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• Inquiry Questions Government’s Ability to Stop University Collaborations with Iran

  09-06-2026 04:59 via article.wn.com
  The Education Department has faced scrutiny over whether Australia’s research security framework is adequate...
  
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• Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Yemen’s Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia on Monday, hours after the rebels accused the kingdom of attacking Sanaa airport — the biggest flare-up in years between the two sides that threatens to upend a frozen conflict. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government claimed responsibility for the attack on the Houthi-held airport, saying it wanted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. It came after they failed to convince a Houthi delegation that went to Tehran for the late Iranian supreme leade
  
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• World Cup Golden Boot odds favor Kylian Mbapp� against the field

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Kylian Mbappe is favored to win a Golden Boot race that has featured the biggest stars in the sport. ......
  
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• Winter was harsh, but resilient Odesa making summer a season of hope

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Odesa, home to a Ukrainian seaport that...
  
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• Where to buy England vs. Argentina World Cup tickets at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Justin Setterfield; Omar Vega/Getty Images Argentina and England are set to renew one of international soccer's most iconic rivalries in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. After knocking off Switzerland and Norway, respectively, the two heavyweights are now just one win away from the...
  
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• What is an aortic dissection? The heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's sudden death

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill. The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body as other arteries branch off from it. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH...
  
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• What happened on United Airlines flight 509? Boeing 767-400 makes emergency diversion to Ireland

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
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• U.S. lawmakers to debate whether to stop twice yearly clock switching

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
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• US justice department investigating UAW president over corruption allegations

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on Gaza...
  
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• UN sticks to freedom of navigation stance amid Trump's Hormuz fee reports

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  The UN on Monday reiterated its call for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid reports that Washington plans to impose a 20% fee on ships passing through the waterway. Asked...
  
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• Taiwan Leaders Offer Their Condolences to Sen. Lindsey Graham

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and other officials are mourning the loss of U.S. Sen....
  
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• SpaceX Plunges to All-Time Low After Competitor Makes Major Leap

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX took another beating when trading resumed on Monday, sliding to an all-time low of just under $139, well below its IPO opening price of $150. It’s now over 38 percent down from its all-time high of $225 three weeks ago, illustrating how rapidly the hype has inverted into widespread skepticism over Musk’s vision. Following a blockbuster Wall Street debut, the space company has struggled to maintain any degree of momentum as investors continue to ask
  
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• Simulating everything, sort of: The promise and limits of world models

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Over the past few years, many of us have gotten a crash course in what we now call artificial intelligence—but really,...
  
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• Rubio lashes out at International Criminal Court, accuses it of 'waging war' against US

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday accused the International Criminal Court (ICC) of threatening American sovereignty and “waging a war” against the country. “The ICC and its friends are waging a war against our country — not with bullets or missiles but with statutes, compacts and the force of so-called ‘international law’“. He further said the court had “become the unaccountable arbiter of a new global law — empowered to prosecute
  
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• New details: Person shot, killed in incident involving ICE in Maine, officials say

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  A person was reportedly shot and killed in an incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, who represents Biddeford, said in a post on Facebook that a person was killed in a shooting and ICE was involved. He said Maine State Police and the Department of Public Safety are now on scene. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE Biddeford Police Chief Joanne Fisk confirmed in a statement that the
  
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• Most of Britain's SMEs struggle to recruit new staff: BCC

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Most of Britain's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face persistent challenges in hiring new staff as their investment in training employees lags, according to a report published by the British...
  
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• ‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in ...

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  How Diego Simeone, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle remember the two classic World Cup matches between historical rivals...
  
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• ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Dies at 78, Known for His Major Role as Dr. ...

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  ABOVE VIDEO: Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor whose portrayal of paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park made him a household name around the world, has died at the age of 78. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))]...
  
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• Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from Khamenei...
  
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• Is Steam down? Thousands complain issues with launching games; ‘something went wrong’

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Steam users reported...
  
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• Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now' on AI's economic impact and job displacement risks

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work. The statement released Monday was signed by top economists, along with computer scientists and some executives at tech companies...
  
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• How many World Cups has France won? Full history of Les Bleus' all-time record, results in FIFA final

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  After years of futility at the international stage — best exemplified by absences in the 1970, 1974, 1990 and 1994 World Cups — France has emerged as a power player in world soccer over the past two decades. Les Bleus are an enticing outfit, teeming with attacking flair and defensive structure. Their roster during the 2026 tournament has proven abominable — at least for other squads. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise lead a swashbuckling French attack, while Will
  
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• Hegseth announces joint taskforce with DoJ to target and prosecute press leaks

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdown...
  
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• FIFA World Cup: Five biggest controversies of the 2026 tournament

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 World Cup has been mired in several controversies, from political interference to allegations of greed and spinelessness against FIFA as well as officiating disputes around the widely-loathed VAR. Al Jazeera breaks down the five biggest controversies of the 2026 football tournament so far.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4England and Argentina renew rivalry: All to know about World Cup semifinallist 2 of 4Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantin
  
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• EU rallies US$1 billion in pledges for Gaza’s recovery

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  The European Union has...
  
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• EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza\u2019s recovery

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  The European Union has pledged $1 billion for Gaza reconstruction amid stalled talks....
  
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• EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  A senior European Union official says the EU has coordinated efforts to raise $1 billion in aid pledges for rebuilding Gaza. How much of the money will be delivered, and when reconstruction of the Palestinian territory can begin, is unclear. ......
  
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• Chip stocks decline: Why Nvidia, AMD, Micron and SK Hynix shares are falling

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  Chip stocks declined...
  
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• C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  General Synod hears that Project Spire has not been abandoned but staff have received ‘vile abuse’ from critics...
  
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• 'Beyond shameful': EU fails to act on Israeli settlement trade

  13-07-2026 21:17 via article.wn.com
  The European Union is failing to uphold international law after foreign ministers met in Brussels to discuss possible action against trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, Amnesty International has warned on Monday. The meeting came amid growing pressure on the bloc to respond to Israel's expanding settlement enterprise, with several member states, including Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands, already taking steps to restrict trade linked to the settlements. Spea
  
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