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Treasury, at the direction of Secretary Scott Bessent, a former hedge-fund manager, bought pesos to support Argentine President Javier Milei ahead of a crucial legislative election last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Iran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

And in a Los Feliz precinct in her council district, Raman so far has 58% of the vote, far ahead of Bass and Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

When they crested the knoll, Clare bounded ahead to unlatch the garden gate, gesturing Gingersnipes inside.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman