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Vital Blue Mountains highway to be closed for another year as NSW reveals bridge plans

New structure to be built above 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway as residents face months of delays to reopening of Victoria Pass section of highway<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/26/australia-news-live-pat-conroy-defence-labor-karl-stefanovic-nine-

The Guardian·June 26, 2026

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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.

BBC News·June 26, 2026

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It’s Time to Put This Catholic Teaching to Rest

Pope Leo’s first encyclical takes on a major flaw of Catholic just war theory: its use as a fig leaf for attacking an enemy.

NY Times·June 26, 2026

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South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’

All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence ministerAll of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy, the defence minister has said.

The Guardian·June 26, 2026

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South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’

All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence ministerAll of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy, the defence minister has said.

The Guardian·June 26, 2026

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Backs against the wall, Ecuador conjure World Cup ...

The equation for Ecuador was simple: win or go home. And just in time, they found their scoring touch vs. a heavily favored Germany.

ESPN·June 26, 2026

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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel

NPR·June 26, 2026

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Boy, 14, charged with murder after body found in search for girl in south Wales

The body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly, who was reported missing.

BBC News·June 26, 2026

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US ends deportation protections (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians

The US Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in its bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Al Jazeera·June 26, 2026

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Late Night Grades the Attractions at the Great American State Fair

The fair has everything, Jimmy Fallon said, including “a Trump approval rating roller coaster, which has the biggest drop in history.”

NY Times·June 26, 2026

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Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela

Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

BBC News·June 26, 2026

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Oil slides 2% as markets look past fresh Iran tensions and focus on supply outlook

Oil extended declines on Friday, with markets focused any further breakthroughs in the Middle East conflict, while digesting a flurry of news from the region.

CNBC·June 26, 2026