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Travel warnings downgraded for Middle East but risk remains
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Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
Trump shifting focus back to Ukraine: Where do peace talks stand?
US President Donald Trump has signaled that Washington will refocus on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict after peace talks were put on hold by the crisis in the Middle East. The prospect of renewed US engagement has reportedly unsettled EU officials, who fear the bloc could once again be sidelined if Washin…
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US President Donald Trump has signaled that Washington will refocus on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict after peace talks were put on hold by the crisis in the Middle East. The prospect of renewed US engagement has reportedly unsettled EU officials, who fear the bloc could once again be sidelined if Washin…
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New Zealand, Iran play out thrilling draw
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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years.
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Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debut
Surely nobody expected anything different. Erling Haaland arrival on the biggest football stage of all involved a match-defining performance. Kylian Mbappé had laid down a marker with two goals in France’s win over Senegal. Haaland responded in kind, courtesy of a first-half double of his own. The Manchester City st…
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Erling Haaland's two goals lift Norway past Iraq 4-1 at World Cup
Norway’s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon; permanent truce still awaits talks
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Merz says US-Iran peace deal must hold as G7 backs accord
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the agreement between the United States and Iran offers an opportunity for regional stability and economic security, stressing that "the agreed-upon peace must now hold".
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Pope Leo says US-Iran accord is better than returning to war
Pope Leo welcomed the interim agreement between the United States and Iran, saying "thanks be to God" that the two countries are preparing to formalise their accord on Friday.
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S. Korea vows tailored job support measures for individual sectors
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to roll out tailored job support measures for different sectors, including manufacturing, construction and agriculture, amid the fallout from the Middle East crisis, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
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'Be more responsible': Trump makes fresh jab at Netanyahu amid signs of growing rift
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Sean Murray on Anti-Immigrant Violence in Belfast, the Far Right, and Ireland's Colonial Legacy
Amy Goodman speaks with Irish filmmaker Seán Murray in Belfast, where tens of thousands of people attended an anti-racism rally recently to protest a wave of far-right anti-immigrant violence. The riots broke out after an asylum seeker from Sudan was charged with attempted murder. Murray discusses the rise of the Ir…
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Two Iranian supertankers exit US blockade zone, tracking group says
Maritime tracking service TankerTrackers says two Iranian supertankers have successfully exited a US Navy blockade area, marking "Iran's first crude oil exports in two months".
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Majority of Israelis oppose US-Iran deal, survey finds
A new poll conducted by Israel's public broadcaster Kan suggests limited support among Israelis for the agreement reached between the United States and Iran.
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Iranian Tankers Cross US Naval Blockade After Trump Deal Allows Iran To Restart Oil Sales
The first Iranian ships crossed the area of the US naval blockade without obstruction after a memorandum of understanding was reached to end the war between Washington and Tehran, Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported Tuesday.
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Musk’s Grok AI helped fire 2,000 missiles at Iran – Pentagon
Elon Musk’s Grok AI has become an integral part of America’s war machine, and its data centers must be treated like munitions production plants in future conflicts, according to a sworn declaration by the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence chief.
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READ MORE: Musk’s Grok AI helped fire 2,000 missiles at Iran – Pentagon
Elon Musk’s Grok AI has become an integral part of America’s war machine, and its data centers must be treated like munitions production plants in future conflicts, according to a sworn declaration by the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence chief.
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Trump’s Iran truce marks a defeat for American power
By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
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Trump’s Iran truce marks a defeat for American power
By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
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Sprinkler malfunctions at halftime of Iraq-Norway World Cup match
Workers try and remove water to dry the pitch after a sprinkler malfunctioned during halftime of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Trump’s Iran deal gives the Islamic Republic big wins upfront — and America nothing
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Gaza death toll rises above 73,000 as bodies continue to be recovered
The death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza has risen to 73,008, with a further 173,260 people wounded since October 2023, according to medical sources cited by the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
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Syria could deal with Hezbollah without ‘killing everybody’ like Israel – Trump
Syria would do a “better job” fighting the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group than Israel, without “killing everyone else,” US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday, in a rare public criticism of Israel.
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Syria could deal with Hezbollah without ‘killing everybody’ like Israel – Trump
Syria would do a “better job” fighting the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah than Israel, without “killing everyone else,” US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday, in a rare public criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
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Funcionario de EEUU dice que Irán sabía que el equipo debía irse tras partido del Mundial
El seleccionador iraní Amir Ghalenoei abandona la cancha tras el empate ante Nueva Zelanda en el Mundial. El partido se realizó en Inglewood, California, el lunes 15 de junio de 2026 (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill)
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Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study
“Be Prepared!” has been the motto of the international Scouts Movement since 1907, but it would be worth adopting in Israel for coping the not-too-likely possibility that an enemy would succeed in knocking out its entire electricity supply. In the event that Israel’s foes accomplished such a catastrophic attack, the…
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Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival, which will run from July 9-19, has just announced the Israeli films that will be featured in this year’s edition.
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Britain's Jewish Culture Month aims to move conversation beyond October 7
In the almost three years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas invasion of Israel, Great Britain has seen “a relentless focus on everything to do with the Jewish community in the public domain, and it’s about antisemitism or Israel,” said Adam Ma’anit, the communications manager for the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
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Maccabiah 2026 launched in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever'
The road to Maccabiah 2026 officially began this week as organizers launched the Games at a festive ceremony atop Tel Aviv City Hall, unveiling the event’s theme, “More Than Ever,” and announcing that Paralympic taekwondo champion Asaf Yasur and Olympic judo silver medalist Inbar Lanir will light the Maccabiah torch…
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Fmr. Mossad intelligence chief: Iran could move faster toward nuclear bomb under new leadership
Ze'ev Palti, the former head of the Mossad intelligence directorate, warned that he does not know how long it will be before Iran’s new leader decides whether to continue on his father’s path or change course toward a bomb in an interview with 103FM on Tuesday.
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How Israel made Trump's Iran betrayal inevitable - comment
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Live: ASX to slip, oil plunges to 3-month low on reports US to scale back Iran sanctions
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Farmer fertiliser hope as Iran ceasefire promises to reopen supply
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Israel must hold up to Litani, ensure security ‘at all costs’, heritage minister tells Post
Israel must ensure northern security “at any cost” and hold territory up to the Litani River, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu (Otzma Yehudit) told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday, amid criticism over the emerging US-Iran agreement and its potential impact on Israel’s military operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
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US says Iran knew team would have to leave shortly after match
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei walks off the field after a draw during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson to front Press Club; Trump criticises Israel’s Hezbollah campaign; Oil price continues to fall
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Trump arremete contra Netanyahu mientras busca acuerdo con Irán, lo que pone a prueba su amistad
El presidente de EEUU, Donald Trump, posa para una foto junto al primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, antes de subir al avión Air Force One en el Aeropuerto Internacional Ben Gurión, el 13 de octubre de 2025, mientras el presidente de Israel, Isaac Herzog, observa a la izquierda. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci/Archivo)
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European allies say they’ll be ready to help in Iran. Trump has to show he has a solid deal.
The president this week has stressed the need to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
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Senate fails to advance war powers resolution on Iran war
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., walks from the chamber to his office at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Iranian military warns Israel after reporting dozens of ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Iran's armed forces have accused Israel of violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times since the US-Iran agreement was announced on Sunday.
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‘Too many killed’: Trump tells Netanyahu that Syria should combat Hezbollah
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Trump intensifies pressure on Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 7:17am
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Trump uses Cold War-era law to boost US weapons supplies after stocks depleted by Iran conflict | The National
President Donald Trump has invoked the US Defence Production Act in a bid to accelerate the delivery of weapons after stockpiles were depleted during the war with Iran and other conflicts.
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Social media star Tim Payne leaves New Zealand for Paraguay's Olimpia
New Zealand’s Tim Payne (2) shouts during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran
President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before he boards Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport, Oct. 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv, as Israel’s President Isaac Herzog watches at left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Trump’s concerning Iran deal: Letters to the Editor — June 17, 2026
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