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1. How to visit one of the seven wonders of the world in 2026

   This is how to visit all seven modern wonders of the world – from monumental landmarks to great feats of innovation and cultural heritage

2. Eight people shot near Ohio festival as police search for suspect, report says

   Ohio police were called Saturday evening to the scene of a shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival

3. England’s tepid World Cup warm-up offers Thomas Tuchel few answers to lingering questions

   England 1-0 New Zealand:As preparations for the World Cup continue, the Three Lions battled with the heat in Florida

4. Paxton backs down after lawsuit to stop ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ - but claims victory anyway

   The city and event organizers say they were already complying with the law by the time the Texas official launched his now-dropped suit

5. Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say

   Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said

6. Crowded airport lounges have a new offering for impatient customers: Grab-and-Go

   Growing trend lets flyers grab prepackaged sandwiches, salads and sometimes specialty drinks - but does away with longstanding lounge features like dedicated Wi-Fi and abundant seating

7. New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World Cup

   A new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland’s enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary and its co-hosting of the upcoming World Cup.

8. Glass artist Peter Layton says it is ‘a total miracle’ his family escaped the Nazis

   Layton revealed his family chose to anglicise his family name of Lowy to Layton

9. UK employers face World Cup headache over staff absence and late kick-offs

   Acas said employers may want to remind staff their sickness and attendance policies still apply

10. Troubled £6bn Ajax armoured vehicle may never be fit for combat, MPs warned

    The system was initially expected to enter into operation in 2017 but has been repeatedly hit by setbacks