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June 19, 2026

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USA vs Australia paused as referee goes down with CRAMP in bizarre World Cup scenes

There was a delay to the closing stages of the World Cup group game between USA and Australia as referee Felix Zwayer received treatment on the pitch 22:11, 19 Jun 2026Updated 22:31, 19 Jun 2026 Referee Felix Zwayer required treatment as he went down with cramp in the USA vs Australia match(Image: BBC) The World Cup match between USA and Australia was delayed after the referee went down with cramp. Play was stopped in the closing stages of the match as official Felix Zwayer received treatment. After he went down, he had help from his assistant referee to stretch out

June 19, 2026

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Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel

Summary Vice President JD Vance issued a warning to Israel officials that further hints at escalating tensions between the US and Jerusalem. Vance said Israel should stop criticizing its sole remaining friend, while President Donald Trump has repeatedly called Israel’s conduct in Lebanon too heavy-handed. Israel attacks in Lebanon have repeatedly derailed US-Iran peace talks, angering the Trump administration. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. The United States joining with Israel to launch a war in the Middle East was always a fraught situation for the longstanding US-Israeli alliance. But things seemed to come to a head Thursday,

June 19, 2026

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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

It is not another anonymously sourced report about a rift between the United States and Israel. This time, the administration of President Donald Trump appears genuinely frustrated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war in Lebanon. The opening of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran calls for the “permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon”, but the Israelis are not stopping their attacks in the country. The Israeli military is continuing its deadly strikes in Lebanon and trying to advance further with its invasion, vowing to keep hold of the territory it has

June 19, 2026

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India expresses hope for “peace and stability” in West Asia following US-Iran peace deal — The Indian Panorama

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri PARIS (TIP): India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday, June 18, reiterated India’s commitment to regional peace following the recent diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. Briefing the press following the 52nd G7 Summit, the Foreign Secretary stated that India remains focused on the evolving situation in West Asia, which has been a primary subject of discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements with global leaders. “Of course, the focus was on the situation in West Asia. In his meetings with his counterparts and also in his interventions at the G7, the Prime

June 19, 2026

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Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran | Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV said on Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate the US president, Donald Trump, about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace. Leo spoke to reporters onboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as part of his 11-day tour of Africa. He addressed the spiraling back-and-forth saga of Trump’s critiques of his peace message, which have dominated news headlines this week. But the American pope also sought to set the record straight, insisting that his preaching was not directed at Trump, but reflected

June 19, 2026

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US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country | Trump administration

Applicants seeking a temporary visa to the United States must now tell a consular officer that they have not experienced harm and do not fear returning to their home country, according to new guidance issued from the state department. If they answer yes or decline to respond to either question, the chance they will be denied will increase dramatically. The Guardian obtained a state department cable which instructs officers at every US embassy and consulate globally to amend their process and ask applicants to affirm they do not fear mistreatment if they return home as a prerequisite for the interview

June 19, 2026

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Distressing scenes as World Cup star stretchered off with devastating injury

Canada star Ismael Kone was stretchered off during the second half of his side’s match against Qatar as devastating scenes emerged during the World Cup clash 00:24, 19 Jun 2026Updated 00:58, 19 Jun 2026 Ismael Kone #8 of Canada consoled by Jesse Marsch(Image: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Distressing scenes emerged as Canada star Ismael Kone was stretchered off the field with what appeared to be a broken leg during his nation’s side with Canada. The midfielder waved to fans as he was taken along the sidelines. There was immediate concern for the Canadian international as tensions rose between the sides. There

June 18, 2026

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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus | Tariffs

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict US commerce”. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he received the decision “with indignation”. The Brazil president also blamed the decision by the US administration on his rival in October’s elections, Flávio Bolsonaro, the senator who visited Washington last week. The senator is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, once nicknamed “the Trump of the Tropics” by his allies. The announcement late on Monday came after an investigation by the office

June 18, 2026

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House votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran

WASHINGTON — The House offered a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, passing a Democratic-led measure to end his war with Iran over objections from Republican leadership. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It was one of two Democratic-led measures opposed by the White House that advanced in the GOP-led House. Lawmakers later passed a motion that would unlock a vote on sending aid to Ukraine. The Iran war powers resolution, offered by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, had been

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