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• EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time

  23-06-2026 19:38 via article.wn.com
  The EU said the meeting is to facilitate easier repatriation of failed asylum seekers. ......
  
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• ‘Toxic men are just like bacteria’: Dettol\u00a0apologises after another ad controversy in China\u00a0

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Dettol has apologised after...
  
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• Thomas Tuchel dismisses World Cup ‘wake-up call’ claims after England held by Ghana

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  England failed to build on their opening victory against Croatia...
  
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• Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are ...

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student...
  
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• Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist ...

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating...
  
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• Psychology says people who get tattoos later in life may not be having a midlife ...

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Psychology reveals that getting inked later in life often...
  
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• 'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts...
  
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• 'Outrageous': Indian tech hub names road for Trump, drawing criticism from Modi's party

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  A key road named after US President Donald Trump in India’s opposition-ruled tech hub of Hyderabad has drawn criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party, which dismissed the move as “hypocrisy”. US-India ties have deteriorated during Trump’s second term, with Washington...
  
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• Mexico, like the US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soil

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump has insisted that...
  
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• Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed plan for...
  
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• Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared the...
  
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• International Widows’ Day: Minister Seeks Stronger Legal Protection, Economic Empowerment for Nigerian Widows

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Nigeria | 12 seconds ago Jonathan Eze The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for stronger legal protection, economic empowerment and social inclusion for widows across Nigeria, declaring that widowhood should never translate into poverty, discrimination or vulnerability. In a statement marking the 2026 International Widows’ Day on Tuesday, the minister said the Federal Government remains committed to building a society where widows can live
  
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• How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new...
  
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• France reports first Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Congo said the number of confirmed cases of Ebola had risen to 1,094 by Tuesday...
  
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• Fiery American coach Jesse Marsch has led Canada to the cusp of a World Cup breakthrough

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Coach Jesse Marsch has already led Canada to its first World Cup win, and he’s hoping for more — including another game on home soil for the Canadians. That’s what they would get in the knockout stage if they beat ......
  
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• Daniel Muñoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout stage at the ...

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win. Muñoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a strong performance ......
  
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• Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime...
  
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• UN nuclear agency boss says inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear sites under Iran-U.S. interim deal

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  The head of the UN’s nuclear...
  
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• R Ashwin challenges Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli doubters with strong World Cup statement: 'Decide now'

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Former India spinner...
  
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• North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says. ......
  
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• New World screwworm poses limited threat to a prepared Pennsylvania, veterinarians say

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  state and federal veterinarians worked to assure Pennsylvania lawmakers that the parasite poses limited threats in the commonwealth ......
  
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• Nepal’s new foreign policy roadmap

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  This article is authored by Rishi Gupta, assistant director, Asia Society Policy Institute, New Delhi. ......
  
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• Lives updates as Tayside, Fife and Stirling begins nervous wait for Scotland v Brazil match

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  We'll have all the latest live reporting from across Dundee, Angus, Fife, Perth and Stirling as the Tartan Army prepare for Scotland's final group stage match against Brazil. ......
  
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• Jill On Money: How to support, not enable adult kids

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  With annual inflation at a three-year high (4.2 percent), housing costs elevated, and student loan debt crushing millions of borrowers, it's no surprise that many young adults are leaning on their parents for financial help. ......
  
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• Israel’s Military Is Caught in a Political No Man’s Land in Lebanon

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  While Trump...
  
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• Gadi Eisenkot, the straight-talking Israeli former general taking on Netanyahu

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  As Israelis prepare for fall...
  
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• Elden Ring owner faces tense CEO clash as a battle between Kadokawa and activist shareholders ...

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  A tense battle between investors is happening at FromSoftware's parent company, and Elden Ring is at the heart of a debate over whether its CEO should remain in his role. Read more ......
  
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• Dad found dead in tent at Download Festival as daughter makes tragic discovery

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Paul John Whitley was found dead in his tent at Download Festival by his daughter Caitlyn ......
  
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• Carney calls for vigilance as Canada marks 41st anniversary of Kanishka bombing

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  In a statement issued to...
  
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• Bangladesh to buy Chinese jets used by Pak in Op Sindoor. What it means for India

  24-06-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Bangladesh to buy Chinese jets used by Pak in Op Sindoor. What it means for India ......
  
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