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Jun 12, 2026

Summary

President Trump disputes reports of an Iran deal, while experts question the stability of ongoing negotiations. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike damaged a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tyre. The World Cup opened with Mexico defeating South Africa, sparking celebrations in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked the DOJ’s anti-weaponization fund, the FDA authorized emergency treatment for a screwworm outbreak, and SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history.

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Trump disputes Iran deal reports Israeli airstrike damages Tyre heritage site Mexico wins World Cup opener in Mexico City Wall Street market update Judge blocks DOJ anti-weaponization fund FDA approves flea medicine for screwworm outbreak SpaceX IPO becomes largest in history Monarch finance app advertisement
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