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• European leaders voice

  08-06-2026 04:10 via article.wn.com
  The leaders of the U.K.,...
  
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• Zidane Iqbal interview: Inspiring Iraqi kids at World Cup, Manchester United spell, making history

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  A first World Cup memory of a Maicon goal inspired Iqbal, and now he hopes he can do something similar after Iraq's qualification ......
  
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• Yemen’s Houthis declare ‘total ban’ on Israeli ships in Red Sea

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  This raises the spectre of a return to major disruption on the key route. ......
  
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• Yemen's Houthis declare ban on Israeli shipping in Red Sea: statement

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Yemen's Houthis announced a missile attack on Israel on Monday and declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, raising the spectre of a return to major disruption on the key ......
  
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• Votes being counted in runoff election to choose Peru's ninth leader in 10 years

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  LIMA, Peru (AP) — The winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election was not yet known hours after polls closed Sunday as electoral authorities slowly tallied votes cast for the ninth head of state in 10 years. ......
  
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• Venezuela leader to meet Erdogan on surprise Istanbul visit

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday after arriving in Istanbul on a surprise visit, officials said. Rodriguez, who has led Venezuela since US forces...
  
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• Tsunami warning after strong earthquake hits southern Philippines

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  A powerful earthquake struck near the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Monday, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the region. The quake struck at 7:37 am (2337 ......
  
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• Trump has failed to stop Netanyahu once again – showing who really ‘calls the shots’

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Benjamin Netanyahu defying...
  
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• Teen who died at University Hospital after swallowing deadly object 'could have been saved'

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  'Bright and outgoing' Tali Cestaro died after doctors failed to treat a partial tear in her stomach wall ......
  
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• Tammy Murphy chairs the World Cup host committee. Where has she been?

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Where is the New York New Jersey FIFA World Cup Host Committee's chair? Much like fictional detective Carmen Sandiego, the whereabouts of Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's former first lady, remain unknown. Murphy was appointed to the role in February 2025 at the same time Alex Lasry was tapped to serve as the host committee's CEO. But while Lasry has been seen traversing the region to generate attention — and sponsorships — the wife of former Gov. Phil Murphy has been...
  
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• Russian attacks kill 5 after Putin rejects Zelenskyy meet

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Both sides have been...
  
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• Powerful solar storm may light up skies tonight, raising chances of rare Aurora display in India

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  The event started on June 6, when the Sun...
  
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• Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after California’s primary, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are still waiting to see who makes the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass. ......
  
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• NATO shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  RIGA, June 8 - NATO fighter jets...
  
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• Los Angeles trial to begin for man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal arson trial begins Monday for the man accused of sparking last year's deadly Palisades Fire as the area struggles to rebuild and the aftermath reverberates through the Los Angeles mayor's race. ......
  
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• 'Let's call it quits': Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued interview when confronted over election ...

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  United States President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC — but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud. “You’re a one-sided, crooked network. Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a...
  
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• Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  I srael ​said on Monday it hit a petrochemical plant in Iran's southwest, along with strikes elsewhere ​on military targets, after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israe ......
  
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• Israel confirms striking Iranian Mahshahr petrochemical plant amid fresh missile exchange

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Military authorities did not immediately reveal the exact scale of the damage or specify which facilities and assets were affected during the low-altitude strike missions. ......
  
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• Iran official says US is 'responsible for the consequences of any escalation' in Mideast caused ...

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Iran official says US is 'responsible for the consequences of any escalation' in Mideast caused by Israel. ......
  
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• Indonesia's forex reserves fall to 144.9 bln USD in May

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves stood at 144.9 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May, down from...
  
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• Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  The Strait of Hormuz ⁠will be open but under new conditions to be set ​by Iran and Oman, ​including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.The U ......
  
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• Heavy swells force evacuations, ferry cancellations in New Zealand capital

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  WELLINGTON, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Authorities on Monday ordered evacuations in parts of Wellington, New Zealand's capital, and canceled Cook Strait ferries on Monday as swells of up to 10.5 meters were...
  
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• Heading to MetLife for World Cup matches? Here's what you need to know

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  MetLife Stadium installing grass for 2026 FIFA World Cup Take a look at the installation of grass at MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The first World Cup match at New York New Jersey Stadium, normally known as MetLife Stadium, will take place June 13.Aside from the different name, the stadium in East Rutherford will have several changes during the eight matches it is hosting in the 2026 World Cup.Fans traveling to the stadium should be aware of several transportation conditions,
  
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• Gaud�'s legacy celebrated by papal visit a century after his humble death

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  BARCELONA, June 8 - When...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Full winners list, all-time champions & key details of football’s biggest ...

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd edition...
  
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• 'Exit the country': India issues advisory as Israel-Iran strikes reignite fears of wider conflict

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Tehran Monday issued an urgent advisory asking Indian nationals to avoid travelling to Iran and urging those already in the country to leave at the earliest through available transport options.Amid a rapidly worsening security situation in West Asia, the advisory follows a significant escalation in hostilities across the region over the past 24 hours, marked by missile exchanges, airstrikes on strategic targets and renewed military action involving Israel and Ira
  
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• Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  At least 15 people were feared dead in the southern Philippines on Monday after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. The quake came early in the morning as schools were reopening in the Philippines after a long break, with the tremors felt strongly in a dozen provinces and 420 km (261 miles) away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Tsunami alerts were issued in the southern Philippines
  
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• Drone fragments with traces of explosion found in Moldova, ministry says

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  CHISINAU, June 8 - A drone crossed...
  
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• Cuba's iconic antique cars sit idle as US energy blockade deepens fuel crisis

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Many of Cuba's iconic gas guzzling antique cars sit idle, a symbol of the island's ongoing fuel crisis ......
  
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• Chinese leader Xi arrives in North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a rare state visit that experts say is likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political ......
  
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