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• Pelicot

  13-06-2026 10:08 via article.wn.com
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• Russians are finding ways to skirt Putin’s digital iron curtain – one phone at a time

  13-06-2026 12:05 via independent.co.uk
  
  Frustration over the curbs – together with rising prices, tax hikes and war fatigue – is widely believed to have contributed to Putin's falling approval ratings
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv turns key bridge to Crimea into ‘highway of death’ with relentless drone strikes

  13-06-2026 12:03 via independent.co.uk
  
  Ukraine continues to ⁠pummel Russia's energy infrastructure as peace ​talks ⁠to resolve the war stall
  
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• Yellow card given, revoked, then given to another player: What happened?

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  USA-Paraguay match saw the...
  
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• World Cup schedule today, times, TV channels, scores for Saturday's matches

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Gregg Berhalter sets USMNT World Cup success benchmark Gregg Berhalter believes a trip to the World Cup quarterfinals would be a huge achievement for the USMNT and a milestone moment for American soccer. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has its first full day of matches on June 13, including the opening matches for Brazil and Switzerland. The four-match slate begins with Qatar vs. Switzerland in Santa Clara and ends with Australia-Turkiye in Vancouver. The latter matchup includes the other two teams in G
  
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• World Cup results 2026: Updated scores today, yesterday, and so far from 2026 FIFA tournament

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  An expanded World Cup means 40 more matches in 2026, but the goal for each team is still the same: win the final one. While that...
  
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• World Cup is here, NJ. Here's what we'll be watching | Opinion

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in New Jersey. Morocco faces Senegal at 6 p.m. Saturday night in the first of eight soccer matches — including the tournament's final — to be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The Garden State has been preparing for the tournament for years. Our NorthJersey.com and USA TODAY Network newsrooms have covered every aspect of those preparations — from renovations at MetLife Stadium, to concerns about transportation, ticket prices and the
  
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• World Cup 2026 standings: Live updated table, points for every group in FIFA tournament

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup's expanded format brings 16 more teams to the field and sets the stage for a 32-team Knockout Stage bracket unlike any other. A 17-day sprint through the group stage will determine the bracket, and the action is already well underway. Winning is a...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Roberto

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA blames Mexico’s empty seats on fans in concourses

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  FIFA has been charging record ticket prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada ......
  
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• Why Spain’s World Cup chances may rest on the shoulders of an 18-year-old star

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  “Mini Messi,” Spain’s best...
  
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• US Deportation Flight to Central African Republic Sparks Rights Concerns

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Email:[email protected] Bangui: A U.S. deportation flight carrying migrants from countries including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia arrived in the Central African Republic on Friday, marking the latest use of third-country deportations under President...
  
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• Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Workers have removed US President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, less than six months after it went up, complying with a judge's ruling that the performing arts landmark cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. The work began around 1.20am local time, hours after the Department of Justice said the government would miss a court-ordered deadline to take Mr Trump's name off the Washington venue, created a half-century ago to honour John...
  
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• Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center following court order

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  The workers have begun removing US President Donald Trump’s name from the edifice of the...
  
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• Trump: US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump on June 12 said U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. "At my direction, the United States Southern Command...
  
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• Today's World Cup best bets: Brazil vs. Morocco picks, odds, promo codes and full game schedule for today and tomorrow

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 World Cup is in full swing after USA thumped Paraguay 4-1 to make it seven points for the three co-hosts across...
  
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• Today in History: June 13, American college student in a coma released by North Korea

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old...
  
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• Sri Lanka to resume construction of main airport terminal

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  COLOMBO, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will resume construction of the second passenger terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)...
  
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• Sources: Tottenham ahead of Liverpool for bargain €45m transfer opportunity

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham are all showing an interest in a top young player who seems destined for a big move sooner rather than later. That player in question is Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez, who is someone I’ve been given a lot of information on in recent months. This story was first published on the Daily Briefing – subscribe here to get these exclusives first and with no ads! The talented 22-year-old is well known by Premier League clubs, and...
  
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• Preserving the past, bridging civilizations: Xi's cultural heritage bond

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- During U.S. President Donald Trump's China trip last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping invited him to visit the Temple of Heaven, and shared with him how this ancient architecture embodies the Chinese understanding of the universe and approach to life. The more than 600-year-old architectural complex is one of many cultural heritage sites through which Xi has shared his profound understanding of Chinese civilization and promoted inter-civilization exchanges. As Chi
  
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• Pope Leo XIV\u2019s flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  By NICOLE WINFIELD SANTA CRUZ DE...
  
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• Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying ...

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  The Knicks have gripped New York, but even some diehard fans already have divided attention. ......
  
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• Knicks and World Cup highlight a massive Saturday sports lineup

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Breaking down Knicks Game 4 comeback in NBA Finals Lorenzo Reyes breaks down how the Knicks turned around a terrible game to pull out a win against the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. This will be a Saturday to remember. From the New York Knicks going for their first NBA championship in 53 years, to...
  
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• India's UN Security Council Seat Bid Is Logical: UN Watchdog Chief

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Grossi's remarks carry particular weight not only because of the ongoing race to succeed current UN chief, but also because of his stature as head of world's top nuclear watchdog and a seasoned global... ......
  
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• French Man Jailed for Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Partner in Case Linked to Pelicot Investigation

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Lyon: A French court has sentenced a 39-year-old man to 15 years in prison after finding him guilty of repeatedly drugging and sexually assaulting his partner over several years, while also recording the abuse. The court in...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane's England camp hit by boot theft in Kansas City ...

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  England players found their match boots at the FIFA World Cup 2026 stolen during transportation from Florida to their training camp at Swope Soccer Village in Missouri. The Kansas Police Department are investigating the matter. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: All about new ref-cam as audiences to get new perspective on matches

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  The ref cam in FIFA...
  
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• Fielding Press Publishes "The World Café: Social Innovation in Action", a Comprehensive Guidebook on Collaborative Dialogue

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 12, 2026...
  
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• EU to Resume Ukraine Membership Talks on Monday After Veto Lifted

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Brussels: The European Union plans to resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday after all 27 member states agreed to start...
  
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• El Nino to roast tourist favourites as map shows world cities most at risk of ...

  13-06-2026 11:30 via article.wn.com
  A University of Oxford study found hundreds of cities were at risk from rising temperatures and its cities facing increased vulnerability due to the impact of El Nino ......
  
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