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• Indo Pacific: 12 nations reaffirm commitment to a free, open region

  12-07-2026 11:03 via article.wn.com
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• Zohran Mamdani riding high despite New York Post’s daily demonization

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  The rightwing New York Post has attacked Zohran Mamdani as a communist, a hater of the police, an antisemite, a driver-away-of-billionaires, and as someone who isn’t very good at bench press. But six months into his mayoralty, Mamdani has so far succeeded where most of his predecessors have failed: he has bested the city’s most powerful tabloid. Despite enduring near daily criticism from the Post, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch, since he launched his campaign for mayor in late 2024
  
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• World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  The governing body for sailing is...
  
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• Why the Princess of Wales climbed the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales — ...

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  An outdoor pursuit that took Catherine,...
  
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• Wherever Argentina’s World Cup run ends, it ran through the heart of Kansas City

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup in Kansas City has come to an end — but Argentina will carry KC to the semifinals. ......
  
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• Vietnam detains speedboat captain after 15 Indian tourists die in Phu Quoc tragedy

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Fifteen Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat reportedly malfunctioned and overturned during an island-hopping tour near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. ......
  
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• Two dead, two injured in plane crash in east Austria

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  VIENNA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- A small plane crashed on Sunday in east Austria's state of Lower...
  
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• ‘This is a special place for us’: A sea of color embraces KC for last time

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Argentine fans came together to celebrate before Kansas City’s final World Cup match Saturday where Argentina will face Switzerland. ......
  
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• Recap: Argentina beats Switzerland in exciting final World Cup game for KC

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  It’s the culmination of a month of crowds and excitement for KC. ......
  
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• New anti-racism standard will force Australian universities to use definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Higher education chiefs, academics and students to give evidence this week at royal commission...
  
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• Netanyahu details 'final' conversation with Lindsey Graham, says senator challenged his push to end Israel aid

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
  
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• NATO Hails Impact of Ukraine’s Strikes on Russia’s Energy Sector

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Russia, despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, is facing its worst fuel...
  
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• Lindsey Graham, pivotal GOP senator, dies suddenly at 71

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71. ......
  
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• Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 after sudden illness, his office says – live

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party...
  
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• Kuwait declares four days of mourning after death of Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, has ordered four days of official mourning following the death of Qatar’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al...
  
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• Kuwait declares four-day mourning period for former Qatar Emir

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Kuwait's Ministry of Information announced a four-day official mourning period following the death of Qatar's former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Under...
  
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• KC’s World Cup experience has exceeded many expectations: ‘Seen it transform’

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  We’ve spoken to dozens of people over weeks about how the Fan Fest and KC have shown up for the World Cup. Here’s what they’ve told us. ......
  
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• 'It sounded like the end of the world': The Little Oil Co. fire of 1975

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  The massive tank yard inferno burned 750,000 gallons of gasoline and saw flames reach as high as 500 feet. ......
  
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• Israeli attacks in Gaza kill three people, including a girl, say medics

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  CAIRO, July 12 -...
  
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• Israel launches national AI R&D consortium to advance drug discovery

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) on Sunday announced the launch of a national artificial intelligence (AI) research and...
  
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• Iranian newspaper publishes list of ‘revenge’ targets

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• Iran strikes US Gulf allies after wave of attacks

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Follow the latest on the war in the Middle East on our live blog ......
  
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• India to repatriate remains of 15 killed in Vietnam boat tragedy, PM orders probe

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  The mortal remains of the 15 Indians killed in a boat accident off Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam will be transported to India as soon as possible after formalities are completed in Ho Chi Minh City, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam said on Sunday. “The Embassy and the Consulate teams are closely coordinating with the Vietnamese authorities, who are committed to providing all necessary assistance to ensure the earliest transportation of the mortal remains to...
  
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• How Kansas City’s 2026 World Cup reiterates Lamar Hunt’s vision from decades ago

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  “Everything that he believed the sport could be in this country is unfolding before our eyes,” Clark Hunt said of his late father. ......
  
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• Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, July 12 - Germany is...
  
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• Fan Fest’s last day leaves memories for a lifetime & high hopes for KC’s future

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  See what fans had to say about the World Cup and Fan Festival ending in Kansas City. ......
  
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• China strongly deplores Japanese FM's statement on South China Sea: spokesperson

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING -- China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the statement made by Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi ten years after the so-called 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Sunday. The statement blatantly endorses the illegal "award," attacks China's lawful claims and mischaracterizes Japan as a "legitimate stakeholder who uses the South China Sea," said the spokesperson. China urges Japan to stop smearing China, stop sowin
  
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• Cablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed?

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Midfielder got England back on level terms in fine fashion but pictures suggest illegal interference in the buildup...
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder case: Police find no political motive in ex-UK minister's death

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  Ann Widdecombe murder case: Police find no political motive in ex-UK minister's death The British police officers found no evidence in killing of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe. While investigating her killing the police officials found no political motive behind the incident. Advertisement Soon after her murder news, a 26-year-old man initially...
  
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• Amid World Cup, ‘Ted Lasso’ cast shares how they came to love Jason Sudeikis’ KC

  12-07-2026 15:52 via article.wn.com
  “If you want to move Mardi Gras here, we’ll give it a shot,” Jason Sudeikis said Saturday. “Keep bringing your throngs of people.” ......
  
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