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CBC Top StoriesJun 20, 2026
Italy's PM Meloni fires back, tells Trump to worry about his own popularity
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington.



Christian Science Monitor--worldJun 20, 2026
US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks that mediator Pakistan says will begin Sunday, but Iran says expectations are low until the U.S. fulfills its commitments.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

CBC Top StoriesJun 20, 2026
Iran says it's closing the Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S., Israel ceasefire violations
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance said on Saturday he expects to go to Switzerland soon for talks with Iran, even as Tehran's high command was reported as saying it would shut the Strait of Hormuz due to what it called U.S. and Israeli truce violations.



BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 20, 2026
New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran's military said it was closing the waterway once again.

NPR Topics: NewsJun 20, 2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut as US-Iran talks set for Sunday in Switzerland
Iran said it had closed the strait after Israel struck Lebanon Saturday, violating the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week.

CNBC World NewsJun 20, 2026
Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again, casting shadow over nuclear talks
Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Washington Post World NewsJun 20, 2026
War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape
As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJun 20, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, state media reports
Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, citing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command released a statement stating that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday.

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Israel continues Lebanon strikes despite fresh ceasefire (MSNBC Int'l News)

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 20, 2026
Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 20, 2026
After Andy Burnham's Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics
The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will still face all the same challenges.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Root stands firm as England head towards final-day defeat
Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.

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Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game (BBC Front Page)

BBC News Front Page | WorldJun 20, 2026
Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
What we know so far about the crash and emergency response
Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Why Harry Kane is different at this World Cup
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJun 20, 2026
Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed
Russian bombs struck an apartment building on Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child, authorities said.

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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 20, 2026
Trump's Reflecting Pool Is Plagued by Multiple Problems, From Green Algae to Broken Pipes
As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The "American flag blue" coating is coming off.

CBC Top StoriesJun 20, 2026
9 people remain in critical condition after fatal train collision in U.K.
Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 100 kilometres north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed.



NPR Topics: NewsJun 20, 2026
Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines
President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

BBC News Front Page | WorldJun 20, 2026
Watch: Today at the Test - fourth day highlights
Day 4 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJun 20, 2026
Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJun 20, 2026
Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

ABC NewsJun 20, 2026
Iran live updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed as Vance says it remains open
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

ABC NewsJun 20, 2026
2 freight trains collide in Germany, sending 2 wagons plunging off bridge; 1 dead
Two freight trains collided on a railway bridge in Germany overnight

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 20, 2026
Will the Real JD Vance Please Stand Up?
Three Opinion writers share their views on "Communion," the vice president's new book.

CBC Top StoriesJun 20, 2026
Bolivia's president declares state of emergency to break protest gridlock
Bolivian authorities began clearing road blockades on Saturday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment in his effort to restore order amid protests that have brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.



NYTimes GlobalJun 20, 2026
Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.'s New Special Education Role
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.

NYTimes GlobalJun 20, 2026
Arizona Democrat's Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat
JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.

NPR Headline NewsJun 19, 2026
US-Iran talks are put on hold as fighting escalates in Lebanon
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran scheduled to take place Friday were postponed due to continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

BBC Front PageJun 19, 2026
Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident
The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt.

NPR Topics: NewsJun 19, 2026
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

ABC NewsJun 19, 2026
Murky Reflecting Pool draws tourists, but not for reasons Trump wanted
The water of the Reflecting Pool remained filled with algae, peeling paint as well as white blobs on Friday.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJun 19, 2026
Top Italian diplomat cancels U.S. trip after prime minister slams Trump's claim about G7 photo
Italy's top diplomat canceled a trip to the U.S. after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed President Trump's claims that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit. The dispute erupted after Trump told Italian broadcaster La7 that Meloni had pleaded with him for a photo at the meeting of leading industrialized nations in the French resort of Evian-les-Bains earlier this week.

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 19, 2026
Trump's Military Budget Hits Snags Amid Questions on Iran War Costs
Republicans and Democrats alike are casting doubt on a push for the largest military budget in history as the administration declines to disclose the cost of the war with Iran.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJun 19, 2026
1 person killed, dozens injured after two trains collide north of London
Two passenger trains collided north of London, with one person killed and dozens more hurt. Sky News' Shamaan Freeman-Powell reports on the incident.

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One dead, 90 injured after trains collide near London, U.K. (CBC Top Stories)
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