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• U.S. strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response

  08-07-2026 02:08 via article.wn.com
  Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the United States of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding agreed between the two sides and threatened retaliation ......
  
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• XRP Sees Triple Adoption Boost as Tokenized Assets Reach $4 Billion, ETF Demand Stays Strong

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  XRP is showing growth across multiple adoption metrics, with...
  
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• World Cup: Switzerland edges Colombia on penalties to set up clash with Argentina

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  The Swiss national team qualified for the quarter-finals of...
  
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• World Cup champion calls out Christian Pulisic after tough outing vs. Belgium

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  There were high expectations for Christian Pulisic and the United States men’s national team heading into the World Cup. However, they were unable to live up to them in the knockout round after a strong showing in group play. ......
  
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• World Cup bracket predictions 2026: Expert picks for quarterfinals and road to glory in FIFA tournament

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  And then there were eight. After some unforgettable Round of 16 matches, the battle for World Cup glory is reaching boiling point. The expanded format at FIFA's global...
  
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• Who is Gabriel Edwards? US Navy sailor missing in Arabian Sea helicopter incident identified

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  The US Navy has...
  
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• Vargas still absorbing Switzerland victory

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  VANCOUVER, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Ruben Vargas said he had yet to fully process Switzerland's progress to the World Cup quarterfinals after converting the decisive penalty in Tuesday's shootout against Colombia. The winger, who had been a fitness doubt before the match, said he was...
  
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• US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver after Hormuz attacks; resumes strikes

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
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• US-Iran News LIVE: US launches fresh strikes on Iran, reinstates oil sanctions after attacks on tankers

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  US-Iran News LIVE: The US unleashed a...
  
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• US charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar over Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  US charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar over Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing ......
  
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• Switzerland Edge Colombia on Penalties to Reach First World Cup Quarter-Final Since 1954, Set Up Clash with Argentina

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a...
  
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• Scaloni hails Argentina's never-say-die spirit after dramatic comeback keeps title defence alive

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  ATLANTA, United States, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Scaloni admitted Argentina had made its supporters endure unnecessary anxiety, but he saw something far more important in its dramatic comeback against Egypt: the character and belief of a team that refuses to surrender. For Scaloni, the 3-2 victory in Atlanta was about more than simply surviving a difficult World Cup knockout match. It reflected Argentina's identity -- a side that continues to fight regardless of the circumstances and never acce
  
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• Rose Garden in Buenos Aires begins 2026 rose-pruning season

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  People take a walk at the Rose Garden in Palermo, Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on July 7, 2026. The Rose Garden in Palermo, Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, has recently begun its 2026 rose-pruning season. The annual winter tradition...
  
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• Ranking the World Cup quarterfinal matchups: Is Norway-England No. 1?

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  The four quarterfinal matchups of the 2026 World Cup are set. Let's rank the games from least to most entertaining. ......
  
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• Plenty of players but no grassroots: can China ever grow into a footballing giant?

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Some of its amateur matches pull in bigger crowds than European leagues but are more of a spectacle than a pathway to the professional game, say experts...
  
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• Olympics-IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
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• New York City skyscraper evacuated after partial collapse in 'very serious situation'

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Fire chiefs are urging New Yorkers to avoid the area after bricks reportedly fell to the street ......
  
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• Netflix strikes deals in short-form video push

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  The deals bring...
  
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• Nato showcases big arms deals as Trump sulks

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Ankara: Nato leaders unveiled arms deals worth billions of dollars in Turkiye Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding US calls to spend more to defend Europe even as President Donald Trump said he felt let down.In a meeting with President Tayyip Erdogan, Trump said he might have boycotted the Nato summit altogether had it not been for his warm relations with the Turkish...
  
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• Homeless Texas woman saved days after she got stuck in mud and sewage at the ...

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
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• Global AI industry falls short on safety, think tank warns

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  No company...
  
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• Flash: Renewed explosions on Qeshm island reported, several blasts heard on Kharg island: Iranian Press TV

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Renewed explosions on Qeshm island reported, several blasts heard on Kharg island: Iranian Press TV...
  
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• EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  European lawmakers are rallying to...
  
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• Egypt cry conspiracy after World Cup exit, accuse referee of favouring Argentina: 'They wanted Lionel ...

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
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• Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
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• Blasts rock Damascus on Macron visit

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Explosions rocked Syria's capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France's president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of civil war, Syria's interior ministry said. It was the second attack in Damascus in a week and a setback for President Ahmad al-Sharaa as he welcomed the first major Western leader to visit...
  
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• Australian house prices are falling but are still almost double what they were a decade ago

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  The average dwelling price has risen to more than 17 years of a typical household’s disposable income...
  
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• At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘ruthless’ US blockade

  08-07-2026 03:35 via article.wn.com
  Most regional blocs, including countries in Africa and the Caribbean, expressed their support for Cuba. ......
  
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• US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago

  08-07-2026 02:50 via article.wn.com
  Government data released Tuesday shows that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May. This marks an 84% increase from the previous year. It was the second month in a row with fuel costs exceeding $6 billion, following ......
  
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• Turkish first lady hopes NATO summit advances dialogue, reconciliation

  08-07-2026 02:50 via article.wn.com
  Türkiye's first lady Emine Erdogan said Tuesday that she hopes the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara will...
  
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