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June 25, 2026

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Cease-Fire Deal Appears Within Reach, Officials Say

For days, Iranians have gone to bed hearing the sounds of explosions or reports that their country and the United States were trading fire. And then they have awakened to news that the attacks had concluded and negotiations for a peace deal were still ongoing. On Thursday, the pendulum again swung wildly — within a few hours. First, President Trump threatened to hit Iran “VERY HARD” and take over Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub. Then he abruptly canceled attacks because, he said, progress had been made in peace negotiations. Between the president’s two statements, Tehran’s armed forces had threatened

June 25, 2026

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Iran and U.S. reach deal, Trump and Pakistani prime minister say, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten agreement

Lebanon reported Israeli strikes in the country’s south on Saturday, as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of raids. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces reported late Saturday night local time on X that it had detected launches from Lebanon toward Israeli settlements. About 15 minutes later, the IDF said Israel’s Air Force had intercepted a rocket fired by the Lebanese-based militant group Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, from southern Lebanon. There were no injuries, the IDF said.  The latest strikes came as the U.S. and Iran indicated they were

June 25, 2026

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Lionel Messi turns 39. Look back at record-breaking goal in Texas

June 24, 2026, 12:01 p.m. ET Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday just days after a record-breaking World Cup performance in Texas. The Argentine superstar became the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history with his 17th goal. Messi marked his birthday with an intense gym workout, which he shared on social media. Texas is a major hub for the 2026 World Cup, with matches held in both Arlington and Houston. Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday comes on the heels of a milestone moment in Texas during the 2026 World Cup. Just two days after scoring a record-breaking World Cup

June 25, 2026

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U.S. and Iran reach framework deal to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump and Iranian officials. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil

June 25, 2026

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Scotland boss Steve Clarke storms away from World Cup interview with hopes in tatters

Scotland’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockouts suffered a major blow after their 3-0 defeat to Brazil, and manager Steve Clarke was clearly in pain after the final whistle 01:26, 25 Jun 2026Updated 02:08, 25 Jun 2026 Steve Clarke was visibly frustrated after Scotland’s defeat to Brazil Steve Clarke insisted it was far too early to think about Scotland’s next steps after their damaging defeat to Brazil, with their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. The team will now wait to learn their World Cup fate this weekend after the 3-0 loss to Brazil in Miami, and Clarke

June 24, 2026

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What Happened Between Corbin and Parmida Before ‘Love Island USA’? Breaking Down Their Connection

Apparently, Bryce Dettloff and Jen Terry weren’t the only two Islanders to cross paths this season before entering the Love Island USA Villa. On the latest episode, it was revealed that Corbin Mims and Parmida Keshani knew each other before Casa Amor brought them together—though of course, fans had already sussed this out based on the fact that Corbin already follows Parmida on Instagram. So, what exactly went down between Corbin and Parmida before they entered the Villa? Apparently, Corbin slid into Parmida’s DMs…and though he initially denied it when Parmida brought it up, he eventually owned up to it.

June 24, 2026

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US backs new Lebanon security track – Shafaq News

2026-06-24T19:09:20+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Kuwait US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed on Wednesday to support a new political and security track in Lebanon aimed at strengthening the Lebanese government’s authority across its territory and extending state control without external interference. Speaking to reporters in Kuwait during a Gulf tour, Rubio expressed hope that the new round of talks between Lebanon and Israel, held in Washington, would succeed. He said any arrangements in southern Lebanon, including “model areas,” would require time to implement and would depend on strengthening the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed

June 24, 2026

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Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan bill aimed at lowering cost of housing | US politics

Donald Trump abruptly shelved plans to sign a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing on Wednesday, demanding Congress first approve his controversial legislation to overhaul US election rules and regulations. The president is pushing the Senate to approve the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting. In a statement on social media, Trump said: “Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a

June 24, 2026

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Wimbledon qualifiers suspended as ‘unusual situation’ forces players off court

All Wimbledon qualifying matches have been temporarily paused because of problems caused by the intense heat 12:44, 24 Jun 2026Updated 14:31, 24 Jun 2026 All matches at Wimbledon have been suspended Wimbledon qualifying has been suspended due to issues with the electronic line-calling system caused by the heat. It has since been revealed that the system is being fully recalibrated and the plan was for play to resume at 1:15pm, but it has now been pushed back to 1:25pm with action back underway shortly after that. A spokesperson for the All England Club said: “There was a temporary loss of

June 24, 2026

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Breaking down each game on today’s schedule

Updated June 23, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ET Editor’s note:Follow our LIVE coverage of the World Cup on Tuesday Day 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings a close to matchday two. Portugal, England, and Colombia highlight the slate as two of the three can clinch their knockout round spots, while the other is looking for its first win. Portugal opens the day in Houston with a must-win against Uzbekistan after a tough opening match. England and Ghana follow in Foxborough, with first place in Group L on the line. Then Panama and Croatia meet at BMO Field in a