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‘We wanted a reason for people to come back’: Lebanese city marks Ashura after destruction of war
ByWilliam Christou in Nabatieh June 19, 2026

People in Nabatieh mourn the city’s recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildingsAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted and beat their chests, their lamentations echoed by the dul…

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Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran
ByRobert Tait in Washington June 19, 2026

He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald Trump’s first recorded foray into politics was sparked by the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehr…

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‘You just gotta calm down’: Trump says he told Israel to agree ceasefire with Hezbollah – as it happened
ByTaz Ali (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

This live blog is now closed.Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire after flareup of violenceInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern LebanonAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted an…

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Oil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera June 19, 2026

Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.

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Fears for US-Iran deal as talks delayed by Israeli strike Lebanon
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera June 19, 2026

Tehran holds back from talks to cement ceasefire due to ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.

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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera June 19, 2026

Team's complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.

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Normal shipping will not resume in strait of Hormuz until 80 mines cleared
ByJoanna Partridge June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Tanker owner trade body says centre of strait will remain closed for ‘some time’, with vessels risking running aground by taking Omani routeThe centre of the strait of Hormuz is blocked with about 80 mines that will need clearing for normal shipping to…

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Iran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera June 19, 2026

Vance backs US-Iran deal as Washington ends blockade and Iran hails wartime gains.

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A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera June 19, 2026

Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha happy his mother will attend World Cup
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera June 19, 2026

The mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States.

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