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• Romo fires Mexico into World Cup knockout phase

  19-06-2026 07:25 via article.wn.com
  GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Luis Romo scored in the second half as Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup round of 32 with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday. After a scrappy first half, Romo broke South Korea's resistance early in the second with a close-range finish at Guadalajara Stadium. Mexico defended resolutely thereafter to claim its second win in as many...
  
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• Iran-US war latest: Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz is closed after Trump deal due to ‘ceasefire violations’

  20-06-2026 19:21 via independent.co.uk
  
  US military says traffic still flowing through Strait of Hormuz after Iran pledges to shut vital waterway
  
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• Trump’s nickname for his 20-year-old son revealed

  20-06-2026 19:11 via independent.co.uk
  
  New book claims Donald Trump learned about Charlie Kirk’s assassination from his youngest son
  
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• Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

  20-06-2026 19:08 via independent.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism
  
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• Founder of gaming giant Ubisoft killed in France plane crash

  20-06-2026 19:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin’s Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France
  
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• Florida man tried to steal medical helicopter that landed on highway after he crashed his truck: cops

  20-06-2026 18:39 via independent.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old reportedly claimed to have seen the anti-Christ before the crash, which injured two others
  
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• Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Team USA through to the round of 32 as Morocco and Brazil deliver

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  After Mexico, the United States also punched...
  
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• Words of Wisdom by Celine Dion: 'Life Imposes Things on You That You Can’t Control, ...

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Celine Dion’s words of wisdom offers a powerful lesson about acceptance,...
  
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• What a party! U.S. dominates Australia 2-0 in 1st USA Seattle World Cup match

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Americans, Australians begin the fun at 7 a.m., 5 hours before a match the soaring U.S. team controlled. USA moves to 2-0 in the World Cup. ......
  
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• US VP JD Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  "I ​expect ​that ⁠I will leave sometime ​in the next ​couple of days, but you know ‌it's always a ​delicate ​coordination ⁠dance and the diplomatic protocols," Vance said. ......
  
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• US team awed by Seattle World Cup, tell Cristian Roldan they want to be Sounders

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  After a rousing National Anthem, roaring U.S. Army Black Hawk flyover packed, shaking Lumen Field, American teammates want to play here. ......
  
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• US military 'vigilant' after Iran announces Hormuz closure

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  The US military said Saturday it remained "present...
  
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• US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• UK police probe cause of train collision that killed driver, left 9 in critical condition

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said more than 80 people were treated in hospitals after the crash late Friday afternoon, and 28 remained hospitalised a day later. ......
  
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• Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdown...
  
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• Tourist killed, several injured in Dominican Republic resort fire

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Fire ravaged a popular luxury beach resort Friday, June 19, in the Dominican Republic and killed at least one tourist. The large fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, about 85 miles east of Santo Domingo, led to the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists to nearby hotels. Three people were taken to ​medical facilities and six others were treated at the scene, ⁠the DAEH emergency ​service...
  
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• The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
  
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• The death toll in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah has surpassed 4,000, Lebanon's ...

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  The death toll in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah has surpassed 4,000, Lebanon's health ministry says. ......
  
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• Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial on corruption charges and banned from leaving country

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Begoña Gómez has been ordered to surrender her passport as her husband, Pedro Sánchez, says the case is politically motivated...
  
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• 'She's doing poorly in Italy': Trump keeps up attacks on Meloni over G7 photo-op row

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  The remarks escalated a...
  
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• Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Russian bombs have struck an...
  
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• Rudyard Kipling’s Father’s Day quote: 'All we have of freedom, all we use or know, ...

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Father’s Day quote by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling's quote underscores the profound sacrifices of past generations. This sentiment highlights how current liberties and opportunities are built upon the hard work and struggles of our ancestors. ......
  
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• Rex Heuermann admitted he killed 8 women. What about Gilgo Beach’s other bodies?

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  The path to identifying Rex Heuermann as the Gilgo Beach serial killer began with Shannan Gilbert....
  
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• Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period...
  
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• Quote of the day from America's FIFA football World Cup hero Alex Freeman: 'Now I'm ...

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Alex Freeman's quote, “Now I'm here, it shows you can never give up. Keep...
  
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• Psychology suggests people who check the weather twice before leaving aren’t obsessive: They’re reducing uncertainty ...

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Checking the weather forecast a couple of times before stepping outside...
  
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• Psychology says adults with huge tattoos are not seeking attention, they are using the body ...

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Psychology suggests that adults with large tattoos are rarely...
  
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• Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St Augustine

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  Pope Leo XIV is urging Italians to rediscover their lagging faith. He's traveled to northern Italy to honor St. Augustine whose remains are kept in Pavia. Saturday's visit is part of his summer 2026 grand tour of Italy. Augustine inspired ......
  
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• Pakistan says follow-up talks between US and Iran set for June 21

  20-06-2026 18:22 via article.wn.com
  It ⁠said US ‌and ​Iranian ​representatives ⁠would participate, along with mediators from ​Pakistan and ​Qatar. It added in a post on ‌X that Pakistan will ​continue ​to ⁠facilitate the process in its role as ​mediator. ......
  
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