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Diplomacy & Trade

Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran after threatening an attack earlier in the week, citing ongoing negotiations. The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue examines the mixed messaging and raises questions about Trump’s strategy.

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Américas

Mundial 2026: conflicto, guerra y negociaciones en el aire

El Mundial 2026 se desarrolla en un contexto económico y geopolítico inusualmente volátil. Estados Unidos, Canadá y México renegocian su tratado comercial durante el evento, mientras EE.UU. está en guerra con uno de los países participantes.

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Middle East

Palestinian Anger Rises as 59 Homes Torn Down in East Jerusalem

Palestinians in East Jerusalem express frustration as Israeli authorities demolish 59 homes since late 2023, according to BBC. 'They destroyed the future and everything else,' one resident says.

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Americas

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

The 2026 World Cup is taking place in a uniquely volatile economic and geopolitical context. The three co-hosts—U.S., Canada, and Mexico—are renegotiating their trade agreement during the event, while the U.S. is at war with one of the participating nations. According to BBC and AOL.com, this has made the tournament a geopolitical high-wire act.

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Asia Pacific

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died at 47 after more than three years in a coma, according to the royal household.

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Middle East

Trump Claims Deal to End Iran War Near as Tehran Says ‘Nothing’ Finalized

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said on May 23, 2026, that the country and the U.S. are near finalizing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war, while U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly revised the agreement’s terms, demanding additional concessions.

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Asia Pacific

South Korea 2-1 Czechia at Estadio Akron in 2026 World Cup

South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in a Group A World Cup match at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026, with a decisive goal from Oh Hyeon-Gyu in the 80th minute. According to USA Today and Sports Illustrated.

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Wirtschaft

Trump: „Ich liebe die Inflation“ – Rate steigt auf 4,2 Prozent

Donald Trump sagte „Ich liebe die Inflation“, nachdem neue Daten zeigten, dass die Inflation im Mai auf ein jährliches Niveau von 4,2 Prozent stieg.

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Amerikas

Weltmeisterschaft in Mexiko eröffnet mit Shakira und 80.000 Fans

Die 2026er Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft hat in Mexiko-Stadt mit einer farbenfrohen Eröffnungsfeier begonnen, daran beteiligt war die globale Musikstars Shakira.

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Americas

World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico with Shakira and Colorful Ceremony

The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star Shakira, according to the BBC.

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Economy

Trump Says ‘I Love the Inflation’ as Rate Hits 4.2%

Donald Trump said 'I love the inflation' after new data showed the rate climbed to 4.2% in May 2026, a three-year high, according to The Guardian.

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KI

Mutter klagt OpenAI an: ChatGPT soll Suizid der Tochter begünstigt haben

Eine kanadische Mutter hat OpenAI und CEO Sam Altman in den USA verklagt. Grund: ChatGPT soll Suizidgedanken ihrer Tochter bestärkt haben.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Polizist in Toronto erschossen – Anschlag auf US-Konsulat

Ein Polizist in Toronto wurde getötet, während er einen Anschlag auf das US-Konsulat untersuchte. Die Vorfälle lösten Sicherheitsbedenken aus.

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Football

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer, according to BBC.

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Economy

US-Iran conflict to pull global economy to post-COVID low, warns World Bank

The World Bank has warned that the US-Iran conflict could push global economic growth to a post-COVID low, with developing countries facing the brunt of the impact.

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