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World News Crossword Puzzle - June 19, 2026

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  • 3From today's World News: Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, Defence _____ Koizumi tells BBC (8)
  • 5From today's World News: UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into _____ (9)
  • 7From today's World News: _____ renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe (7)
  • 11From today's World News: Jury fails to reach verdict in _____ 'hitman' trial (9)
  • 12From today's World News: _____ of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial (7)
  • 15From today's World News: Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote _____ island, study finds (10)

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  • 1From today's World News: _____ MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power (8)
  • 2From today's World News: Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into _____ hospital (9)
  • 4From today's World News: Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest _____ attack hits oil refinery (9)
  • 6From today's World News: Lawyer in high-profile _____ treason case charged with related offence (7)
  • 8From today's World News: _____ man dies in paragliding accident in Spain (7)
  • 9From today's World News: Japan ramping up _____ is 'critical' to prevent war, _____ Minister Koizumi tells BBC (7)
  • 10From today's World News: Do it at home too, women tell _____ fans who cleaned World Cup stadium (8)
  • 13From today's World News: _____ gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport (9)
  • 14From today's World News: _____ captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape (7)
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