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"Following intensive talks, we are pleased — —
Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen
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US and Iran reach framework peace deal
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace framework, with the Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen to commercial shipping. The announcement was made by Iranian negotiator Sharif following intensive talks. Global energy markets, Asian economies, and tanker operators stand to benefit from restored transit through the waterway, which carries roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply.
"Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED."
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Public health teams quietly guard World Cup crowds
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens across United States host cities, public health officials are running surveillance and response operations largely invisible to fans in the stands. Teams are monitoring for infectious disease outbreaks, coordinating with local health departments, and preparing rapid responses to any clusters that emerge among the large international crowds. The scale of the tournament, drawing visitors from across the world, makes disease control a significant logistical undertaking.
"The work of keeping hundreds of thousands of fans healthy happens almost entirely out of sight."
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Twelve killed in Kansas City skydiving plane crash
A plane carrying eleven skydivers and a pilot crashed and caught fire near Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday morning, killing everyone aboard. Emergency responders were called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA have opened investigations into the cause of the crash.
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv monastery, kill nine
Russia launched a sustained wave of aerial strikes across Ukraine overnight, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens more in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Among the sites damaged was the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine's most significant religious and cultural landmarks. Residential buildings were also struck, and around 140,000 residents lost electricity. Rescue workers responded to multiple sites across both cities.
"Among the targets hit were the city's historic Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine's most significant religious sites."
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Trump Hosts UFC Event at White House
President Trump marked his birthday by hosting a UFC fight night on the White House grounds, drawing thousands of attendees including military members and fight fans. A group of protesters gathered nearby, raising concerns about the use of public space for a commercial sporting event tied to a private organisation. The administration and UFC jointly erected a large public viewing area steps from the building.
"Thousands of fight fans streamed past the protesters into the sprawling public viewing area erected steps from the White House."
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Carolina Hurricanes Win First Cup in Twenty Years
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 to claim the Stanley Cup, their first championship since 2006. Goals from Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake sealed the win. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour, a former Hurricanes captain, becomes the first player from the franchise's 2006 title team to return and win the Cup as coach.
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Oliver Tree Killed in Brazil Helicopter Collision
American singer Oliver Tree and five other people died after a helicopter was involved in a midair collision in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro emergency services responded to the crash and police have opened an investigation. Tree, known for his distinctive visual style and pop-rock recordings, was 32. No details about the other passengers have been released.
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Kennedy Center Establishes New Endowment Fund in 2026
The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, chaired by President Donald Trump, has moved to establish a new endowment fund for the federally supported performing arts institution. The fund is intended to provide a more stable long-term financial base for the center. Patrons, donors, and the broader public who rely on the Kennedy Center's programming stand to be affected by how the endowment is structured and governed.
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Swiss voters reject population cap measure
Swiss voters have turned down a referendum proposal that would have capped the country's population at 10 million people. Had it passed, the government would have been required to restrict family reunification, residency permits, and asylum applications once the population reached 9.5 million. Switzerland currently has around 9.1 million residents. The result leaves existing immigration and asylum frameworks in place.
"A different outcome would have obliged the Swiss government to limit the population to 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunification, residency permits and asylum."
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Knicks Win First NBA Title Since 1973
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to claim the NBA championship, ending a 52-year title drought for the franchise. Fans gathered across New York City on Sunday to welcome the team home. Celebrations were largely festive, though police reported isolated incidents of disorder in some neighborhoods.
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