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• Tammy Murphy chairs the World Cup host committee. Where has she been?

  08-06-2026 11:05 via article.wn.com
  Where is the New York New Jersey FIFA World Cup Host Committee's chair? Much like fictional detective Carmen Sandiego, the whereabouts of Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's former first lady, remain unknown. Murphy was appointed to the role in February 2025 at the same time Alex Lasry was tapped to serve as the host committee's CEO. But while Lasry has been seen traversing the region to generate attention — and sponsorships — the wife of former Gov. Phil Murphy has been...
  
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• Teenage hiker dies in Grand Canyon after collapsing from heat related illness

  08-06-2026 18:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  Heat rises within the canyon which can result in suffocating temperatures for visitors
  
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• Trump-Knicks live updates: Fans fume over canceled watch parties as courtside tickets sell for $1M

  08-06-2026 18:27 via independent.co.uk
  
  Fans should arrive two hours early and expect heavy security, city officials said
  
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• Florida woman mauled to death by two dogs despite neighbors reporting owner to police multiple times

  08-06-2026 18:10 via independent.co.uk
  
  Linda Cutler is due to appear in court on manslaughter charges over the death of Jodi Cowan
  
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• DOJ quietly scraps ‘command center’ that would help monitor 2026 election integrity, report says

  08-06-2026 18:06 via independent.co.uk
  
  Insiders raise concerns about inaction and canceled training sessions for prosecutors and field agents ahead of November’s midterms, as President Donald Trump again warns of ‘cheating’ and manipulation in elections
  
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• Women detained in Afghanistan's Herat in clothing crackdown

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Afghan residents in the western city of Herat have told AFP of witnessing multiple women detained by the Taliban government’s morality police, in a crackdown over clothing which has drawn criticism from the United Nations. The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Sunday it was “concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat Afghanistan for alleged...
  
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• Why preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament...
  
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• WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  KAMPALA, June 8 - The...
  
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• USDA confirms new screwworm cases in Texas, including West Texas dog

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Alarm for US farmers as screwworm found in Texas cattle The United States has confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Texas, marking the first detection in the state in decades and raising concerns for the livestock industry. Cara Angeline Oliver reports. New World screwworm has been detected in three Texas counties, including in a dog and a calf.The USDA and Texas Animal Health Commission are leading the response with quarantines and surveillance.Officials are releasing sterile screwworm fli
  
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• US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, June 8 - The...
  
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• Urgent: Israeli PM says Israel halting Iran strikes for now, warns against renewed fire

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
  
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• Ukraine's former Supreme Court chief justice jailed for graft

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  KYIV, June 8 - The former...
  
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• Tributes paid to 'caring' couple who died in horror Kent car crash

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Loved ones have paid touching tributes to the pair, describing Craig and Elizabeth as "the kindest, happiest and most loving people" ......
  
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• Tanker blaze reported off Oman, no environmental impact reported: UKMTO

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, June 8 (Xinhua) -- A tanker caught fire in waters off Oman, prompting the evacuation of its crew,...
  
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• 'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  BRUSSELS, June 8 - The EU wants to...
  
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• ‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin court

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a deadly feud after being extradited from the UAE...
  
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• ‘Screaming girls chased me down the street’: how we made Strictly Ballroom

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  ‘A big dude came up to me and said, “My wife dragged me kicking and screaming to see your movie – and it was the best thing she’s ever done”’...
  
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• Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  By Adrian Portugal and...
  
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• Pope\u2019s historic speech to Spain\u2019s parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  His speech comes amid tensions between Israel and Iran, and he urges dialogue and peace....
  
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• Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Regulator will monitor measures taken by companies...
  
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• John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  John Oliver dedicated Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight to examining how Florida’s New College has been taken over by the conservative state governor, Ron DeSantis, and his allies. New College used to promote itself with videos that emphasized its inclusive community and unique academic program – a rarity for a US state college. “Back when Ron DeSantis thought he still had a shot at being president, he made a lot of noise about how he was going to ‘de-wokeify&rs
  
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• Iraqi officials work to identify victims after bus crash kills 21

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  A passenger bus crashed and burst into flames June 7 in southern Iraq, in the latest deadly accident on the country's poorly maintained roads ......
  
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• Iraqi officials work to identify victims after a bus crash kills 21

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Iraqi officials are working to identify the victims of a bus crash that killed 21 people over the weekend ......
  
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• Iran war: who is fighting and why?

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Arch-enemies Israel and Iran have returned to active confrontation while Donald Trump tries to present himself as mediator...
  
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• Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Iran said its attacks were “the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes.”| �Read More��BBC News ......
  
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• Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between the foes since a shaky ceasefire began, but warned it could inflict a more “crushing” response. United States President Donald Trump earlier on Monday told both Iran and key ally Israel to stop fighting, against the background of reports of an increasingly testy relationship between the US leader and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran fired dozens of m
  
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• International Battery Metals Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Conference Call ...

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  VANCOUVER, BC AND HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 8, 2026 / ("IBAT" or the "Company") (TSXV:IBAT)(OTCQB:IBATF), an advanced technology provider of modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) systems, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026,...
  
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• India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist party swept to power in West Bengal last month, according to official statistics. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a sweeping victory in elections in the eastern border state of more than 100 million people, promising to “detect, delete and deport” illegal...
  
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• How to watch the World Cup on your phone: The ultimate mobile fan guide

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  How to watch the World Cup on your phone, including the best apps, how much mobile data you need, and how you can avoid expensive roaming charges. ......
  
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• Greece charges Palestinian man over suspected Hamas links

  08-06-2026 17:59 via article.wn.com
  ATHENS, June 8 - A 37-year-old...
  
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