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As Trump Cools on NATO, Turkey Hosts Summit Meeting

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-06T09:01:44+00:00

As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.

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Zyn’s Popularity Has Tobacco Companies Racing to Cash In

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-06T09:01:34+00:00

The makers of nicotine pouches are building new plants and expanding to meet demand. While influencers claim health benefits, experts warn the products can be highly addictive.

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Gaz : malgré la trêve au Moyen-Orient, l’Europe tarde à remplir ses stocks

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:17+00:00

Les prix du gaz ont diminué bien moins rapidement que ceux du pétrole depuis le début des pourparlers qui ont eu lieu, à la mi-juin, entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran. Le signe d’un marché qui demeure plus tendu.

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Iran : aux funérailles de l’ancien Guide suprême Ali Khamenei, l’absence remarquée de Mojtaba, son fils et successeur

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:03+00:00

Après les prières publiques, dimanche, le cortège funéraire doit traverser Téhéran, lundi, avant de rejoindre Qom pour un hommage du clergé chiite, mardi. La dépouille passera ensuite par les villes saintes irakiennes de Nadjaf et Kerbala, avant d’être inhumée, jeudi, à Machhad, ville d’origine du défunt.

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EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:01+00:00

Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging unitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s rollout of electric vehicle chargers has slowed amid challenging cost pressures and uncertainty over government sales targets.Charger companies installed 5,100 public charge points in the first half of 2026, pushing the total to 121,171, according to Zapmap, a data company. That was a 10% increase on the same point a year before – well below growth rates above 40% in 2024. Continue reading...

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Malgré la trêve au Moyen-Orient, l’Europe tarde à remplir ses stocks de gaz

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:00+00:00

Les prix du gaz ont diminué bien moins rapidement que ceux du pétrole depuis le début des pourparlers qui ont eu lieu, à la mi-juin, entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran. Le signe d’un marché qui demeure plus tendu.

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Ocado founder to step down as chief executive in 2028

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-06T08:53:56+00:00

Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further yearBusiness live – latest updatesOcado’s founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner, will stand down in 2028 after weeks of speculation over the online grocer’s leadership.Steiner, who co-founded Ocado in 2000 with two other former Goldman Sachs bankers, will continue to serve as chief executive until the start of the 2028 financial year, which begins in December 2027, by which point the company hopes to have a successor in place. Continue reading...

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Ocado co-founder to step down as chief executive in 2028

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-06T08:53:56+00:00

Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further yearBusiness live – latest updatesOcado’s co-founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner, will stand down in 2028 after weeks of speculation over the online grocer’s leadership.Steiner, who co-founded Ocado in 2000 with two other former Goldman Sachs bankers, will continue to serve as chief executive until the start of the 2028 financial year, which begins in December 2027, by which point the company hopes to have a successor in place. Continue reading...

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Farage warned attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could lead to harsher punishment – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-06T08:53:43+00:00

Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Keir Starmer has been posting on social media about the England-Mexaco game.One of the greatest England matches I’ve ever seen. We are through to the quarter finals! Continue reading...

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Горючий плод сладок: что грозит за нелегальную торговлю бензином

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-06T08:50:02+00:00

В Севастополе полиция пресекла торговлю бензином через Telegram. По данным правоохранителей, 34-летняя жительница закупила 200 л топлива за пределами населенного пункта, привезла его в город в полимерных емкостях и предлагала автолюбителям по завышенной цене. Другой формат нелегальной торговли обнаружили в Новосибирске: там горючее отпускали через автоматические контейнерные мини-АЗС. Где заканчивается разовая продажа личного запаса бензина и начинается предпринимательская деятельность, – в материале «Ведомостей».

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At least 14 killed as Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv on eve of Nato summit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-06T08:40:30+00:00

Authorities warn death toll is likely to rise after second assault on Ukrainian capital and surrounding region within daysEurope live – latest updatesA wave of Russian missiles and drones has struck Kyiv on the eve of a Nato summit in Turkey, killing more than a dozen people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings.“In total, 14 people have died and 117 have been injured in Kyiv,” the office of the attorney general said on Monday morning. Continue reading...

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Farage warned his attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could land him with harsher punishment – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-06T08:36:19+00:00

Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Good morning. Two weeks today (unless there is some news development in the totally unexpected category) Keir Starmer will formally resign as PM, and the king will appoint Andy Burnham to replace him. Starmer has been forced out in part because of the rise of Nigel Farage; Labour MPs might have forgiven bad local election results, but not when they implied a new insurgency party was on course to win in 2029, with a far-right agenda that might tear up liberal democratic norms cher

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NSE gears up to market $3-billion IPO next week

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-06T08:34:14+00:00

NSE plans to hold investor meetings across the US as well as in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Middle East and India

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At least 20 people killed in Sri Lanka prison clashes

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-06T08:28:35+00:00

More than 100 people wounded after violence broke out at a prison in Negombo on Sunday and continued on Monday.

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