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• John Oliver blasts the misinformation 'feedback loop between Fox and Trump'

  20-04-2020 18:30
  
  John Oliver blasts the misinformation 'feedback loop between Fox and Trump'. The Last Week Tonight host examines misinformation during the pandemic, and blasts Fox News for its alternate universe pipeline to the president
  
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• West Bank Tensions Escalate As Settlers Torch Mosques, Attack Palestinian Property: Report

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  According to Palestinian official figures cited by Anadolu, 1,169 Palestinians have been killed and 12,666 injured in the West Bank since October 8, 2023. ......
  
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• Wall Street steadies and oil trades below $80 with focus on end to Iran conflict

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in premarket trading and oil was trading below $80 a barrel on optimism that Iran will quickly open the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is ......
  
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• U.S. Department of War drops ‘Indo’ from Indo-Pacific Command

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  On Tuesday, the United...
  
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• Trump warns Iran MOU still 'Not Final' as agreement signing nears

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Trump warns Iran MOU still 'Not Final' as agreement signing nears Speaking at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains on June 17, President Trump emphasized that the deal with Iran is "not final" yet and the MoU is a framework rather than a finished, immutable treaty. U.S President Donald Trump clarified on Wednesday that the memorandum of ‌understanding was not final, stating that if Iran does not "behave," the U.S. would resume military action, including bombing Advertisement "It's a...
  
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• Trump Wants Syria To Handle Hezbollah Instead of Israel. Here's Why That Matters

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Despite Trump's confidence in Sharaa, significant questions remain about whether Syria possesses capability or regional backing needed to curb Hezbollah. ......
  
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• Trump Declares Himself 'The Boss' At G7 Summit, Sparks Laughter Among Leaders - Watch

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  A light-hearted remark by US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France drew laughter from world leaders and quickly gained traction on social media. ......
  
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• The World Cup returned to Mexico after 40 years. Many locals feel left out

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
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• Taiwan’s foreign minister says Chinese pressure on countries over the island is a ‘new normal’

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Attempts by China to exert pressure or influence on other countries to limit Taiwan’s access to international events has become “the new normal,” the island’s foreign minister said Wednesday. Lin Chia-Lung was speaking after Taiwanese delegates were detained in Kenya and denied access to an ocean conference, reportedly due to Chinese pressure on the organizers, according to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry. China regards Taiwan, a self-ruled dem
  
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• Spinners Zampa and Davies shine as Australia wins opening T20 vs Bangladesh

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Slow bowlers Adam Zampa and Joel Davies claimed three wickets apiece to lead Australia to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday in the opening game of their three-match T20 series. Leg-spinner...
  
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• South Africa's consumer inflation rises to 4.5 pct in May on higher fuel prices

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, June 17 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's annual consumer inflation rose to 4.5 percent in May from 4 percent in April, driven mainly by higher fuel prices, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said Wednesday. The official statistics agency said in a report that the May reading was the...
  
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• Scotland’s Hearts paired with Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying. Fenerbahce gets Gornik

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  NYON, Switzerland (AP) — After a devastating final-game loss in the Scottish Premiership, Heart of Midlothian’s longer path toward the lucrative Champions League will start in Austria in July. Hearts was paired with Sturm Graz in the draw Wednesday for the second qualifying round, needing to advance through three rounds to play in the...
  
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• 'Save Veeraswamy': World's Oldest Indian Restaurant Sends SOS To India As London Landmark Faces Eviction

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Veeraswamy, a historic Michelin starred Indian restaurant in London, faces eviction as Crown Estate refuses lease renewal, dispute heads to court, owners seek India's help.. ......
  
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• Rwanda remains vigilant as Ebola virus spreads in DR Congo

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  KIGALI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- One month since the latest Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda remains vigilant to prevent the spread of the disease into the country, health authorities said Tuesday. In a statement, the...
  
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• Report: Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Trump repeatedly said the project would cost $400 million and private donations would pay for it. ......
  
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• Qatar Halves Grace Period: Expats Face Daily Fines After 14 Days Of Visa Cancellation

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of Indian expatriates living and working in Qatar may need to make travel or job plans shortly after their residence cards are revoked; thus, this announcement is especially pertinent to... ......
  
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• Psychologists Shaped Deal Talks? How Iran Used Them To Decode Trump's 'Erratic Behaviour'

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  According to Iranian officials, the psychologists’ role was to assess Trump’s behaviour and help shape written and mediated messages sent through intermediaries. ......
  
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• Princess Asturias Awards

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  FILE - Astronaut Christina Koch listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NASA's Artemis II astronauts in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Washington. ......
  
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• Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of ...

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Police in Vietnam have seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of an animal theft ring last week. Animal welfare groups and local media say the investigation saved hundreds of animals destined for the dinner plate. Local news ......
  
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• Netherlands Japan Royals

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, lay a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday June 17, 2026. ......
  
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• Mozambique moves to introduce points-based driver's licenses and road surveillance cameras

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  MAPUTO, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Mozambique is set to introduce a points-based driving license system and deploy road surveillance cameras as part of a sweeping reform of its traffic legislation aimed at improving road safety and strengthening enforcement,...
  
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• Missiles Stop Raining Over West Asia, But Airlines Aren't Ready To Return Just Yet

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Air Canada has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until October 24. ......
  
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• Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with ...

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions. That's according to leaked copies of ......
  
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• Iran Sanctions Relief, US Troops Out Of Gulf? Saudi-Backed Media Claims Deal Terms

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  The reported framework also includes a reconstruction plan for Iran, to be funded with at least $300 billion by the US and “regional partners”. ......
  
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• 'I'm The Boss': Trump's Brash Entrance Steals Show At G7 Morning Meeting | Watch

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  At the G7 Summit in France, Trump joked I am the boss, dominated talks after an Iran agreement, stayed to sign the final communique, and ended with a private dinner with Macron. ......
  
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• 'I Stopped': Giorgia Meloni Reveals She Quit Smoking A Month Ago, Draws Praise From G7 Leaders

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  The candid exchange offered a rare glimpse into the personal side of leaders usually seen debating wars, trade disputes and global security challenges. ......
  
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• How Was Grok Used In Iran War? Pentagon Reveals About Mission That Hit 2,000 Targets ...

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Stanley said Maven Smart Systems enabled US forces to deploy more than 2,000 munitions against 2,000 targets within a 96-hour period during Operation Epic Fury. ......
  
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• 'Help Them Absorb Global Shocks': PM Modi Says G7 Mustn't Leave Vulnerable Countries To Bear ...

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Speaking at G7 outreach summit, the PM called for stronger global support and financial mechanisms to help vulnerable developing countries cope with economic and social shocks. ......
  
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• From 18% To Zero: How Two Young Lawyers Killed Pakistan's Period Tax

  17-06-2026 15:08 via article.wn.com
  Legal reformers and reproductive justice advocates spent years challenging the classification of essential menstrual hygiene products as taxable luxury items ......
  
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