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US official says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreed as Trump lashes out at Iran deal critics – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:33:30+00:00

US official tells Reuters news agency that ceasefire has now come into effectInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern LebanonAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted and beat their chests, their lamentations echoed by the dull thud of shelling in the foothills just beyond the city. Continue reading...

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Guerra in Iran, news. In vigore cessate il fuoco in Libano tra Hezbollah e Israele. Media: raid Idf

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-19T15:32:00+00:00

La tregua iniziata alle 16, ora locale. Trump: “È l'Iran ad avere firmato per disperazione”. Media denunciano attacchi da parte dell’esercito israeliano dopo l’entrata in vigore del cessate il fuoco. Ft: “Colloqui Usa-Iran saltati per gli attacchi israeliani in Libano”. Attacco dell’Idf al sud del Libano, Ben Gvir: “Il Paese deve bruciare”

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Reforming gold trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T15:28:49+00:00

Gold ETF curbs can do more harm than good

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Will Railways’ reform push deliver?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T15:28:43+00:00

The ‘52 reforms in 52 weeks’ drive should include governance reforms, with a focus on decentralisation and accountability

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Heathrow third runway GDP yield may be 90% less than original estimate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:26:25+00:00

Department for Transport analysis suggests 0.05% boost will be offset by overall negative trade-off The economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of previous estimates, government analysis shows, while the overall trade-off from the bigger airport could set the UK back by as much as £62.5bn.As ministers promised to speed up expansion of the London airport in the name of economic growth, documents prepared by the Department for Transport said the runway was expected to boost GDP by only up to 0.05% – 90% less than the 0.5% previously stated. Continue reading...

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Heathrow third runway GDP yield may be 90% less than previous estimates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:26:25+00:00

Department for Transport analysis suggests tiny economic boost would be outweighed by up to £62.5bn in trade-offsThe economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of previous estimates, government analysis shows, while the overall trade-off from the bigger airport could set the UK back by as much as £62.5bn.As ministers promised to speed up expansion of the London airport in the name of economic growth, documents prepared by the Department for Transport said the runway was expected to boost GDP by only up to 0.05% – 90% less than the 0.5% previously stated. Continue read

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Cuba: Between charcoal and solar panels

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:22:18+00:00

Millions of Cubans have grown accustomed to living without electricity for long periods of time.

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Palantir irrité par l’annonce de la fin de son contrat avec la DGSI : « On ne peut pas faire ça comme ça, sur Instagram. C’est un sujet ultra-sérieux »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T15:07:35+00:00

Dans un entretien au « Monde », la direction du géant américain de l’analyse de données regrette l’annonce de Sébastien Lecornu sur la fin du contrat avec la direction générale de la sécurité intérieure et assure que son travail se poursuit.

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Reform investigates whether Makerfield candidate’s sexist posts were costly

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:07:21+00:00

Nigel Farage admits result was ‘disappointing’ after party hoped for tightly fought battle with BurnhamUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham wins by huge majorityReform UK is examining whether sexist comments by its candidate in the Makerfield byelection might have harmed the party’s chances, after Nigel Farage accepted the result had disappointed him.The party’s examination of its defeat comes after Andy Burnham won 55% of the vote share in a poll which Reform hoped would be a tightly fought battle between the Labour leadership hopeful and its own candidate, the local plumber Robert Kenyon.

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Starmer facing pressure from Burnham and Streeting allies not to fight leadership challenge

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:04:56+00:00

One Labour MP said there are about 200 who are prepared – if necessary – to sign Burnham’s nomination papersUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Allies of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting will ask cabinet ministers, friends and Labour grandees to persuade Keir Starmer over the weekend not to fight a leadership challenge.Burnham, who won a compelling majority in the Makerfield byelection overnight, is expected to travel to London on Monday to meet MPs in the expectation of becoming prime minister within weeks. Continue reading...

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Starmer facing pressure from ministers and Labour grandees to prepare for ‘orderly exit’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:04:56+00:00

Prime minister said to be calling cabinet members but faces growing consensus that his time in Downing Street is overUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Cabinet ministers and Labour grandees are to urge Keir Starmer not to fight a leadership challenge and to prepare for an “orderly exit,” the Guardian understands.Andy Burnham, who won a compelling majority in the Makerfield byelection overnight, is expected to travel to London on Monday to meet MPs in the expectation of becoming prime minister within weeks. Continue reading...

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ICC prosecutor suspended by UK barristers’ watchdog amid sexual misconduct inquiry

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T15:04:48+00:00

Bar Standards Board bars Karim Khan from practising in England and Wales, following suspension by ICCKarim Khan, the international criminal court prosecutor, has been suspended from practising as a barrister in England and Wales by the UK’s Bar Standards Board.The move comes less than two weeks after Khan was suspended as ICC chief prosecutor as part of a disciplinary process triggered by sexual abuse allegations against him. Khan has repeatedly denied the claims. Continue reading...

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India-UK CETA to provide marginal relief for steel exporters

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T14:58:42+00:00

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement delivers a projected 7-10 per cent tariff advantage in the UK market

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Судові затримки навколо Червоноградської ЦЗФ ставлять під загрозу підготовку до зими, - депутат

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-19T14:57:00+00:00

фото facebook.com/MykhailoVolynetsЗа кілька місяців до початку опалювального сезону ситуація навколо Червоноградської центральної збагачувальної фабрики залишається невирішеною. Про це заявив народний...

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"Прокляття" Криму: чому півострів завжди захоплюють

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-19T14:53:30+00:00

Ми добре пам’ятаємо радянську пропагандистську історію про "непотопляємий авіаносець" Крим. Але реальність дещо інша – півострів захоплювали всі, хто туди заходив. Бо це "логістична пастка". Якщо в когось...

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Après l’annonce d’une nouvelle révision de la présence militaire américaine en Europe, les alliés au défi des ambiguités de Washington

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T14:53:04+00:00

Le 18 juin, le chef du Pentagone a annoncé un « réexamen » de la répartition des forces américaines de l’OTAN sur le Vieux Continent. Une décision qui inquiète, même si elle se veut une simple « évolution » comme l’a confié au « Monde » un responsable américain de la défense.

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Après l’annonce d’une nouvelle révision de la présence militaire américaine en Europe, les alliés au défi des ambiguïtés de Washington

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T14:53:03+00:00

Le 18 juin, le chef du Pentagone a annoncé un « réexamen » de la répartition des forces américaines de l’OTAN sur le Vieux Continent. Une décision qui inquiète, même si elle se veut une simple « évolution », comme l’a confié au « Monde » un responsable de la défense américain.

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Zerodha Capital loan book jumps past ₹580 crore as profit rises

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T14:47:29+00:00

Zerodha Capital's total income increased to ₹53.5 crore in FY26 from ₹37.1 crore a year earlier, while total assets rose to ₹641 crore from ₹433 crore

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