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• Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

  18-06-2026 12:52 via bbc.com
  
  Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
  
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• You Can’t Be a Superpower Without Allies

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Even the most powerful state in the world is not all that powerful when it decides to go it alone. ......
  
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• World Cup: Winning mentality returns as Germans set higher goals

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The winning mentality is back in the German team as coach Julian Nagelsmann was thrilled by the comeback victory against Ivory Coast on Saturday. But Nagelsmann stopped short of celebrating his side advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014. "We have high ambitions," Nagelsmann said when asked by AFP if booking a place in the next round was something to celebrate. "The most important topic for us is to focus on the next step," he said. Germany failed to get out of t
  
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• World Cup Roundup: Germany Advances; Netherlands And Curaçao Make Statements

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  83.3 million — that's the difference in population size between Saturday's two biggest winners, Germany and Curaçao. But just because they were the biggest winners didn't mean they were the only ones with something to celebrate. Here is everything you might have missed on...
  
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• World Cup Knockout Round: Who's Advanced Out Of The Group Stage?

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup proceeds, teams will secure their spot in the knockout stage, which begins on June 28 and wraps up with the World Cup final on July 19. The...
  
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• World Cup: Japan fans win hearts again by cleaning up stands after 4-0 victory

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Japanese fans celebrated their team's 4-0 victory over Tunisia in the 1,000th match in World Cup history on Saturday by staying behind at Monterrey’s stadium to collect rubbish from the stands. The practice, known in Japan as gomi hiroi, reflects an emphasis on taking responsibility for shared spaces. Ken Okawa, 30, said...
  
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• Why Bürgenstock? Inside the Qatari-owned Swiss resort hosting US-Iran talks

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The US-Iran talks are being held at the Bürgenstock Resort, a secluded Swiss property perched 1,128 metres above Lake Lucerne, chosen for its privacy, security and history of hosting high-stakes diplomacy.Owned by Qatar's Katara Hospitality, the resort is accessible only by boat and funicular railway, making it easy to secure, a critical factor when two...
  
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• Who won the West Asia war? 92% Israelis say Iran, majority reject Netanyahu's victory claims

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  A poll by the Hebrew...
  
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• What I Learned About Parenting as a Trans Dad

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Becoming a father taught Zach Ellams how to overcome shame. ......
  
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• US-Iran Talks: Pakistan PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir Reach Switzerland

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The technical-level talks are scheduled to be held in the Burgenstock Alpine ridges on Sunday, the Prime Minister's Office said. ......
  
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• US-Iran talks in Switzerland to get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  JD Vance says talks aim to ‘make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue’...
  
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• US-Iran Peace Deal, Fed's Decision, PM Modi-Trump Meeting, And More - The Week That Was

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The Week That Was: In the third week of June, several high-stakes developments including US-Iran peace deal, Federal Reserve's decision kept the week buzzing for the economy and domestic market. ......
  
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• Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have...
  
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• Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for major heatwave

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Thousands gathered to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge on Sunday as the United Kingdom braces to bake in a heatwave that could see record-breaking temperatures. The Met ......
  
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• Saudi Arabia, UAE Remain Top Destinations for Pakistani Job Seekers as Gulf Employment Stays Resilient Despite Conflict

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  ISLAMABAD: Pakistani workers continued to head to Gulf countries for jobs despite the conflict that engulfed parts of the Middle East earlier this year, according to official migration data..Figures released by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment showed that more than 300,000 Pakistanis secured...
  
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• Saudi Arabia Mandates Occupational Fitness Screenings for All Workers in Three Phases Across Public, Private and Non-Profit Sectors

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sectors, according to new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.The programme...
  
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• Saudi Arabia Arrests Over 15,000 Residency, Labour and Border Violators in One-Week Crackdown

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia arrested 15,288 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out over the past week, the Interior Ministry said.The arrests were made during joint operations conducted with relevant government agencies...
  
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• Ray-Ban Heir Escalates Fight For Control Of Family's $11.5 Billion Fortune

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Del Vecchio is attempting to buy the combined 25% stakes held by his siblings Luca and Paola in Delfin. ......
  
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• Prediction markets surge in US as public health advocates call for support to combat gambling

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket operating in areas with limited resources for people with gambling problems...
  
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• Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Jerusalem:� Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Iran emerged stronger from the Middle East war and its subsequent deal with the United States, a poll released on Sunday found.The ......
  
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• Photo highlights from the International Yoga Day

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Yoga enthusiasts perform in a mass gathering across India and other parts of Asia on Sunday to mark the International Yoga Day. ......
  
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• Middle East live: US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it has closed ...

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Iran says decision comes after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, as delegations arrive as Swiss resort for talks...
  
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• Mid-Pacific’s Destiny Look enjoying post-high school success

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The work and achievements never stop for Destiny Look. ......
  
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• ‘There Was Love and Then There Was Suffering’: A Q&A With Christian Wiman

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  “The minute you are convinced that you have grasped something true about God, it dissolves in you.” ......
  
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• Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday following intense pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor who dominated Thursday's byelection with over 50% of the vote and a 9,000-plus majority. Business Secretary Peter Kyle signalled on...
  
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• Jerry McLean elevated to head basketball coach at Moanalua

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Jeremy McLean knows the nuts and bolts of Moanalua boys basketball. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan crush Tunisia 4-0, make path easier for knockout stage qualification

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Monterrey : Japan produced a commanding display to overwhelm Tunisia 4-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F encounter at Estadio Monterrey, recording ......
  
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• F1 to make a comeback in India? Sports Minister to form task force for sport's revival

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The move comes days after senior officials from the government and the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) held discussions in New Delhi on the future of international motorsport events in India. ......
  
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• Egypt Uncovers Rare Early Dynastic Tombs in Minya, Shedding New Light on Ancient Funerary Architecture

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  Egypt has uncovered two rare tombs dating back to the Early Dynastic Period in Minya province, a discovery that archaeologists say could...
  
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• Donald Trump hit with another blast from Georgia Meloni as Italian PM steps up photo row

  21-06-2026 13:01 via article.wn.com
  The furious row between US president Donald Trump and Italian PM Georgia Meloni has rumbled on after she told him to 'focus on his own popularity' amid tumbling approval ratings ......
  
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