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Burnham says byelection win ‘last chance’ to change Britain as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T10:32:55+00:00

Burnham earlier hailed a ‘turning point’ for the country after a resounding victory over Reform UK and RestoreFull report: Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challengeBurnham brings in top economists before possible leadership runDavid Blunkett, the former Labour cabinet minister, has suggested that Keir Starmer should stand down after the Makerfield byelection.In an interview on the BBC’s Newsnight, Blunkett suggested that Starmer standing aside would be the best option for the party regardless of whether Andy Burnham wins tonight or lo

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Банк России снизил ставку до 14,25%

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-19T10:30:48+00:00

На заседании 19 июня совет директоров Банка России снизил ключевую ставку на 25 базисных пунктов (б. п.) до 14,25%. Это девятое подряд снижение ставки. Лишь двое опрошенных «Ведомостями» экспертов ожидали такого решения. Большинство – 14 из 19 экономистов – ждали ожидали снижения до 14%, еще один участник опроса называл диапазон 14–14,25%, другой считал вероятным снижение до 13,5–14%. Один аналитик предполагал, что ставка останется неизменной.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex settled 607.08 pts or 0.78% lower at 76,802.90; and Nifty 50 dragged 154.90 pts or 0.64% to 24,013.10, snapping a five-day rally

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T10:29:30+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: The benchmark BSE Sensex was down ​0.78% to 76,802.90, while the ‌broader NSE Nifty 50 ​index declined 0.64% to ⁠24,013.1, snapping a five-day rally on Accenture-led IT weakness, while ‌HDFC Bank fell after the central bank approved ‌a term extension ‌for ⁠the lender's interim ⁠chairman.

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Reliance Intelligence to operationalise 120MW AI capacity by year-end

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T10:28:39+00:00

Reliance Intelligence to build its AI backbone in Jamnagar, which will be powered entirely from Reliance’s solar generation from the Kutch renewable platform

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Brand Keralam to give Kerala products a global Identity

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T10:28:38+00:00

The new initiative seeks to ensure that producers receive greater value by building a distinct and trusted identity for Kerala-made products

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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-19T10:28:22+00:00

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

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Bunham says byelection victory ‘last chance’ to change Britain as Starmer insists he’ll fight in any Labour leadership contest – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T10:16:23+00:00

Burnham earlier hailed a ‘turning point’ for the country after a resounding victory over Reform UK and RestoreFull report: Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challengeBurnham brings in top economists before possible leadership runDavid Blunkett, the former Labour cabinet minister, has suggested that Keir Starmer should stand down after the Makerfield byelection.In an interview on the BBC’s Newsnight, Blunkett suggested that Starmer standing aside would be the best option for the party regardless of whether Andy Burnham wins tonight or lo

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« Donald Trump est le seul chef d’Etat à être bienveillant envers la nation d’Israël » : les mots sévères, presque menaçants, de J. D. Vance à l’allié israélien

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T10:15:09+00:00

En critiquant avec véhémence l’Etat hébreu, accusé de faire obstacle à l’accord signé entre Washington et Téhéran, le vice-président américain met au jour une fracture durable entre les deux pays.

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Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon After 4 Soldiers Are Killed

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-19T10:13:45+00:00

The violence involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants added to pressure on the U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for fighting to stop on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

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Kerala Budget allocates ₹200 crore to boost aviation sector

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T10:08:39+00:00

Key proposals include establishment of pilot training and flight simulation centres, expansion of MRO facilities, development of Global Convention Centre, Green Hydrogen Hub and BESS

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US veteran dubbed highway ‘angel’ for using combat first aid to save crash survivor

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T10:00:30+00:00

Marine veteran James Brown rescued a driver with a piece of metal lodged in his legA US military veteran and trucker recently used his battlefield medical training to save the life of a fellow truck driver whose leg was impaled by a piece of metal after a crash, earning him official recognition as an “angel” of the nation’s highways.As the organization honoring him tells it, James Brown was driving for Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Melton Truck Lines through torrential rain – as well as low visibility – on 22 May when he saw another trucker lose control, leave the roadway and overturn about 40 miles e

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Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South in shock loss for the SNP

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:58:45+00:00

Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry UK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party has lost the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish Conservatives.Douglas Lumsden beat the SNP’s Richard Thomson by 6,050 votes, with a 14.69% swing away towards the Scottish Tories, whose vote share was 49.51%. Lumsden’s vote tally was 14,308, with Thomson on 8,258. Jo Hart for Reform came a distant third with 2,478 votes. The turnout was just 38%. Continue reading...

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Mukesh Ambani hands next value-creation chapter to Ambani heirs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T09:54:53+00:00

The move places Reliance’s next generation at the center of a value-creation agenda focused on AI, digital platforms, satellite connectivity, and tech-driven growth, after a ₹6.48 lakh crore investment over the past 5 years

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