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Friday, June 19 333 stories · 98 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire as of this morning, following reported strikes within Lebanon.  In Ontario, Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach was convicted on charges of sexual and indecent assault.  And in Sydney, the United States defeated Australia 2–0, securing their advancement to the World Cup knockout round.

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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

BBC · Tier A6 outlets8h ago

Fragile peace brokered amidst escalating regional tensions.

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Middle East Eyeκ .63Δ .56Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal PBS NewsHourκ .26Δ .56Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire as deadly fighting threatens U.S.-Iran deal CBS Newsκ .20Δ .56Israel-Hezbollah fighting flares up as U.S.-Iran talks delayed ABC Australiaκ .18Δ .56Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain

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Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Is Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault

New York Times · Tier A3 outlets10h ago

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National Postκ .81Δ .83Billionaire Frank Stronach to hear verdict in his sex assault trial after troubled prosecution CBC Newsκ .22Δ .83Canadian businessman Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault

US tops Australia 2-0, advances to World Cup knockout round as fan euphoria builds

Christian Science Monitor · Tier A6 outlets4h ago

American triumph and historic World Cup momentum.

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PBS NewsHourκ .52Δ .51U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round after win against Australia CBS Newsκ .27Δ .51U.S. defeats Australia in World Cup, clinching spot in knockout round

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04Anthony Albanese says Australia’s first mainland case of deadly H5N1 bird flu ‘concerning’The Guardian·4 outlets·κ .77 05Labour’s Andy Burnham wins special election, setting up showdown with Starmer to lead the UKTimes of Israel·3 outlets·κ .68 06Trump reiterates criticism of Giorgia Meloni over lack of help with Strait of Hormuz blockadeWashington Examiner·5 outlets·κ .51 07Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about herNPR·6 outlets·κ .58

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