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• Iran says agreement with US immediately ends war

  15-06-2026 04:50 via article.wn.com
  Iran said that the newly announced agreement with...
  
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• World Cup Group G Preview: Belgium favoured as Salah’s Egypt and Iran target last 32

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  As the 2026 Fifa World Cup fever sweeps across North America, the spotlight shifts to the West Coast, where Group G is set to kick off on Monday. Featuring a fascinating mix of European pedigree, African star power, Asian resilience, and Oceanic grit, Group G promises to deliver compelling drama and fierce competition for a spot in the knockout stages. Belgium enters as the heavy favourite, but Mohamed Salah's Egypt, a battle-tested Iran, and an unpredictable New Zealand side are all...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden make statement with commanding victory over Tunisia

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Sweden claimed a commanding 5-1 victory over...
  
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• What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  G7 leaders convene in France to tackle pressing...
  
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• UN chief welcomes announcement of peace deal between U.S. and Iran

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  The Secretary-General expressed “deep appreciation" for the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations ......
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Historic Kyiv cathedral on fire after Russian strike as Trump offers to ...

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Deadly Russian attacks come just hours after US president told Putin that ending the war was vital...
  
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• Trump's Iran agreement resets the mood ahead of a tense G7 gathering

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  President Trump attends the G7 summit in...
  
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• Trump says US-Iran deal will keep Strait of Hormuz 'permanently toll-free'; nuclear talks set for ...

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  A significant deal is struck between the US...
  
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• Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Nearly 55% of voters in Switzerland on Sunday rejected an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million. The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union. Some have dubbed the proposal a "Swiss Brexit" because it could jeopardize Switzerland's deep ties to the European Un
  
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• Strait of Hormuz ‘open’: How soon will global shipping return to normal?

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Although the ceasefire paves the...
  
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• SpaceX: To the moon for investors or a bumpy ride? Here's what experts say

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  If the first day's share price is anything to go by, investors are still very optimistic on the stock. ......
  
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• Somaliland’s de facto leader makes ‘historic’ visit to Israel

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM: Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the...
  
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• Rape trial verdict due in the case of Norwegian crown princess' eldest son

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  A Norwegian court will hand down its verdict and sentence Monday in the rape trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, concluding a case that has gripped Norway and is widely expected to result in a prison sentence regardless of the outcome of the most serious charges.Hoiby, 29, faces 40 criminal charges, including...
  
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• Quick hits: Curaçao's special goal and De Oranje brighten up day four

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  De Oranje hit the World Cup and in the middle of a 7-1 thumping, Curaçao's lone goal might have meant the most of all. Here are today's quick hits. ......
  
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• Peace deal between Iran, US reached; to be signed officially on Jun 19 in Switzerland: ...

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  A significant peace deal between the United States and Iran...
  
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• Pakistan’s prime minister says Iran, U.S. have reached peace deal; accord to cover Lebanon

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM (AP) —...
  
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• Oil prices tumble and Asian shares surge as US and Iran near deal to end ...

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Tentative peace agreement...
  
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• Oil falls 4% as US, Iran reach deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  US President...
  
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• Noida International Airport begins passenger flights; first IndiGo flight from Lucknow

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  IndiGo flight 6E 2278 took off from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, at 7.12 a.m. and landed at Noida International Airport at 7.58 a.m., according to airport officials ......
  
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• Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Kyiv experienced its most intense Russian air...
  
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• Knicks complete a 53-year redemption with NBA title

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  They stayed and waited. Celebrated. Exhaled. Internalized it. For a few minutes. For a half hour. For as long as it took. ......
  
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• Hamlin joins elite list in third straight win

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  LONG POND, Pa. — There isn't much Denny Hamlin hasn't accomplished in an illustrious career that likely will lead to him being a first-ballot inductee into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, but on Sunday, he checked yet another box in ......
  
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• Golf: Cauley rallies to win RBC Canadian Open

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  After more than a decade of waiting and an afternoon spent earning and then clinging to a lead, Bud Cauley broke into a trot at the RBC Canadian Open. ......
  
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• G7 summit in France: What you should know about host town Evian-Les-Bains

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  France's President Emmanuel Macron has chosen...
  
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• G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Discussing next steps on Iran ⁠will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit, which will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine ......
  
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• Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remain

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  A deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital...
  
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• Fighting at the White House as fighting ends in Iran

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Donald Trump last night got the 80th birthday present at the top of his wish-list, when he, Iran and mediator Pakistan announced that both sides are closer than ever to ending the war. Both sides appear optimistic a deal will be signed on Friday that will officially bring this conflict to a close and, in turn, bring much needed relief to the global energy market. President Trump has been desperately trying to secure a deal with Iran but has been repeatedly tripped up by...
  
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• Fifa World Cup Day 4 Wrap: Germany rout Curacao, Japan steal a Dutch draw, and ...

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  Germany thrashed Fifa World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the tournament, made a bright start against four-time winners Germany in Houston when Livano Comenencia scored an early equalizer to give the Caribbean nation of 160,000 people a historic first World Cup goal. But they were soon outclassed...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Visa woes, high ticket prices, empty seats but a smooth start

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  FIFA World Cup 2026: Despite concerns over heat,...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan vs Netherlands: 3 goals in 13 minutes & finally a draw

  15-06-2026 07:18 via article.wn.com
  FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan fought back twice to secure a...
  
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