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On The World đ today:
@Shirinj: Iranians reflect on potential US deal
@hannahchanatry: New report maps vast fungal networks beneath our feet
@jersiegel: Inside a school bus with Scottish fans heading to the World Cup
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As Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup tournament opener, thousands of fans without stadium tickets packed the ZĂłcalo main square for a hot, chaotic and rain-soaked celebration. bit.ly/3Q03Yfi
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Jun 14
All things being unequalâin terms of common human behaviors surrounding #genderâitâs often better to choose a woman as a colleague when youâre trekking across the world. Especially if youâre a guy. And a #reporter. Hereâs why. @TheWorld theworld.org/stories/2026/06âŠ
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Jun 14
More than a thousand Scotland supporters hired a fleet of yellow school buses to take them to Boston Stadium for the World Cup on Saturday.
It started as a novel way to save money on transport, but the yellow school bus has become a symbol of the Tartan Army.
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Women in Afghanistan are increasingly facing arrest and detention for leaving their homes without wearing a full face and body covering. Rights monitors say they have verified at least 16 arrests and detentions in the western city of Herat. bit.ly/4v6FlMW
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#NatGeoExplorer @PaulSalopek has been walking around the globe on foot for over 13 years. One facet of life that he encounters everywhere he goes is gender. #EdenWalk bit.ly/446qM04
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On The World đ today:
@orla_barry: Switzerland weighs world's first population cap
@tibizea: Mexico City turns World Cup opener into public party
@gbullard: Living in the shadow of Indonesia's Mount Merapi
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Switzerland becomes the first country in the world to hold a referendum proposing a population cap this weekend. Will it go through? Coming up shortly on
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The excitement of the FIFA World Cup is palpable across many communities, including in East Boston. The tournament comes as many Latino immigrants remain uneasy about ICE operations, but people are mostly enthusiastic about watching the games. bit.ly/4e3CH4H
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Teachers, families of the disappeared, anti-FIFA activists and other groups used the run-up to the opening World Cup match to press long-standing demands. theworld.org/stories/2026/06âŠ
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On The World đ today:
@joyhackel: Trapped in an era of forever wars
@PaulSalopek on how gender shapes a global walk #EdenWalk
@hannahchanatry: Do social media bans work?
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Itâs not uncommon for people on the Italian island of Sardinia to live to be 100 years old. Medical researchers believe some of their longevity comes down to the foods they eat. bit.ly/3SgVXmF
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Spanish journalist Carlos BarragĂĄn delves into the world of the Yahoo Boys, young Nigerian hustlers who scam lonely Westerners out of their money online.
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On The World đ today:
@orla_barry: What's fueling attacks on immigrants in Belfast neighborhoods
@Shirinj: Thousands of Iranians left without water after reservoir strike
@hannahchanatry: Fiji rejects waste incinerator plant
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Jun 10
Belfast is bracing for another night of anti-immigrant violence, which police and Northern Ireland politicians say is being stoked by far-right agitators online. Joining @MarcoWerman on @TheWorld shortly with the latest. Tune in: theworld.org/
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As the worldâs biggest soccer tournament begins, World Cup fans are rushing to complete their Panini sticker albums and taking part in a decades-old tradition that has survived the digital era. bit.ly/4uZRdAm
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On The World đ today:
@JoshuaCoe: Xi wraps up two-day visit to North Korea
@joyhackel: Taliban fire on civilians protesting morality police
@gerryhadden: Pope Leo offers blessings at two very different churches in Barcelona
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Kenya generates about half of its electricity by harnessing the Earthâs heat. Its neighboring countries have the same underground resources, but almost no geothermal power. Now that is starting to change. bit.ly/4egBWEj
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On The World đ today:
@joyhackel: Armeniaâs pro-Europe party wins amid Russian pressure campaign
@gerryhadden: 'Endless' swine flu park closure sparks protests in Spain
@hannahchanatry: Shipping industry looks to adapt
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đ đš We are expanding our health coverage and seeking your input through a brief survey. Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts. Thank you! bit.ly/4dRFkoY
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From Deutsche Welle, DWâs, Inside Europe, reporter Rob Cameron meets up with Martina Ptackova in Prague, an eight-time world champion in kickboxing and hand-to-hand combat whoâs taken on a new mission: tackling bullying in schools.
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