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• Trump steps back from Hormuz fee plan; new strikes hit Iran

  14-07-2026 20:48 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump stepped back from a proposal to charge a 20 per cent transit fee to guard the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway as part of the conflict with Iran, saying on Tuesday he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states. US forces had carried out waves of attacks for the third night in a row after Tehran said it had closed the strait, prompting Trump on Monday to reinstate a blockade of Iranian shipping and propose the fee. But just a little under five hours before the f
  
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• World Cup: Spain shuts down Mbapp\u00e9, France to reach final

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Mikel Oyarzabal converts a penalty...
  
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• Wisconsin panel finds probable cause against Musk over USD 1 million voter cheques

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Wisconsin panel finds probable cause against Musk over USD 1 million voter cheques ......
  
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• Why people put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot; the science behind the kitchen hack

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  A wooden spoon can briefly stop pots from boiling over by...
  
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• Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham's sister sworn in as South Carolina's first woman senator after his death

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Darline Graham, the younger sister of late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, has officially been sworn into the US Senate after her brother's sudden death, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.The 62-year-old was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to complete the remainder of Lindsey Graham's term, which runs until January 2027. A special primary election is scheduled for August 11, with voters set to choose a candidate for November's general elect
  
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• US Resumes Hormuz Blockade Against Iran, Launches New Strikes

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Iran War: The US military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal... ......
  
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• US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports. The military action came after US President Donald Trump backed down on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf countries had agreed to make major investments in the United States. US Central Command said the latest strikes were aimed at "degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack
  
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• US Launches More Iran Strikes, Imposes Naval Blockade

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. military on Tuesday afternoon said it launched a round of strikes against Iran’s...
  
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• US Halts Immigration Traffic Stops After 2 Fatal Shootings

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended the use of traffic stops to detain immigrants after two fatal shootings by ICE agents, according to media reports Tuesday. ......
  
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• US Forces Launch New Round Of Strikes On Iran

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  The United States launched strikes against Iran for the fourth day in a row Tuesday as Washington prepared to reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, the US military said. ......
  
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• Urgent: Kuwaiti army says intercepting "hostile" aerial targets; Iranian media says technical components of Kish Island Power Plant damaged in U.S. attack

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  KUWAIT CITY/TEHRAN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- The Kuwaiti army said Tuesday on social media platform X that its armed forces...
  
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• Spain reaches World Cup final by beating France 2-0

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Spain reaches World Cup final by beating France 2-0. ......
  
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• Spain reach World Cup 2026 final after 2-0 win against France

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Spain trumped France at the first semi-final match of this year's World Cup at Dallas Stadium to advance to the finals on July 19. The blockbuster clash shattered France's hopes of a third consecutive finals appearance as La Roja's structured play locked down Kylian Mbapp� and the French attack....
  
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• Spain outclasses France to reach World Cup final, was it always the No 1 team?

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  All you need to know about the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain ......
  
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• Spain choke the life out of France to reach World Cup final

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  By Ossian Shine Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a spellbinding 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. From the opening whistle, the Spaniards wrapped themselves around France like an anaconda, tightening their grip with every wave of pressing and every spell of possession until the life had been squeezed from a French attack that had looked irresistible throug
  
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• Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  DALLAS, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro in each half gave Spain a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal, sending the team to the final for the first time since its 2010 triumph. Oyarzabal...
  
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• Shocking moment hospital worker who lied about pregnancy 'caught stealing baby' from ward

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  An aunt claimed she saw a nurse technician walk into a room with a newborn before leaving with the baby in a bag in Teresina, Brazil - a suspect has been arrested by police ......
  
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• Shawk the Hawk Predicts Spain’s World Cup Masterclass Win Over France

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  When almost everyone backed...
  
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• Quote of the day by Marcus Brutus: 'Romans, countrymen, and lovers! Hear me for my ...

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day by Marcus Junius Brutus: Marcus...
  
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• Quote of the Day by Johnny Depp: “Love is one of the hardest words to ...

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by Johnny Depp: Johnny Depp’s quote, “Love is one of the hardest words to...
  
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• Quote of the Day by James Watt: “Great discoveries are seldom made by those who ...

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by James Watt offers more than inspiration....
  
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• Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'He who would learn to fly one day ...

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche:...
  
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• Psychology says people who forget the names of acquaintances but just remember their faces aren't ...

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Psychology says people who forget the names of acquaintances but...
  
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• Phrase of the Day: ‘Walking on Thin Ice’- What does this English phrase mean? The ...

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  The phrase 'walking on thin ice' describes risky situations with...
  
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• Nancy Guthrie update: Disappearance case takes disturbing turn

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  The message entails a warning to the public to stay alert...
  
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• Military activity in Gaza disrupts aid: UN

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, July 14 (Xinhua) -- UN humanitarians said on Tuesday their partners report relief-disrupting, intensified Israeli military activity near the "Yellow Line" in northern Rafah in the Gaza Strip. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the world body and its humanitarian partners received reports on Tuesday of intensified military activity in the vicinity of northern Rafah...
  
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• Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint'

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM, Israel: U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on Tuesday...
  
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• Marco Rubio Vows to ‘Dismantle’ ICC, Blasting Controversial Court for ‘Waging War’ Against US

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the day he testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on President Donald Trump’s FY2027 budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 2, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Evan Vucci US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a sweeping effort to weaken the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing on Monday that the tribunal has exceeded its mandate by targeting American personnel and Israeli leade
  
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• Man fleeing ICE officers in Florida was struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.— A man running from an encounter...
  
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• Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill gains momentum after his death

  15-07-2026 00:11 via article.wn.com
  Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill gains momentum after his death ......
  
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