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The week in pictures: World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Pope visits Spain and the White House prepares for a cage fight showdown France24 | Jun 14, 2026 14:44 UTC
After refused entry into US, Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid full World Cup fee by FIFA Euronews | Jun 14, 2026 14:01 UTC
Can Trump Accounts help close the wealth gap? Here's what experts say stands in the way CNBC Markets | Jun 14, 2026 13:30 UTC
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