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• Karachi explosion: 6 terrorists killed after blast at paramilitary headquarters, 4 soldiers dead

  28-06-2026 11:18 via article.wn.com
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• What to know about Europe’s record heatwave that has already killed over a thousand people

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Scientists say heatwave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ without human-caused climate change ......
  
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• Under-fire American World Cup reporter breaks her silence after being slammed for 'ignorant' Bosnia trash ...

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  After sparking a strong reaction while expressing insensitivity and lack of interest in reporting on the Bosnia national team, ABC 7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez has apologized. ......
  
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• Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
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• 'Treachery': Iran condemns 'American terrorist army' for attacks on surveillance facilities

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Iran has condemned the US airstrikes on its surveillance and military facilities, calling them a violation of the UN Charter and the recently signed ceasefire agreement while vowing to defend its sovereignty. ......
  
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• Ticket prices skyrocket for Portugal's World Cup game against Croatia

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Ticket prices at resale platforms skyrocketed for the World Cup between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto next week, with the average price for the cheapest ticket crossing $3,000 late on Saturday, data from price-tracking website Ticketdata showed. Portugal were held to a draw against Colombia in Miami,...
  
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• Temporary U.S. migrants should seek permanent status or leave: Homeland Secretary

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
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• South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at "incompetent people" and apologising to the nation. South Korea's turbulent campaign in North America ended at the group phase and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min. After three days of anxious waiting to see if they would squeeze into the knockout rounds as one...
  
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• South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
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• South African Vigilantes Chase Out Immigrants With Knives and Clubs

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  ‘I don’t want to die here,’ says a woman waiting to return home. ......
  
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• Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
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• Several injured in lightning strike at Swedish amusement park

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Local health officials said a 45-year-old woman was in hospital with serious injuries. ......
  
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• Scaloni running out of superlatives as Messi continues to break records

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is running out of ways to describe the performances of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches in their 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday. Messi was introduced from the bench on the hour mark at Dallas Stadium and netted an 80th-minute free kick to continue a scoring run that saw him surpass the mark he shared with France's Just Fontaine and Brazilian Jairzinho. "It's a little bit of an unc
  
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• Sam McDowell: Kansas City shines as epicenter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yes, again.

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Debus, a Kansas City artist, last week opened his internet browser and initiated a search for just one item. ......
  
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• Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll set to rise

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Most of the over 1,000 who have died because of the extreme heat were older people. ......
  
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• Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  VATICAN CITY, June 28 - Pope...
  
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• Pakistan weighs cheaper Iran oil and gas imports after US sanctions waiver

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Pakistan weighs cheaper Iran oil and gas imports after US sanctions waiver ......
  
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• Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  The regulator said Geo...
  
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• Mac Engel: Not Argentina nor the Netherlands lead the way at World Cup’s ‘Dallas Stadium’

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Cup has exceeded all high expectations that come with its insane price points on everything from the price of tickets to keychains. ......
  
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• Jordan Royal family wear traditional shemagh while cheering for team at Fifa World Cup

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  As Jordan competed in its first ever Fifa World Cup against Argentina on Saturday, the royals themselves came down to the stands while fans cheered on adorned in traditional white and red checks. The shemagh — a scarf commonly worn by Bedouin tribes as a sign of honour, heritage and belonging, made with colours representing the Hashemite royal family — covered the San Francisco Stadium. Jordan's King Abdullah bin Al Hussein, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa wer
  
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• Jim Alexander: Has the World Cup exceeded our expectations?

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Who had ranch dressing or Waffle House or pantomiming rowing a boat among the topics of discussion when the World Cup initially touched down on these shores? ......
  
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• Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite new peace agreement

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Israeli forces carried out fresh strikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanese state media, just two days after Beirut and Tel Aviv signed a US-backed framework agreement aimed at ending decades of hostilities. The renewed attacks came as Hezbollah warned the deal could push Lebanon towards 'internal conflict'.The latest strikes followed an Israeli attack on Saturday that killed one person in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military said it
  
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• Indian Passport-Holding NRIs Count as Citizens Under RTI, Government Records Reveal

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Inter-ministerial records from 2010 show that the Centre interpreted the term “citizen” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act to include Indian passport holders living abroad, while excluding Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).According to media reports, officials distinguished Indian passport holders living abroad from OCI and PIO cardholders, stating that only the former were eligible to access RTI provisions..Get updated faster and for...
  
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• ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: What India need to reach semi-finals after South Africa ...

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  After South Africa’s narrow 4-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 29th match at Lord’s on June 28, the race for the second semi-final spot from Group A has come down to a single high-stakes clash: Australia vs India on Sunday evening. ......
  
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• Hezbollah lawmaker warns of Lebanese ‘internal conflict’ after Israel deal

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
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• Gran banned from every Sainsbury's in the UK 'wants to clear her name'

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Rita Seymour has moaned that the alternative supermarket in her area is 'too far away' ......
  
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• Germany records new all-time high temperature for third consecutive day

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  BERLIN, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature for the third consecutive day, with...
  
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• England to face DR Congo in last 32

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Saturday, scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and avoid a nervy route through the World Cup knockout phase. England will play DR Congo, who beat Uzbekistan 3-1, in the Round of 32 after finishing first with seven points. Croatia have six points, following their 2-1 win against Ghana, who ended on four. Panama lost all three matches and finished bottom.
  
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• Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France, officials say

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  PARIS, June 28 - Eleven...
  
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• Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes southern Portugal

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  LISBON, June 28 - A 4.1 magnitude...
  
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