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Monsoon enters Mumbai after a fortnight, eyes Gujarat and UP next

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T12:05:14+00:00

For Central India, ongoing week (June 22-29) and the one that follows (June 29-July 6) may offer best opportunity for sowing; prospects during July 13-20 are less encouraging

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Arab fans celebrate World Cup results in New York

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-23T12:05:02+00:00

Arab fans have come together in New York to show support for all Arab teams at the World Cup.

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Europe’s media look on in bemusement at Downing Street’s post-Brexit ‘revolving door’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T12:02:08+00:00

Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain’s political turmoil after Starmer becomes seventh prime minister to quit since 2016Europe live – latest updatesIn Germany, Downing Street was likened to a transit station, given the regular comings and goings of different prime ministers and staff. Meanwhile, a bemused Spanish newspaper concluded No 10 seemed to have been fitted with a revolving door.As news outlets across Europe digested the implications of Keir Starmer’s precipitous fall from landslide election winner to ousted prime minister, many also focused on a wider reality – Britain’

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« La fin de l’hégémonie américaine met en péril l’un des piliers de l’ordre maritime international : la liberté de navigation »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T12:00:11+00:00

La crise du détroit d’Ormuz, conséquence des bombardements américains décidés par Donald Trump, débouche sur une fragmentation et une militarisation des voies maritimes, constate Julien Bouissou, journaliste au « Monde », dans sa chronique.

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Aluminium futures breach a support

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T11:59:34+00:00

Traders can go short 

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40 People Drown in France as Heat Wave Persists

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:50:18+00:00

Most of the victims, swimming in unsupervised areas, were young, officials said.

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Keir Starmer tells cabinet he wants to ‘resolve difficult issues’ before leaving No 10 – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:46:07+00:00

Prime minister gives fresh indication of his intention to finalise and publish defence investment plan before leaving officePeter 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

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Reader Q&A: ask Rafael Behr your questions now

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:45:42+00:00

It’s 10 years since Brexit – and it’s also another one of those weeks in British politics … Guardian columnist Rafael Behr will be here at 5pm to answer your questions about Burnham, Starmer, Brexit and more. Sign up here to join the discussion and post your questionsWelcome to our latest Q&A with a Guardian journalist. Raf will be joining us at 5pm. We have originally asked him to take questions about Brexit as we mark 10 years since the UK’s vote to leave the EU. But … you may well have questions about the last 48 hours as Andy Burnham looks certain to become the next prime minister.In

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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC appoints Bhatia as Head of passive funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T11:45:03+00:00

Bhatia’s announcement reinforces ABSLAMC’s deep focus on accelerating growth in passive investing which has been witnessing significant momentum.

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India, UK chart roadmap to deepen defence cooperation at ESG meet

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T11:43:15+00:00

he talks covered joint exercises, training, interoperability, and emerging military technologies, aiming to build a robust roadmap for deeper India-UK military partnership

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India power sector outlook positive as demand and capex cycle drive growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T11:42:40+00:00

Peak demand hit a record high in May, while thermal performance improved and renewable energy contribution continued to rise. However, the brokerage advised a selective investment approach

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EU steps up probe into Meta over claims of addictive design harming children

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T11:42:33+00:00

Under the Digital Services Act, regulators are preparing preliminary findings accusing the company of exploitative techniques that keep young users engaged, with potential fines of up to 6% of global revenue if violations are confirmed

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Vladimir Poutine affirme que l’OTAN et l’UE « ont recours à des déclarations mensongères sur une supposée menace russe » pour « justifier » l’augmentation de leurs dépenses militaires

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T11:41:23+00:00

Le chef de l’Etat russe a par ailleurs affirmé que les récentes frappes ukrainiennes visaient à « troubler la société » russe et à créer une « incertitude quant aux actions des forces armées russes », en détournant l’attention de « ce qui se passe sur le front » ukrainien.

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КіноПульс із Київстар ТБ: на Поляні ВДНГ стартує сезон подій для всієї родини

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T11:41:00+00:00

Цього літа платформа кіно і телебачення Київстар ТБ відкриває новий сезон заходів на Поляні ВДНГ – "КіноПульс". Це серія тематичних зустрічей, що поєднують кіно просто неба, живе спілкування, благодійні...

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Agastya Energy likely to secure ₹4,000-cr loan from IREDA

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T11:36:35+00:00

Agastya Energy is setting up plant to manufacture 5 GW of solar cells and 5 GW of modules in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

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Kenyan minister orders halt to construction of US Ebola facility

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:35:56+00:00

Decision comes after Aden Duale was held in contempt for ignoring previous high court ruling to stop work The Kenyan health minister told a court he has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order.Kenyans have strongly opposed the plan, and deadly protests have erupted since the facility was announced in May for US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is grappling with a large-scale Ebola outbreak. Continue reading...

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Nigel Farage: I can spend £5m gift on Ferraris or bet on horses if I want

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:33:56+00:00

Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glassesUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said his £5m gift from a crypto billionaire is “not any of your business” as it was given unconditionally to be spent on anything from Ferraris to gambling on horses.The Reform UK leader bristled at questions about the £5m gift from the British Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne in two radio interviews on Tuesday, saying it was “a purely private matter”. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’, accusing Tehran of ‘false statements’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:31:45+00:00

US president says Tehran has agreed to ‘nuclear honesty’, while Iran’s foreign ministry has said IAEA will not be allowed to inspect sites bombed by US and Israel last yearDonald Trump posted on social media on Tuesday that Iran has “fully and completely” agreed to the “highest level nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!)”.Trump added that had Iran not agreed to this, “there would be no further negotiations!” Continue reading...

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Majority of datacenters are vulnerable to climate threats like floods and fires, study finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:30:26+00:00

Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to the climate hazards that their global greenhouse gas emissions bolsterAmid rising concern that the artificial intelligence boom is fueling the climate crisis, a new report has found that nearly 80% of datacenters are also exposed to extreme climate hazards, including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires.Those impacts are leaving the infrastructure vulnerable to disrupted operations, increased time offline and inflated insurance and repair costs, the research from climate risk analytics firm First Street shows. Continue reading...

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Вікенд в тиші та спокої - мрія чи реальність: що пропонує Одеса туристам цього року

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T11:25:00+00:00

Війна війною, але відпочити на пляжі та поринути в спокій все одно хочеться. УНІАН.Туризм з’ясував, як живе Південна Пальміра під постійними обстрілами РФ та куди варто їхати відпочивати, якщо хочеш релаксу.

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Nigel Farage: I can spend £5m gift on Ferraris or horse betting if I want

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T11:24:42+00:00

Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glassesUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said his £5m gift from a crypto billionaire is “not any of your business” as it was given unconditionally to be spent on anything from Ferraris to gambling on horses.The Reform UK leader bristled at questions about the £5m gift from the British Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne in two radio interviews on Tuesday, saying it was “a purely private matter”. Continue reading...

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