NPR News: 06-22-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland stalled after Trump threatened military action over Hezbollah, while a ceasefire pause was noted in Lebanon. Elsewhere, Paris opened canals for swimming during a heatwave, and Utah’s Iron Fire forced evacuations. A poll reveals declining optimism among Asian Americans regarding immigration, and an explosion injured dozens at a Qatar gas terminal. Finally, Kyiv hosted its largest Pride parade since the invasion, and North Carolina forced a decisive College Baseball World Series game.
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U.S.-Iran talks falter amid Trump threats and Hezbollah tensions
Paris opens canal for swimming during heat wave
Iron Fire in Utah destroys 34 square miles
Poll: Most Asian Americans say U.S. no longer great for immigrants
Explosion at Qatar's natural gas terminal injures dozens
Kyiv holds largest Pride parade since Russia's invasion
North Carolina beats Oklahoma in College Baseball World Series
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