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Europe heatwave: drought fears in Italy as records tumble around Europe – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:43:10+00:00

Temperature records broken in Germany, Denmark and Slovakia as Europe remains gripped by heatwaveAfter decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?Seawater is seeping into Italy’s longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese.The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in July in this corner of northern Italy. Continue reading...

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JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:34:10+00:00

Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of HormuzJD Vance said on Friday that the US wins “either way” regarding negotiations with Iran, pointing to what he called the destruction of its nuclear program and diminishment as a country.“If we make the final deal, then great,” the US vice-president told HBO’s Bill Maher. “If we don’t make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They’re still much weaker as a country, so my attitude is America wins either way.” Continue reading...

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Pick of BL commodities -June 28, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-27T15:22:52+00:00

Preparing for drought-bearing El Nino weather, the Indian government this week said it has identified 111 vulnerable districts. It has also identified 77 paddy-growing districts and 65 maize-growing districts, which witness 10 per cent yield loss due to El Nino. The South-West Monsoon, deficient in June, will continue to be good until mid-July before faltering. There has been no impact yet of deficient monsoon on kharif sowing, which is about 120 lakh hectares. The Indian government has begun a review of basmati rice varieties to prune the export eligible strains. On the other hand, the battle

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Mutual Funds returns

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-27T15:20:03+00:00

As on : Jun 27, 2026

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Big Tech companies turn investors as startup partnerships trump acquisitions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-27T15:18:23+00:00

Analysts say minority investments allow technology giants to gain early access to innovation, talent and intellectual property while avoiding the cost, complexity and regulatory hurdles associated with acquisitions

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Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:08:40+00:00

Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather systemEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany ⁠and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F).Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874,” it said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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Lebanon-Israel deal may block war crime victims from seeking justice, experts warn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:07:58+00:00

Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon – a move advocates pushed for to prosecute Israel A new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts warned.Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading...

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Lebanon-Israel deal may stop war crime victims seeking justice, experts say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:07:58+00:00

Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon, which advocates pushed for to prosecute IsraelA new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts warned.Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading...

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Europe heatwave live: drought fears in Italy as records tumble around Europe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:07:22+00:00

Temperature records broken in Germany, Denmark and Slovakia as Europe remains gripped by heatwaveAfter decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?Seawater is seeping into Italy’s longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese.The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in July in this corner of northern Italy. Continue reading...

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GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:04:50+00:00

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts by false representation in relation to travel and expense claimsA prominent political commentator has been charged with fraud in relation to his time as a Labour adviser, the Guardian can reveal.Matthew Torbitt, a regular guest pundit on GB News, faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to his travel and expenses claims while working in parliament. Continue reading...

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West Asia Effect: Think Gas targets to add 4-5 lakh PNG consumers by December 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-27T15:04:33+00:00

The year 2026 marks a significant turning point for the CGD sector, which began with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s (PNGRB) PNG National Drive 2.0 to add more consumers to Domestic PNG (D-PNG)

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Aéronautique : depuis la « Toulouse » brésilienne, Embraer prend son envol

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-27T15:00:15+00:00

Symbole de la réussite du Brésil, le troisième constructeur mondial d’avions après Boeing et Airbus a mis en place des méthodes de production d’une efficacité redoutable, visibles dans l’usine installée sur les 500 hectares de son fief, à Sao José dos Campos.

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‘It’s become a litmus test’: wins for Israel critics shine light on key issue for Democrats

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-27T15:00:07+00:00

Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way?Regardless of which party wins control of Congress in November, New York City voters have all but ensured that next year a vocal bloc of new House Democrats will arrive on Capitol Hill, elected, in large part, because they believe Israel has committed a genocide in Gaza.That is an upshot of the primary elections held Tuesday in New York, where voters ousted two incumbent House Democrats and replaced a third who is retiring with progressives championed by Zohran Mamdani. Continue

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Bond traders stunned as losses on SpaceX’s new debt keeps growing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-27T14:54:55+00:00

The longest-dated SpaceX bonds, which drew more skepticism than those with shorter maturities, have effectively erased all the tightening from underwriters that followed as orders swelled to nearly $90 billion

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Shipping Secretary lays foundation stones for 2 projects at NMPA

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-27T14:43:39+00:00

The covered storage shed inside wharf will provide modern covered storage facilities for bulk and break-bulk cargo and significantly enhance cargo handling capacity and trade competitiveness

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Чому російські танки набагато нижчі за американські: відповідь здивує

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-27T14:30:00+00:00

Нижчий силует, автомат заряджання, менша вага та пристосованість до інфраструктури стали ключовими особливостями російської концепції танкобудування.

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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-27T14:21:31+00:00

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

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Chinese Dissident Who Fled by Sea to South Korea Lands in Canada

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-27T14:05:21+00:00

Dong Guangping reached Toronto after a decade of failed attempts to escape China. He traveled to South Korea last month in an inflatable rubber boat.

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