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• US launches second round of strikes on Iran as peace in region dissolves

  13-07-2026 02:46 via article.wn.com
  The US military confirmed it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after several of Washington’s Gulf allies were targeted by incoming fire in renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. The latest salvo by US forces began at 8am NZT today, Central Command (Centcom) said on X. It had earlier confirmed approximately 140 strikes the previous night. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused
  
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• Who is Tracestin Shepherd? Nolan Wells' friend breaks silence on viral video as family doubts ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  A friend of Nolan...
  
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• Who is the favourite to win the Golden Boot as Jude Bellingham equals Harry Kane?

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals await and there is still plenty to play for in the Golden Boot race with two of England's finest in contention too ......
  
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• What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup\u2019s most contentious calls

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The sending off of Breel Embolo in Saturday’s quarterfinal was the latest example....
  
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• Video: Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen airport to block Iranian flight, Houthis vow revenge

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
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• Veterinarians reveal these loyal dog breeds are famous for family-friendly personalities, lifelong devotion, and unbreakable ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Looking for a loyal family dog? These loyal dog breeds continue...
  
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• US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  A bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job losses...
  
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• US Releases Footage of First-Ever Sea Drone Strike on Iran Facility as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risks Rise

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The United States said it carried out a new wave of strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets, including the first combat...
  
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• UN's Gaza report biased, based on Hamas numbers: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  UN's Gaza report biased, based on Hamas numbers: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar ......
  
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• UK Outlaws Support for Iran’s IRGC

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The British government outlawed support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and another...
  
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• Uber driver rapes woman at knifepoint as police believe there are more victims

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Police believe there could be others who suffered at his hands ......
  
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• UAE plans new port to bypass Hormuz, end Gulf shipping crisis: Report

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  UAE plans new port to bypass Hormuz, end Gulf shipping crisis: Report ......
  
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• Twelve yards from the World Cup final: How penalties could separate the last four

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  If margins prove to be as fine as expected, the World Cup finalists may be decided by penalty kicks. ......
  
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• Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  President says appointing Darline Graham Nordone would be ‘fabulous tribute’ to Republican who died on Saturday...
  
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• TRNC condemns EU appointment of Cyprus envoy as ‘provocative’

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Monday condemned the European Commission’s appointment of Executive Vice President Raffaele Fitto as its special representative for Cyprus, calling it “a provocative step” that exposed the EU’s...
  
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• Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28 people

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  More than 70 people were injured following the blaze on the outskirts of the Thai capital, officials said, the country’s worst such incident for almost two decades ......
  
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• Sri Lanka’s minority parties launch common platform for shared concerns

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The unified front demand a new Constitution, early conduct of provincial polls, and solutions to land conflicts ......
  
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• Ryanair flight diverts as passengers 'thought they were going to die'

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  The Ryanair flight from Alicante was forced to divert to Nantes in France after severe turbulence left multiple passengers injured ......
  
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• Russia's foreign trade surplus rises 9.4 pct in Jan.-May

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Russia's foreign trade surplus increased by 9.4 percent year on year to 59.1 billion U.S. dollars in the first five months of 2026, according to data released...
  
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• Russian and Ukrainian air strikes kill 10 people in both countries

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Kyiv has upped its retaliatory strikes on Russia, hitting as far from the front as Siberia and the Urals and causing nationwide fuel shortages, with Zelenskyy vowing to keep up the pressure on Moscow ......
  
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• Researchers Warning About Another Tick-Borne Illness in Canada

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Canada has become a high-risk zone for a lesser known but dangerous tick-borne illness as blacklegged ticks...
  
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• Republican group unfurls Andrew-Epstein banner in Buckingham Palace

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  “Republic activists have taken questions about Andrew to the heart of the royal household, the symbolic home of the monarchy,” Republic CEO Graham Smith said in a statement. ......
  
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• Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: “If you want something and don't get it, ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling’s quote, “If you...
  
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• Quote of the day by Ivana Trump, 'Life Is life, so try to enjoy it. ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day by Ivana Trump offers a timeless life lesson to value every moment....
  
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• Quote of the day by Hannibal: 'The mirrors in your mind can reflect the best ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day by Hannibal: Hannibal's quote...
  
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• Quote of the Day by British explorer Captain James Cook: 'Do just once what others ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by James Cook: James Cook's quote emphasizes...
  
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• Quote of the Day by Arthur Schopenhauer: “I have long held the opinion that the ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day today by Arthur Schopenhauer: Some people can work...
  
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• Quote of the Day by America's most original poet Emily Dickinson: 'I know nothing in ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Emily Dickinson's quote eloquently reminds us of the profound...
  
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• Qatar’s Former Ruler Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who transformed the small Gulf state into a global...
  
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• Psychology says students who are backbenchers aren't trying to hide themselves, they may be choosing ...

  13-07-2026 19:57 via article.wn.com
  Psychology says that students don’t...
  
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