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• Ho, ho, hot: Santas gather for a summer celebration

  09-07-2026 16:20 via article.wn.com
  Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from...
  
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• Vietnam detains speedboat captain after 15 Indian tourists killed

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  HANOI — Vietnamese police have detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off the country's southern coast, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said Sunday.The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned less...
  
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• Victoria Beckham becomes an instant meme after failing to react during England's tense World Cup ...

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  It seems all the years of matches to cheer on David have taken their toll on Victoria, who looked decidedly unbothered during England's World Cup game. ......
  
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• US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Trump says Graham was ‘a true American patriot’ while Zelenskyy says he’s ‘deeply saddened’ by death...
  
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• Urgent: Israel to hold general elections on Oct. 27 -- media

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The...
  
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• Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a week...
  
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• Ukraine PM resigns as Zelenskyy moves to reshuffle government

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  KYIV — Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced her resignation on Sunday, shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed plans to...
  
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• UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivors...
  
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• UAE Condemns Renewed Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks on Gulf States, Jordan

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  TDT | Manama | Email : The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed missile and drone attacks launched...
  
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• Two hikers found alive with 40% burns after Spanish wildfires

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Two British hikers have been found alive but badly burned following deadly wildfires that have hit southern Spain. The man and woman, who have not been identified, are thought to have suffered 40% burns, according to Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE. The pair were discovered by a team of civil guards, who said they had already checked the...
  
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• Trump reveals what he said to Lindsey Graham in final call around an hour before ...

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  ‘He said he just...
  
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• Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Trump Accounts went live on the Fourth of July, with the families of 6 million children claiming accounts. Among those are 1.4 million newborns who get $1,000 in seed money. ......
  
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• Training for a Tuscan tradition: The wine barrel race

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Every August, the medieval Italian town of...
  
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• Three French nuclear reactors shut down amid heatwave

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  PARIS, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Three nuclear reactors in France have been shut down and eight others are operating at reduced power amid the ongoing heatwave, local media reported on Sunday. French daily Le Parisien...
  
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• These Miami kids get to escort the World Cup stars. Here’s how they got picked

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Hours before Norway and England are set to play in the World Cup quarterfinals, 22 Miami public school students prepare to escort the players onto the soccer field. ......
  
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• The global business behind World Cup jerseys, from $180 authentic shirts to $4 counterfeits

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Official World Cup jerseys can cost as much as $180,...
  
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• Syria's President calls for 'new chapter' as parliament convenes

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for "a new chapter" in the country's...
  
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• Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his ...

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of...
  
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• Qatar Suspends Maritime Activities as Precautionary Measure

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  TDT | Manama | Email : Qatar's Ministry of Transport has temporarily suspended all maritime activities across the country as a precautionary measure,...
  
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• Pope Leo warns 'winds of war' again blowing across Middle East, Ukraine

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that “winds of war” are once again blowing across the Middle East, Ukraine and other parts of the world, urging continued efforts toward...
  
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• Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians, including child, in Gaza

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  GAZA — Five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, were killed Sunday in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian medical sources, as hostilities continued despite a ceasefire in effect since October.The...
  
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• Iraqi PM to visit Washington for talks with Trump, energy deals

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with US officials aimed at strengthening bilateral...
  
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• ‘Iran agreed to a deal yesterday, moments before launching strikes in Hormuz,’ says US President Trump

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Trump’s remarks suggest that behind-the-scenes negotiations, possibly involving Qatari mediators. ......
  
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• IEA chief warns Europe lagging in electrification: FT

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Europe has made a major mistake by failing to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels quickly enough since the 2022 energy crisis, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih...
  
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• How to open a Trump Account, receive $1,000 seed money

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  People are also reading… 3 children who drowned in Lake Geneva were found in 32 feet of water Submerged find is a mystery for prolific Wisconsin divers Sal...
  
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• Household appliance keeps bedroom cool if you don't have a fan

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  As the UK endures its third heatwave of 2026, many people are struggling to sleep in the heat ......
  
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• England outlasts Norway 2-1 in tense, thrilling World Cup quarterfinal in Miami

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  Jude Bellingham had a brace for England, Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway in World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. ......
  
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• China builds full-scale US warship replica for missile target practice, satellite images show

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  China has built a full-scale replica of a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer at its Ruoqiang Test Range in Xinjiang, according to recent satellite imagery that analysts say points to continued efforts by Beijing to strengthen its anti-ship missile capabilities.The imagery also showed a 6-metre-wide rail system with a ship-sized target mounted on it. Defence...
  
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• 'Boat turned upside down in seconds': Indian survivor reveals what happened in Vietnam tragedy

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  According to survivor, the storm struck suddenly, leaving passengers with very little time to react before the boat overturned. ......
  
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• Bahrain, Qatar accuse Iran after Gulf missile attacks; UAE says threats remained outside its borders

  12-07-2026 17:27 via article.wn.com
  MANAMA — Bahrain and Qatar on Sunday condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks, accusing Tehran of violating their sovereignty, while the United Arab Emirates said missile threats detected overnight remained outside its borders.Bahrain accused Iran of carrying out systematic aggression after missile and drone strikes targeted civilians.In a...
  
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