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• Poland US Base

  17-06-2026 22:45 via article.wn.com
  FILE - Gen. Wieslaw Kukula, the Polish armed forces chief of staff, right, and Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk, left, discuss strengthening security of Poland's border, May, 27, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. ......
  
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• Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, June 19

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON -- A 60-day countdown toward a permanent agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran has begun after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday. The MoU, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in France on Wednesday, triggered a 60-day negotiating period that began on Thursday and is due to expire on Aug. 17, Vance said at a White House briefing. The MoU was "signed technically today,...
  
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• World Cup: New Zealand's viral soccer star Tim Payne signs with Olimpia in Paraguay

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who...
  
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• World Cup kicks off with big victories

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Mexico kicked off the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in front of more than 80,000 fans at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11. Julian Quinones put Mexico on top with his first World Cup goal in the ninth minute of play. Then he assisted on Mexico’s second goal in the 67th minute. “I’m happy and excited to score my first World Cup goal, in such a spectacular stadium with amazing fans,” said Quinones. “It’s important for me t
  
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• Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win ...

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Substitute Johan Manzambi scored is first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina to take control of its group. Rubén Vargas scored in the 84th minute ......
  
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• Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawn...
  
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• South Korea's Kospi extends record run as Asia markets open mixed; Samsung, SK Hynix hit ...

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Asia-Pacific markets were set to trade mixed on Friday as investors assessed the durability of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement with Iran. ......
  
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• Soccer supporters from near and far gather in Atlanta to experience the World Cup

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup crowd in Atlanta erupted for both the Czech Republic and South Africa during Thursday’s 1-1 draw, but many of the 67,442 fans in attendance weren’t cheering for either team. Fans traveled from across the United States and ......
  
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• Scotland more comfortable as underdog against Morocco, says coach

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  BOSTON, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Scotland head coach Steve Clarke believes his side may perform better as underdog when it takes on Morocco in its second World Cup group match on Friday. Scotland tops Group C after beating Haiti 1-0 in its opener,...
  
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• QS World University Rankings 2027: PU slips from 32nd to 43rd rank nationally

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Among institutions in...
  
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• Puerto Rico Government Turmoil

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  FILE - A Puerto Rican national flag flies in front of the Capitol building in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2015. ......
  
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• One Extraordinary Photo: Fans at English pub in California celebrate Harry Kane goal

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Jae C. Hong was looking for a photo to illustrate one of the many ways the World Cup is being experienced by fans. Hong, a Los Angeles-based staff photojournalist for The Associated Press, had photographed a watch party at a ......
  
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• Morgan Rogers ready to fight for a place in Tuchel’s starting XI at the World Cup

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
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• Manzambi's double helps Switzerland overpower Bosnia in FIFA World Cup Group B

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Midfielder Johan Manzambi scored twice in the second half to help Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 here on Thursday in their second FIFA World Cup Group B match, keeping the Swiss top of the group. The deadlock was broken in the 74th minute when two...
  
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• Luigi Mangione withdraws mental health defence for CEO murder trial

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is for now withdrawing plans to introduce evidence at trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing, according to a court filing. Mr Mangione, 28, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown in December 2024. The brazen...
  
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• Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi's family says the Argentina...
  
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• Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar. Qatar was reduced to nine players because of red cards in ......
  
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• JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in ...

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the US...
  
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• JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticized Iran deal, deepening rift between allies

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Vance accused unnamed members of Netanyahu’s Cabinet of being ungrateful....
  
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• Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next ...

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under...
  
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• IOC's program aims to reach 100 million people in China

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  GENEVA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday that the Community Sport and Health Cooperation in China Initiative aims to reach 100 million people in China by the end of 2028....
  
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• Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  The kits at the World Cup are mishmash...
  
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• CORRECTION Dominican Republic Abortion Ban

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  FILE - Rosa Hernández shows a photo of her late daughter Rosaura Almonte in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dec. 10, 2023. Hernández asked for an exception for her daughter to get an abortion in order to use chemotherapy as her ......
  
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• Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss next US World Cup game

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Christian Pulisic trained apart from...
  
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• Canada wins its first-ever World Cup match, beating Qatar 6-0 behind three goals from Jonathan David

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Canada wins its first-ever World Cup match, beating Qatar 6-0 behind three goals from Jonathan David. ......
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  At full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup....
  
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• Canada achieves historic first men's World Cup win — but Ismaël Koné leaves field in distress

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Canada achieved their first men's World Cup victory in emphatic style in Vancouver. Here are the key talking points. ......
  
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• All 48 World Cup teams ranked by odds to win 2026 tournament

  19-06-2026 03:10 via article.wn.com
  Dad surprises son with extra World Cup ticket at airport A young boy thought he was sending his dad to the World Cup alone, but his family had a surprise extra ticket waiting for him. Every national team that qualified for the tournament has played its first match and the overall picture of the 2026 World Cup is coming into focus. With at least one match for every competing team in the books, BetMGM Sportsbook's odds for this year's tournament have started to shift as top contenders separate fro
  
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• Inside the push to make M&Ms MAHA-friendly: Expensive dyes and missing colors

  19-06-2026 02:43 via independent.co.uk
  
  The new, all-natural M&M’s will be available online from August
  
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• How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’

  19-06-2026 02:38 via independent.co.uk
  
  Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show
  
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