs a ...

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  After hitting a fresh intraday all-time high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ultimately closed more than 500 points lower on Wednesday. ......
  
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• Southwest Airlines now offers ABCmouse educational content for kids in-flight

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Family travel is having a moment, and...
  
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• Seminar on dialogue among civilizations held in Iraq's Kurdistan region

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  ERBIL, Iraq, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A seminar commemorating the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" was held on Wednesday in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, bringing together over 300 government officials, experts, and scholars from Iraq, Jordan, and China. Co-organized by the Chinese...
  
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• Scottish brewery sends in reinforcements as Tartan Army continues to drink bars dry in Boston

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Fans from around the globe have descended on the United States for the FIFA World Cup, and few fanbases have made as much noise...
  
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• NATO’s Rutte defends US cuts to military assets for European allies

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
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• Lusail International Circuit to host 3 premier motorsport events in five-week showcase

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
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• Lionel Messi inspiring member of Scotland World Cup over 30s club to aim for 2030

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Bournemouth man has sights set on another World Cup appearance ......
  
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• LA leaders back investigation into police killing of two-year-old dog

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Officers responding to call about ‘screaming woman’, who was celebrating Knicks win, shot dog named Jameson...
  
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• Kane, Bellingham brilliance after Messi magic shows this World Cup belongs to the stars

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Magnificent Messi: Argentina star steals show with World Cup hat trick Lionel Messi delivered a vintage performance in his 2026 World Cup debut, scoring a hat trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. Sports Pulse Editor's note: Follow all World Cup matches live today ARLINGTON, TX — England’s two biggest names hopped on a World Cup trend Wednesday. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both found the back of the net in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, becoming the latest big
  
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• Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  AgenciesThe first tankers...
  
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• Indian PM seeks safety of Indian seafarers in talks with Trump

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  AgenciesNew DelhiIndian...
  
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• Ghana v Panama: World Cup 2026 – live

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 7pm local/12am BST/9am AEST...
  
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• Gasps in court as families unleash onto serial killer jailed for murdering eight women

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  Rex Heuermann mostly targeted sex workers between 1993 and 2010 which were known as the Gilgo Beach killings ......
  
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• G7 seeks stricter age checks, child safety measures online

  18-06-2026 01:13 via article.wn.com
  dpa Évian, FranceG7 leaders...
  
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