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Prince Harry may cancel UK family visit after being refused police protection

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-28T09:14:35+00:00

Sussexes trip to Britain in balance after government declines request for taxpayer-funded securityThe Duke of Sussex is understood to be reconsidering plans to bring his wife and children to the UK next month after his request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected.Prince Harry and Meghan were planning their first trip to Britain as a family in four years for events related to the Invictus Games, due to be held in Birmingham in July. Continue reading...

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Prince Harry says family’s UK visit ‘pulled from under their feet at 11th hour’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-28T09:14:35+00:00

Duke says he fears his children will not get to meet king after government declines request for police protectionThe Duke of Sussex fears his children will not meet King Charles in the coming days after their UK visit was “pulled out from under their feet at the 11th hour”.Prince Harry and Meghan were planning their first trip to Britain as a family in four years for events related to the Invictus Games, due to be held in Birmingham in July. Continue reading...

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Ocado boss Tim Steiner’s near £100m in pay raises ‘serious concerns’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-28T09:07:49+00:00

Reports claim replacement being lined up for co-founder amid concern over high pay and company’s struggling share priceThe boss of Ocado has collected nearly £100m since the online grocery company floated on the stock market in 2010, despite its share price now languishing below its flotation level, analysis has shown.Tim Steiner, a former Goldman Sachs trader who co-founded the British technology company in 2000, is thought to be in discussions over his future after it emerged Ocado had approached at least one potential replacement. Continue reading...

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Ouganda : le principal groupe de médias indépendant dit être « assiégé » et fermé par l’armée

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-28T09:07:32+00:00

Le chef de l’armée, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, qui est aussi le fils du président, Yoweri Museveni, 81 ans, a affirmé depuis ces derniers mois son emprise croissante sur le pays, en ordonnant l’arrestation de responsables politiques et de militants, et désormais la fermeture de médias.

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En Ouganda, le principal groupe de médias indépendant dit être « assiégé » par l’armée

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-28T09:07:24+00:00

Le chef de l’armée, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, qui est aussi le fils du président, Yoweri Museveni, 81 ans, a affirmé depuis ces derniers mois son emprise croissante sur le pays, en ordonnant l’arrestation de responsables politiques et de militants, et désormais la fermeture de médias.

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Venezuela Government Accused of Politicizing Quake Relief

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-28T09:00:58+00:00

Critics say the country’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to exploit the tragedy for her political benefit. Her supporters accuse the opposition of doing the same.

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What Life Is Like in Dahiya Amid a Hezbollah-Israel Truce in Lebanon

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-28T09:00:47+00:00

Dahiya, a sprawling area and Hezbollah stronghold, is stirring back to life amid a tense truce with Israel. “This war has brought so much loss,” one resident said.

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Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-28T08:46:39+00:00

Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ‘complete halt’ to talksUS and Iran trade strikes as both sides accuse the other of endangering ceasefireWelcome to our live coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.Earlier this morning, Iran has said it launched a joint missile and drone ⁠operation targeting ​eight US military ‌sites in ‌Kuwait and Bahrain. This comes after the US launched further strikes on multiple targets in Iran, a day after it struck Iran in retaliation for a drone attack on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz.Ishaq Dar, Pakistani foreign minister, ha

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Nifty 50 Outlook for the week: Awaiting breakout

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-28T08:34:12+00:00

Nifty and Sensex are are holding well above their support but need a trigger for fresh rally

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Paul Hogan has reportedly called Pauline Hanson a ‘pelican’. Please explain?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-28T07:41:24+00:00

Crocodile Dundee was held up by the One Nation leader as an exemplar of ‘Australian monoculture’. Hoges had other ideasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn one swift rhetorical blow, Crocodile Dundee has disarmed Pauline Hanson’s latest attack on multiculturalism.But his weapon of choice has left some scratching their heads. Continue reading...

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Pakistan hikes levy on petrol, diesel; retail prices unchanged

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-28T07:40:57+00:00

The petroleum levy on high-speed diesel has been increased by PKR 6.57 to PKR 79.54 per litre, and the levy on petrol has risen by 39 paisa to PKR 66.64 per litre

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U.S. and Iran Trade More Strikes, Testing Truce

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-28T07:37:12+00:00

U.S. forces carried out more airstrikes on Iran, calling them a retaliation for an attack on an oil tanker. Iran’s military later said it had attacked American targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.

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