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• Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Tehran Has ‘Approved’ Talks

  11-06-2026 21:32 via article.wn.com
  President Trump said he has canceled planned strikes on Iran after Tehran’s leadership and other parties negotiating a deal to end the conflict approved “discussions and final points.” ......
  
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• Even Republicans think it’s not ‘appropriate’ for Trump to host a UFC fight at the White House

  12-06-2026 02:10 via independent.co.uk
  
  The fight at the White House is set for Sunday, but a legal challenge could yet derail the event
  
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• World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup got underway with the first of three opening ceremonies in Mexico on Thursday, with a tribute to the co-host nation's Indigenous cultures and pop performances to help launch the biggest World Cup ever. The festivities got underway a little over an hour before the...
  
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• World Cup 2026 Opening Day Controversies in Mexico City: Protests, Ticket Price Outrage and Fan Zone Chaos

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 may have kicked off...
  
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• World Cup 2026 Group I Odds: Lines, Picks & Best Bets to Win the Group

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  World Cup 2026 Group I Odds: Lines, Picks & Best Bets to Win the Group - originally posted on Sportslens.com World Cup 2026 Group I brings together France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq across venues in New York/New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto. France open as heavy favorites to top the group, priced between -179 and -225 across leading sportsbooks. Whether Norway can mount a genuine challenge and whether any value exists at longer prices are the central questions for Group I bettors.
  
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• World Cup 2026 Group A Odds: Lines, Picks & Best Bets to Win the Group

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  World Cup 2026 Group A Odds: Lines, Picks & Best Bets to Win the Group - originally posted on Sportslens.com World Cup 2026 Group A odds place Mexico as heavy favourites to top the group on home soil, priced around -137 across leading sportsbooks. South Korea, Czechia, and South Africa make up the rest of a group that opens on June 11, with all matches broadcast on Fox Sports. World Cup Group A odds and predictions are covered in full below. Mexico’s status as a co-host nation gives th
  
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• While you were sleeping, World Cup edition: Shakira struts, Mexico score, 3 see red

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup finally got started on Thursday in Mexico, and after weeks of...
  
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• U.S. FDA issues authorization for first generic animal drug against New World screwworm

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a generic animal drug to treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs and cats. The drug, Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram), is the first generic animal drug authorized in the United...
  
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• US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated...
  
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• Turkey World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Turkey World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets - originally posted on Sportslens.com Turkey enter the 2026 World Cup priced at +10000 to lift the trophy at BetOnline, ranking 20th in a field of 48 teams. After a 24-year absence from the tournament, they arrive in Group D with genuine attacking talent and a qualifying record of six wins, one draw, and one loss, making turkey world cup odds a genuine conversation starter for outright bettors looking beyond the traditional favorites. The b
  
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• Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York as director of national intelligence. ......
  
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• Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war. Trump said at the Oval Office on Thursday that a deal to end the war is close, without giving details. Trump ......
  
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• Switzerland World Cup 2026 Odds: Betting Lines, Picks & Tips

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Switzerland World Cup 2026 Odds: Betting Lines, Picks & Tips - originally posted on Sportslens.com Switzerland enter the 2026 World Cup sitting 15th in the outright betting market, priced at +6600 at BetOnline. They qualified from UEFA Group B without a single defeat, posting 4 wins and 2 draws against Kosovo, Slovenia, and Sweden, and arrive at the tournament with a group draw that gives them a realistic path through the opening stage. The Switzerland World Cup 2026 odds reflect a side that
  
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• Sweden World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Sweden World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets - originally posted on Sportslens.com Sweden enter the 2026 World Cup as long shots to lift the trophy, priced at +12000 with BetOnline and Lucky Rebel and +8000 with BetNow. Ranked 23rd in the outright market, they are a deep-field team whose value lies in alternative markets rather than the winner price. Their path through Group F, which includes the Netherlands and Japan, will define how seriously outright bettors should engage with Swed
  
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• Stock futures tick higher as Wall Street gears up for SpaceX’s historic IPO: Live updates

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Elon Musk's rocket maker is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest IPO in history. ......
  
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• Spain World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Spain World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets - originally posted on Sportslens.com Spain enter the 2026 World Cup as the outright favorites, priced at +450 across BetOnline, Lucky Rebel, and BetNow. Reigning European champions and Olympic gold medallists, Luis de la Fuente’s side top the FIFA world rankings and arrive in North America with one of the most settled squads in the tournament. Whether that market-leading price represents genuine value against a 48-team field is the co
  
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• Spain vs Cape Verde Picks, Predictions & Betting Odds: World Cup 2026 Preview

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Spain vs Cape Verde Picks, Predictions & Betting Odds: World Cup 2026 Preview - originally posted on Sportslens.com Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The reigning European champions are installed as overwhelming favorites, priced as short as -1000, while Cape Verde make their historic debut on the global stage. Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 predictions point firmly toward a Spain victory,
  
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• Socceroos vs Türkiye: How to watch Australia's World Cup opener

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  The Socceroos will face Türkiye in their first Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's everything you need to know. ......
  
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• Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 World Cup in Mexico City opened with a host of international stars....
  
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• Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'Quality means doing it right when ' Life ...

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
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• Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: 'Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you ' ...

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
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• Qatar World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Qatar World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets - originally posted on Sportslens.com Qatar sit at the extreme long end of the World Cup 2026 outright market, priced at +150000 with BetOnline, +100000 with Lucky Rebel, and +80000 with BetNow, ranking 38th of 48 teams in the tournament winner market. The Qatar World Cup odds reflect a side that has one previous World Cup appearance, a mixed recent competitive record, and a new coach in Julen Lopetegui reshaping a squad built around domesti
  
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• Philly celebrates World Cup curtain-raiser with steamy Fan Fest

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Mlamuli Mhlongo...
  
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• New Zealand World Cup 2026 Odds: Betting Lines, Picks & Tips

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  New Zealand World Cup 2026 Odds: Betting Lines, Picks & Tips - originally posted on Sportslens.com New Zealand enter the 2026 World Cup as heavy outsiders, priced at +150000 to lift the trophy at BetOnline, placing them 43rd out of 48 teams in the outright market. Manager M. Mayne’s side are in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and Iran, and their new zealand world cup odds reflect the scale of the challenge ahead. For outright bettors, the question is not whether New Zealand win the t
  
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• Mexico World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Mexico World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets - originally posted on Sportslens.com Mexico enter the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts and automatic qualifiers, sitting at +6600 with BetOnline for the outright title and ranked 15th in the global market. The tournament represents a significant moment for El Tri, who were eliminated in the group stage at Qatar 2022 and are under considerable domestic pressure to deliver a deep run on home soil. Whether Javier Aguirre’s side can convert ho
  
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• Mexico revels in unforgettable World Cup party at raucous Azteca

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Understanding Estadio Azteca's rich World Cup history A newly renovated Estadio Azteca will host the 2026 World Cup opening match. Jon Arnold takes us inside and explains the rich history of the venue. MEXICO CITY — It’s hard to say when the anxieties fully lifted, but the Estadio Azteca, christened the "Mexico City Stadium" during the 2026 World Cup, became a cauldron of pure joy. It may have been before the opening ceremony, when legendary Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa took the
  
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• Lula says to contradict U.S. tariffs with Brazil's record drop in deforestation

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  BRASILIA, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed the latest official figures showing a significant drop in deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest and Cerrado savanna, and said he would use it to counter proposed U.S. tariffs targeting...
  
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• ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Mark Pougatch acknowledged the controversies surrounding the tournament, while capturing the excitement of football fans...
  
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• Iraq World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  Iraq World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets - originally posted on Sportslens.com Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years, priced at +150000 to lift the trophy at BetOnline and Lucky Rebel, with BetNow offering +100000. That places them 43rd in a market of 48 outright contenders, reflecting the reality that Group I contains France, Norway and Senegal. For bettors, the outright is a long-shot lottery ticket; the value case for Iraq rests entirely on alternative marke
  
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• Iran says no final decision made on deal, Trump hopes to sign agreement soon

  12-06-2026 02:06 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that ⁠would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, but Iran countered that it had not reached a final decision on an agreement. The deal, if confirmed, would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end the three-month-old war, which has killed thousands and sent global energy prices sharply higher. Iranian media reported Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as
  
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