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• Trump's proposed arch gets preliminary site approval

  10-07-2026 06:36 via article.wn.com
  The arch would be more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial and roughly half the height of the Washington Monument. ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: England edge Norway in quarter-final – in pictures

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  All the best images from Miami Stadium as England come from behind to beat Norway and reach the World Cup semi-finals ......
  
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• US Strikes Iranian Ports as IRGC Shuts Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Trump-Era Gulf Crisis

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  US launches fresh strikes on Iran as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran in Renewed Standoff Over Hormuz

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  The fresh strikes were a response to a Revolutionary Guard attack on containership in the strait, officials say. ......
  
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• UK police make new arrest over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  British police have arrested a...
  
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• Strait of Hormuz shuts again as Iran warning shot hits vessel

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Strait of Hormuz shuts again as Iran warning shot hits vessel ......
  
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• Soccer-World Cup dream ends but party goes on as proud Norwegians salute historic run

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
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• Should Green Boots’ body remain on Everest?

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  In May this year, two Indian climbers died on Mount Everest’s southern slopes in Nepal. Arun Kumar Tiwari reached the summit but developed acute mountain sickness (AMS) on the descent and died at about 8,790 metres. His teammate, Sandeep Are, also collapsed but was dragged down to Camp II by five Sherpas only to succumb to altitude sickness there. Both deaths were tragic. Both were, in my view, avoidable. Around 200 bodies are still believed to remain on Everest. Some are hidden beneath sn
  
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• Phrase of the day by Charles R. Swindoll, 'Life is 10% what happens to you ...

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Phrase of the day by Charles R. Swindoll is a life advice about personal...
  
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• One Extraordinary Photo: Red-clad Norway fans who have become a World Cup sensation

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  One of the most fun aspects of covering a World Cup for AP photojournalist Rebecca Blackwell is witnessing the jovial and inclusive celebrations by fans from so many different countries. The Norway fans are one of the groups that have ......
  
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• Morocco battles wildfire in southeast amid extreme heat warnings

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Moroccan authorities continued Saturday to contain a wildfire that swept through the Afous oasis in the southeastern province of Errachidia, damaging a vast area of palm groves but causing no casualties. A local official told...
  
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• Man charged with murder after remains believed to be missing woman found in Queensland bushland

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong was last seen several days ago...
  
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• Klopp, DFB agree key points in Germany coach talks

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  BERLIN, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Jurgen Klopp and German Football Association (DFB) officials have reached an understanding on key elements of a possible contract for him to become Germany coach after opening direct negotiations in New York, the DFB confirmed on Saturday. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president...
  
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• Jude Bellingham's second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  As the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses into its final stages, we're going to get more downright titanic clashes, and one of them was Saturday's quarterfinal match between England and Norway. Sure, England — with the likes of offensive machines like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham — is always a team to watch, but Norway has been a surprise dark horse. Of course, that's thanks to the force of nature that is...
  
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• Jude Bellingham unimpressed after Tuchel criticises ‘lucky’ England’s performance

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Head coach says team were ‘sloppy’ and ‘not fast enough’...
  
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• Jude Bellingham scores extra-time winner to beat Norway, send England to World Cup semifinals

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — “Hey Jude” was the song of the night at Miami Stadium. ......
  
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• Iran Shuts Hormuz, Attacks Ship Over "Unauthorised Route", US Begins New Strikes

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed "until further notice" and until "the end of U.S. interference in this region." ......
  
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• Iran declares Hormuz closed after 'unauthorised' vessel hit, warns of 'severe response'

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel incident and...
  
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• Indonesia sweeps speed climbing titles as Leonardo returns to top in Chamonix

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  CHAMONIX, France, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia completed a sweep of the speed climbing titles at the World Climbing Series stop in Chamonix on Saturday, with Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi winning the women's event and Veddriq Leonardo capturing the men's crown for his first victory since the 2024 Paris Olympics. Desak...
  
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• Greg Cote: Hey, Jude! Bellingham has England nearer 1st World Cup win since ‘66.

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The night...
  
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• Flash: Toronto shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 wounded: media

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
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• Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway's World Cup run ends

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway’s run in the World Cup ended as well. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team’s quarterfinal against England on Saturday. Perhaps because of the strain ......
  
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• Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's babygirl

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Erling Haaland stands at 6 feet, 5 inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow soccer players look tiny in stature and talent. Scoring seven goals across four World Cup matches entering Saturday, the Norwegian player has been described as a machine. But if you ask some loyal new fans, he’s also a babygirl and princess. Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans. His domineering physical appearan
  
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• England soccer manager goes viral for angry, combative interview after World Cup victory over Norway

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  England soccer manager Thomas Tuchel was not...
  
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• England outlasts Norway, 2-1, in tense, thrilling World Cup quarterfinal in Miami

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Without any...
  
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• England in World Cup semis: Cometh the crisis, cometh Jude Bellingham

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
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• England beats Norway and Argentina takes on Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals, in photos

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  England advanced to the World Cup...
  
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• Early World Cup betting preview: Experts release new Spain vs. France semifinal predictions

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  A historic European heavyweight battle takes center stage in Texas as the tournament reaches its penultimate stage. Spain and France go head-to-head in a massive World Cup Semifinal matchup at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. ......
  
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• Canada: Toronto shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 injured; attacker at large

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  At least two people were killed and five were injured after a...
  
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• Bellingham double sends England into World Cup semifinals

  12-07-2026 04:08 via article.wn.com
  Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time Saturday, sending the team into the World Cup semifinals and ending Norway’s hopes of reaching the last four for the first time. Norway took the lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup struck a left-footed shot that...
  
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