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BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Trump hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim
Trump said the Italian leader asked "over and over" for a picture at G7, after she said the US president "made-up" a story that she "begged" for a photo.

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War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape (Washington Post World News)

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
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, state media says, after Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight

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Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon hours after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire takes effect (CBC Top Stories)

NPR Topics: NewsJun 20, 2026
Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as U.S.-Iran deal is under threat
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement.

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
Extreme heat warning expanded as 36C heatwave approaches UK
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
What we know so far about the collision and how it is affecting travel
Two passenger trains collided, leaving a driver dead and dozens of passengers and crew hurt.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

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.



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.

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 20, 2026
Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia's Next President
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday's election who has strong U.S. ties.

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Trump Called Iván Cepeda a ‘Radical Left Marxist.' Can He Be Colombia's President? (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Christian Science Monitor--worldJun 20, 2026
Colombia's presidential runoff puts citizen trust - and mistrust - on display
Abelardo de la Espriella has unified conservatives ahead of Colombia's presidential runoff. But in a polarized nation, his biggest asset may be about who he is not: the incumbent.

NYTimes GlobalJun 20, 2026
Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They're Aiming at Congress.
After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham's by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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.

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 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.

BBC Front PageJun 20, 2026
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

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.

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app (NPR Topics: News)

CBC Top StoriesJun 19, 2026
Canadian-Iranians respond to the U.S.-Iran peace deal with mixed reaction
Members of the Iranian diaspora in Toronto have mixed reactions to the U.S.-Iran peace deal, with some expressing relief that ordinary citizens will no longer live under active bombardment, but also skepticism that the new agreement will hold the Iranian government accountable.



Christian Science Monitor--worldJun 19, 2026
Talks between the US and Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran.

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Iran live updates: Trump says Iran is 'FINISHED' as talks postponed (ABC News)

NPR Topics: NewsJun 19, 2026
Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her
"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.


BBC News Front Page | WorldJun 19, 2026
Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.

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.

ABC NewsJun 19, 2026
WATCH: Team USA advances to next round of World Cup after defeating Australia 2-0
The game included an own goal from Australia just 11 minutes into the game, helping to bring America to the next round in their quest for the World Cup.

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US defeats Australia 2-0 in 2nd World Cup win, securing spot in knockout round (ABC News)
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NYT Middle EastJun 19, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Deal Faces Tests
Oil remains on track for a second straight weekly decline, but signs of cracks in the agreement to end the war have given traders pause.

Washington Post World NewsJun 19, 2026
Four Israeli soldiers killed as combat in Lebanon imperils U.S.-Iran deal
U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland on Friday about the details of their peace agreement as it faced a major test.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJun 19, 2026
Massive fire breaks out at popular tourist resort in Dominican Republic
Videos show a massive fire engulfing the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic. It appeared to rip through a significant portion of the property. NBC News' George Solis reports.

Int'l Herald TribuneJun 19, 2026
Burnham's Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer's Last Stand
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country's leadership.

BBC Front PageJun 19, 2026
The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle
The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.
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