Sunday, the 14th of June
Good morning,
At the top of the news, 49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36.
Also in the digest... David Hockney, Indiana, and Lestat De Lioncourt Reid Lestat.
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Germany aim for winning start against "dangerous" Curacao in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
World
Iranian hardliners in vociferous push to reject proposed peace deal with US
Donald Trump
Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries
World
‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban
World
‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast
National
49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36
Donald Trump
Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday
Sport
Tornado hits Kansas City hours after England arrive at World Cup base with players told to shelter
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark Didn’t Hold Back on the ‘Ridiculous’ Call Against Her in Fever’s Win Over Sun
Anthony Odiong
Louisiana church backtracks after asking parishioners to pray for disgraced priest convicted of SA
World
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue
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Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Sport
Three Key Takeaways From Brazil’s Battle With Morocco in World Cup Opener
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US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang
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Corey Day
Pocono NASCAR race starts with title contenders in the wall
World
Asylum seeker’s death ruled a homicide after she was found dead in Pittsburgh bus shelter following release by ICE
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Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention
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Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump’s UFC event at White House
World
Delayed hospital for lottery ticket: UK mum jailed for life for murder of 7-week-old baby
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