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• Putin Says World Undergoes Historic Structural Transformation, Largest in Decades

  05-06-2026 20:21 via article.wn.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin said the world is experiencing the most significant structural transformation in decades,...
  
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• World Cup: Disposable water bottles no longer banned

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  FIFA made a ruckus when it announced a ban on outside water containers at World Cup events this summer, but the organization walked at least part of the prohibition back on Friday, saying fans are allowed to bring sealed disposable ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: How late are London pubs staying open to screen the games?

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup 2026 might be played outside UK working hours, but late kick offs could throw a spanner in the works for those wanting to watch in pubs ......
  
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• What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice. Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace ......
  
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• US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz, then struck ...

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz, then struck surveillance radar sites. ......
  
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• U.S. forces strike Iranian radar sites after drone attacks

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI/WASHINGTON > U.S. forces struck...
  
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• US cracks down on Iran fuel smuggling network worth hundreds of millions of dollars

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  The US has sanctioned a network accused of smuggling Iranian LPG disguised as Omani fuel. The action targets vessels, companies, and financial operators linked to Iran's shadow fleet and banking network. ......
  
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• US architect credits St Petersburg's grandeur for White House ballroom design

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  US architect credits St Petersburg's grandeur for White House ballroom design ......
  
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• Trump must break negotiation deadlock, says adviser to Iranian supreme leader

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to make decisions independently of Israel, stop the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and release Iran's frozen assets. The negotiations between the two sides "are at a deadlock and Trump must break this deadlock,"...
  
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• These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this...
  
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• Study identifies early blood marker for lung cancer risk

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  MELBOURNE, June 6 (Xinhua) -- A newly identified "blood signature" may predict lung cancer risk more than five years before diagnosis, offering a potential pathway to earlier prevention, a study has revealed. The findings, published in Cell, could help identify people who would benefit from...
  
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• South Korean government defends $779,000 scheme to install air conditioning in prisons

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Justice ministry says air conditioning units will be provided in prison corridors...
  
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• Roundup: Accelerating global expansion, Chinese machinery companies gain ground in Türkiye

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  ISTANBUL, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese construction machinery manufacturers are strengthening their presence in Türkiye, showcasing advanced technologies and expanding market influence as they pursue global growth opportunities. The 18th International Construction Machinery, Technology and Equipment Trade Exhibition (KOMATEK 2026) opened on Wednesday at the Istanbul Expo Center. As Türkiye's largest and most influential trade exhibition for the industry, the event has attracted exhibitor
  
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• Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Water has started flowing into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Donald Trump’s renovation, which included painting the basin a deep shade he called “American flag blue.” ......
  
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• Putin Says Indian Coders Are Renowned Globally. Here's Why It Matters

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  At SPIEF 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India's coders and technology workforce, calling the country a leading player in the global software industry and highlighting its growing... ......
  
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• Meet the lavender experts at Honey Creek Farm south of Tulsa

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  For Skip and Suzanne Honeyman, the 40-acre lavender farm in Mounds, Oklahoma, is about building relationships with their visitors and offering learning experiences. ......
  
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• 'Live in the real world': Iranian FM reacts to Trump's willingness to meet Supreme Leader ...

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump...
  
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• Johnson & Johnson beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused 3 women’s cancer

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  More than 67,000 plaintiffs have sued J&J, alleging that its baby powder causes ovarian cancer. ......
  
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• JD Vance Criticises Nowak Killing, Downing Street Pushes Back

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Email:[email protected] London: The British government has criticised comments made by US Vice-President JD Vance about the killing of 18 year old Henry Nowak, accusing people of trying to inflame divisions and interfere in the country's political debate. Vance sparked controversy after linking Nowak's death to...
  
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• Iran FM asks Lebanon's Aoun to save country from 'real foe' after 'bargaining chip' comment

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who had criticised Tehran for interfering in his country, to save Lebanon from...
  
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• Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Motorists and airline passengers...
  
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• France investigates alleged torture of Gaza aid flotilla activists by Israel

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into alleged “torture” and “war crimes” linked to Israel’s treatment of French activists detained during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month. The investigation was launched on Friday after a referral from France’s foreign ministry,...
  
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• Fifa says spectators can carry one disposable water bottle into venues

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  Fifa said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry. "All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any Fifa World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada," World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted...
  
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• Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  The Defense Department has announced a...
  
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• Congress readies $70B package to boost deportation efforts

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department. ......
  
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• Accelerating global expansion, Chinese machinery companies gain ground in Türkiye

  06-06-2026 08:26 via article.wn.com
  ISTANBUL, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese construction machinery manufacturers are strengthening their presence in Türkiye, showcasing advanced technologies and expanding market influence as they pursue global growth opportunities. The 18th International Construction Machinery, Technology and Equipment Trade Exhibition (KOMATEK 2026) opened on Wednesday at the Istanbul Expo Center. As Türkiye's largest and most influential trade exhibition for the industry, the event has attracted exhibitor
  
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• Trump is ageing faster than me – and I think I know why

  06-06-2026 08:23 via article.wn.com
  As the president approaches his 80th...
  
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• US FDA launches study of abortion pill safety: report

  06-06-2026 08:22 via article.wn.com
  The US Food and Drug Administration has launched a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to restrict how it is distributed and used, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The FDA has said mifepristone continues to be safe and effective for its intended purpose when used as directed. A spokesperson for the US...
  
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• Sri Lanka - where someone else's war is hitting hard

  06-06-2026 08:22 via article.wn.com
  Sharon Brettkelly goes to Sri Lanka for a holiday - and finds a nation struggling with the effects of multiple world events outside its control The United Nations consistently ranks Sri Lanka in the top 10 nations suffering the effects of climate change - it's on the front line of extreme weather patterns. Now it's also on the front line of a war that's shaken the globe. When a US strike on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean happened off its coast in early March, tourists turned tail. Bookin
  
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• J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

  06-06-2026 08:22 via article.wn.com
  By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters A Los Angeles jury has sided with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by the families of three women who alleged the company's talc products caused ovarian cancer, finding that J&J was not negligent when selling cosmetic talc products. The...
  
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