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• New heat wave blasts US, could break records

  12-07-2026 01:39 via article.wn.com
  Temperatures in some places are expected to hit 43 deg C over the weekend. ......
  
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• Your World Cup team's been knocked out. Which semifinalist should you root for?

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  If your team is out of the World Cup, don't worry. The idea of supporting any team but your own may be unfathomable to some, but we’re not going to call you a fair-weather fan. In fact, we’re here to ......
  
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• World Cup semifinals bracket predictions: Picking the winners and key players for final four

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Will Bellingham and Mbappe make it to the final?Getty...
  
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• World Cup quarterfinal results

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  KANSAS CITY, United States, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Following are the World Cup...
  
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• Vietnam's Da Nang int'l firework festival concludes

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  DA NANG, Vietnam, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 concluded in the central city of Da...
  
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• US–Iran Conflict Timeline: From Ceasefire Collapse to Fresh Strikes and Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  The US-Iran crisis has intensified after days of attacks, threats and diplomatic uncertainty, with the latest developments seeing fresh US strikes on Iran, rising security alerts across Gulf countries, and renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.The escalation began after Iran’s IRGC targeted commercial vessels near Oman, triggering US strikes and Iranian missile and drone attacks. The Strait of Hormuz has since become the main flashpoint, with Iran...
  
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• US strikes 140 targets in Iran after Hormuz ship attack

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — The United States launched a major wave of strikes against Iran early Sunday after an Iranian attack set a container ship ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz and forced its crew to abandon the vessel.Iran appeared to respond with attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, further escalating tensions across the Gulf.The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the main obstacle to renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at securing a permanent end to the
  
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• US says it struck 140 Iranian military targets Saturday

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
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• Takeaways from a weeklong preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  The first stage of a preliminary...
  
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• Quick hits: A tearful red, a perfect 10 and a massive cast

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Norway fumes at England's equaliser, Breel Embolo's tearful red card and Jordan Henderson's heavy-duty cast. Here are today's quick hits from the World Cup. ......
  
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• Pakistan, Saudi raise alarm over US-Iran clashes despite Islamabad MoU

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Pakistan, Saudi raise alarm over US-Iran clashes despite Islamabad MoU ......
  
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• Morning Briefing: July 12, 2026

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Sunday, including the rising death toll from Venezuela’s earthquakes; Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and the US launching a third round of strikes against Iran.TOP STORIES Death toll from June's twin Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,333 The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 4,333, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced, said National Asse
  
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• Middle East minister accused of campaigning for ‘Hamas colonel’

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
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• Maradona's half-smoked cigar and Toni Kroos' socks: Inside the lair of a soccer memorabilia collector

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  A Mexican collector's 20,000-strong assemblage of matchworn shirts, boots, trophies and more defies belief ......
  
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• Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina reach World Cup semifinals, beating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina reach World Cup semifinals, beating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time. ......
  
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• Lionel Messi and Argentina march into World Cup semi-finals but what about 'mistaken identity' red card?

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Analysing the major talking points from the last quarter-final in Kansas City ......
  
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• Leeds weather July 12: Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures expected

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Leeds is set for a bright and sunny day today, July 12, with comfortable temperatures peaking at 25°C and clear skies. This pleasant weather pattern, featuring sunny intervals and a warming trend, is expected to continue...
  
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• Japan's summer outbound travel to fall nearly 9 pct on weak yen, rising costs

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Outbound travel from Japan during this year's summer holiday season is expected to fall 8.8 percent from a year earlier, as the weak yen and rising costs dampen demand, local media reported. An estimated 2.17 million...
  
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• `Irreparable loss to world of music`: PM Modi expresses grief over S Janaki`s demise

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary playback singer S. Janaki following her death at the age of 88, calling her passing an irreparable loss to Indian music. ......
  
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• Iran’s supreme leader is dead or comatose. Everything else is smoke and mirrors

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
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• Heat dome to push temperatures over 100\u00b0F across two-thirds of US

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
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• He lost his son in Gaza. Now he’s coming for Netanyahu

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
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• Gulf on edge as Iran's retaliation puts Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain on alert

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Gulf on edge as Iran's retaliation puts Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain on alert ......
  
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• Former Qatar leader Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Qatar announced the passing of its former leader, Father Amir Sheikh Hamad...
  
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• Flash: IRGC says hit another vessel in Strait of Hormuz: media

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Flash: IRGC says hit another...
  
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• Fifa World Cup: Argentina beat Switzerland to book blockbuster England date

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi does it again! Argentina beat Switzerland after extra-time battle to ...

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Switzerland left the competition after pushing the defending champions all the way before extra-time quality proved decisive. ......
  
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• Car crisis takes toll on Germany’s young engineers

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
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• Canada – Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Photo – Two killed in mass shooting at Canada’s...
  
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• Birmingham Weather Forecast: Sunny Skies and 25°C High Expected on July 12

  12-07-2026 07:24 via article.wn.com
  Birmingham residents can anticipate a pleasant start to the weekend on July 12, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures reaching 25°C. This favorable weather trend is expected to continue throughout the coming week, with sunshine persisting and temperatures gradually climbing to a peak of 28°C...
  
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