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• Trump to attend Fifa final, present World Cup trophy

  24-06-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed plans to include president Donald Trump in the trophy presentation ceremonies at the World Cup Final during an interview with Fox and Friends on Tuesday morning. "We will...
  
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• Viral video: Desperate shoppers stampede French store for air conditioners amid brutal 40°C heatwave

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  A viral video shows desperate shoppers stampeding a store in Chambéry, France, to buy air conditioners as a historic heatwave pushes past 40°C. ......
  
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• Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain’s maritime security agency said, after the US and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed an interim peace deal. The warring sides each accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks ago to end the four-month-old conflict. Washington said it hit Iranian targets overnight, while Iran said it had struck targets linked to US forces on Saturday in response. S
  
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• Saudi pushes Gaza child protection at UN, urges instant global action

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia has intensified its intervention at the United Nations over the situation in Gaza, highlighting what it described as serious violations affecting children amid the ongoing conflict. The Kingdom stressed that protecting children in armed conflicts is a collective responsibility of the international community and...
  
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• Germany may revive compulsory military service by mid-2027

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Germany will decide by July 2027 whether to reintroduce compulsory military service if voluntary recruitment fails to meet troop...
  
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• World Cup offer: England 50/1 to beat Panama with Betfred

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  England are heavy favourites to beat Panama tonight, but here’s how to get 50/1 on a Three Lions win ......
  
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• World Cup live updates from NJ — England, Panama meet at rainy MetLife

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  World Cup food and merch prices at MetLife Stadium, a breakdown Reporter Kyle Morel details how much food and merch cost inside MetLife Stadium during the World Cup June 13, 2026. In World Cup terms, it's the end of the beginning at MetLife Stadium today. Panama and England will face off at 5 p.m. in the final group-stage match at the stadium in East Rutherford, which has been rechristened New York-New Jersey Stadium for the length of FIFA's tournament. After tonight's match, New Jersey is...
  
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• World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32. Tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico have all ad......
  
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• World Cup Daily LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo's new gold

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages, as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi (maybe) could play on the same day. ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: The Pharaohs make history with first-ever knockout stage qualification

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  The Pharaohs have rewritten the history books. Egypt have secured their place in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the very first time, booking a historic spot in the last 32 as Group G runners-up following a dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle. Going into their final group fixture, Egypt knew their progression to the knockout phase was mathematically guaranteed thanks to Saturday’s earlier results, but a hard-fought point ensured they finished second behind Belgium
  
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• Woman finds rare baseball card collection worth more than $100K: 'Duds or diamonds'

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  What a Michigan woman thought might be a “pile of junk” was actually one of baseball’s most sought-after card collections worth about $100,000, a local sports shop discovered. ......
  
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• Why Ukraine's biggest attacks could make Putin even more dangerous: The 'drowning man' warning

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Ukraine has dramatically expanded its long-range strikes inside Russia, targeting military-industrial facilities in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says is a campaign to force Moscow to end the war. Yet while Kyiv's growing ability to hit deep inside Russian territory is reshaping the battlefield, analysts warn that the broader strategic picture may still favour Vladimir Putin, particularly when it comes to Europe's long-term security.Ukraine on Saturday claimed responsibility for a strike on
  
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• Who decides who is a terrorist? From Gandhi to Barghouti, the label has always been political

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Who decides who is a terrorist? From Gandhi to Barghouti, the label has always been political ......
  
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• Urgent: Israeli DM says military ordered to prepare for extended stay in S. Lebanon "security zone"

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel...
  
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• Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orb�n was voted out

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride ......
  
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• Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate: Tanker attacked after US-Iran exchange strikes; shipping threat level raised

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  The attack comes after Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes in the worst flare-up since signing an interim peace agreement two weeks ago, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire. ......
  
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• Secrets behind Wayne Rooney's astonishing World Cup 'glow up': KATIE HIND reveals what's behind his ...

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Glitz and glamour have arguably been in short supply inside the BBC's World Cup studio. But Wayne Rooney has attracted attention for bringing some much-needed pizzazz. ......
  
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• Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins. According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker came to his home in Traverse City after they received an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Authorities arranged forensic interviews for his twins and instructed him not to be alone
  
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• Modi hands over patrol vessel in Seychelles, boosting maritime security ties

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Modi hands over patrol vessel in Seychelles, boosting maritime security ties ......
  
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• Magnitude-4.1 quake reported in central Venezuela

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  CARACAS, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological...
  
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• MacBook, iPad Price Hikes Only The Beginning: Here's What You May Pay Next

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  An unprecedented AI data centre boom is triggering a massive $670 billion surge in the global memory market, expanding it to $890 billion by 2026, according to Morgan Stanley. ......
  
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• Karachi blast: Explosion, gunfire reported near universities, Rangers offices

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  ARY News said...
  
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• Israel-Lebanon Peace Framework Lays Out Roadmap to End Conflict, Disarm Hezbollah

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Officials have released the full text of a U.S.-brokered framework agreement between the United States, Israel, and Lebanon that...
  
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• Iran stats agency says year-on-year inflation hits 88.6%

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Inflation in Iran rose sharply in June, driven by the Middle East war, reaching a peak of 88.6 per cent year-on-year, according to official figures released on Saturday, June 27. According to the Statistical Centre of Iran, during May 22–June 21, food prices more than...
  
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• Iran drones target Bahrain after US strikes as Hormuz tensions flare

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Iran drones target Bahrain after US strikes as Hormuz tensions flare ......
  
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• Iran captain suggests side not welcome in US

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot. Taremi missed an early penalty and crashed a header off the crossbar, before an apparent late winner for Iran, which...
  
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• Indian firm, CEO among entities sanctioned by U.S. for ‘fuelling’ civil war in Sudan

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the targeted networks enabled both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to expand and intensify civil war ......
  
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• How to claim part of $2.25 million Bank of America ATM fees settlement

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  The deadline to apply is fast-approaching. ......
  
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• How this overlooked ceiling fan function keeps you cooler in summer heat

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  An often overlooked switch on ceiling fans could be the key to staying a bit cooler this summer, especially in states that will see two heat domes converge, sending temperatures soaring across much of the U.S. ......
  
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• Highway section to be built by Chinese consortium breaks ground in Montenegro

  27-06-2026 19:08 via article.wn.com
  KOLASIN, Montenegro, June 27 (Xinhua) -- A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the Matesevo-Andrijevica section of Montenegro's Bar-Boljare Highway, a major infrastructure project to be built by a Chinese consortium. Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic, Prime Minister Milojko Spajic, Chinese Ambassador to Montenegro Chen Xufeng and other officials attended the ceremony on Friday. Spajic said at the ceremony that the launch of the Matesevo-Andrijevica section...
  
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