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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 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 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 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 Dupont Circle closed and more street closures to impact drivers during Juneteenth and Capital Pride celebrations 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. Dupont Circle wi 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, Japanese Wagyu Week ��� 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 Candidates pursuing retiring Md. Rep. Steny Hoyer's seat in Congress weigh in on issues 06/18/2026 03:55am • Maryland���s 5th District has been represented by the same member of Congress since Ronald Reagan was president. Over the past 47 years, Rep. Steny Hoyer has amassed the kind of power few in Congress are ever able to obtain, including two stints ��� totaling eight years ��� as House majority lead Macron deploys Versailles��� gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump 06/18/2026 03:52am • PARIS (AP) ��� Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: ���Versailles is not gold leaf ��� Versailles is the real deal.��� For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point. On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV���s palace to his U.S. counterpart for a private recep Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms 06/18/2026 03:52am • Follow WTOP���s team coverage of��Election 2026 online, on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app.�� Virginians are voting in an unusually timed August primary nominating candidates for congressional seats and local offices ahead of the high-stakes midterm election in November. Early voti Russian officials say Ukraine hit Moscow oil refinery and disrupted commercial flights in major drone attack 06/18/2026 03:19am • MOSCOW (AP) ��� Russian officials say Ukraine hit Moscow oil refinery and disrupted commercial flights in major drone attack.