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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan final Group K match under way

  28-06-2026 02:14 via article.wn.com
  DR Congo make three changes as they look to go on the attack ......
  
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• World Cup winners and losers as tournament heads into the knockout stage Sunday

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  It wasn’t too long ago that naysayers, especially those overseas, predicted that the 2026 World Cup would be a disaster. Some even suggested it would be the worst World Cup ever. ......
  
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• With five World Cup games down, and a massive one to go in Philly, did ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  PHILADELPHIA — When it comes to the World Cup, Philly has been treated to Brazil’s magic, the powerhouse that is France, and the sheer might of Ecuador. ......
  
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• Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  The ban, effective in November, has been praised by advocates who hope other states will follow. ......
  
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• Venezuela quake toll climbs as rescuers search for survivors after fresh tremor

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela's coast days after deadly twin quakes. Rescue efforts continue as aftershocks, casualties, and damage mount. ......
  
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• Venezuela earthquake toll hits 1,430, close to 69,000 people still missing, tension rises over 'inadequate ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Venezuela earthquake toll latest update: Search teams and foreign aid continued to arrive from Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, El Salvador, France and elsewhere. ......
  
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• U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by second ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Iran state TV reported explosions north of the Strait of Hormuz. ......
  
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• US military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. military says it had...
  
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• US-Iran war news LIVE: ‘New aggression will be met with a crushing response,’ warns Tehran ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  US-Iran war news LIVE: Official military Spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that ‘any new aggression, regardless of its pretext or the scale of its objectives, will be met with a crushing response’. ......
  
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• Ukraine war briefing: Ballistic missile attack in Kyiv forces residents into shelters

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Latest attack follows civilian deaths on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday. What we know on day 1,585...
  
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• Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia\u2019s Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  By The Associated Press Ukraine...
  
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• Toronto Expands Rain Barrel Subsidy Program by Nearly $240,000 After High Demand

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Toronto City Council is set to provide an additional $238,249 for the city’s rain barrel subsidy...
  
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• Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orb\u00e1n was voted out

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  By JUSTIN SPIKE BUDAPEST, Hungary...
  
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• St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  The St. Bernards, once famous for mountain rescues, are now too large for such tasks. ......
  
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• South Africa's World Cup run is a dream come true. Broos says a knockout win ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  This World Cup is already a landmark for South Africa, which had never advanced from group play in its three previous trips to the sport’s biggest stage. If Hugo Broos’ team goes even farther when it faces co-host Canada on ......
  
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• Social security payment: Waiting for handsome 401(k) retirement savings plan match? Employers likely to disappoint

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  401(k) retirement savings plan is a crucial one for employees. However, employers match is a crucial component. ......
  
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• Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  University of Pittsburgh researchers put “cones of shame” onto mice to help unravel what happens when an itch gets scratched. ......
  
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• Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by the legendary Charles Darwin...
  
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• Jude Bellingham bends another day to his will after Panama stifle England | Barney Ronay

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  A joyless England display, football’s equivalent of assembling a wardrobe, was rescued by the No 10...
  
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• Iran warns of 'crushing response' to any fresh attack as tensions with US escalate

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Ibrahim al-Fiqar, the official military...
  
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• Iran-U.S. war erupts again: Donald Trump threatens to wipe out Iran, America strikes at missile, ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Iran-U.S. confrontation over Stratit of Hormuz and other issues continue to escalate as President Donald threatened to wipe out Iran. ......
  
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• Has hating the UK prime minister become a 'cultural phenomenon'?

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  It took only a month after coming to office for Keir Starmer's popularity to begin plummeting. Does it mean the UK has become ungovernable? Or is something else to blame? ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup:'Hey Jude' rings out as Bellingham leads England past Panama

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Jude Bellingham shone for England in their 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, scoring the opener and assisting Harry Kane. This performance silenced critics and marked a significant moment after a challenging club season. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup: Nikola Vlasic's late header lifts Croatia past Ghana to seal 2nd place ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Croatia secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ghana,...
  
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• FIFA World Cup: Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in knockouts

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  The African nation was playing in soccer's...
  
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• FIFA World Cup: Colombia and Portugal advance after no-bore draw in Miami

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Colombia and Portugal battled to a thrilling...
  
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• England's World Cup last-32 opponents CONFIRMED: Three Lions will face DR Congo after topping Group L

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Thomas Tuchel's side secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, but faced a wait to discover their last-32 opponents. ......
  
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• England beat Panama 2-0 to reach favourable World Cup path

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  East Rutherford: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 Saturday and into what appears to be a more favourable bracket for the knockout phase...
  
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• Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, Meteorological Agency warns of more quakes may follow, ...

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Earthquake today: Japan is prone to quakes and tsunami. A series of quakes have hit lately, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck on Thursday in the area close to Sunday's quake. ......
  
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• DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan

  28-06-2026 05:02 via article.wn.com
  Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history. They will meet England after registering their ever World Cup win....
  
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