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The 62-year-old helped Iraq through the third and fourth rounds of qualification, a tight play-off victory against the United Arab Emirates before the win against Bolivia.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Kenyan High Court extended a temporary halt to the US facility on Tuesday, according to rights group Katiba Institute, which filed the petition against the centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Now well into its fifth year, the conflict has lasted longer than the Soviet Union’s fight against Germany in World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“The people she’s running against, I mean, there’s really nobody else that I think I would want to be in that position.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Fat raindrops make divots in the lake’s surface, splash against the dock.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam