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• US consumer inflation posts largest increase in three years in May

  10-06-2026 19:23 via article.wn.com
  U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East conflict. ......
  
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• Israel engaged in ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians from West Bank, Amnesty says

  11-06-2026 07:09 via independent.co.uk
  
  Rights group says forced displacement of Palestinians result of deliberate state policy rather than actions of individual settlers
  
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• WWI soldier\u2019s postcard from home helps unite his family after a century

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Postcard found on WWI soldier helps researchers identify six lost men. ......
  
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• World's largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life. It is also the deepest and oldest known whale graveyard on earth, according to research published in the journal Nature, with some fossils dating back 5.3 million years. From inside a small submersible, the Chinese researchers saw an array of strange animals - many believed to
  
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• With surveillance programme at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief Bill Pulte

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Lawmakers have so far refused to extend the surveillance programme, which is due to expire on June 12. ......
  
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• US judge sentences ex-Taliban commander to 42 years in jail

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK: A former Afghan Taliban commander charged by the United States with abducting a journalist and supporting fighters who killed American troops in 2008 was sentenced on Tuesday to 42 years in prison. Haji Najibullah, 50, was accused by US prosecutors...
  
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• U.S., Iran trade new round of strikes

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that it struck and destroyed 18 U.S. "important targets" in response to fresh U.S. attacks on Iran. The IRGC launched a drone attack...
  
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• United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Trump says US is working 'very closely' on World Cup visa approvals When asked about visas for World Cup attendees, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "working very closely" to make sure "the right people" get in. IRVINE, CA ‒ The United States has already lost this World Cup. The U.S. men’s national team could make a historically deep run and the tournament could be filled with wondrous goals and compelling games. It will not change the fact that we have shown ourselves to be a
  
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• The week that was in international affairs : Zelenskyy's peace bid rejected, Iran-Iraq war escalates, World Cup kicks off

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week we are covering Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, EU’s unveiling of the 21st sanctions package against Russia, Pashinyan wins Armenia’s election, tensions flare up again in the US-Israel war against Iran, and the Trumpian Fifa World Cup readies for kick off. So, let’s get to it.Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin: In a bold move, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy w
  
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• The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare. ......
  
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• Review finds unacceptable levels of bullying, harassment within Australian police force

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  SYDNEY, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Bullying, discrimination and harassment occur at "unacceptable" levels within the police force in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), an independent review has found. The cultural review, which was commissioned in 2024, handed down its final report on Thursday, revealing that 30 percent...
  
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• Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
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• Mojtaba's ‘explosive drones’ rain on US bases? Iran claims 18 targets struck in Bahrain and Kuwait

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  This video covers breaking claims and reports of alleged Iranian strikes...
  
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• Malaysia-Japan ties more crucial in an uncertain world, says Anwar

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia and Japan had since continued to grow as close friends and trusted strategic partners. KUALA LUMPUR — The close relationship between Malaysia and Japan is becoming increasingly important amid a more...
  
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• 'Just chill, relax': Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup. ......
  
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• Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major ...

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
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• Iran Hits 18 US Military Installations, Fifth Fleet After Attacks; Bahrain Sounds Sirens

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Iran launched missiles and drones at US-linked military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, in response to American strikes on Iranian territory. ......
  
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• Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely closed'; US says ships continue to transit

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Iran's military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after it struck two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway, as talks to end the war faltered. The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing...
  
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• Gianni Infantino tackles FIFA World Cup ticket fury and Somali referee controversy: “We don't control everything”

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Infantino said the...
  
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• G-7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva ahead of expected protest

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Memories endure of a 2003 summit, which saw violence and extensive damage. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Time, Performers, Where To Watch

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  The first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will take place on Thursday at Mexico City Stadium. For viewers in India, the ceremony will begin at 11 p.m. IST. ......
  
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• Crackdown on Afghan protests against arrests of women killed at least 1 person, UN says

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  By ELENA BECATOROS A violent...
  
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• Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take \u2018a little longer\u2019

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — A...
  
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• As World Cup begins, a British mining footnote connects India to Mexico

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Settlers from UK...
  
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• 2 Key Iran Water Reservoirs Attacked By US, Supply Hit For 20,000 Homes

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  The US carried out late-night strikes on Iran's Sirik after claiming that Iran downed an Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman. ......
  
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• 12 tidbits to know before the 23rd men\u2019s World Cup, plus what to call all ...

  11-06-2026 06:58 via article.wn.com
  Here’s what to say to impress your friends at the World Cup watch party. ......
  
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• Trump hails Armenian leader for winning re-election despite Russian pressure

  11-06-2026 06:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Nikol Pashinyan’s party secures parliamentary majority with just under half the vote
  
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• World Ice Cream Day: The Sweet History of the World’s Favorite Frozen Dessert

  11-06-2026 05:56 via article.wn.com
  June 10 marks a sweet celebration cherished by dessert lovers around the world — World Ice Cream Day. Among the many holidays dedicated...
  
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• World Cup season kicks off at Singapore

  11-06-2026 05:56 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK: Excitement is building up...
  
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• Video challenges IDF claims on killing of Palestinian baby | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  11-06-2026 05:56 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM: A rights...
  
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