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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T02:10:42+00:00

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine yearsUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer’s premiership.The Greater Manchester mayor beat the Reform UK candidate, Robert Kenyon, and the new hardline Restore Britain party. Continue reading...

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Lawsuit from Democratic-led ⁠states can proceed over Trump’s order to restrict mail-in voting – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T01:57:54+00:00

This blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailHe calls the situation a “win-win” for the US.Vance is here, and he starts by claiming that Trump’s peace deal with Iran “is already bearing real fruits for the American people”, with 12.5m barrels going through the strait of Hormuz last night and gas prices dropping below $4 today for the first time since the conflict began. Continue reading...

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Andy Burnham arrives at Makerfield byelection count as Labour confident of beating Reform – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T01:44:58+00:00

Result expected around 3am as Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asidePolls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10Burnham 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 loses. Continue reading.

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Lawsuit from Democratic-led ⁠states can proceed over Trump’s order to restrict mail-in voting – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T01:39:29+00:00

Federal judge gives green light for states to challenge president’s executive orderSign up for the Breaking News US emailHe calls the situation a “win-win” for the US.Vance is here, and he starts by claiming that Trump’s peace deal with Iran “is already bearing real fruits for the American people”, with 12.5m barrels going through the strait of Hormuz last night and gas prices dropping below $4 today for the first time since the conflict began. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Senate inquiry told of ‘disgust’ over KPMG leaks scandal; goldmine evacuated and work paused after quake

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T01:17:51+00:00

Follow today’s news live• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere were two small earthquakes in New South Wales this morning, according to Geoscience Australia.A 3.4 magnitude quake hit near Orange around 5.45am this morning, with at least 108 people reporting they felt the shakes. And a 3.2 magnitude temblor hit near Wilcannia two hours earlier. Just two people reported feeling that quake.If we’re given the choice between taking the easier path politically or doing the more difficult thing, but the right thing in the interests of particularly first home buyers, young

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Oberoi Realty

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T01:13:22+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Oberoi Realty formed a good base at ₹1,400 in March and rebounded. But since mid-March, the trend has largely been flat where the price is oscillating between the broad ₹1,600-1,750 range. Nevertheless, the chart shows the formation of a higher base at ₹1,600. Moreover, the price action shows that the stock is getting good buying interest so far this week. Therefore, we expect the stock to break out of ₹1,750 soon. Once this occurs, the stock can rally to ₹2,000 in the medium term.

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Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-19T01:12:44+00:00

Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.

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Australia news live: Senate inquiry told of ‘disgust’ over KPMG leaks scandal with multiple investigations under way

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T01:04:47+00:00

Follow today’s news live• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere were two small earthquakes in New South Wales this morning, according to Geoscience Australia.A 3.4 magnitude quake hit near Orange around 5.45am this morning, with at least 108 people reporting they felt the shakes. And a 3.2 magnitude temblor hit near Wilcannia two hours earlier. Just two people reported feeling that quake.If we’re given the choice between taking the easier path politically or doing the more difficult thing, but the right thing in the interests of particularly first home buyers, young

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En Thaïlande, la chasse aux hommes de paille est ouverte

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T01:00:04+00:00

Dans les îles paradisiaques thaïlandaises, le gouvernement nationaliste cherche à démasquer les nombreux prête-noms qui permettent de contourner l’interdiction de propriété appliquée aux investisseurs étrangers.

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US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T00:52:48+00:00

Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as the Trump administration wages a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack brings the number of people the US military has killed in boat strikes to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting people it calls “narcoterrorists” in early September. Continue reading...

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Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T00:52:11+00:00

Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has lost the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish Conservatives.The SNP’s Stephen Flynn, who gave up the Aberdeen South seat in order to take a seat in Holyrood, wrote on social media: “A tough night in Aberdeen that some will need to reflect on, quite heavily.” Continue reading...

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Les Etats-Unis disent adieu à un Air Force One, un Boeing qatari pour le remplacer

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T00:50:43+00:00

L’appareil, qui « a transporté chaque président depuis George Bush », selon la cheffe du protocole des Etats-Unis, a effectué son dernier voyage en France, pour le sommet du G7, avant sa mise à l’arrêt définitive.

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Le général Jacques Langlade de Montgros va être nommé chef d’état-major de l’armée de terre et l’amiral Christophe Cluzel chef d’état-major de la marine nationale

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T00:48:15+00:00

Patron de la Direction du renseignement militaire (DRM) depuis avril 2022, le général de Montgros remplacera cet été le général Pierre Schill. Actuel commandant de la force d’action navale, Christophe Cluzel succédera à l’amiral Nicolas Vaujour.

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Le général Jacques Langlade de Montgros va être nommé chef d’état-major de l’armée de terre et l’amiral Christophe Cluzel chef d’état-major de la marine nationale

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T00:48:14+00:00

Patron de la direction du renseignement militaire depuis avril 2022, le général Langlade remplacera cet été le général Pierre Schill. Actuel commandant de la force d’action navale, Christophe Cluzel succédera à l’amiral Nicolas Vaujour.

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SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T00:22:21+00:00

Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has conceded defeat in the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish Conservatives.A senior source at the SNP told PA it was the “Tories’ night”, but pledged to “win it back in 2029”. Continue reading...

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Reform UK gloomy about prospects in Makerfield, as one party source says Labour ahead by 2,500 votes – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T00:14:32+00:00

Result expected around 3am as Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asidePolls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10Burnham 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 loses. Continue reading.

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JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-18T23:52:54+00:00

In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the USNews: Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz Analysis: Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025 US vice-president JD Vance has lashed out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal, saying Donald Trump is Israel’s only ally left in the world, in a sharp rebuke that referenced the billions in defence aid ⁠the country receives from America.Vance was defending the deal ⁠reached this week to end the wa

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Vance Issues Blunt Warning to Israel as He Defends Trump’s Deal

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-18T23:29:35+00:00

The vice president delivered a rebuke to Israeli critics of the agreement, warning them not to alienate their most important ally, as the administration sought to rebut mounting criticism of the deal.

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Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-18T23:29:33+00:00

The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.

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Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-18T23:29:15+00:00

Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawnThe Barack Obama presidential center opened in Chicago on Thursday after more than a decade in the making amid a musical fanfare and paeans to democratic principles that evoked a previous age, all while delivering an implied rebuke to Donald Trump.Featuring appearances by a cast of musical stars and retired politicians from a less polarised era, it was a seemingly perfect antidote to the crass spectacle of cage fights on the White House lawn. Continue reading...

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Гегсет жорстко розкритикував союзників НАТО через Іран та оборонні витрати

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-18T23:17:00+00:00

Очільник Пентагону наголосив, що перегляд має прискорити процес передачі більшої відповідальності за безпеку Європи самим європейським державам.

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