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• South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit

  28-06-2026 17:40 via article.wn.com
  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at "incompetent people" and apologising to the nation. South Korea's turbulent campaign in North America ended at the group phase and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min. After three days of anxious waiting to see if they would squeeze into the knockout rounds as one...
  
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• World Cup while you were sleeping: Marsch hails ‘Canadian heroes’, South Korea boss quits

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  An expanded World Cup was always likely to lead to this; and the best that...
  
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• US, Iran trade strikes as Gulf tensions escalate

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
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• US, Iran agree to halt fighting, hold Qatar talks Tuesday: Report

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and meet in Qatar on Tuesday for talks aimed at resolving their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Sunday, citing senior US officials.According to the report, the latest round of fighting...
  
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• Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Teenage defender is youngest Australian to start a World Cup match and has already been linked with Barcelona...
  
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• Ukraine confirms attack on two Russian refineries

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
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• Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
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• The aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela – in pictures

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of rescuers, relatives and volunteers have been digging day and night through piles of smashed concrete to find survivors of the Venezuelan earthquakes. Jorge Rodriguez , the Venezuelan national assembly president, said at least 1,430 people were killed after two powerful earthquakes...
  
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• Stock futures rise along with oil prices as traders weigh U.S. attacks on Iran over ...

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Wall Street is coming off a mixed week, characterized by a rotation out of tech and into other parts of the stock market. ......
  
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• Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 on bord

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  A helicopter has crashed in...
  
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• Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Agencies Caracas Rescue...
  
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• Quick hits: Canada's emotional match-winner and scenes in rural Kansas

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Canada's heroes tread new ground, South Korea's extreme reaction to going out and scenes in Algeria's home away from home. Here's the five quick hits from the World Cup. ......
  
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• Putin acknowledges Russia is suffering fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that the country is suffering from “a certain shortage” of fuel, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war. Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia’s near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure since its February 2022 offensive. Putin said: “As for strikes against critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, of course these attacks on our inf
  
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• Poland warns of risk of Russian incursions on NATO’s eastern flank

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Warsaw: Poland’s...
  
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• Pause HS2 reset until you are confident it can be delivered, NAO tells ministers

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Spending watchdog says high-speed rail project must be put on stable footing to avoid repeat of costly past failures...
  
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• Often overlooked, Canada makes history with round of 32 win over South Africa

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Stephen Eustáquio on Canada making history with win over South Africa Canada captain Stephen Eustáquio reflects on his team's historic victory over South Africa and what it means as they continue their World Cup run. Sports Pulse INGLEWOOD, CA — Canada had already made history at this World Cup before a ball was even kicked against South Africa on Sunday, June 28. Having entered the tournament with six defeats in six matches across two previous World Cups, Canada got its firs
  
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• Louisiana primary win puts Trump endorsee Letlow on path to US Senate

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
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• Looting, theft in Venezuela’s earthquake zone add to tragedy

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  There are reports of all kinds of crimes. ......
  
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• LA Reporter Apologizes for ‘Thoughtless’ Bosnia Trash Talk Ahead of US World Cup Match

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez has apologized for a “thoughtless” joke she made about Bosnia ahead of the men’s World Cup match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States. “In a poor effort to have a little fun with World Cup competition, I took it too far and made a thoughtless comment on air that was insensitive and inappropriate. I apologize to the people of Bosnia and...
  
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• Kane and Bellingham produce the goods but England need others to step up

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Pair’s goals saw off Panama but Tuchel has problems at right-back and on flanks for last-32 tie against the DRC...
  
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• Israel strikes Lebanon, testing peace deal

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Israel has resumed air...
  
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• Is DoorDash down? Thousands report errors amid widespread outage; ‘something went wrong’

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
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• Iran calls for forming security framework with Gulf countries

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Iran’s foreign minister has...
  
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• Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, Axios reports

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Iran and the United States agreed to...
  
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• How DC-area residents can help those impacted by Venezuela earthquakes

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  As the death toll in Venezuela rises after Wednesday’s powerful, back-to-back earthquakes, some groups in the D.C. area are on the front lines helping out. In a harrowing video posted to Facebook, Virginia’s Task Force 1 team was captured removing a woman and her nine-month-old baby from the rubble of a collapsed structure. Cheers erupt as the...
  
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• France's deadliest skydiving plane disaster kills 11 moments after takeoff

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
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• France records 1,000 excess deaths as Europe's record heat intensifies

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  BERLIN — France recorded about 1,000 excess deaths during last week's record-breaking heatwave, health authorities said Sunday. The World Health Organization warned that Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent and called for stronger action to protect vulnerable populations.Public Health France said mortality surged sharply during the peak of the heatwave, with more than 1,200 deaths recorded on...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada scripts history, beat South Africa in their first-ever knockout clash

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  They have reached the Round of 16, where they will face either Netherlands or Morocco on July 4 in Houston. ......
  
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• European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Agencies Paris France’s...
  
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• England facing children’s mental health ‘crisis’ as referrals hit 1m

  29-06-2026 01:46 via article.wn.com
  Commissioner calls for overhaul of state support after reporting 10% rise in young patient referrals last year...
  
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