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• Labor Concedes Popularity Hit from Tax Changes

  19-06-2026 04:18 via article.wn.com
  The treasurer has admitted that Labor has lost some “political paint” from its contentious overhaul of...
  
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• World Aquatics offers record-breaking prize money

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  GENEVA, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The World Aquatics announced Friday that the prize pool of the 2026 Swimming World Cup will be 1.2 million U.S. dollars, with an additional 10,000 bonus for world record-setters and crown...
  
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• Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Three people ‌were taken to medical facilities and ‌six ⁠others were treated on site ......
  
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• Where to watch Turkey vs. Paraguay live streams free from anywhere

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Turkey and Paraguay are facing off in a Group D matchup that could prove crucial in the race for the knockout rounds. After both teams opened the tournament with losses, this match gives each side an opportunity to get back on track and keep its World Cup hopes alive heading into the final round of group-stage play. Read on to learn where to watch Turkey vs. Paraguay l
  
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• USA soak in Seattle’s familiar support en route to making World Cup history

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Long a hotbed of American soccer, Seattle showed on Friday why it should no longer be a rare visit for the national team...
  
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• U.S. shuts out Australia, advances to World Cup knockout round

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. ......
  
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• U.S., Qatar Work to Give Iran Access to Billions of Dollars in Frozen Cash

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The plan, which isn’t yet completed, would make billions of dollars available to Iran for humanitarian spending. ......
  
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• Turkey v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  ⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT...
  
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• Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump has unveiled a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House". "This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," Trump said at a speech inside the plane's hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being "so nice and providing" it. Qatar's gift of an aircraft valued in the hundreds of...
  
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• Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within next 60 days of MoU signing

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Under the terms of the MoU, both sides have agreed to negotiate and conclude a final deal within a maximum of 60 days, a window that can be extended if both parties consent, Xinhua news agency reported. ......
  
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• The world must electrify rapidly to meet climate goals. The challenge is bigger than you think

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Electricity meets only a...
  
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• Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base. ......
  
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• Sealant on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling, photos show

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The Trump administration’s refurbishment of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool may have run into another snag, according to photos and videos circulating online. ......
  
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• Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup party

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Scotland would have taken this outcome after 70 seconds. Ismael Saibiri had fired this highly-rated Moroccan team ahead. Men in kilts gulped under the blazing Massachusetts sun. Scotland may even privately have taken this outcome before a ball was kicked. Avoidance of a comprehensive defeat against...
  
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• Military jamming signal disrupted GPS in New Mexico medical plane before crash

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The GPS system on a small medical plane...
  
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• Midsummer madness: Swedish and Dutch fans party before World Cup clash

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  HOUSTON (Reuters) — Two heavyweight supporters’ groups have been dancing, drinking and singing their way through the Houston heat as they crank up the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup Group F clash between Sweden and the Netherlands on Saturday. ......
  
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• 'It's Called Soccer!' Memes Pour in as Team USA Defeats Australia to Win Back-to-Back World ...

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Don't look now, but the United States...
  
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• International Yoga Day 2026: 5 Ancient yoga teachers who promoted yoga for healthy ageing

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Long before yoga became...
  
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• Hinesville GA Wawa shooting update: Shots reportedly fired at Veterans Parkway; scary videos Georgia man injured

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  A shooting reportedly took place at the Wawa on 721 Veterans Parkway, Hinesville, in Georgia, on Friday. ......
  
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• 'He got that wrong': Schwarzer says selection mistakes cost Socceroos

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The Socceroos will rue a missed opportunity after a dire first half against the USA, with Tony Popovic's selections at least partly to blame, says Mark Schwarzer. ......
  
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• 'Ghost fat' is a surprising side effect of injectable weight-loss drugs

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  People experiencing "ghost fat" may instinctively continue behaviors they developed when they were larger. ......
  
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• Germany looking to rediscover Teutonic tradition of tournament-stompers

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  While Joshua Kimmich...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: US defeat Australia, reach round of 32 without Pulisic; Pochettino says ...

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The US defeated Australia 2-0 without Christian Pulisic, securing a spot in the World Cup knockout stage. Coach Pochettino hopes for Pulisic's return in the next match, emphasising the team's depth and collective effort needed for success. ......
  
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• Fewer in new poll say anyone can achieve American Dream

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  Fewer Americans are saying that anyone can achieve the American Dream than in the past, according to a new poll. ......
  
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• Feature: World Cup jerseys showcase culture, history and national identity

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  by Sportswriters Zhao Yan and Cao Jianjie MEXICO CITY, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The jerseys on display at the FIFA World Cup are doing more than identifying teams on the pitch. Many of the designs take inspirations from national history, literature, art, architecture and wildlife, giving supporters a glimpse into the cultures represented at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Several teams have incorporated historical references into their kits. Mexico's home jersey revives an Azt
  
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• Confucius Institute at Carthage University in Tunisia celebrates Dragon Boat Festival

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  A Chinese teacher (2nd L) demonstrates calligraphy at the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in Tunis, Tunisia, on June 19, 2026. The Confucius Institute at the Carthage University held on Friday a Dragon Boat Festival cultural...
  
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• Canada World Cup victory spurs record beer sales on Granville Street

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The staff at Donnellan’s Irish Pub are...
  
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• Australian gov't confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu strain

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  CANBERRA, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government has confirmed the first mainland case of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been detected in a migratory bird found in Western Australia (WA). Julie Collins, minister...
  
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• Australia confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  The minister for agriculture, Julie Collins, confirms case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia, with another suspected...
  
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• Australia confirms first case of H5 bird flu

  20-06-2026 04:13 via article.wn.com
  PETALING JAYA: The...
  
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