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• North Korea says denuclearization is 'irreversibly' off the table

  14-06-2026 14:52 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL — North Korea said Sunday that its denuclearization is no longer open for discussion, rejecting recent calls by the United States and its allies for Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons program.In a statement carried by the...
  
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• Trump celebrates 80th birthday with a UFC fight at the White House as Americans pay the price for his Iran war

  14-06-2026 17:48 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump’s pal Dana White said the fight will go on ‘no matter what’
  
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• World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US

  14-06-2026 17:41 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee
  
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• World Cup Group E: Ivory Coast and Ecuador set for historic first-ever meeting in Philadelphia

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  In fact, the two teams have never faced each other in any official senior international match or friendly....
  
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• World Cup 2026: Socceroos open campaign with win against Turkey – in pictures

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  We look at the best moments as Australia win their men’s World Cup opener for the first time in 20 years with victory over Turkey in Vancouver ......
  
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• Where to watch Germany vs. Curaçao live streams free from anywhere

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJoshua Kimmich will captain the Germans at the 2026 World Cup. Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule gets underway with a matchup against Curaçao today at NRG Stadium in Houston. On paper, Germany enters as the clear favorite, but opening matches can be unpredictable, and Curaçao will have a chance to test itself against one of the most
  
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• Video: UK Military Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker In English Channel

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Navy commandos boarded the ship under cover of darkness by fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according to footage released by the ministry. ......
  
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• U.S. routs Paraguay 4-1 in historic World Cup opener. Here are five takeaways

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. team scored three goals over four games at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. It scored three in the first half of the 2026 World Cup opener. ......
  
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• UFC comes to the White House for Trump's 80th birthday

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump celebrates turning 80 on...
  
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• Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten to undermine ...

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten to undermine emerging ceasefire deal. ......
  
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• Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump played down Israeli strikes on Lebanon but said that it and Iran should refrain from such attacks with a deal to end the war in Iran potentially close at hand. Trump said on his social media site ......
  
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• Trump heads to G7 summit with Iran deal hanging in balance

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Trump heads to G7 with Iran deal hanging in balance President Donald Trump is flying to France for the annual G7 summit this week with a potential Iran peace deal unresolved, strained alliances with European partners and a looming showdown over artificial intelligence regulation all crowding the agenda at once. The three-day...
  
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• Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  By AFP Thousands of people gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. Protesters carried placards with slogans such as "Hate is the only threat to our streets" and "Belfast stands against racism". The city saw two nights of disorder after video of Monday night's (Local Time) knife attack - which showed...
  
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• Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as Trump, other leaders hold summit in nearby France

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of demonstrators are...
  
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• Thousands gather in Geneva to protest G7 as Trump, other leaders hold summit in nearby France

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of demonstrators converged Sunday to show their discontent against the G7 group of countries, with U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts set to hold a summit starting a day later in nearby France. ......
  
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• They make American flags. Here's what it means to them

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Annin Flagmakers bills itself as the oldest and largest manufacturer of the Star-Spangled Banner in the United States. ......
  
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• Technology Adopter To Provider: PM Modi Pitches India As Innovation Partner

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Addressing the inaugural session of Bharat Innovates 2026, PM Modi delivered a sweeping vision of India's transformation from a developing-world technology buyer into a confident global innovation... ......
  
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• Starmer's Russian oil tanker raid was a political stunt

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  This morning, in a blaze of publicity, Royal Navy commandos boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the English channel in a move that No. 10 heralded as a blow against Vladimir Putin’s war machine. It’s good, of course, that for the first time in the war the British government has followed the example of the French and finally taken action. However, the boarding of the 107,000 ton Smyrtos has much more to do with political theatre than with actually strangling Russia’s economy. The
  
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• South Africa promotes tourism offerings in Mexico during FIFA World Cup

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (Xinhua) -- South Africa is promoting its tourism offerings in Mexico during the opening week of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Ministry of Tourism said Sunday. South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille met with Mexico's Vice Secretary of Tourism Nathalie Desplas Puel and Mexico City Secretary of Tourism Alejandra Frausto to showcase South Africa as a travel destination, the department said in a...
  
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• Soccer reporter Giusy Meloni provides vacation coverage outside of World Cup, vintage Penny Lane & Montana

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  We're going to get Screencaps started on this fine Sunday morning with Italian soccer reporter Giusy Meloni. She is not in America covering the World Cup, but that doesn’t mean she's not providing coverage for an important event. She is. I’ve said this many times before, and I’ll say it again, I’m not a fan of the on-field action in the sport of soccer. I’m not going to fake it every four years for the World Cup either. I’m not...
  
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• Russia raids Ukraine's military infrastructure as Kiev strikes key Russian facilities

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW/KIEV, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Russia said Sunday that its troops struck Ukraine's military infrastructure and shot down 483 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours, while Kiev claimed raids on Russian...
  
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• Obama says Trump Iran deal will not improve on his pact

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  He suggested it was...
  
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• Morocco and Qatar Shine at 2026 World Cup: Arab Nations Make Historic Start Against Brazil and Switzerland

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Arab football has arrived at the 2026 World Cup and its already exceeding...
  
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• Mexican trade group chief removed after racist gesture towards South Korean influencer at FIFA World Cup match

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  A South Korean social media influencer's World Cup celebration video has triggered a backlash in Mexico after it captured a senior trade association official making a racist gesture behind her during a match in Guadalajara.Yoon Su-jin, known online as Incocat_t, had travelled to Mexico to support South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While recording a video after her...
  
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• Me, worry? For US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs are now a non-issue

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  A year ago it was the hot topic, but business owners have seen there’s a limit to the president’s royal decrees...
  
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• Man who rescued woman bitten by shark at Coogee Beach speaks

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  By Shannon Corvo and Digby Werthmuller, ABC An off-duty volunteer lifeguard who pulled a woman from the ocean after she was bitten by a shark has revealed how he helped save her life, while in a state of "panic" himself. Emergency crews were called to Coogee in Sydney's east just before 11am Saturday, after reports of a "large" shark attack between the lifesaver flags. NSW Ambulance said the 35-year-old woman suffered "quite massive wounds to her left lower leg and her arms". She remains in a cr
  
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• Lebanon files UN complaints over alleged Israeli herbicide spraying, army vehicle strike

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  BEIRUT, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it had submitted two complaints to the United Nations (UN), accusing Israel of using a herbicide over southern Lebanese border villages and of targeting a Lebanese army vehicle in a deadly...
  
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• Italy’s Meloni faces a far-right dilemma as 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  Roberto Vannacci, a former Italian army...
  
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• Italian general launches far-right party, threatening PM Meloni’s election hopes

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  The general is...
  
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• Indian seafarers send distress calls from Gulf waters, allege ships are being targeted in US strikes

  14-06-2026 17:35 via article.wn.com
  In one of the clips, a seafarer claims that vessels with Indian crews are coming under attack despite having no involvement in the ongoing conflict. ......
  
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