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US supreme court ends lawsuit alleging Cisco helped China pursue Falun Gong

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:22:55+00:00

Suit ⁠alleged California-based company developed technology that allowed China to surveil members of movement⁠The US supreme court further limited the reach of a federal law used to hold corporations liable for human rights abuses committed abroad, as it issued a ruling on Tuesday ending a lawsuit by ⁠members of the Falun Gong ⁠movement accusing Cisco Systems ​of facilitating religious persecution in China.The justices reversed a lower court’s decision that had breathed new life into the 2011 lawsuit, which was brought under the Alien Tort Statute of 1789. The suit ⁠had alleged that Cisco know

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Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:22:04+00:00

Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to close or vary their hours this week, in an effort to combat the extreme heat and conditions labelled as dangerous by education unions.School leaders said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat. Continue reading...

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Two people killed and child injured in northern California library shooting

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:19:13+00:00

Suspect in incident at Chico branch of Butte county library arrested, police say, but no known motiveTwo people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting at a northern California library on Monday evening, authorities said.A suspect in the incident at the Chico branch of the Butte county library has been arrested, according to the Chico police department. Continue reading...

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IndiaAI Mission companies set to advance to next growth stage

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T14:12:49+00:00

While companies remain guarded about announcing timelines for their Mission projects, companies like Tech Mahindra said the current infrastructure is sufficient to meet their current goals of creating an educational LLM for India.

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Government to sell up to 2 per cent stake in IRFC via OFS from Wednesday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T14:12:38+00:00

The move is part of the government’s broader disinvestment programme, which has already raised ₹16,480 crore in FY25 through stake sales in multiple PSUs and banks.

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Суд завершив багаторічний спір щодо ЖК "Н2О": дозвіл на будівництво залишився чинним

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T14:12:00+00:00

Верховний Суд України поставив крапку у тривалому судовому процесі навколо житлового комплексу "Н2О" на Осокорках. Суд остаточно підтвердив законність виданого дозволу на будівництво та відмовив у задоволенні...

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Body found in south Wales believed to be missing 14-year-old girl

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:02:36+00:00

Gwent police launch murder investigation as Blaenau Gwent councillor says people are ‘devastated’ by the newsPolice have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of a body believed to be a missing 14-year-old girl in south Wales.The body was found in Duffryn Park in the town of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent at approximately 10.10pm on Monday night, the police force said in a statement. Continue reading...

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Murder inquiry after body found in search for missing girl, 14, in south Wales

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:02:36+00:00

Formal identification yet to take place but family of Lilly, who was reported missing on Saturday, have been informedPolice have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of a body believed to be a missing 14-year-old girl in south Wales.The body was found in Duffryn Park in the town of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent at approximately 10.10pm on Monday, the police force said in a statement. Continue reading...

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From yoghurt to luxury sails: how to shade your home from supercharged UK heatwaves

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T14:00:29+00:00

As hot weather becomes more common, companies and homeowners are coming up with innovative ways to keep properties coolWhen graphic designer Marc Alabaster had a new set of glass doors installed at his West Sussex home eight years ago, he soon realised how they magnified the heat of the afternoon sun.“The kitchen was 40-plus degrees,” he said. Then he went on holiday to Spain and saw an apartment building wrapped in louvre-like rows of angled fins or blades that shaded the external walls against the sun. Continue reading...

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Кто такой Марат Камболов

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-23T14:00:12+00:00

23 июня президент Южной Осетии Алан Гаглоев перешел на должность советника президента России. Временно исполнять обязанности главы республики будет председатель ее правительства Марат Камболов. Что о нем известно – в справке «Ведомостей».

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« Le Brexit a clairement un impact négatif sur l’économie britannique », assure Sarah Hall, de l’université de Cambridge

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T14:00:07+00:00

Les exportations de biens et les secteurs employant de nombreux Européens ont été les plus durement touchés par la sortie de l’Union européenne, explique la géographe économique, dans un entretien au « Monde ». Le Royaume-Uni a récemment amorcé un rapprochement avec Bruxelles.

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Major incident declared after bus crash in west Wales

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T13:58:54+00:00

Injuries reported as bus is said to have flipped on to its side after collision on roundabout on outskirts of KidwellyPolice have declared a major incident after a bus crash in west Wales.Dyfed-Powys police said on Tuesday afternoon there had been a collision involving a bus on a roundabout on the A484 on the outskirts of Kidwelly, in Carmarthenshire. Continue reading...

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Teresa Ciabatti fa marcia indietro: “Con Mari nessun litigio”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-23T13:48:41+00:00

La scrittrice rompe il silenzio sulla polemica che ha incendiato il premio Strega parlando con l’Ansa: “Solo un confronto diretto di idee profondamente diverse su Michela Murgia”

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Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Nuclear Discussions

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T13:47:59+00:00

President Trump said Iran had agreed to the “highest level” inspections, hours after an Iranian official said there were “no detailed discussions on the nuclear issue,” as the two sides continued to present different narratives of their latest talks.

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Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at night

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T13:44:33+00:00

France has its hottest night on record, 15 Italian cities under red heat alert and UN chief says London is ‘cooking’Europe heatwave live – latest updatesForty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas across France in recent days, the prime minister has said, as people across the country sought respite from the record-breaking heatwave sweeping across much of Europe.“There is a tragic scourge of drownings,” Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. “The latest figures we’ve received are 40 deaths since 18 June. Most of the victims are young people.” Continue reading...

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