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• Russia downs 339 Ukrainian drones

  07-06-2026 00:00 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Russian air defense forces downed 339 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over a 13-hour...
  
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• Nearly 5,000 ‘Americans’ renounced their citizenship last year – the highest mark in years

  11-06-2026 23:04 via independent.co.uk
  
  More people renounced their ties to the US in 2025 – many for tax reasons but some for personal and political reasons
  
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• Lockdown lifted at Pentagon after ‘air quality’ alarm sparked hazmat response

  11-06-2026 23:03 via independent.co.uk
  
  First responders were seen investigating the issue while wearing protective gear and gas masks
  
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• Giant ‘8647’ message left on the National Mall triggers police investigation

  11-06-2026 23:02 via independent.co.uk
  
  The anti-Trump message was spotted in huge letters near the Washington Monument
  
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• ‘Fisherman or fisherwoman?’ Trump turns seafood order signing into a pile-on about Obama and political correctness

  11-06-2026 23:02 via independent.co.uk
  
  President hijacks straightforward ceremony with nonsensical grammatical inquiries
  
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• You have World Cup questions. We have answers

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup isn’t only for hardcore soccer fans, but also for the casuals....
  
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• WATCH: Tyla delivers emotional South African anthem at 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  South African-born superstar Tyla delivered an electrifying performance in Mexico at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the Mexico versus Bafana Bafana clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the “Pretty Girl from Joburg” performed a stirring rendition of the South African national anthem in a poignant and powerful moment that drew strong emotion from the crowd. The Grammy Award-winning singer added a personal touch to a global stage moment, represen
  
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• Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller...
  
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• Vance Boelter guilty plea: Man admits to assassinating top Minnesota Democrat and her husband

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  He was disguised as a police officer and driving a fake squad car when he carried out the assassination...
  
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• US slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. government has announced sanctions against Cuba’s...
  
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• US asks judge to end Halkbank case over Iran sanctions

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  US asks judge to end Halkbank case over Iran sanctions ......
  
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• Urgent: Dan Jarvis appointed as new British defence secretary

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, June 11 (Xinhua) --...
  
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• Trump taps former SEC chairman Jay Clayton as new director of national intelligence

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, June 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton as his nominee for director of national intelligence, replacing a previous candidate whose...
  
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• Trump taps former SEC chair to be his head of National Intelligence after Congress rejects ...

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Congressional...
  
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• Trump has once again chucked a grenade on the Senate floor ahead of a key ...

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Senate Majority Leader John...
  
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• Timeline: U.S.-Iran-Israel tit-for-tat attacks spiral into worst escalation since April ceasefire

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  CAIRO, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply in recent days following a series of military exchanges involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, marking the most serious escalation since a ceasefire between the relevant parties in April. The following is a timeline of key developments in the latest escalation. June 7: -- The Israeli air force launched a series of airstrikes on the southern suburb of...
  
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• The 2026 World Cup has begun with co-host Mexico playing South Africa in the opening ...

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 World Cup has begun with co-host Mexico playing South Africa in the opening match of the 48-team tournament. ......
  
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• Taiwan Test-Fires Mobile US-Made HIMARS Rocket System

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Armed forces in Taiwan have test-fired its U.S.-made rocket system in a demonstration of how the island...
  
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• SpaceX IPO nears launch: What regular investors need to know before buying

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  SpaceX IPO launches at...
  
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• Senators Say Changes to Labour Law Could Make Canada a More Reliable Trading Partner

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  A group of senators is arguing Canada must overhaul its labour laws to avoid work stoppages in...
  
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• Review: Kids will see birds differently after reading ‘World Without Birds’

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Nick Lund's 'World Without Birds' helps young readers understand why birds matter, how humans have harmed wildlife and what kids can do to protect the planet's feathered inhabitants. ......
  
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• Report: Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Phil Mickelson has been...
  
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• Qatar Airways to Resume Daily Philadelphia Flights from 1 August 2026

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  TDT | Manama | Email : Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between Doha and Philadelphia (PHL), effective 1 August 2026, expanding its North American network to 14 destinations and strengthening connectivity for travellers across the region. The...
  
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• Presidential historians weigh in on Trump’s plaque display at the White House to say it ...

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  The plaques feature ‘little concern for decorum or accuracy,’ one historian said...
  
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• Portland hands out 69,000 tickets in just over half a year as city plans to ...

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  The cameras were installed at sites with histories of serious and fatal crashes...
  
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• Nations Winning Back-to-Back World Cups: A Rare Feat

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Only two countries have won consecutive World Cups, a challenging achievement not repeated in decades. Brazil and Argentina are notable for their wins. ......
  
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• Mzansi Youth Choir shares what it was really like performing with Tyla at the Fifa ...

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  For a few unforgettable minutes before South Africa's Fifa World Cup opener against Mexico, the eyes of the world were on Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir. As the South African National Anthem echoed around the packed stadium, millions of viewers watched as some of the country's brightest young performers stood proudly alongside the Grammy-winning star on one of sport's biggest stages. Speaking to “Independent Media Lifestyle”, members of the Mzansi Youth Choir said that the opportuni
  
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• Mondelēz International Scales Up Human Rights Due Diligence Across Own Operations and Supply Chain

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Achieves ~100% Child Labor Monitoring and...
  
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• Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  Mexico City opened the...
  
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• LIVE NOW: Trump Announces Important Agreement With Iran

  11-06-2026 22:53 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump announces an important agreement with Iran at 3 p.m. ET on June 11. ......
  
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