US-Iran talks to take place in Switzerland as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz as Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, with Israel saying it was responding to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group. Iran’s joint military command said the strait had been closed, citing the Israeli attacks and…

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Dozens of homes evacuated as out-of-control wildfire threatens Lytton, B.C.

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The residents of 60 properties remain evacuated from their homes on Saturday, as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire burning near Lytton,…

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World Cup live updates: Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador vs Curaçao, Tunisia vs Japan

– AP The Netherlands are under a considerable amount of pressure to beat Sweden after blowing two leads in its draw against Japan. Coach Ronald Koeman faced several pointed questions about strategy after the Japan game and shot back with cryptic replies. “In the Netherlands we always have a lot of pressure,” Koeman said. “I’ve…

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