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• Feature: Vozinha's long road to the World Cup

  21-06-2026 04:54 via article.wn.com
  by Sportswriters Cao Jianjie and Zhang Wuyue MIAMI, United States, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha stood in front of reporters after his country's historic draw with Spain and struggled to contain his emotions. The 40-year-old had just produced one of the finest performances of his career, helping the African island nation secure a 0-0 result in its first appearance at a FIFA World Cup. Yet his thoughts quickly turned to family. As teammates celebrated a landmark achievement, V
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge

  22-06-2026 06:25 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘If he doesn't do it, we'll do it,’ Mr Zelensky said as he warned Belarus to dismantle the stations
  
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• Woman, 76, Killed After Tesla Driver On Autopilot Crashes Into Her Texas Home

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Tesla Model 3 with automated driving crashed into a Texas house, fatally hitting a woman. ......
  
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• US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern ...

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has...
  
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• Trump-backed conservative leads in Colombia presidential runoff

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Conservative attorney Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia’s presidential runoff as early results came in Sunday, putting him in a strong position to sweep aside Gustavo Petro’s leftist movement and align Bogota with the Trump administration. ......
  
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• The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  High-level negotiations in...
  
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• Steel industry sounds alarm over slow progress on green steel

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  The global push for green steel faces significant...
  
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• Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of Hormuz

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• Sanctions, oversight, and Lebanon: Takeaways from US-Iran talks in Switzerland

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  The US and Iran have...
  
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• Robot mentoring

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangos to train AI-powered robots...
  
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• Revealed: Emotional handwritten letter Iran's 'oppressed' World Cup stars left in SoFi Stadium locker room

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  After two matches in Los Angeles, Iran left a farewell note to the city containing a reference to the horrific bombing of a school during the war between the nation and the United States. ......
  
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• Qatar factory explosion in Ras Laffan leaves 54 injured, 18 missing, authorities say

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  An explosion at a factory in Qatar injured 54 people and left 18 missing, the Gulf state's interior ministry said Monday. A "technical incident" caused the blast on Sunday in Qatar's Ras...
  
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• People visit Avenue of the Americas Summer Expo in New York

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  A woman tries on a hat at the Avenue of the Americas Summer Expo at middle town of Manhattan in New York, the United States, on June 21, 2026....
  
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• Pak Minister Threatens War Against India Over Water Security Amid Crisis

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatens war against India over water security amid internal crisis. ......
  
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• Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talks

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Iran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks,...
  
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• Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella...
  
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• Netanyahu Vows Lasting Israeli Presence In South Lebanon

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  The comments were delivered shortly after the first round of technical discussions between the United States and Iran in Switzerland under a newly signed memorandum aimed at addressing regional... ......
  
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• Live: US-Iran Negotiations End, Technical Talks To Continue; Netanyahu Issues Warning

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  US Vice President J D Vance leads talks with Iran in Switzerland to discuss the interim agreement aimed at ending regional conflicts, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating. ......
  
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• Key points from the first round of Iran-U.S. talks

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Here are the main points from the joint Qatar-Pakistan statement at the conclusion of first-round talks ......
  
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• Israel vows infinite Lebanon presence as Iran labels 'Deconfliction' first test of US deal

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Iran views verifiable de-escalation and Israeli withdrawals from Lebanon as benchmarks for trust, Netanyahu has ruled out any timeline for exit, tying it solely to security needs. ......
  
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• Iran, US agree to keep communicating, end fighting in Lebanon after first round of talks

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  First round of US-Iran talks done Iran and the United States wrapped up the first round of talks to end...
  
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• Iran Held to 0-0 Draw by 10-Man Belgium at World Cup as Beiranvand Shines and Red Card Drama Unfolds

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  INGLEWOOD, California: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while...
  
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• Inside the Daring Operation to Avert a New Disaster at Chornobyl

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  The battle to contain a fire at the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster reveals a new danger on the front line of the war in Ukraine. ......
  
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• Inside Round 1 Of US-Iran Talks: What Was Agreed On Hormuz, Lebanon And More

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  The parties also agreed to set up a de-confliction cell involving the US, Iran, Lebanon and the mediators 'to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon as per the MoU.' ......
  
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• Here\u2019s a look at some of the Founding Mothers of the United States

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
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• He gives \u2018dad advice\u2019 on TikTok. The videos saved his daughter\u2019s life

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
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• First High-Level US-Iran Talks See Key Agreements After Brief Walkout

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  The joint statement said the summit was conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere," with encouraging progress made. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup: Donald Trump Memes Viral As "Iran Remain Unbeaten On US Soil"

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  As Iran continue to remain unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing their games on the US soil, Donald Trump memes have gone viral on social media. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for a first victory

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 and secure its first-ever World Cup win ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table: Winners, latest match standings, group tables and team stats

  22-06-2026 06:07 via article.wn.com
  FIFA World Cup Points Table 2026: Spain, Japan, and Germany...
  
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