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• How the All Whites can still make it past the World Cup group stage

  22-06-2026 06:55 via article.wn.com
  The All Whites’ chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup have taken a big hit after a defeat to Egypt. However, it is still possible for New Zealand to make it out of the group stage for the first time, but it will take a lot of luck. Of the 48 teams taking part, 16 will be eliminated in this phase of the tournament, with the top two teams of each of the 12 groups making it through and the best-ranked third-placed teams also progressing into the...
  
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• Young people are rejecting boomers' view of the American dream

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The concept of the American dream was redefined and became less standardized among generations, according to a new study. ......
  
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• Where to watch Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Uzbekistan World Cup game today: FREE live stream, ...

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
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• UN Security Council adopts resolution on accountability for attacks against peacekeepers

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday aimed at strengthening accountability for crimes committed against UN peacekeepers, underscoring the need to investigate and prosecute attacks targeting personnel serving in peace operations. The resolution, co-authored by Pakistan and Denmark, received the support of all 15 Council members...
  
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• UN agency says plan underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  A U.N. agency says a plan is underway...
  
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• Trump boasted of his ability to buy ‘good maple trees’ in early days of Iran ...

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
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• The world of extreme pogo is an eye-popping blend of artistry, courage and 'mystical zest'

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Michael Mena's dream of becoming a...
  
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• The one guest Melania didn’t want staying over at the White House - but she ...

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The guest spent multiple nights in the Lincoln Bedroom at the White House...
  
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• The nation unites again through the beautiful game

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  as Coca-Cola brings the World Cup 2026 viewing experience to the streets By Ernest Bako WUBONTO In Ghana, football has never been a mere pastime, especially when the national teams are involved, as it becomes a cultural heartbeat, an unspoken language of hope and a powerful social equaliser that binds the country together. On the cold Wednesday evening at the Ghud Park inside Accra Mall, there was a collective intake of breath from hundreds of Ghanaians, shoulders locked, eyes glued to a giant s
  
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• Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department...
  
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• Syria arrests former Assad military official accused of war crimes

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Syrian authorities have arrested a former official linked to the government of former president Bashar Al Assad as part of an ongoing crackdown on individuals accused of crimes committed during the country's conflict. In a statement, Syria's Interior Ministry said security units in Aleppo arrested...
  
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• Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes. ......
  
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• Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power. The decision Tuesday was the second in as many months ......
  
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• Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China. ......
  
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• Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull stocks lower on Wall Street

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  A sell-off in big technology companies spread from Asia back to the U.S., pulling stocks lower on Wall Street. The growing likelihood of interest rate hikes coming up this year has helped deflate a massive run-up in AI-related stocks in ......
  
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• Peter Murrell, ex SNP-chief and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, jailed over €463k embezzlement

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Murrell entered the dock of the court shortly after 9.30am, having arrived in a prison van ......
  
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• NCAA title eludes UNC baseball once again as Oklahoma rolls to the championship

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  For the 13th time, North Carolina made the eight-team College World Series field only to fall short of winning the national championship. ......
  
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• Nancy Guthrie ransom note claimed she died shortly after her disappearance – reports

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Authorities believe the mother of Today show Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped after finding blood near her front doorstep ......
  
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• Mamdani power test and a Kennedy’s TikToks: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  New York, Maryland and Utah each hold primaries on Tuesday, when South Carolina will host runoffs...
  
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• Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s health minister on Tuesday ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans, a day after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project. ......
  
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• Iraq judiciary seizes over $85 million in graft case

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Iraq's judiciary on Tuesday, June 23, said it had seized more than $85 million in a corruption case against a recently arrested oil official, with some of the cash hidden underground. Last month, Iraqi authorities arrested deputy oil minister for refining affairs Adnan al-Jumaili in...
  
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• GACL launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation to unite travellers behind Black Stars

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has officially launched an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation campaign at Terminal Three of the Accra International Airport (AIA). Designed to rally overwhelming national support for the Black Stars and entertain travellers passing through the terminals, this initiative transforms the airport into a hub of football celebration throughout the global tournament. The dynamic campaign is a collaborative partnership between GACL, the Ghana Football A
  
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• From Waffle House to beerless Boston: Americans delight in watching foreign World Cup fans experience ...

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Holly Baxter writes about the...
  
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• From renter to owner, Sharpton locks in National Action Network's Harlem foothold for the long haul

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The Rev. Al Sharpton is putting final...
  
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• Fifa World Cup: results, group tables, fixtures and kick-off times

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  We’re deep into the group stage of this year’s...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Lionel Messi on top, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland ...

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Find out which players are leading the way in the race for the Golden Boot, which will be awarded to the top goal scorer at FIFA World Cup 2026. ......
  
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• FIFA president says Trump will be at the World Cup final to present trophy to winners

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
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• Disagreement over nuclear inspections clouds U.S.-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. and Iran were in dispute...
  
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• Bed Bath & Beyond begins reopening with a bonus: Old coupons will be honored

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  Bed Bath & Beyond is looking to stage a comeback as the decades-old company reopens stores in partnership with the Container Store in 22 cities. ......
  
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• Algae-green or ’American flag blue,’ the Lincoln Memorial pool reflects one thing clearly: Trump’s outsize vanity

  23-06-2026 17:51 via article.wn.com
  The daily harangue over...
  
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