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• The Kharg gamble could backfire on America

  13-06-2026 16:07 via article.wn.com
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• New York celebrates as Knicks win historic NBA championship against San Antonio Spurs

  14-06-2026 06:46 via independent.co.uk
  
  Jalen Brunson led the team to its first championship in 53 years
  
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• Iran-US war latest: Tehran rules out signing peace deal on Sunday as Trump warns of ‘ultimate alternative’

  14-06-2026 06:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Iran’s foreign ministry says it must be cautious in commenting on deal signing date
  
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• World Cup 2026: The Stars  Came but There Was Little Magic

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Sport | 9 seconds ago Despite a star-studded lineup of international artistes, Vanessa Obioha writes that the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States struggled to deliver the cultural spectacle and emotional resonance that have defined some of football’s most memorable celebrations The last time a North American nation hosted the World Cup was in 1994, when it took place in the United States of America. Over 30 years later, the tournament returned
  
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• World Cup 2026: Scotland edge past Haiti with McGinn's opener

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Scotland secured a narrow 1-0 victory over...
  
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• Viewers slam SBS's World Cup coverage over its 'terrible' picture quality: 'I have to keep ...

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  The broadcaster is bringing viewers all 104 matches of the tournament - but many are so taken aback by what they've seen that they're looking for other ways to watch. ......
  
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• US strike against Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela exemplifies Trump’s approach to war on drugs

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The U.S. military attack in Venezuela Friday that killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang reflects a strategic shift by U.S. President Donald Trump toward direct U.S. involvement in the war on drugs that began earlier this year, with a special focus this time on gaining access to Venezuela’s lucrative mining sector, analysts told The Associated Press. Trump announced Friday the death of gang leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero in an airstrike on his compou
  
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• U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team Victory Scores Record English-Language World Cup Ratings; Mexico vs. South ...

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for...
  
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• US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  US, Pakistan point to June 14 deal, but Iran says timeline is unclear US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the US and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing, and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition. Trump posted on social media on Saturday that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed the next day, his 80th birthday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had agreed on a framework
  
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• U.S. fighter jet crashes in Washington state: report

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, June 13 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. military fighter jet crashed in Washington state and...
  
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• Two Chinas at North America’s World Cup

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  North America’s World Cup summer has begun, and China is once again outside the tournament rather than inside it. That fact is familiar. But it should not be flattened into the usual joke about a country of 1.4 billion people failing to find eleven footballers. China did not vanish at the first hurdle. It narrowly reached the third round of Asian qualifying in 2024, preserving hopes of returning to the finals for the first time since 2002. But the expanded 48-team format, and Asia’s
  
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• Scotland squeezes past Haiti 1-0 to bag first World Cup win in 36 years

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  McGinn ‌put ⁠them into the ⁠lead in the 28th minute when his shot took ​a ‌double deflection to land in the back of the Haiti net ......
  
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• Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with victory over Haiti in Group C

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  John McGinn deflected a...
  
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• Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday. The Scots, making their first appearance in the...
  
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• Scotland hang on for first Fifa World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of travelling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The Scots - needing three points against a side ranked among the minnows of the game before facing tougher opposition in the shape of Brazil and Morocco in their other Group C games - went ahead in the 28th minute.World Cup simulator: Predict your champions A...
  
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• Powerball winning numbers revealed: $258 million jackpot draw results for Saturday, June 13, 2026

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Powerball winning numbers revealed for the Saturday, June 13, 2026 draw, with the $258 million jackpot drawing widespread attention across the United States as players rush to check their tickets for a potential life-changing win. As anticipation remains high, millions of ticket holders are now reviewing the results, hoping the weekend draw has turned into a moment of extraordinary fortune. The update continues strong nationwide interest in Powerball, one of the most widely played lottery games
  
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• Morocco not satisfied with Brazil draw

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  NEW JERSEY, United States, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had laid down an early World Cup marker after a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Saturday, declaring his team was capable of more. Morocco led through Ismael Saibari's early goal and created several problems for the five-time world champion before settling for a point...
  
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• Live: Socceroos selection shock as stars miss World Cup opener against Türkiye

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  The Socceroos begin their 2026 World Cup journey in Vancouver with their opening Group D match against a talented Türkiye. Follow live. ......
  
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• Islamabad MoU nears finalisation as US, Iran clash on signing date

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  • Shehbaz hopes deal will pave way for lasting peace, says Pakistan preparing for ‘electronic signing’ • Trump claims signing scheduled for today; threatens Iran; official says Washington to take part in de-mining • Iran states deal close but rules out signing today; negotiators not going to Islamabad, Geneva soon ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a historic milestone for Middle East peace, Islamabad is preparing for an electronic signing by the US and Iran on a framewo
  
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• Haiti 0-1 Scotland LIVE: John McGinn gives Steve Clarke's side half-time lead in World Cup opener

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Haiti 0-1 Scotland LIVE: All the build-up as the Tartan Army arrive in their hordes for the World Cup opener in Foxborough. ......
  
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• Five killed in air strikes as Israel flouts Lebanon ceasefire

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  BEIRUT: Israeli air raids across southern Lebanon killed five people as attacks continued on Saturday despite a United States-brokered ceasefire. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that one person was killed in an air strike targeting the town of Maarakeh, in the Tyre district. Ali Badie, the mayor of Ar Rihan...
  
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• Five Kids Killed in Ontario Collision, Others Seriously Injured: Police

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Five young siblings are dead and an infant is among the six people injured after a two-vehicle collision in...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia VS Turkiye LIVE updates: Group D match gets underway

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Having witnessed two fiery contests viz Brazil vs Morocco and Haiti vs Scotland with the first match ending in a draw and Scotland prevailing over Haiti later in the day ......
  
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• Charleston White withdraws support for Karmelo Anthony's dad, slams him; says he would rather help ...

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Charleston White had...
  
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• Canada’s Carney says middle-power countries shouldn’t compete for favor with the US

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  DUBLIN (AP) — Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his efforts to pivot away from the United States and align with Europe, meeting with the leader of Ireland on Saturday ahead of the upcoming G7 summit and saying middle power countries shouldn’t compete for favor with America. Carney said that Canada and the European Union have a combined population that is more than twice that of the United States, with a similarly sized economy and a collective defense budget that is
  
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• Can Dutch Courage do what superstars couldn’t?

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Koeman's...
  
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• Britain holds Trooping the Colour parade to honour King Charles III on official birthday

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  A flypast is seen during the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles III on his official birthday in London, Britain, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua) Members of the Royal Family appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles III on his official birthday in London, Britain, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua) Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, rides a royal carriage with Prince Louis
  
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• Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior's goal

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing...
  
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• Body found outside Tijuana stadium where Iran team is training for World Cup

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for the World Cup. ......
  
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• Australia vs Turkey World Cup LIVE: Socceroos spring huge shock by dropping captain just before kickoff

  14-06-2026 06:25 via article.wn.com
  Follow the Daily Mail's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as the Aussies begin their World Cup campaign in Vancouver. ......
  
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