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• U.S. Los Angeles issues local emergency over ongoing warehouse fire

  21-06-2026 02:30 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Mayor Karen Bass of the U.S. city of Los Angeles on Saturday declared a local emergency in response to an ongoing warehouse fire that erupted Wednesday and generated heavy smoke, which has spread across the Los Angeles metropolitan area for several days. "I'm issuing an emergency declaration to ensure the city has the resources it needs as this operation continues and to keep the community safe," Bass said in a statement. "We're in contact with the governor becau
  
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• World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia get harsh reality check from Lamine Yamal and Spain

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia will at least have one thing to remember their 2026 World...
  
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• US envoy checks Trump’s social media before speech to make sure he still has a ...

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  He referred to Trump’s habit of announcing changes in his administration online. ......
  
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• Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's presidential election as Cepeda challenges votes

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's presidential election as Cepeda challenges votes. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Special Sections Prestige - May 2026 Marion Arts Festival Spotlight on Apprenticeship 2026 Parade of Homes Spring 2026...
  
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• Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Political outsider Abelardo de la...
  
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• Newsom's stance on controversial data centers about to be tested. Again.

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation to...
  
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• Is Claude AI down? API 529 overloaded errors hit coding tasks and Claude Code

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Claude AI appears to...
  
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• Iran oil exports set to resume under deal, says Trump administration

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  The prospect of renewed Iranian oil exports has become one of the most debated elements of the emerging agreement. ......
  
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• In Taylor Swift\u2019s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online, photographers were staking out vantage points and residents found themselves fielding questions about a wedding that never was. Or at least, a wedding that seems yet to hap
  
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• From Hormuz to Lebanon, what was discussed during the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  US Vice President JD Vance met with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday, launching high-level diplomatic efforts to find a comprehensive solution to the crisis in West Asia. ......
  
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• Flash: Qatar says at least 54 people injured and 18 missing after factory explosion in Ras Laffan: Interior Ministry

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Qatar says at least 54 people injured...
  
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• Flash: Qatar and Pakistan issue joint statement regarding conclusion of 1st session of U.S.-Iran talks: Qatari foreign ministry

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Qatar and Pakistan issue joint statement...
  
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• Flash: Parties agree to build a high-level committee on political oversight on U.S.-Iran mediation -- Qatar-Pakistan joint statement

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Parties...
  
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• Flash: Iranian spokesperson says good progress made in Swiss talks regarding implementation of the other party's commitments

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Iranian spokesperson says good progress...
  
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• Flash: Iran, U.S. to establish "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon to halt military operations, mediators say

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Iran, U.S. to establish "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon to halt military operations, mediators say...
  
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• Flash: Iran, U.S. agree on roadmap toward final deal within 60 days, mediators say

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  FLASH: Iran, U.S. agree on roadmap...
  
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• Flash: A mechanism will be arranged on safe passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Flash: A mechanism...
  
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• Fifteen saves, one point: Room leads Curacao to World Cup history

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  KANSAS CITY, Missouri-- Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room needed two minutes to make one of the World Cup's most impressive saves so far, stopping Ecuador forward Enner Valencia from close range and setting the tone for a career-defining performance that created history on Saturday. Room made 15 saves in the 0-0 draw with Ecuador in Group E, the most in a 90-minute match in the tournament's history, hauling the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup - with a population of about 156,000 - to thei
  
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• Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 Fifa World Cup...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde do it again! How a debutant left Uruguay stunned ...

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Cape Verde came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Uruguay in a lively Group H match in Miami. The result keeps the group open ahead of the final round of fixtures. ......
  
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• Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday. A win would mark their first World Cup victory and strengthen their position for the knockout round. Coach Hossam Hassan emphasizes the ......
  
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• Bolivia crisis begins easing, air force jet crashes

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  A day of fragile gains in Bolivia saw major ‌protest...
  
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• AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:02 p.m. EDT

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in stunning comeback at age 44 Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation. The All England Club made the announcement eight days before the grass-court Grand Slam starts. The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis. And it means that Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after already accep
  
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• 2026 Yorkville Exotic Car Show held in Canada

  22-06-2026 03:40 via article.wn.com
  People visit the 2026 Yorkville Exotic Car Show marking the annual Father's Day in Toronto, Canada, on June 21,...
  
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• Yesterday ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match result: What happened in South Africa Women ...

  22-06-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  India made a strong start in the powerplay. However, the middle order could not accelerate consistently. South Africa lost early momentum but bounced back strongly to clinch a win. ......
  
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• World Jewish leader: ‘Trump is not a sucker’

  22-06-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Sylvan Adams wonders aloud at JNS Policy Conference if U.S. deal with Iran "is just a massive head-fake." ......
  
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• World Cup while you were sleeping: Cabo Verde stay unbeaten, Spain simply four-some

  22-06-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  For some reason, golden generations have a tendency to wilt under the...
  
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• World Cup what to know: Messi, Mbappé and Haaland back in action

  22-06-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi. Kylian Mbappé. Erling Haaland. It’s a very starry Monday for the World Cup. Messi and Argentina face David Alaba and Austria in their second Group J game. Mbappé leads France into its Group I matchup with Iraq, and Haaland is back in action as Norway takes on Senegal. Ali Olwan and Jordan play Algeria in the last Group J game of the day. Messi scored three times in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in their tournament opener. The Argentines are looking
  
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• Werder lands Swiss striker Itten

  22-06-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  BERLIN, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Werder Bremen has signed Swiss World Cup squad member Cedric Itten on a free transfer from Fortuna Duesseldorf, adding a proven central striker to its attacking options, the Bundesliga club announced on Sunday. The 29-year-old moves to Bremen after Duesseldorf's relegation to the third division ended the validity of a...
  
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• U.S.-Iran talks continue as U.S. team expects overnight negotiations: report

  22-06-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, June 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland are ongoing with the U.S. team expecting "to work through the night," CNN reported on Sunday, citing a senior U.S. diplomat involved in...
  
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