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US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge
AFP - 40m ago
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge …
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G7 leaders applaud Iran 'opportunity', host AI chiefs
AFP - 1h ago
G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war as a "historic opportunity" and hosted AI …
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G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
AFP - 3h ago
G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war as a "historic opportunity" and agreed to …
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England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
AFP - 6h ago
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on …
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US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister
AFP - 6h ago
US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and …
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Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel
AFP - 7h ago
Summer is coming, a boom time for ice cream makers, but Japanese authorities have raided six major firms on suspicion of …
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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
AFP - 9h ago
Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over …
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Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers
AFP - 10h ago
Three flea-riddled kittens frolic under the feet of a food vendor at a bustling train station in Jakarta, home to one of …
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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
AFP - 4h ago
Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top …
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Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
AFP - 10h ago
The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on …
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'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run
AFP - 10h ago
A Tasmanian devil named Mary has been found in an "unstable condition" more than two weeks after escaping her enclosure, …
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Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
AFP - 35m ago
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals …
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Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses
AFP - 12h ago
In Havana's old town, to walk on the pavement rather than the middle of the street is to take your life into your hands.
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Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner
AFP - 6h ago
G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit …
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares
AFP - 2h ago
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against …
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Sean Penn to direct film on January 6 Capitol assault: US media
AFP - 8m ago
Three-time Oscar winner Sean Penn is to direct a film centering on a police officer caught up in the January 6, 2021 …
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Trump ballroom cost soars to $600 mn, half from taxpayers: report
AFP - 6h ago
US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half …
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Swamp Thing: Algae mess with Trump's pool project
AFP - 7h ago
One of President Donald Trump's pet beauty projects for Washington was supposed to make the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting …
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Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
AFP - 3h ago
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, …
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New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards
AFP - 13h ago
Next year's Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday, along with …
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Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel
Jun 16 2026
Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as …
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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon …
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Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars
Jun 16 2026
The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne provides the dramatic setting for …
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G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war
Jun 16 2026
G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US …
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US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern
Jun 16 2026
A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at Switzerland's mountainside Burgenstock resort on …
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Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week
Jun 16 2026
Iran on Tuesday said talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later …
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French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
Jun 16 2026
France's government took a new step Tuesday in search of "strategic autonomy" for its intelligence services, announcing …
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EU clears major hurdle on US tariff deal
Jun 16 2026
The European Parliament gave final approval Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a …
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EU to ban plant-based 'steaks' but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on
Jun 16 2026
The EU parliament Tuesday passed a ban on marketing plant-based foods as "steak" or "bacon" -- though veggie "burgers" …
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Jun 16 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years …
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G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war
Jun 16 2026
G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US …
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Energy firms brace for 'new era' despite Hormuz deal
Jun 16 2026
Oil and gas majors have high hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but they have few illusions about a …
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Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine
Jun 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "Russia should make a deal" to end its war against Ukraine, after meeting …
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G7 powers in push with Zelensky to end war against Ukraine
Jun 16 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday joined a summit of the G7 group of leading powers seeking to up …
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Vast areas of coral reef could resist climate change: study
Jun 16 2026
In the crystalline waters off Kenya's coast, coral reefs are thriving -- evidence of a rare good news story in the …
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Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal
Jun 16 2026
Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz -- with President Donald …
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'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting …
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on …
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With Zelensky present, G7 seeks to 'do something' on Ukraine
Jun 16 2026
The G7 group of leading powers will hold talks on Tuesday with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine with US leader …
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Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military
Jun 16 2026
Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air …
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Ukraine offers lucrative fixed-term army contracts to woo recruits
Jun 16 2026
Ukraine announced an overhaul of its army recruitment system on Monday, offering lucrative contracts and clearly defined …
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Netanyahu says will run in upcoming Israeli elections
Jun 16 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he intended to run in elections scheduled for later this year, …
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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 16 2026
Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in …
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Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
Jun 16 2026
More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting …
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Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form
Jun 16 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de …
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Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held …
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Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026
Jun 16 2026
News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for …
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Deadly Russian strikes kill 11, set landmark Kyiv monastery ablaze
Jun 15 2026
An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most …
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Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' after US-Iran peace deal
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington …
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UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Jun 15 2026
Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, …
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
Jun 15 2026
European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared …
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US won't need 'much help' on Hormuz, Trump says at G7
Jun 15 2026
President Donald Trump on Monday told allies the US would not need "much help" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as he …
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'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopening
Jun 15 2026
Shipping groups warned Monday it was too soon to safely resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and …
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US-Iran deal met with hope, scepticism in Mideast
Jun 15 2026
The deal between the United States and Iran to end their war, negotiated in secret and still not revealed in detail, was …
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Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' Friday after US-Iran peace deal
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington …
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Abdullah Ibrahim, world-renowned South African jazz pianist
Jun 15 2026
Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died Monday aged 91, escaped apartheid-era South Africa to be discovered by …
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Amazonian tribal leader Raoni hospitalized in intensive care
Jun 15 2026
Brazilian Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, a celebrated defender of the Amazon rainforest, has been admitted to …
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Trump faces G7 as questions swirl on Iran accord
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday arrived to attend a G7 summit in France, with allies hoping his outline deal with …
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'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening
Jun 15 2026
Shipping groups warned Monday that it was too soon to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and …
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Deadly Russian strikes set landmark Kyiv monastery ablaze
Jun 15 2026
An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most …
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Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning the …
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G7 allies seek common ground with Trump after Iran accord
Jun 15 2026
Allies from the G7 group of leading powers will Monday seek common ground with US President Donald Trump at a summit in …
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Deadly Russian strikes leave landmark Kyiv cathedral in flames
Jun 15 2026
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities on Monday, killing at least 11 people and sparking …
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US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
Jun 15 2026
The United States and Iran announced a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts and reopen the vital Strait of …
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Starbucks Korea to close outlets for history lesson after 'Tank Day' fiasco
Jun 15 2026
Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following …
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Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames
Jun 15 2026
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on …
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Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
Jun 15 2026
Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded …
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Courts cracking down on error-strewn AI-assisted legal briefs
Jun 15 2026
When a US judge found fabricated quotes in a lawyer's brief earlier this year, the attorney admitted he had used Claude, …
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'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
Jun 15 2026
Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it …
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Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco
Jun 15 2026
Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following …
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Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive
Jun 15 2026
Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the …
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Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'
Jun 15 2026
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for …
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Musical therapy: Classical concerts in New York for dementia sufferers
Jun 15 2026
In his early sixties, Rob Kaufman suffered a medical emergency that caused him to faint and hit his head on a wood …
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Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, …
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US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military action
Jun 15 2026
The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all …
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US order cutting access to Anthropic's AI models sparks criticism
Jun 15 2026
The US government's order for Anthropic to withdraw its most powerful artificial intelligence models has sparked a wave …
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Bitter communion: Cuban priests ordered to ration mass wafers
Jun 15 2026
To the never-ending list of scarcities in Cuba comes a new addition: communion for the Catholic faithful.
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Iranian-Americans vow to protest World Cup game in Los Angeles
Jun 15 2026
When Iran takes to the field on Monday for the first game of its World Cup, Sara Barahman will be among the thousands of …
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Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
Jun 15 2026
Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas on …
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Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal
Jun 14 2026
Swiss authorities and economic players breathed a sigh of relief Sunday after voters narrowly rejected a divisive …
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Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France
Jun 14 2026
Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a …
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Trump insists Iran deal 'hours' away, despite Israeli strike on Beirut
Jun 14 2026
US President Donald Trump insisted on Sunday that a deal to end the Middle East war was just "hours" away, angrily …
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South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week
Jun 14 2026
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against …
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Zelensky says will discuss Ukraine war with Trump at G7 summit
Jun 14 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he will discuss the Russian invasion and efforts to end it during …
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Trump decries Israeli strike on Beirut, insists deal still close
Jun 14 2026
Donald Trump said an Israeli strike on Beirut "should not have happened" after it triggered a strong protest from Iran, …
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Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Jun 14 2026
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending …
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UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
Jun 14 2026
British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time …
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Vekic beats Raducanu in Queen's Club final to end title drought
Jun 14 2026
Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8/6) …
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Iran says 'no point' in US talks after Beirut strike, casting doubt on deal
Jun 14 2026
Iran said on Sunday there was "no point" in peace talks with the United States, accusing it of failing to uphold its …
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open after
Jun 14 2026
US President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, and that the …
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Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal: projections
Jun 14 2026
The Swiss appeared Sunday to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, early …
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Swiss vote on divisive anti-immigration proposal
Jun 14 2026
Swiss voters will decide the fate of a divisive anti-immigration proposal on Sunday to cap the country's population, and …
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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
Jun 14 2026
The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny …
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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey
Jun 14 2026
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the …
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Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years
Jun 14 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jun 14 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open afterwards
Jun 13 2026
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on …
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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue
Jun 13 2026
Workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington on …
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Anthropic cuts access to AI models over US 'national security' order
Jun 13 2026
Anthropic said Friday it has suspended access to two powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a US …
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US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang
Jun 13 2026
The leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua was killed in a joint operation by the United States and Venezuela, …
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Ancelotti and Brazil face tough opening test at World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one …
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US-Iran deal could be finalised soon, mediator Pakistan says
Jun 13 2026
The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within as little as 24 hours, mediator …
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