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June 18, 2026

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John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling classified documents | John Bolton

John Bolton, the former US national security adviser who left Donald Trump’s first administration and became a staunch critic of the US president, has reached a plea agreement in a case criminally charging him with mishandling classified documents, according to a source familiar with the matter. The agreement, subject to court approval, will allow Bolton to plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information and requires him to pay a $2.25m fine, the person said, and serve anywhere between no time and five years in prison. The US Department of Justice declined to comment. Court

June 18, 2026

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USA Today Co is trying to beat AI Overviews on World Cup news

In the fight for visibility in an AI-powered search era, USA Today Co. is betting that speed can still beat the machines. After using AI-assisted, pre-written “shell files” to help boost traffic to Winter Olympics coverage, it’s rolling out the same strategy for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026. The race to win Google search now starts before AI can get there. USA Today Co. is pre-writing articles — with the help of AI to pull related content from its archive — so it can be ready with breaking news stories the moment they happen. “We’re trying not to be

June 18, 2026

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The US has record-breaking year at the world’s largest wine awards

The results of the world’s largest wine awards have been announced, and there are plenty of surprises among the countries and regions that have triumphed. “There’s never been a better time to be a wine drinker,” said Pierre Mansour, a judge and regional chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards, at a preview tasting of the top wines for 2026. “We are in a golden era. It’s extraordinary.” More than 17,000 wines from 58 countries were entered into the awards, before being supped and quaffed by 245 judges in a rigorous two-week process held in London. Several countries recorded their

June 18, 2026

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Breaking: US-Iran MoU signed remotely by both Trump and Pezeshkian to end the brutal Middle East war

Published on Jun 18, 2026 08:09 am IST A historic diplomatic breakthrough appears to have taken effect as the United States and Iran reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending months of conflict and opening a new phase of negotiations. According to multiple reports, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the agreement remotely, bringing the framework into force ahead of a planned diplomatic meeting. The deal is expected to focus on ending hostilities, restoring regional stability, reopening key shipping routes and launching further talks on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and broader security issues.

June 18, 2026

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Ceballos’ long Real Madrid saga finally reaches its breaking point

Dani Ceballos’ winding, years‑long storyline with Real Madrid is finally heading toward its conclusion — and this time, the ending looks definitive. After multiple summers of drama, mixed signals, and near‑departures, both the club and the midfielder have reached a preliminary agreement to part ways at the end of the season, AS can confirm. Ceballos, who has one year left on his contract, is prepared to walk away without compensation so he can leave as a free agent. José Mourinho, who does not see him in next season’s plans, has already asked the front office to make his exit as

June 18, 2026

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Declan Rice injury worry as England boss Thomas Tuchel delivers update on ‘limping’ star

Thomas Tuchel will be concerned over England star Declan Rice after the Arsenal midfielder was spotted limping after being replaced during the clash against Croatia 22:47, 17 Jun 2026Updated 23:42, 17 Jun 2026 Declan Rice was spotted limping(Image: Francois Nel/Getty Images) Declan Rice was spotted limping after being substituted in England’s win over Croatia. Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel admitted after the match that he hopes he’s OK and only took him off as a precaution. Rice lasted 72 minutes as he was replaced, alongside Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke, and Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka entered the

June 17, 2026

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US President:  Syria will act against Hezbollah – Shafaq News

2026-06-17T18:26:04+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Paris The Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is doing a good job, and Syria would take effective action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Speaking at the conclusion of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, Trump said efforts are needed to achieve peace in Lebanon. He added that the United States would work alongside Gulf countries on a parallel track to address non-nuclear issues, including conventional ballistic missiles. “They should have some of them because others have some.” An agreement with Iran would

June 17, 2026

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Iran-US MoU: sanctions, nuclear file, and Lebanon – Shafaq News

2026-06-17T18:03:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Tehran Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday detailed the contents of a memorandum of understanding with the United States set to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, considering it the legal and diplomatic foundation for a comprehensive negotiated settlement. The document, the ministry said, spans 14 clauses across one and a half pages. Its opening two articles establish the general negotiating framework. Subsequent clauses outline specific commitments: American recognition of Iranian sovereignty and territorial integrity, the lifting of a naval blockade on Iranian vessels within 30 days, and the removal of

June 17, 2026

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Man Utd news: Record-breaking deal agreed as fresh Marcus Rashford transfer talks emerge

Manchester United have been busy striking deals – and not just when it comes to transfers Marcus Rashford’s transfer saga has taken a fresh twist(Image: Rich Storry/Getty Images) Michael Carrick continues to influence major change at Manchester United as a new era gets underway at Old Trafford. The Red Devils icon has already stamped his own mark on the team but is on the verge of separating himself further from predecessor Ruben Amorim. That’s after the club agreed a record deal that has put them ahead of even the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. Carrick has already put United

June 17, 2026

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In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine | House of Representatives

The House passed legislation on Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with Donald Trump’s approach to the war and represents the House’s second major foreign policy break with Trump this week. The day before, the House, for the first time, approved a war powers resolution aimed at halting US military action against Iran. The legislation, sponsored by the Democratic representative Gregory Meeks, seeks to cement