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19 June 2026
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World News

Evening Edition 18 June 2026 10 stories
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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

The United States has lifted its naval blockade on Iran following the signing of

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

A recent agreement between Iran and the United States is prompting critical analysis

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World Cup 2026: South Africa grab draw with Czechia with late penalty

Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.

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Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

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What's in the US-Iran agreement?

The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.

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Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC

Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.

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Mamdani gives New York Knicks keys to city after NBA title

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years with a frenzied ticker-tape parade through Manhattan.

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Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?

Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.

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Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move

The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.

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