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US and Iran end war — oil route reopens Friday as Israel defies ceasefire in Lebanon

Trump announces US-Iran war is ending — Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Friday as peace deal nears signing The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement to formally end their war, with a signing ceremony set for Friday June 19 in Switzerland. President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will reopen upon the signing of the deal — saying oil will flow freely again for the first time since the war began on February 28. Trump posted on Truth Social: "With the opening of the Strait upon

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G7 leaders still waiting for full details of US-Iran peace deal

World leaders at G7 summit left confused as full details of US-Iran peace agreement remain secret World leaders gathering at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, say they still do not know the full details of the peace agreement signed between the United States and Iran. The deal — a one-and-a-half page document — was signed electronically on Sunday but has not been released to the public. After a two-hour dinner overlooking Lake Geneva on Monday evening, several G7 leaders walked away jus

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Canada court rejects Partey visa appeal — Ghana star misses all Canadian World Cup matches

A Canadian Federal Court has upheld the decision to deny Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry into Canada — meaning he will not make any appearances in the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ruling was confirmed by sports journalist Gary Al-Smith. Ghana's government had formally appealed the original visa denial through the Federal Court, with the hearing scheduled for 1:00pm GMT on Tuesday June 16 — one day before Ghana's opener against Panama in Toronto. The court rejected the appeal.

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#ANALYSIS Why Panama's discipline makes them a dangerous opening test for Ghana

Panama's defensive discipline makes them harder than they look It would be a mistake to read Panama's modest attacking reputation as an indication this fixture is straightforward for Ghana. Panama qualified for this World Cup unbeaten, a record built almost entirely on defensive organisation rather than attacking firepower, and that is precisely the profile of opponent that has historically troubled Ghana at major tournaments. Sides that sit compact, deny space between the lines, and wait patiently for transition opportunities have punished Ghana before when the Black Stars have struggled for fluency in the final third. Michael Amir Murillo's experience at Marseille gives Panama a defender comfortable absorbing sustained pressure without panicking, while Adalberto Carrasquilla offers a genuine outlet on the counter if Ghana commit numbers forward and get caught short at the back. The danger for Ghana tonight is less about Panama's quality and more about tempo — if the Black Stars cann

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