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• NDAA Proposal Targets Troop Mobile Data Risk After CENTCOM Warning

  18-06-2026 12:54 via article.wn.com
  A proposed provision for the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would require the Pentagon to test technologies aimed at...
  
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• Nato’s Rutte refuses to criticise US over Hegseth attack on allies

  18-06-2026 16:06 via independent.co.uk
  
  The US defence secretary has announced a review of US forces in Europe and called Nato a ‘paper tiger’
  
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• Trump team labels cleaning algae from the Reflecting Pool a ‘regional and national priority’ ahead of July 4

  18-06-2026 15:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  National Park Service employees reportedly received an email urging them to support ‘critical pre-July 4th operational needs,’ including ‘scrubbing and pump out operations’
  
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• San Francisco socialites mysteriously found dead in running car by the side of the highway, police say

  18-06-2026 15:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Judith Sheldon, the daughter of a Hollywood actress and movie director, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, were found dead inside their car on Monday
  
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• World Cup Recap: England, Croatia in Shootout, DR Congo Stuns And Ghana Wins

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  The opening round of group-stage action at...
  
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• Who's playing in the World Cup today? What time FIFA games are on today, how to watch live

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Mexico City's cutest World Cup fan is Merlin the duck Merlin just might be Mexico City's cutest World Cup superfan. The duck charms crowds in a little El Tri jersey. The FIFA men's World Cup 2026 moves into the second round of group play on Thursday with new matches across North America after a dramatic Wednesday reshaped the early tournament picture. Some of the first week highlights include Lionel Messi's hat trick for defending champion Argentina, 3-0 against Algeria and Kylian Mbappé'
  
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• US-Iran ink MoU, real test begins now: A defiant Israel can still derail peace efforts

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  The long‑anticipated memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed electronically by US President Donald Trump and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian this week aims to halt a costly war and reopen vital sea lanes, but analysts warn the pact rests on fragile ground — and a defiant Israel could still unravel it.Brokered in part by Pakistani mediator Shehbaz Sharif, the 'Islamabad MOU' pledges immediate steps: Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the US would lift its naval blockade.What's in th
  
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• US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. and Iran released the text of an...
  
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• UNESCO Officials highlight cooperation with China on accessibility

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  PARIS, June 18 (Xinhua) -- UNESCO officials on Wednesday praised China's efforts to promote information accessibility and support people with disabilities during a panel discussion held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The Panel on Information and Communication Accessibility and Cultural Rights Protection was jointly organized by UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP), the China Foundation for Human Rights Development, and the Communication University of China. Speaking at the event, Guil
  
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• UN Secretary-General raises alarm on abuse of freedom of expression

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  UN Secretary-General António Guterres raised an alarm on Wednesday over the abuse of free speech and expression rights for promoting hatred online that is consequently leading to a “surge in real-world violence” against vulnerable groups. Speaking about the subject during the 2026 International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Guterres warned that hate speech is a “tool for division” and is leading the world down the...
  
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• Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
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• Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after U.S.-Iran deal

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  TYRE, Lebanon — Adnan Kaour...
  
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• Rare 400-Year-Old Quran Manuscript in Mecca Showcases Golden Age of Islamic Art at Holy Quran Museum

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  A rare holy Quran manuscript dating back more than 400 years is showcased at Saudi Arabia...
  
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• Psychology says people who speak very fast are not excited but are often trying to ...

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Psychology suggests that people who speak quickly...
  
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• Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: ...

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Psychology suggests that adults who dip cookies...
  
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• Psychology says kids who copy their parents aren't being mischievous, they're building their identity one ...

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Psychology teaches us that ordinary daily habits can...
  
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• PetroChina forecasts Chinese oil consumption will drop 4.9% this year

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  China's oil use is set to decline in 2026. This...
  
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• Pakistan PM says Iran to 'instantly' reopen Hormuz, US to 'immediately' lift blockade

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  The signing of the US-Iran memorandum of...
  
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• NATO lost its way, due to 'focus on gender equity and climate change,' Hegseth says

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  U.S. Secretary of...
  
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• Mum cries as teacher who murdered adopted baby son jailed for life

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Preston Davey was murdered by his adoptive dad, Jamie Varley, after he and his partner carried out a campaign of sexual abuse ......
  
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• Meet Steven Schwartz: The Gen Z founder who sold water bottles as a child and built a $1.6 billion company creating 650 millionaires

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Whop has emerged as a fast-growing layered digital marketplace reshaping how creators monetise online audiences through courses, communities, tools and niche digital products. Unlike traditional platforms, it enables individuals to build multiple income streams by serving tightly defined micro-niches that scale through volume rather than celebrity influence. Founder Steven Schwartz, whose unconventional upbringing spanned countries such as China, the US and Singapore, brought early entrepreneuri
  
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• Man arrested in Poland over killing of Russian Putin critic

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Warsaw: Polish authorities have apprehended a primary suspect in the murder of Russian dissident Semyon Skrepetsky, marking a major development in an...
  
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• Love Island 'beloved' producer dies during filming of new series

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  The eighth season of Love Island USA is taking place in Fiji ......
  
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• Life Lesson of the Day by Paulo Coelho: "All you have to do is pay ...

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Life Lesson of the Day by Paulo Coelho: We often wander...
  
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• Life lesson of the day by Lao Tzu: “Care about what other people think and ...

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Life Lesson of the Day by Lao Tzu: Lao Tzu’s quote, “Care...
  
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• Iran insists the deal represented a US "failure"

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil...
  
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• International Yoga Day: Why fitness is crucial in classical dance

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Three young dancers reflect on the physical core of their art and how it shapes emotion in performance. ......
  
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• Injured Kubo to miss Japan's final two group matches

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan winger Takefusa Kubo is set to miss at least the remainder of the World Cup group stage with a knee injury. Kubo, who plays for Real...
  
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• Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  NATO lost its way, due to 'focus on gender equity and climate change,' Hegseth says U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the NATO Defence Ministers' meeting at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026. Reuters Brussels ― U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new review of America's troop deployments in Europe on Thursday and threatened to withhold some U.S. dues to NATO if "free riding" allies did not meet their defense spending commitments.
  
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• ‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan government staff abandon smartphones following Taliban order

  18-06-2026 15:36 via article.wn.com
  Government workers in...
  
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