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During the Group of 7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, accidentally activated microphones recorded side conversations between world leaders discussing topics including Greenland and cigarettes.

UNESCO is considering expanding its World Heritage List inscription to include additional Korean tidal flats (getbol) beyond those already designated, according to Arirang News. South Korea's tidal flats host migratory bird species and support traditional coastal livelihoods. The country's intertidal zones were first inscribed on...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across North America, but off-field controversies involving immigration policies and security measures are drawing international attention, according to TRT World. Journalist Oriana Gonzalez interviewed fans attending matches to capture their perspectives on the disputes.

In reporting filed from Nabatieh on June 19, 2026, TRT World's Yunus Demiroglu found families returning to southern Lebanon to discover entire neighborhoods destroyed by Israeli military strikes, with many homes uninhabitable. According to TRT World, a new US-Iran agreement is also being discussed as...

The United States and Iran have resumed diplomatic negotiations aimed at reviving or replacing the 2015 nuclear deal, with talks underway as of mid-2026. According to TRT World reporting from Tehran by correspondent Reza Hatami, Iranian citizens express cautious optimism tempered by decades of mistrust...

In reporting from June 19, 2026, Reuters covers Vice President JD Vance's withdrawal from a planned trip to Switzerland connected to Iran peace talks, and Republican lawmakers' criticism of the Trump administration's Iran policy. According to Reuters, Ukraine carried out what the outlet described as...

NPR reports on Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a breakout star at this year's World Cup after his saves helped his country earn a historic tie against Spain. According to NPR, Vozinha wept at the final whistle in part because his mother could...

A comedy segment in which Jordan Klepper examines JD Vance's book tour reception and Scottish World Cup fans' impact on Boston's beer supply, and Ronny Chieng comments on Trump's statements regarding an Iran agreement, including Trump's attribution of the deal's terms to Obama.

Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, completes paperwork in Praia to travel to the United States for a reunion with her son. She had been unable to attend his World Cup debut due to visa complications.

A Scotland football fan stayed at a convent in the United States while attending World Cup matches, BBC News reports.

In remarks made on June 18, US President Donald Trump said Iran should be allowed to keep some of its ballistic missiles if other regional countries possess them, citing fairness. Trump drew a distinction between conventional ballistic capabilities and nuclear weapons, stating that missiles 'are...

Leaders of the G7 countries announced plans to reduce dependency on the Strait of Hormuz by diversifying energy supply routes and increasing energy stocks, according to a statement released by the group. Roughly 20% of global oil consumption and liquified natural gas currently passes through...

Two Croatian collectors have assembled a football memorabilia collection comprising more than 6,000 jerseys, hundreds of boots, balls, and gloves, with collector Davor Tislar estimating its value between €3 million and €5 million. According to Al Jazeera English, highlights include historic jerseys from Franz Beckenbauer's...