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• USMNT opponents Australia, Turkey meet with differing World Cup resumés

  14-06-2026 03:53 via article.wn.com
  Reaction to United States dominating Paraguay in World Cup opener The Sports Seriously Soccer Podcast crew break down the United States dominant win over Paraguay in the World Cup. VANCOUVER — Australia and Turkey, two of the U.S. men's national team's Group D opponents, meet late Saturday night at BC Place. Anyone staying up for the midnight EST kickoff will see one of the more intriguing matchups of the group stage. Australia expected...
  
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• World leaders welcome US-Iran deal, urge swift implementation

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  A significant peace deal has been struck between the...
  
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• World Cup roundup: Germany, Sweden lead scoring spree

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  MONTERREY, Mexico, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany and Sweden romped to emphatic wins as 19 goals were scored on a thrilling day of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday. In Monterrey, Yasin Ayari's double helped Sweden cruise to a 5-1 win over Tunisia. Ayari and Alexander Isak struck early before Omar Rekik reduced the deficit for the African team on the stroke of halftime. Viktor Gyokeres, Mattias Svanberg and Ayari added second-half goals as Sweden sealed a resounding victory. "It's football, so you know
  
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• Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Nayar reveals India’s biggest challenge in England

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
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• Who is Leah Stewart? Coogee shark attack victim identified as accomplished swimmer and young mother ...

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old open-water swimmer...
  
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• White House official defends decision to deny referee entry to the US

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  The executive director of the White House World Cup task force has defended the decision to deny Somali referee Omar Artan entry to the United States. "The one referee you're refer ......
  
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• Vietnam's rice export revenue tops 2 bln USD in first 5 months

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  HANOI, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam exported about 4.5 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2026, generating...
  
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• US-Iran peace deal to be signed in Switzerland, says Shehbaz

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  On Monday, June 15, the 108th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached and would be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19. In a post on X, Sharif said, “Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED.” He said both sides had declared the “immediate an
  
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• US-Iran deal should immediately reopen Hormuz Strait, European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen says

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen...
  
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• US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indicatio ......
  
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• \u2018Trump\u2019s agreement doesn’t bind us\u2019: Israel Minister defies US-Iran deal, vows no withdrawal from captured Lebanon territory

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
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• Turkish President welcomes US-Iran agreement, praises Qatar's role

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
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• Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  America's plan to control critical mineral...
  
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• Trump threatens 100pc tariff on French wine over tech tax as G7 meets, NY Post reports

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump on...
  
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• Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over digital tax, says will have 'no choice'

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump has issued a stern...
  
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• Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump is heading to the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. Trump and Iranian officials had been saying for days they were making progress toward reaching a deal, but even on Sunday, things appeared to be on shaky ground after a new round of strikes between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wher
  
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• Trump confirms US-Iran ‘great’ peace deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen Friday

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  After months-long deadly conflict in the Middle East, the United States and Iran have finally reached a historic peace deal, confirmed by President...
  
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• Tentative Deal Reached To End Iran War And Trump Orders Stop To The U.S. Naval Blockade

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz. ......
  
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• Taiwan launches website to collect intelligence on China

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Taiwan has opened a new website for Chinese citizens to share...
  
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• Study finds copper drug restores memory, cuts toxic Alzheimer's proteins

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  MELBOURNE, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have found that a drug which delivers copper to the brain significantly reduces toxic Alzheimer's proteins and improves long-term spatial memory in laboratory experiments. The study shows Cu(ATSM), a brain-penetrating copper compound that helps...
  
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• Students stage walkout during Stanford graduation speech by Google CEO

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  More than 100 students staged a walkout during Stanford University's graduation ceremony shortly after Google CEO Sundar Pichai began delivering the commencement address, media reports said on Sunday. Videos...
  
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• Stepson of Norway

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
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• South Korea sees economic boost from US-Iran peace deal

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Seoul: A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have eased one of the biggest external risks facing South Korea’s economy, but oil prices could take time to stabilise and return to pre-war levels, experts said on Monday. US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran have reached a peace deal aimed at ending their months-long conflict, saying that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will reopen once the agreement
  
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• Renault partners with Thales to develop military vehicle in new defence project

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Renault Group is teaming up with Thales to build a new...
  
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• Quote of the Day by The Greatest Showman's Hugh Jackman: ‘I work extremely hard doing ...

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Hugh Jackman's quote highlights the...
  
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• Palestinian Death Toll In Gaza Tops 73,000 As Israel Continues Launching Strikes Despite Ceasefire

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000. ......
  
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• Pakistani president welcomes U.S.-Iran MoU, hopes for lasting regional peace

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  ISLAMABAD, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday welcomed the...
  
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• Orbis International's Flying Eye Hospital Arrives in Peru to Expand Access to Essential Eye Care

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  With support from Alcon, FedEx, and OMEGA, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Peru to carry out a training project in the city of Arequipa. ......
  
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• Oil prices slip to their lowest since March as US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to ...

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $4.08, or 4.7 per cent, to $83.25 a barrel by 0415 GMT and US West Texas Intermediate was at $80.53, down $4.35, or 5.1pc. Both contracts fell to their lowest levels since March 10 on Monday...
  
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• Nuclear energy financial concerns improving – IAEA’s Mariano Grossi

  15-06-2026 09:45 via article.wn.com
  Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says the lack of access to international finance to advance nuclear power programme, especially by developing countries, is improving. He said the absence of financing support was not always due to technical limitations but influenced by long-standing restrictions and perceptions surrounding nuclear energy. “One missing piece, a very important missing piece in nuclear, was the lack of internati
  
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