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Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have met away from No 10 to discuss transition – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T15:02:44+00:00

Prime minister said to have left Downing Street for secret meeting with his probable successorPeter Walker is a senior Guardian political correspondent.The Liberal Democrats are marking the tenth anniversary of Brexit by enjoying their favourite pursuit – being rude about Nigel Farage.Nigel Farage pocketed a £5m “reward” for the damage he’s caused, while the rest of us are paying for it dearly. When he promised we would be better off, he clearly only meant himself. We are taking over billboards across the UK today to say enough is enough.Key to a serious Jones run seems to what he makes of Bur

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What is an omega block? The weather pattern behind Europe’s deadly heatwave explained

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T15:02:43+00:00

A rare weather pattern called an omega block is driving Europe’s intense heatwave, trapping hot air over the region for days. Here’s how this atmospheric “roadblock” works and why climate change is making heatwaves more severe

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Tasmanian devils, swift parrots, black swans: the animals at risk if bird flu takes off in Australia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:19+00:00

Federal government identifies more than 150 native and unique bird species and 10 mammal species at ‘very high risk’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 150 of Australia’s native and unique bird species have been assessed as being at “very high risk” of extinction or major decline if they catch the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, with Western Australia’s celebrated black swans among the most susceptible.The federal government analysis of Australia’s 800 different birds and 350 mammals reflects the high level of concern among experts about the arrival of the H5N1 st

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Labor’s tax deal with the Greens is a crucial win – but its NDIS changes could pay the price

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:19+00:00

The victory may have dinged Labor’s chances of easily passing its significant cost-cutting reforms to the NDIS through the Senate in AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government scored a crucial win on Tuesday, securing support for its tax changes through the Senate. But that victory may have dinged Labor’s chances of easily passing its other major budget measure – significant cost-cutting reforms to the NDIS – through the Senate in August.Labor’s deal with the Greens sees an inquiry into the NDIS extended for two months, with plans for new public hearings an

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Blue passports, Big Ben and Bpoplive: the Brexit referendum anniversary quiz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:19+00:00

Who put Theresa May’s back up on Instagram, what did Boris Johnson say about bananas and much moreIt is 10 years since the British public decided to pack up its troubles in its old kit bag, give Jacques Delors the final up yours and march off into an EU-free paradise. Opinions may differ on how that has worked out. Certainly several of the architects of the whole thing are enjoying lovely well-paid retirements on the speaking circuit or have seats in the House of Lords. Anyway, here are 18 questions about Brexit and the referendum campaign. How much do you remember about some of the weirder as

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Russie : les déboires d’Ilia Traber, le mafieux de Saint-Pétersbourg qui doit beaucoup à Vladimir Poutine

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:14+00:00

Réputé intouchable grâce à ses liens noués avec le président russe, dès les années 1990, « l’antiquaire », son surnom au sein de la pègre, a été arrêté le 17 juin et inculpé de meurtre organisé. Sa chute met en lumière l’enjeu que constitue, pour l’Etat, le contrôle des ports stratégiques du nord-ouest de la Russie.

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Les déboires d’Ilia Traber, le mafieux de Saint-Pétersbourg qui doit beaucoup à Vladimir Poutine

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:12+00:00

Réputé intouchable grâce à ses liens noués avec le président russe, dès les années 1990, « l’antiquaire », son surnom au sein de la pègre, a été arrêté le 17 juin et inculpé de meurtre organisé. Sa chute met en lumière l’enjeu que constitue, pour l’Etat, le contrôle des ports stratégiques du nord-ouest de la Russie.

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« La faiblesse de l’Europe ne tient pas à une institution manquante, mais au manque de volonté politique et de capacités déployables »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:03+00:00

Dans une tribune au « Monde », les politistes Michal Matlak et Monika Sus posent la question de la pertinence de l’instauration d’un « conseil de sécurité européen ». Selon eux, le problème de sécurité du continent doit trouver une solution en renforçant l’existant.

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« Sahel Horizon », le média qui tente de contourner la censure au Sahel

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T15:00:03+00:00

Créé par un groupe de journalistes maliens, burkinabés et nigériens en exil, le média en ligne a officiellement été lancé samedi 20 juin, dans le but d’analyser avec un œil critique l’actualité de la région, où la presse libre est muselée.

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Guerra Ucraina - Russia. Putin: “Pronti a colloqui di pace con Kiev sulla base di Istanbul 2022”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-23T14:58:22+00:00

Il presidente russo: “I Paesi Nato si preparano a una guerra con Mosca”. Lavrov: “Pronti a tutto per proteggere la Bielorussia”. Ucraina, raid sul ponte di Kerch: esplosioni e incendio nella notte. Nella notte droni ucraini hanno preso di mira l'area di collegamento strategico tra la Russia e la Crimea occupata

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Піддати газу. Чи вистачить Україні "блакитного палива" на наступний опалювальний сезон

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T14:56:00+00:00

Хочеш затишної зими – купуй газ влітку. Але ціни "кусаються". Тому Україна досить кволо імпортує дорогий ресурс. Як відбувається підготовка до нового опалювального сезону, з огляду на цінові коливання, паливні кризи та посилення російських ударів, з’ясовував УНІАН.

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Cabinet ministers loyal to Starmer urge Darren Jones not to run for Labour leadership

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:50:20+00:00

Chief secretary to the prime minister is being encouraged by some MPs to stand against Andy BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer have said they will not back any candidate against Andy Burnham, urging the chief secretary to the prime minister not to run in a contest.Darren Jones is being urged by some MPs to run against Burnham to avoid a “coronation” of the former Greater Manchester mayor, though several backbenchers tentatively backing Jones said they were doing so to put the spotlight on Burnham’s economic policies and to warn of the prospect of Ed

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Після зими з-під землі одночасно виповзають десятки тисяч змій: де це відбувається

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T14:48:00+00:00

Оцінки чисельності рептилій коливаються з року в рік, але експерти вважають, що в пікові періоди навколо нір може збиратися від 70 000 до 100 000 змій.

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Medical device public procurement list under review

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T14:44:33+00:00

Domestic manufacturers a divided house, as a section of them call for greater support to local manufacturing

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El Nino could weigh on India’s sugarcane production

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T14:43:10+00:00

Production this year may be 400-420 million tonnes but poor rainfall could drag it to 390 million tonnes

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AP Cabinet approves investments worth ₹34,000 cr

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T14:42:45+00:00

The approved investments in clean energy, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, among others are expected to generate about 35,000 jobs

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Російські воєнкори почали моделювати сценарії повної ізоляції та втрати окупованого Криму

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T14:41:48+00:00

У змодельованому сценарії фігурує одночасне залучення понад 60 далекобійних безпілотних літальних апаратів "Фламінго", більше сотні ударних дронів типу FP-2, близько 14 модернізованих крилатих ракет "Нептун", а також кількох одиниць новітніх морських або підводних безпілотних комплексів.

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The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:38:36+00:00

A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.

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Europe heatwave live: Forty people drown in France; Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 39C

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:37:54+00:00

French PM to hold emergency meeting after heat deaths; ‘London is cooking,’ says UN secretary generalTell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you?Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at nightItaly’s health ministry has declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday and said the number would go up to 16 on Wednesday.During a red alert – the highest level – the ministry advises people to eat light, stay indoors in the hottest parts of the day and sprinkle themselves with cool water. Continue reading...

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Що пропонує туристам найменш відвідуваний регіон Іспанії: ви будете приємно здивовані

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T14:28:00+00:00

У той час як більша частина Іспанії бореться з надлишком туристів, переповненими курортами та стрімким зростанням цін на проживання, Ла-Ріоха пропонує простір і спокій.

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