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Hormuz, World Cup joy, Meloni Vs Trump and Chinese foie gras

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz as fighting flares in Lebanon. The U.S. team seals its place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Australia. Giorgia Meloni accuses Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her. And China may overtake France as the biggest ...  Show more

Moscow attack, Vance’s Israel warning and the World Cup Scots of Boston

Vice President JD Vance warns Israel the U.S. is its last ally, as he pulls out of a trip to Switzerland for Iran peace talks. Republicans tear apart President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. Ukraine brings the war to Moscow in its most significant strike yet. New York finally gets its ...  Show more

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