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Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match

Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard

Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match
Environment|Health|Travel|World

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon

Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Friday reached a deal with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation (COB), a step toward resolving a

Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests
Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case

Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland infection was

Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case
Sports|World

DeChambeau sputters and leads parade of former champions to miss cut at US Open

Two ugly three-putts led to a pair of double bogeys early in the second round of the U.S. Open for Bryson DeChambeau and he never recovered

DeChambeau sputters and leads parade of former champions to miss cut at US Open
Business|Crime|Europe|World

One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London

A train driver was killed and dozens more injured in a collision between two commuter services about 60 miles (100 km) north of London on Friday afternoon.

One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London
Business|Economy|US|World

US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration's plans to immediately slash the workforce at the U.S.

US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Interview|Stock Markets|Travel|US|Videos|World

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

Observers are calling Cuba’s new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul on the island’s communist economy since the Cuban revolution while the grandson of former President Raúl Castro says in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault

Canadian billionaire businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty on Friday of one count of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault, in a

Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault
Business|MidEast|Political|Travel|US|World

Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports

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Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict

Diplomatic niceties broke down at the United Nations on Friday when Israel's ambassador and the U.N. secretary-general's special representative for children and armed conflict

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict
Crime|Europe|World

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Qantas' highly anticipated "Project Sunrise" nears conclusion

Australia's national carrier will soon fly from Sydney to London and Sydney to New York. Richard Quest explains why that's so significant.

Qantas' highly anticipated "Project Sunrise" nears conclusion
Technology|Travel|World

President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

President Donald Trump has unveiled the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet now converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft

President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
Africa|Health|World

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death
Sports|Travel|World

Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique

Iran says it unfairly is being asked to travel to World Cup matches on the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself is not uncommon among teams

Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution

Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone are being told they'll be sent back to their home countries despite legal protections by U.S. courts

Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution
Business|Political|Travel|World

Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026. "We're doing a lot of trips.

Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

African and Caribbean nations on Friday demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well as debt relief and

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue

Cubans in Havana reacted with a mix of hope, skepticism and exhaustion on Friday after the government approved its biggest market-oriented reforms in

Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue
Europe|Political|World

Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties

Poland's president has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskiy of the country's top honour after the Ukrainian president caused outrage by renaming an army unit after the

Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties
Economy|Political|US|World

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up

Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup

Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad

Azzi Fudd has announced she will play in Project B this offseason

Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad
Africa|Health|Science|World

Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine

African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Suspect arrested in the murder of a woman found in a freezer in abandoned Oak Cliff home

Suspect arrested in the murder of a woman found in a freezer in abandoned Oak Cliff home

Suspect arrested in the murder of a woman found in a freezer in abandoned Oak Cliff home
Health|Political|US|World

Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment

A Missouri judge has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024

Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
Political|Technology|US|World

Trump unveils a new presidential airplane

Trump unveils a new presidential airplane

Trump unveils a new presidential airplane
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match
Political|Travel|World

Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter

President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking

Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Economy|Health|Political|World

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

By Cassandra Garrison LA PAZ, June 19 - In the forests of Bolivia’s Chapare region, Evo Morales is watching — and waiting.

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry

A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
Entertainment|Sports|World

Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey

Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash
Sports|World

Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury

U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi

Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
Sports|US|World

US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic

Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get

US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic
Business|Political|World

For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise

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For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent set for 8% weekly fall as Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire

Brent crude ticked higher on Friday, but stayed set for a weekly fall of around 8%, after Israel and Hezbollah agreed on a ceasefire in

Brent set for 8% weekly fall as Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire
Sports|World

U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes on the growth of the sport in America

It's a huge summer for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, who are co-hosting the FIFA World Cup with high hopes. But the men's team has some way to go if they want to match the women's team, which has won four World Cups and five Olympic golds. It's clear that soccer is booming in the U.S., and the women's coach Emma Hayes recently told CNN World Sport's Don Riddell at the brand-new national training center that she believes the beautiful game will soon become the top sport in America.

U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes on the growth of the sport in America
Europe|Political|World

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip

Italy's government has closed ranks to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip
World

Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections

The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point

Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore

Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
Business|Economy|Political|World

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance
Europe|Political|World

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his country does not support the creation of so-called "return hubs"

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says
Environment|Health|Science|World

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted an offer from Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help work for a peace deal in Russia's war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says
Europe|Political|World

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

When Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as U.S. president in 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president
Sports|World

The World Cup kicks off - in photos

It was a week of firsts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The World Cup kicks off - in photos
Crime|US|Videos|World

California police release video of officer shooting ax-wielding suspect

California police release video of officer shooting ax-wielding suspect

California police release video of officer shooting ax-wielding suspect
Science|Technology|World

How Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses

How Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses

How Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins

Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
Sports|World

World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent

The World Cup is showcasing players with diverse backgrounds who could have represented different countries

World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team
Entertainment|Health|Sports|Technology|World

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
Economy|Political|World

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old
Election|Europe|Political|World

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer
Election|Political|World

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates
Europe|Political|World

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports

Acting U.S. spy chief Bill Pulte is seeking to cut hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, CNN reported on Friday, as he prepares to take over the

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports
Business|Economy|World

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms

The dollar held firm against most peers on Friday, as a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran hung in the balance, pinning

Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes

India's rate panel chose to adopt a wait and watch approach inkeeping interest rates on hold earlier this month, to see if higher oil and food prices are

India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments

U.S. equity funds attracted a massive influx of capital in the week through June 17, as optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased

US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments
Environment|Health|Science|World

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home

A Vietnamese man deported by the United States to South Sudan a year ago as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda left for Vietnam on Friday, South

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Peace now or maybe later?

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Peace now or maybe later?