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Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:48:46+00:00

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

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Teen accused of planning terror attack on Peter Dutton and Brisbane march was making ‘edgy joke’, court told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:42:37+00:00

Defence barrister claims teenager was a ‘troubled kid’ but crown prosecutor says he was serious when he wrote of copying US domestic terroristsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager accused of preparing a nail bombing campaign was either a “troubled kid” who made edgy jokes or a determined terrorist in waiting, a court has been told.The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, spent last week on trial in the Brisbane supreme court after pleading not guilty to one count of acts done in preparation for or planning a terrorist act. Continue reading...

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Nifty holds above 24,100 at midday; Pharma, IT lead gains as breadth stays strong

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T07:41:09+00:00

Markets have broadly sustained the gap-up opening from the morning, though the Nifty been trading sideways within a tight range since then, testing its 100-day exponential moving average for the second time in three sessions

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LIVE: UK’s Starmer resigns as prime minister

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:39:09+00:00

The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.

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Australia politics live: Jonno Duniam calls Pauline Hanson’s push for monoculture ‘bizarre’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:37:13+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume has no problem with more debate on NDIS changes, but criticises ‘horse trading’ between Labor and the GreensJane Hume is speaking to RN Breakfast now, saying the Coalition has no problem with increased scrutiny over changes to the NDIS should the Greens negotiate a longer inquiry into the scheme the week.I suppose one of our concerns is that perhaps the changes don’t go far enough in addressing the rorts and the criminal behaviour that we’ve seen embedded in the NDIS system now. We want to make sure that th

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Il mistero della donna bionda nella foto pubblicata da Trump

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-22T07:36:10+00:00

Nel giorno della festa americana del papà, il presidente Usa ha diffuso l’immagine scrivendo “Figlia fantastica, mio onore”. Ma non è una delle sue figlie e resta ignota la sua identità anche se per alcuni commentatori potrebbe essere la filantropa Margo Vondersaar

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Trump e Meloni, la sfida di (im)popolarità

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-22T07:32:30+00:00

Entrambi accusano il rivale di essere in crisi di consenso e usano l’opinione pubblica come un motore dei rapporti internazionali. Ecco l’indice di gradimento dei due leader

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Middle East crisis live: US talks with Iran set to continue despite Iranian walkout

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:29:05+00:00

Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from Donald TrumpIran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky startThe first round of face-to-face talks between the US and Iran ended in Switzerland on Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran saying it had again closed the strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said Washington and Tehran agreed to a roadmap towards ⁠a final deal within 60 days and that technic

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Zelenskyy pledges to ‘bring war back to Russia’ after drones swarm toward Moscow – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:28:55+00:00

Russia intercepted 300 Ukrainian drones across the country and temporarily suspended operations from Moscow airportNearly 60 Ukrainian drones were intercepted heading for Moscow last night, forcing the capital’s airports to briefly suspend its operations during the attack.In total, Russia reportedly downed just over 300 drones across the country.“The Russians are attacking us every day – and we will strike back every day. Our response will grow stronger with each passing day.” Continue reading...

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Командувач НГУ здійснив візит до Литви

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-22T07:22:00+00:00

Під час зустрічей обговорили подальшу підтримку Литви, основні напрями співпраці у сфері безпеки, підготовку особового складу та можливість передачі українського досвіду у ході спільних навчань і заходів.

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Report on Nottingham NHS maternity scandal to reveal ‘horrendous’ failings

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T07:00:01+00:00

Insider indicates Ockenden inquiry has uncovered appalling behaviour including racism toward mothersThe report of the inquiry into the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history will outline “horrendous” failings in the care provided to women in Nottingham, the Guardian can reveal.A catalogue of appalling behaviour over many years by staff at the city’s two hospitals – Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City hospital – included racism towards mothers, it will say. Continue reading...

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UK's Starmer expected to set out exit timetable as Burnham waits in the wings

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T06:54:29+00:00

The threat to Starmer, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, decisively won ‌a parliamentary election to return to Westminster

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Як Росія закріплюється на чужих територіях під різними приводами

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-22T06:49:00+00:00

Росія десятиліттями закріплюється на території сусідів різними механізмами / фото ua.depositphotos.comРосія десятиліттями закріплюється на території сусідів різними механізмами – підтримкою сепаратистів,...

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Trump builds a new US tariff wall in shakeup of winners, losers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T06:42:36+00:00

Not all countries are a targets and when Trump’s temporary 10% across-the-board tariffs expire at the end of July, some stand to gain a competitive edge with a lower rate than they had before

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