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Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-22T09:23:43+00:00
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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s negotiating team leaves Switzerland after ‘constructive progress’ in first round of talks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T09:18:29+00:00

Iran’s foreign minister earlier said hat ‘major progress’ had been made to end Israel’s war in LebanonAccording to the Lebanese presidency’s office, Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun has had a call with the US vice president JD Vance, Donald Trump’s son-in-law/adviser Jared Kushner and Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani.“The discussion in the call addressed the issue of consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon, halting the Israeli military escalation, and the steps that must be taken in this regard, including the possibility of forming a cell for this purpos

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UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T09:17:44+00:00

People smugglers have been using lorries to bring people deported to France under the deal back to the UKThe UK and France have been forced to rewrite the “one in, one out” deal because of concerns over the numbers of people re-entering the UK after being removed to the continent.The original treaty said people arriving in small boats could be returned to France. But people smugglers have used lorries to bring people who had been deported to France under the deal back to the UK. Continue reading...

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Samsung rolls out AI-powered WindFree AC Systems across 284 Gurugram luxury homes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T09:11:10+00:00

The project has a total installed capacity of 4,864 horsepower, combining Samsung's WindFree cassette air conditioners, PM1.0 air purification panels and SmartThings Wi-Fi connectivity, backed by the company's outdoor units

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Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-22T09:07:22+00:00

The prime minMr. Starmer insisted he would fight any leadership challenge,

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Dimite el primer ministro británico, Keir Starmer

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-06-22T09:06:54+00:00

El primer ministro renuncia al cargo dos años después de lograr una victoria electoral aplastante. El exalcalde de Mánchester, Andy Burnham, favorito para sustituirlo

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Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Brings Schools to a Standstill

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-22T09:02:10+00:00

Cuba’s already struggling schools are ending the academic year early because of a crippling fuel shortage caused by the U.S. oil blockade.

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El urbanismo como proceso de mediación: el caso de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-06-22T09:01:46+00:00

El autor propone un enfoque centrado en aprender del territorio antes de llegar con soluciones predefinidas. Requiere de una formación que use a la ciudad como laboratorio desde el inicio.También, asumir que los conflictos deben resolverse colectivamente.

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Nella “Little Teheran” di Tel Aviv la delusione degli esuli: “Hanno vinto gli ayatollah”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-22T09:00:36+00:00

Nella comunità degli iraniani fuggiti in Israele prima e dopo la rivoluzione – tra loro negozianti, cantanti e collaboratori dell’Idf – è forte l’amarezza per l’accordo di pace voluto da Trump: “Non dovevano rovesciare il regime? Ora finisce per noi ogni speranza di tornare”. La nostalgia è forte. E c’è anche chi dice: “Mio cognato è ancora lì. Adesso nessuno morirà più per questa guerra”

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Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves at Least 54 Injured

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-22T08:58:43+00:00

The blast happened at a key site for natural gas production. The authorities blamed a technical malfunction while operations were being restarted after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

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La Chine sanctionne des dizaines d’entreprises américaines

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-22T08:55:15+00:00

Pékin a justifié ces mesures en partie par la publication récente d’une nouvelle liste noire du Pentagone, qui visait des sociétés accusées de travailler avec l’armée chinoise.

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Starmer announces resignation as prime minister and leader of the Labour party - UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T08:53:18+00:00

The prime minister said a new leader will be in place before parliament returns in SeptemberStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflectionThis is from Tom Baldwin, Keir Starmer’s biographer, and head of communications for Ed Miliband when he was Labour leader.We seem to be in a strange place where Keir Starmer is being told he must quit to prevent more uncertainty and chaos (by those who have caused much of it) but then stay on for a couple of months because the guy who has been desperat

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Starmer commosso annuncia le dimissioni e lascia Downing Street

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-22T08:52:31+00:00

Dopo le pressioni arrivate dai laburisti, il premier ha comunicato il suo addio anticipato. Oggi il giuramento a Westminster del rivale di partito Andy Burnham

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West Bengal Budget Live: 1 lakh vacancies in govt jobs to be filled, ₹36,000 cr for Annapurna scheme; ₹14,000 cr for GRAMG scheme; 20% DA hike and more

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T08:48:20+00:00

The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-22T08:48:02+00:00

Starmer's main rival Andy Burnham says he will stand in any contest to replace outgoing Labour Party leader.

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Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T08:45:29+00:00

Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield itFew would describe him as a dramatic man, but Keir Starmer’s political career has been almost Shakespearean in its trajectory: a mere 11 years to enter parliament, lead Labour to an election win many assumed was impossible and then, inside the final two years, throw it all away.His demise is, of course, a reflection of an unprecedented era, one in which voter loyalties were atomised, a two-party hegemony fractured into five, and for the first time ever Labour faced

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Monday Motivation: A vine of help is always there

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T08:45:06+00:00

If one sees help as an obligation that becomes a burden. If one receives it with just gratitude, it can be liberating.

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