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Aymen Hussein says he is fit for Iraq’s decisive Senegal match
The Iraq striker left the France defeat in the first half with a muscle issue, but says he is ready to return for the final group-stage game
Russia calls Europe a threat to peace while saying it is ready for EU talks
Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of escalating the war through military support for Ukraine and said the US is no longer acting as an objective mediator
Franklin-founded Philadelphia library receives 1,500 books on sexuality
The Library Company of Philadelphia has been given volumes dating back to the 17th century, according to a report cited in the source bundle
StubHub UK customers to get refunds over hidden ticket fees
The UK competition regulator fined StubHub International £900,000 after finding unavoidable charges were added late in some ticket purchases
Jim Parsons says Rose’s mom role drew him to ‘Titaníque
In a CBS News segment, Parsons discussed the Celine Dion-driven Titanic parody, its LGBTQ+ resonance and the cast behind it
Recent police deaths raise alarm, but data shows no clear surge
Five officers have died on duty in Canada so far in 2026, three in attacks, but researchers say the total remains within the historical range
Iran denies new nuclear inspection commitments after Vance claim
Tehran says access to bombed sites remains subject to existing procedures, while Washington says inspections are part of a 60-day sanctions waiver and broader talks
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Cuban Security Power Broker, Dies at 94
Valdés was Cuba’s first Interior Ministry director and was regarded as the country’s most powerful figure after the Castro brothers
Casillas’ 2010 World Cup final shirt missing from Barcelona museum
Legends Museum says the shirt worn by Spain’s captain in the 2010 final was found missing during a routine collection review, with efforts underway to locate it
US-Iran talks yield oil sanctions pause, but inspection dispute remains
After the first day of talks in Switzerland, the sides pointed to progress on sanctions and shipping safety while offering conflicting accounts on frozen assets and nuclear inspections