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• Messi sits out Argentina's friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

  07-06-2026 05:36 via article.wn.com
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three...
  
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• Earthquakes rattle Greek island near Athens ahead of tourism season

  07-06-2026 15:27 via independent.co.uk
  
  Authorities said they ‌are monitoring ⁠the situation closely
  
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• Flesh-eating screwworm is threatening the $113 billion US cattle industry. Texas is scrambling to respond

  07-06-2026 15:24 via independent.co.uk
  
  While an untreated screwworm infestation can be fatal to an animal, federal and state officials have been quick to emphasize that the larvae, which feed on living tissue, do not infest meat or fruit
  
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• Texas AG Ken Paxton pats himself on the back for ‘major victory’ in suit against ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ event — but the case was dropped

  07-06-2026 15:18 via independent.co.uk
  
  The city and event organizers say they were already complying with the law by the time the Texas official launched his now-dropped suit
  
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• Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement

  07-06-2026 15:18 via independent.co.uk
  
  Israel has struck the southern Beirut suburbs, targeting Hezbollah command centers
  
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• Xi moves to steady North Korea ties

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to travel to North Korea on June 8 for a two-day state visit aimed at reinforcing Beijing’s leverage over Kim Jong Un at a moment when Pyongyang has expanded its nuclear posture, tightened defence ties with Russia and shown less dependence on its long-standing patron. The trip, Xi’s first to North Korea in nearly seven years, places China at the centre of a shifting security landscape in north-east Asia. It comes after Kim used the months before th
  
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• World Cup 2026: How to Watch the Entire FIFA Tournament in the US Without Cable

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  There are multiple ways to watch every single match of FIFA's massive soccer event, and you don't need a cable package. ......
  
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• Which US Officials Are Being Targeted by Israeli Surveillance? Pentagon Flag Major Espionage Threat

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  The Pentagon raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to the "critical" level, signalling growing US concerns over alleged Israeli surveillance. ......
  
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• What Is The Flesh Eating Worm Over Which Canada Has Banned Livestock From Texas

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Canada halts imports of cattle and horses recently in Texas after New World screwworm cases, as USDA confirms infected calves and Texas declares a state of disaster. ......
  
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• Vampires, literary monsters and a cake: The Tony Awards offer a number of intriguing, possible wins

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  The Tony Awards are set to celebrate Broadway's best, with 24 shows vying for wins across 26 categories. Grammy winner Pink hosts the event, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday night. Pink promises a grand opening ......
  
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• US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Reform H-1B System: Here's How It Will Affect Indian Workers

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Texas-based Republican Congressman Chip Roy introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026 in the US Congress to reform the H-1B visa system. ......
  
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• US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Mohsin Naqvi Meets Araghchi, Hands Over Letter For Iran's Supreme Leader

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran fires missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, Gulf states condemn attack. ......
  
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• Urgent: Three-missile airstrike hits two apartments in Beirut's southern suburbs: media

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli air force began a series of airstrikes in...
  
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• Ukraine: Deluded Putin has missed his chance for peace

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
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• Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Striking Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility Near Chernobyl

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Ukraine says a Russian Shahed drone hit a spent nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl, damaging a building but causing no radiation leak. ......
  
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• 'This Will Not Happen': Iran Rules Out Trump-Mojtaba Meeting, Says Talks Remain Deadlocked

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Iran says any Trump-Khamenei meeting is unrealistic as talks remain stalled, with Tehran demanding release of frozen assets and warning against further escalation. ......
  
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• Starmer hosts Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz as Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  A Russian drone strike has killed three...
  
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• Smithsonian Displays ISRO Scientist's Sari From India's Mars Mission

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Inside the Smithsonian National Air...
  
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• Singapore Blocks Anti-Indian Disinformation Campaign Under Online Criminal Harms Act | Exclusive Details

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Top government sources reveal that the highly divisive material likely originated from a China-based digital platform before migrating to mainstream Western networks ......
  
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• 'People Just Sit And ': Palantir CEO Says Using AI More Is Like Having A ...

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Palantir CEO Alex Karp warns against tokenmaxxing in AI, likening excessive use to a porn addiction, urging focus on real business value over rising token and compute spending. ......
  
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• ‘Pak Taking Away Our Rights, Haven’t Spoken To Kin In 24 Hours’: London Protesters Question ...

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  At the protest at Pak High Commission in London, protesters condemned the internet shutdown and restrictions on movement in POK, alleging they were being used to suppress dissent ......
  
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• Outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease reported in southern Mongolia

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  ULAN BATOR, June 7 (Xinhua) -- An outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in Dundgovi province in southern Mongolia, the...
  
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• Kellie Melinda Williams: 5 things to know as Florida flight attendant dies after being hit ...

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Kellie Williams, a...
  
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• Israeli strikes in Lebanon as two projectiles intercepted

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Israel's military said it intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory, as it carried out more strikes on Lebanon despite an ongoing truce. The military later issued an evacuation warning for most of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surroundings. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Yiftah and Ramot Naftali, two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into...
  
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• International Monetary Fund team in Oman to assess economic developments, policy priorities

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Muscat: The 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to the Sultanate of Oman commenced today and will continue through 15 June 2026, as part of ......
  
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• India, Nepal Signal Strategic Reset As NSA Doval Hosts New Foreign Minister Khanal | Exclusive Details

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  The high-profile engagement marks the first official bilateral visit by a minister from the new Nepali government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah ......
  
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• How A Starbucks Tumbler Triggered National Outrage In South Korea And CEO's Resignation

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Starbucks Korea Tank Day tumbler campaign on May 18 sparks outrage over Gwangju Uprising ties, leading to CEO firing, boycotts, sales drop, and political backlash. ......
  
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• Fog is riddled with bacteria, study finds

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  A new study is changing the way we think about fog. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Preview: Mexico Carry The Hopes Of A Football Nation

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Mexico open the World Cup on home soil, but South Korea, Czechia and returning South Africa all have ambitions of their own in one of the tournament’s most intriguing groups. ......
  
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• Ex-CIA Official Accused Of Hoarding $40 Million In Gold Bars, Judge Calls Him Flight Risk

  07-06-2026 15:13 via article.wn.com
  Ex-CIA official David Rush is accused of fraud, hiding assets including 300 gold bars, 2 million USD in cash and luxury watches. ......
  
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