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• Sports Rush: Using the Full Soccer Field

  11-06-2026 21:32 via article.wn.com
  “Wow, can we believe the World Cup is here?” said Monica Paul, president of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee Wednesday. Paul, along with the committee’s co-chairs, Nina Vaca and Dan Hunt, spoke at a press conference as part of the official grand opening of the Dallas Host City Media Center. They held the event for visiting and local media at the Dallas Convention Center, but by “here,” Paul didn’t just mean “Dallas.” “I kno
  
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• World Insights: U.S.-Iran escalation signals war dilemma, adds uncertainty

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Iran traded new rounds of strikes in the past few days, raising fears of regional escalation amid a fragile ceasefire situation. Experts suggest that the latest exchanges are largely intended to signal deterrence. While neither side seems interested in returning to a full-scale war, stalled negotiations on key issues suggest a period of sustained, low-intensity confrontation. NEW ROUNDS OF STRIKES Washington and Tehran have exchanged several rou
  
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• World Cup: South Korea rallies to beat Czech Republic in Group\u00a0A opener

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Hwang In-beom scores his...
  
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• (World Cup) Dad strength: S. Korean goalkeeper makes clutch saves after video call with newborn daughter

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 12 (Yonhap) -- With the 15-hour difference between Mexico ......
  
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• What to know about the EU's new rules on migration and asylum as they come ...

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The European Union is set to implement a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers. The European Migration and Asylum Pact is the culmination of years of ......
  
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• Visitor arrivals in New Zealand keep climbing

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  WELLINGTON, June 12 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's international arrivals continued to rise in April, with particularly strong growth from China, Australia and the United States, official data showed on...
  
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• Vast empty seats at World Cup’s second match despite ‘500 million’ ticket requests

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
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• US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The decision would limit NATO’s ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance. ......
  
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• TU Innovation Institute officials debut new downtown space following program relocation

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The program — now housed at 101 E. Archer, along with the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities — is focused on developing, testing and implementing cyber research and technology. ......
  
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• Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Hopes grew on Friday for peace...
  
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• ‘They destroyed the future’: Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.| �Read More��BBC News ......
  
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• Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Prolonged Hospitalisation

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, King Maha Vajiralongkorn's eldest daughter, died at the age of 47 after spending more than three years in hospital following an unexpected fatal fall in late 2022, the Royal Palace revealed on...
  
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• Supreme Court rejects Alabama request to carry out nitrogen gas execution after lower court said ...

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Supreme Court rejects Alabama request to carry out nitrogen gas execution after lower court said method unconstitutional. ......
  
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• South Korea's ex-president Yoon gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Yoon is in detention while he appeals a life sentence for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration ......
  
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• South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  South Korea came back from a goal down to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on Thursday, substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu grabbing the winner in the 80th...
  
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• Sooners enter World Series on hot streak

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Oklahoma’s baseball team skidded down the stretch of the regular season, losing its final four series against Southeastern Conference opponents, finishing 11th in the SEC standings and going one-and-done in the conference tournament. ......
  
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• Second objection filed in open primaries initiative petition case

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The objection filed by Tulsa attorney Mark D.G. Sanders challenges the process Secretary of State Ben Lepak followed in certifying signatures on the initiative petition to get State Question 836 on a ballot. ......
  
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• Russian city of Nizhnekamsk cancels public events after drone threat

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  June 12 - The Russian city of...
  
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• Pope Leo ends Spain visit with migrant meetings

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  He is concluding his trip with a call for more help for migrants and action against traffickers. ......
  
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• Pilots uttered five harrowing words before Air India crash killed 260

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The official crash report disclosed the chilling cockpit voice recording from moments before Air India Flight 171 plunged to the ground in Ahmedabad, with investigators pointing to a fuel switch error ......
  
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• One Nation fundraiser moved from Melbourne restaurant amid planned protests

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Event to go ahead at an undisclosed location after Moonee Ponds restaurant cancelled at the eleventh hour...
  
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• Oklahoma voters may choose to raise minimum wage

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Rarely would anyone be given a chance to vote themselves a pay raise.But that’s exactly what will happen on Tuesday when Oklahomans head to the polls to decide the fate of State Question 832. ......
  
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• News24 | Bafana’s World Cup shambles: Poor preparation, tactics leave SA on the ropes

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The symptom of Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday is the individual mistakes that the team made, however, the cause lies in how the team prepared for this World Cup, writes Njabulo Ngidi. ......
  
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• Newlyweds, aged 23 and 25, suddenly die just days apart

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Adam Hencek and Tomas Fueller, a young newlywed couple, died within days of each other just a month after their wedding day ......
  
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• National Mall ‘8647’ Vandalism: US Park Police Probe Anti-Trump Numbers Linked to Threat Concerns

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Washington: US Park Police opened an investigation on Thursday into giant markings of the numbers...
  
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• 'Lost Atlantis' dating back 8,500 years found by archaeologists in incredible discovery

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  The legend of Atlantis has fascinated...
  
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• Jemma Stapleton, Australian sprinter and Stawell Gift finalist, dies aged 25 on family holiday

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Flood of tributes for Victorian athlete, who died while overseas...
  
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• Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to...
  
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• Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  PARIS, June 12 - Israeli and...
  
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• Iran says no deal yet after Trump claims \u2018finalisation in days\u2019, again

  12-06-2026 09:14 via article.wn.com
  Donald Trump said the agreement is in its final stage and paperwork is being completed....
  
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