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• Venezuela Political Prisoners

  09-06-2026 04:12 via article.wn.com
  Relatives and activist of political prisoners seeking a meeting with Chargé d'Affaires John M. Barrett gather at a vigil near the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, June 8, 2026. ......
  
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• ‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’

  11-06-2026 15:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  Even before it officially formed, this El Nino has gotten nicknames ranging from ‘super’ to ‘Godzilla’
  
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• Your World Cup KC barbecue cheat sheet: Where to take out-of-town fans | Opinion

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  A local's cheat sheet to Kansas City barbecue for World Cup 2026 visitors — what to order at LC's, Q39, Jack Stack, Gates, Joe's, Bryant's and more. ......
  
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• World ski president Eliasch loses election by one vote and alleges IOC influence

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  World ski federation leader Johan...
  
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• World Cup fans are in their own category, but Kansas City feels ready to connect

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  One noted “fan expert” who happens to live in KC says the bonds we make this summer could last. ......
  
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• World Cup comeback after 3 years away for Austrian midfielder

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  A teammate’s injury has given Dejan...
  
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• Which team wins the World Cup? How far can USA advance? Here are our predictions

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Our staff shared their bold predictions for the World Cup before matches arrive in Kansas City ......
  
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• US hoping Folarin Balogun and his fellow strikers can end their traditional World Cup scoring woes

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Folarin Balogun's decision to play for the U.S. three years ago was a coup for the American team, and they're hoping to reap the benefits at the upcoming World Cup. Ever since the U.S. began to achieve regular World Cup ......
  
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• UK Defense Secretary John Healey quits, saying government spending plans fall short of what is ...

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  UK Defense Secretary John Healey quits, saying government spending plans fall short of what is needed at this time. ......
  
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• Trump to take Kharg Island: POTUS details Iran strike plans after US Apache helicopter shot down

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump has...
  
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• Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Iran Tonight, Plans to Take Key Oil Hub Kharg Island

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  The president also threatened to seize Tehran’s energy markets, in a sign that he now seeks to end the war through military pressure. ......
  
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• The U.S. military says it used missile fire to disable a tanker that was trying ...

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. military says it used missile fire to disable a tanker that was trying to break its blockade on Iran. ......
  
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• Tanker fire reported off Oman amid heightened maritime security concerns

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out in the engine room of a tanker around 21 nautical miles northeast of Sohar, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday. The UKMTO said the fire has not had an environmental...
  
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• Stadium upgrades in Toronto get positive reviews as biggest World Cup ever set to kick off

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Everything about the 2026 World Cup is bigger and different, and the stadium in Toronto is no exception. Upgrades to the home of Toronto FC of the MLS and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts were a part of $100-million ......
  
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• Spain Mallorca Fire

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  A view of a burnt-out apartment following a fire in the resort town of Magaluf, a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca, Thursday, June 11, 2026. ......
  
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• Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize. For years, the tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America’s travel industry, now grappling with declining international visitors amid what rights groups describe as a climate of fear. The swarms of fans hotels had counted on are yet to arrive, forcing many to cut rates. Flight bookings have slumped as ticket prices have skyrockete
  
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• Netherlands has become one of KC’s most popular World Cup teams. What’s the outlook?

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Here’s the outlook for the Netherlands at this year’s World Cup. The team is staying and training in Kansas City. ......
  
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• Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Morocco has replaced two injured...
  
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• Marles blindsided, cancels event after UK counterpart's shock resignation

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Defence Minister Richard Marles's visit to the United Kingdom has been thrown into chaos, after his British counterpart John Healey resigned hours before they were due to speak together. ......
  
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• La Gran Pachanga: Find watch parties in Kansas City for Mexico’s World Cup games

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  The host country is playing its group round games on home soil. Here’s where to watch Mexico in the Kansas City area. ......
  
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• KC Current rolls out the orange carpet for Netherlands World Cup visit

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  The Netherlands players are quickly adapting to Kansas City, with some even exploring a famous KC landmark. ......
  
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• Kansas City mayor vows to crack down on unlicensed clubs after mass shooting

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  “As long as I’m here,” said Mayor Quinton Lucas, “I will continue to try to pass every rule possible to shut them down more quickly.” ......
  
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• Kansas City enters stoppage time with a World Cup labor dispute | Hudnall

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Kansas City was chosen a World Cup site in 2022. Why is it in court a week now? City Manager Mario Vasquez didn’t have an answer. From David Hudnall: ......
  
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• Italy South Korea

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, center left, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrive to address the media at the end of their meeting at the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome, Thursday, June 11, 2026. ......
  
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• Iran targets US defence facilities, announces closure of Strait of Hormuz

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Tehran: Iran’s military said on Thursday that it launched drone attacks targeting US defence facilities, including the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continued to escalate.The Iranian army said communications and radar facilities linked to the Fifth Fleet’s Patriot air-defence system were among the targets of the drone strikes. The US...
  
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• International Chess Federation temporarily suspends Russia's membership

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has decided to temporarily suspend the membership of the Chess Federation of Russia (CFR), Russian...
  
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• In KC, global World Cup fans will learn the city is friendly. Also, stats say, deadly

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  In their bid for the World Cup, Kansas City and Missouri officials looked to be set on an international stage. Now the region’s years-long struggle with gun violence is also likely to be under a microscope. ......
  
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• IDF to use classified video system to stream World Cup matches to soldiers in Lebanon

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  For the first time, the Israel Defense Forces is expected to use the classified operational video system Z-Tube to broadcast World Cup matches to soldiers stationed in Lebanon. The system, operated by the IDF C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate, was...
  
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• How big is Arrowhead? 5 facts about Kansas City Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  Fans can expect a different look at Arrowhead when they arrive for FIFA World Cup games. ......
  
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• How a man who ‘couldn’t spell soccer’ helped Kansas City land the World Cup

  11-06-2026 15:43 via article.wn.com
  One dinner changed the future of soccer in Kansas City. ......
  
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