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Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. The Iranian squad, whose preparations have been dogged by political tensions and visa issues arising from the

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

HONG KONG, June 15 - Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was focused on accomplishing much more in his final year.

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What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 - French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations.

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Middle East war: peace deal reactions

The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an end to military operations on all fronts, signalling the apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. Here are reactions from across the globe: - 'Critical step': UN - Secretary-General Antonio

France hosts G7 dominated by Trump, Iran

France hosts from Monday a summit of the G7 group of leading powers set to be dominated by scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's deal to end the war with Iran. Host President Emmanuel Macron wants to advance a packed agenda of sensitive topics ranging from limiting global