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A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War

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By: Mark Landler and Anton Troianovski
12 June 2026 at 13:30
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

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In Tehran on Monday, a billboard featuring the Iran theocracy’s first two supreme leaders loomed over passers-by.

Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America

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By: Jesus Jiménez
12 June 2026 at 12:50
Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S. team.

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The United States plays Paraguay on Friday in the first U.S.-hosted game of the World Cup, at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles. FIFA is requiring stadiums to hide the logos of their corporate sponsors during the tournament.

Gabbard Revokes Biden-Era Assessments on Mysterious Ailments

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By: Julian E. Barnes
11 June 2026 at 23:00
Earlier reviews had cast doubt on the idea that a foreign adversary was behind Havana syndrome, a range of symptoms that American spies and diplomats reported.

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Actions taken by Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, opened up the possibility that the Trump administration would take a new look at whether Russia or another power could be behind Havana syndrome
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