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Monday, 15 June 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after three years in coma

The princess, who was known for her legal work, died in a Bangkok hospital after years of illness.

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Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat

Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close to a result as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.

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South Korea rally to beat Czechia 2-1 on World Cup opening day

Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.

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Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer

Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.

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Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions

Iran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer than ever before.

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Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring

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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation

Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.

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Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank

Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence.

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Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica

As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic

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White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms

White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.

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Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal

Wall Street and Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story

Iran's World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.

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Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?

Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.

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Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza

Videos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.

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DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine

DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.

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