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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue 06/18/2026 05:29am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, acco What do Iran and the US stand to gain from their deal? Here's what to know 06/18/2026 05:23am • CAIRO (AP) ��� The interim deal reached by the United States and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran���s nuclear program, according to details released by both countries. It will also give Iran an immediate be Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP 06/18/2026 05:07am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Taiwan needs to purchase American weapons to ensure its self-defense in the face of a growing threat from Beijing, the island's top diplomat in the U.S. said, adding that he has seen no change in Washington's policy toward the self-governing island that China claims as its own. A PHOTO ESSAY: In Gaza, orphaned children navigate grief while trying to hold on to childhood 06/18/2026 04:54am • GAZA (AP) ��� Israel���s military campaign in Gaza has left tens of thousands of Palestinian children without one or more of their parents, adding to what UNICEF has said is the conflict���s ���unconscionable��� toll on the territory���s youth. The loss is among the war���s most lasting consequences Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe 06/18/2026 04:50am • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own security. ���This will be a real review. It will be d Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year 06/18/2026 04:44am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) ��� Qantas Airways plans to launch the world���s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney. The Sydney-based airline on Thursday unveiled the first of its specially-modified Airbus A350-1000 jets that will regularly make Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery and disrupts commercial flights with major drone attack 06/18/2026 04:42am • Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia���s all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday. The attack came hours after Ukraini Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe 06/18/2026 04:13am • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe. Today in History: June 18, War of 1812 begins 06/18/2026 04:10am • Today is Thursday, June 18, the 169th day of 2026. There are 196 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 began as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison signed, a declaration of war against Britain. Also on this date: In 1778, Phillies host the Mets on 3-game home win streak 06/18/2026 04:00am • New York Mets (33-41, fifth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (40-34, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -1 Giants try to continue win streak, play the Braves 06/18/2026 04:00am • San Francisco Giants (31-43, fourth in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (46-27, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Landen Roupp (5-7, 4.24 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Braves: Martin Perez (5-3, 2.90 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 51 strikeouts) LINE: Braves -145, Juneteenth 2026: What's open, what's closed in the DC area 06/18/2026 03:59am • Here's what's open and what's closed in the D.C. area Friday in honor of Juneteenth. In 2021, Congress approved a bill to make June 19 ��� Juneteenth ��� the 12th federal holiday. Most local governments in the D.C. area also observe Juneteenth. The day marks a celebration of a significant mome Parking restrictions, street closures to impact drivers during Juneteenth Parade and Capital Pride Block Party, festival 06/18/2026 03:59am • On Friday, the District's Ward 7 is holding its Juneteenth Parade and Opal���s Walk for Freedom. Then over the weekend, Capital Pride's biggest events will be held throughout the city. With these celebrations comes some street closures and parking restrictions to look out for. Juneteenth Parade and Car Review: Subaru doubles down: The Outback Wilderness turns rugged up to 11 06/18/2026 03:57am • What happens when you Outback-ify a Subaru Outback? The original Outback took a Legacy wagon, raised it up and added plastic body cladding. Now, with the Legacy gone, an all-new standard Outback gets further raised and emboldened to create the latest Outback Wilderness. It basically has body claddin Things to do in the DC area: F��te de la Musique, Juneteenth celebrations ��� and more! 06/18/2026 03:56am • Across the Georgetown neighborhood several artists and bands are coming together to perform for the public in a free music festival called F��te de la Musique. F��te de la Musique started in the Northwest D.C. neighborhood in 2024 and is being hosted this Saturday, June 20, across 10 locations wi