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Why is the Whole World (Including Korea!) Obsessed with the World Cup, FIFA Drama?

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Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf - AP News

The United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran has responded Monday by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. Even as the U.S.…

Associated Press • Jul 20, 2026

Best of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale: Beauty Exclusives, Bombas Socks, More - TODAY.com

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale opened to the public this weekend! Shop fashion and beauty brands like Clinique, Bombas and more during the annual savings event.

TODAY • Jul 20, 2026

Cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada gets life in U.S. prison 2 years after he says he was kidnapped, flown to Texas - CBS News

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.

CBS News • Jul 20, 2026

Iran War Updates: 3 U.S. troops killed, dozens wounded as repeat attacks on base in Jordan raise questions - CBS News

At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.

CBS News • Jul 20, 2026

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Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade through Madrid - AP News

Spain's World Cup-winning players have returned to the country. The 26-man squad were greeted by the Spanish royal palace and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of a parade through central Madrid. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to greet them as th…

Associated Press • Jul 20, 2026

Honor Robot Phone makes an unexpected appearance at the World Cup final - GSMArena.com

It's rumored to launch next month. In last night's FIFA World Cup 2026 final, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. After the match, during the...

GSMArena.com • Jul 20, 2026

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Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push - NPR

The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader …

NPR • Jul 20, 2026

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