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• OG&E says proposal would accommodate data centers, protect other ratepayers

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will likely take months to review the proposal submitted by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. to prevent people from seeing bill increases related to high-energy-use facilities. ......
  
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• Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’

  23-06-2026 03:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  The president has also accused vandals of destroying parts of the pool
  
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• Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, June 23

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that Iran's interaction with the United Nations nuclear watchdog will continue in accordance with the current procedure. He made the remarks in an interview with the official news agency IRNA, while reacting to U.S. officials' claims that Iran has agreed to invite inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to...
  
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• World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a delay of just over two hours at...
  
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• World Cup: France-Iraq enters lightning delay at halftime

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  PHILADELPHIA -- The Group I clash between France and Iraq has entered a delay for severe weather, the first such stoppage at the 2026 World Cup. ......
  
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• USA Basketball announces roster for July men's World Cup qualifiers at Dominican Republic and Mexico

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jay Huff, who appeared in all 82 games this past season for the Indiana Pacers, and longtime overseas standout Mike James are among the 12 players announced Tuesday by USA Basketball as members of its World Cup qualifying team for games in early July. The team will gather in Miami...
  
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• U.S. Senate passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  The bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been the focus of intense negotiations in recent weeks as lawmakers in both parties try to address housing costs in an election year ......
  
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• US official says JD Vance made 'great progress' in Iran talks, calls snub reports 'foreign propaganda'

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
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• US-Iran news LIVE: JD Vance says talks with Iranians set 'good foundation' for a deal ...

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  US-Iran news LIVE: US Vice President...
  
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• U.K. PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who resigned the premiership on Monday, leaves behind a mixed record on fighting antisemitism in the Labour Party that Jewish organizations say will help shape their expectations for his successor. Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street in the morning local time. He made the decision in the wake of mounting pressure from Labour members of Parliament and waning political support after the party’s devastating losses in the May
  
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• Two children die in France as heatwave toasts Europe

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through record high temperatures and national...
  
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• Trump warns Iran to honour deal as US grants 60-day sanctions waiver

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Trump warns Iran to honour deal as US grants 60-day sanctions waiver ......
  
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• Trump threatens to not help NATO countries if asked

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump...
  
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• Trump hedges on guarantee Iran won’t use oil profits to rebuild military: ‘We’ll see’

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs...
  
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• Syngene International: Could India’s WuXi moment finally be here?

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  A difficult FY26, years of...
  
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• Storms Disrupt World Cup Matches in Philadelphia and New Jersey

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  The ponchos came out as fans did what they could to stay dry. The France-Iraq match in Philadelphia endured a lengthy weather delay. ......
  
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• Nancy Guthrie disappearance case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Investigators have...
  
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• Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria. ......
  
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• Lost memoir of Hiroshima survivor found after decades in US archive

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Written in 1947, Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s account of the horrors of the atomic bomb attack will be published in August and is being made into a film...
  
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• Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th, 16th World Cup goals, tying for 2nd most ...

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  PHILADELPHIA — Kylian Mbappé of France scored two goals on Monday to reach 16 for his World Cup career, moving into a tie for second most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi. Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq, giving Les Bleus a 1-0 lead in his 100th international...
  
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• Kim says nuclear status is North Korea's only option, blames US for global conflicts

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Kim says nuclear status is North Korea's only option, blames US for global conflicts ......
  
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• Iran confirms start of technical talks with US in Switzerland

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed Monday that technical negotiations between Iran and the United States have begun in Switzerland. Speaking to the official IRNA news agency, Baghaei said Iran's delegation is led by Deputy Foreign Minister...
  
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• France star Kylian Mbappé nets brace after awful Iraq error

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  France star Kylian Mbappé scored his second goal of the game on Monday after a catastrophic Iraq error playing out of the back. After opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup match in Philadelphia, Mbappe got his second after a failed attempt to play out from a goal kick. Iraq defender Zaid Tahseen tried to pass to goalkeeper Ahmed Basil, but the ball skipped...
  
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• Fox in hot water again as World Cup fans fume at network's 'joke' response to ...

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  The network was broadcasting France's Group I clash against Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium on Monday evening when the game was rocked by a severe weather delay. ......
  
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• Feature: Argentine fans celebrate Messi masterclass in win over Austria

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  BUENOS AIRES, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Argentina fans gathered in parks across Buenos Aires on Monday to celebrate another standout World Cup performance by Lionel Messi, who scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria. The Argentina captain struck both goals in Dallas in the team's second Group J match at the 2026 World Cup, being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The brace followed his hat...
  
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• Explainer: What to know about the first session of Iran-U.S. talks in Switzerland

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Despite the initial progress made during the first round of high-stakes indirect talks between Iran and the United States, multiple risks threaten to derail the peace process, casting a shadow over the prospect of a final comprehensive settlement. BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The first round of high-stakes indirect talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, concluded early Monday at the Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock. Mediators announced on Monday encouragin
  
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• Egypt's Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia — While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday night over New Zealand. It was his third World Cup goal after he netted two at the 2018 tournament in Russia....
  
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• Dongfang Electric hosts Open Day events in Uzbekistan

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) hosted a series of Open Day events in Uzbekistan, from June 16 to 17, to boost China-Uzbekistan cultural exchanges and strengthen bilateral friendship. The main event brought more than 350 participants, including representatives of Chinese State-owned enterprises stationed...
  
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• Cage

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Steve Sack Ultimate failing championship. . ......
  
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• Bay Area braces for highly-anticipated USMNT knockout round match in Santa Clara

  23-06-2026 03:32 via article.wn.com
  Electric. That's the atmosphere soccer fans are expecting when the United States men's national team comes to play a knockout round next month in Santa Clara....
  
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