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• Witchspire Co-op explained

  12-06-2026 14:52 via article.wn.com
  Witchspire is a co-op survival crafting game that...
  
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• World Cup what to know: Canada earns a hard-fought draw in opener, U.S. is up next vs. Paraguay

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
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• World Cup what to know: Canada earns a hard-fought draw in opener, U.S. is up ...

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  Canada settled for a draw in its World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a raucous crowd in Toronto. Considering how things started for the Canadians on Friday, it wasn’t the worst outcome. Cyle Larin — who had just ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: Co-host Canada draws with Bosnia in Group B opener

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  Host nation Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night at Toronto's BMO Field, but missed a string of clear-cut chances that could have delivered a winning start to their Group B campaign. ......
  
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• Will the World Cup cause a disease outbreak? Doctors weigh in on the highest-risk illnesses

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  The FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off, uniting soccer fans around the world. The massive sporting event is expected to spread fun and connection, but also germs, according to experts. The 16 cities hosting games — including 11 in the United States — are anticipating teams from 48 countries and millions of fans. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE It’s the biggest and longest tournament in FIFA history. According to infectious disease doctors, this ma
  
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• What Is New and Different in Liberals’ Latest Attempt to Tackle Online Harms

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  The federal government tabled its third attempt at online harms legislation this week, but left out some of the most...
  
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• Western Australia Is Battling a Mouse Plague

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  For months, mice have been found in tea kettles, crunched by car tires and even appeared in people’s beds. In one town, the end might be in sight. ......
  
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• USA-Paraguay World Cup match today: USMNT time, channel, live updates

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  Why this World Cup is historic for USMNT's Christian Pulisic USMNT forward Christian Pulisic explains his mindset heading into the biggest soccer tournament in the world. The U.S. men's national team begins its 2026 World Cup run tonight The USMNT plays Paraguay in a World Cup group stage match on Friday, June 12, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The match is set to kick off at 9 p.m. ET and will be televised on Fox. This match marks the first World Cup game in the United States since 1
  
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• Urgent: Iran's FM says signing of MoU with U.S. possible within few days

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister...
  
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• Urgent: Iranian FM says MoU with U.S. requires Israel to cease war in Lebanon, withdraw troops from Lebanon

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas...
  
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• Urgent: Iranian FM says Hormuz Strait not to return to pre-war era, service fees to be charged

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister...
  
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• UN in South Africa calls for calm amid xenophobic attacks

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations in South Africa on Friday called for calm, restraint and respect for the rule of law amid rising anti-immigration tensions in parts of the country. In a statement, the UN in South Africa expressed concern over reports of threats and...
  
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• SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S. company by value and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire. ......
  
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• Shooting in U.S. Texas leaves 1 dead, 11 injured

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A shooting in Midland, U.S. state of Texas, left one person dead and 11 others injured on Friday morning, according to multiple media reports. The shooting began in southeast Midland and progressed...
  
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• Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry wants the World Cup to be a great unifier for ...

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
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• Seoul Court Sentences Yoon for Drone Incursion Over North Korea in Latest Conviction for Ex-President

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  A Seoul court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of ordering the flying of drones...
  
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• Russian forces conduct 7 strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure: defense ministry

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Russian forces carried out seven retaliatory strikes over the past week targeting infrastructure facilities used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the...
  
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• Roundup: G7 summit to address geopolitical crises amid growing divisions

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  PARIS, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will meet in the French town of Evian from June 15 to 17, as they seek to address mounting geopolitical crises and global economic imbalances amid growing differences within the group. The summit takes place against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which have added to global economic uncertainties, while divisions between the United States and its European allies have drawn attention ahead of the meeti
  
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• Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The Pentagon on Friday released a third batch of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) files, commonly known as...
  
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• Mexico expects 10 mln additional tourists during World Cup

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Mexico expects to welcome about 10 million additional tourists during the month-long 2026 FIFA World Cup, which opened Thursday, Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodriguez Zamora said. Rodriguez said about 3 million of the additional visitors are expected...
  
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• LA's deadliest day: Lisa See revisits the Chinese massacre of 1871 in new novel

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES -- Inside an unassuming room of the Huntington Library, the Los Angeles author Lisa See unfolded a stack of court records. At first glance, they looked like a centuries-old love letter. The paper had yellowed from age and ......
  
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• Iraq says foils assassination plot against top security officials

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  BAGHDAD, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi National Security Service said Friday that its forces had thwarted an assassination plot targeting its chief, Abdul...
  
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• Georgia PM's visit opens new stage in bilateral ties: Kyrgyz president

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  BISHKEK, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's visit to Kyrgyzstan marks the beginning of a new stage in the development of bilateral relations, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said Friday. Kobakhidze, who arrived in Bishkek for an official visit lasting through Saturday, is...
  
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• Flash: Iran's FM says signing MoU with U.S. possible within few days

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
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• Flash: Iran's FM says only preferred way to handle enriched uranium is dilution in Iran

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Iran's FM says only preferred...
  
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• FIFA World Cup opening ceremony USA: Katy Perry and Future start the party

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  Editor's note: Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opening match The U.S. men's national team kicks off the 2026 World Cup on Friday, June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Before the match starts, there will be a star-studded opening ceremony on the field to kick off the festivities. The event features performances from Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA from BLACKPINK, Rema and Tyla, setting the stage for the USMNT's opener.Where to watch World...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada’s Larin salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia in Group B opener

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  Cyle Larin, when ​introduced in the 76th minute, made an immediate ⁠impact, swivelling in the box and ⁠firing home a deflected strike less than three minutes ‌later to equalise and send the home crowd into ​raptures. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: A dog breed for every competing nation

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  As the group stage of the World Cup begins, the team at USA TODAY Pets was wondering: Which iconic dog breeds originated from the various countries competing to be the best soccer team on the globe? Of course, German shepherds are associated with, well, Germany, but what about the unsung breeds connected to, say, Uruguay or Uzbekistan? After doing some digging (much like our furry friends), here’s what we found — and we want to know which breeds you think deserve to advance. Vote for
  
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• Extensive Israeli military activity observed in UN operations area: Interim Force in Lebanon

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continues to observe extensive Israel Defense Forces (IDF) military activity across its areas of operations, a UN spokesperson said Friday. Those activities include high-density armoured...
  
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• EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia ...

  13-06-2026 00:32 via article.wn.com
  The European Union has agreed to start...
  
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