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• Those British strawberries are being picked by Central Asian workers

  23-06-2026 09:23 via article.wn.com
  Immigration remains one of the biggest political pressure points since the Brexit vote. ......
  
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• What do genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity mean?

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  International criminal law defines genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and recognises that these offences may be committed against children and produce child specific harms ......
  
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• Torrential rain leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in northern Vietnam

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  HANOI, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Prolonged heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms from Thursday evening to Friday in Vietnam's northern provinces of...
  
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• Today in History: June 26, US Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  Today is Friday, June 26, the 177th day of 2026. There are 188 days left in the year. ......
  
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• Targeting top spot and Tuchel’s selection dilemma: Five key talking points ahead of England vs Panama

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  England will be targeting top spot in their group when they face Panama on Saturday...
  
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• South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim to 7 years for taking luxury gifts tied ...

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  The wife of ousted South Korean...
  
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• Singapore-flagged vessel reports minor bridge damage after incident in Strait of Hormuz

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  SINGAPORE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Singapore-registered container ship EVER LOVELY sustained minor damage to its bridge area from an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• Serbia hit by severe heatwave with temperatures up to 39 degrees Celsius

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  BELGRADE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Serbia is facing an intense and prolonged heatwave starting Friday, with maximum temperatures forecasted to...
  
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• Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how eye sees color

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  CANBERRA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have revealed the atomic structures of the eye molecules responsible for color vision, solving a decades-old mystery. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) helped interpret the role of the molecules,...
  
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• Ouahbi: Morocco Has ‘All the Ingredients’ of a Championship Team

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  Morocco’s coach thinks his team has the makings of a champion. Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in the final match of Group C play to finish as...
  
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• North Korea’s Kim calls for ‘destructive’ military posture as South plans to train ‘drone warriors’

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un...
  
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• New Workshop Kits Let Any Organization Teach Seniors Without Hiring an Expert

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  - Ready-to-teach curricula from TheSeniorTechie cover scams, AI, streaming TV, gardening, and more - ......
  
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• National Anti-Corruption Commission Has Never Held a Public Hearing, Transparency International Warns

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  Australia’s national watchdog has never held a public hearing and is operating largely out of public view,...
  
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• Liverpool weather forecast: Sunny skies and mild temperatures expected June 26, 2026

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  Liverpool residents can anticipate a pleasant day on June 26 with sunny skies and mild temperatures, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Forecasts indicate a maximum of 27°C and a minimum of 16°C, with the week ahead also promising continued pleasant weather featuring sunny intervals and stable temperatures.Today's Weather: June 26, 2026The day is...
  
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• Leeds heatwave: 33°C peak temperatures expected today, June 26

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  Leeds is experiencing a significant temperature rise with peak summer heat reaching 33°C under clear skies, a warm spell expected to continue for the coming week, prompting residents to stay hydrated and take sun protection precautions.The day is characterized by clear skies and a high likelihood of sunshine throughout. This marks the peak summer heat, with temperatures set to reach their...
  
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• Kazakhstan cuts gas output after Russian processing plant disruption

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  ALMATY, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan has reduced the gas production at the Karachaganak field following disruptions at the Orenburg gas processing plant in Russia, Energy...
  
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• India's Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 15

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in the warehouse collapse in the eastern Indian state of Kolkata on Friday rose to 15,...
  
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• Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  As Greece braces for another...
  
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• EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  The European Union has moved to...
  
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• EU Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance to Secure AI Supply Chains

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  The European Commission, Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands have joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica...
  
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• Driver in 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack convicted of murder and given life sentence

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  A Saudi doctor has been convicted of charges including murder over the car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg in 2024 that left six people dead. He was sentenced on Friday to life in prison. ......
  
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• Cambodian king sends condolences after tragic Venezuela quakes

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  PHNOM PENH, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni extended his deepest condolences to the government and people of Venezuela on Friday, following Wednesday's tragic twin earthquakes. In a condolence message to...
  
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• ASEAN pushes forward science, technology, innovation agenda

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  VIENTIANE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-22) and related meetings were opened here on Friday, themed "Advancing ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for a Resilient,...
  
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• AP News Summary at 6:52 a.m. EDT

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes ......
  
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• AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  NATO's deputy commander said he wants...
  
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• Accused ISIS Bride to Walk from Court After Bail Win

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  An accused ISIS bride will walk from court after a magistrate found stringent bail conditions could reduce...
  
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• 988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might ...

  26-06-2026 14:00 via article.wn.com
  The Trump administration is moving to...
  
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• Hundreds of flights cancelled and power knocked out as storm batters New Zealand

  26-06-2026 13:38 via independent.co.uk
  
  National weather agency warns of ​heavy rain and winds up to 120kph
  
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• Groom-to-be sues DraftKings after gambling away wedding fund amid $2M loss

  26-06-2026 13:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: ‘Once they put the product out there, they have an obligation to make it reasonably safe,’ attorney Yvonne Flaherty told The Independent of client Dane Miller, who also lost his job and considered suicide in the aftermath
  
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• Paris imposes alcohol bans as 40C heatwave leads to scores of deaths in France

  26-06-2026 13:28 via independent.co.uk
  
  Restrictions in the French capital came into effect at midday as temperatures swelled to 36C in a desperate bid to curb excess deaths
  
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