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Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T17:00:27+00:00

This blog has now closed. See all our UK politics coverage hereAndy Burnham may have trouble getting through to Keir Starmer if he tries ringing him after the Makerfield byelection to urge him to set a timetable for his departure. Burnham reportedly wants to call Starmer this weekend. (See 9.47am.) But, in his interview with Sky News, Starmer said: “I’m sure I’ll talk to Andy after the weekend.”If Starmer declines to take Burnham’s call, he may be following Ed Miliband’s example. In a Times story today, Patrick Maguire and Steven Swinford report:Sir Keir Starmer’s relationship with Ed Miliband

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En Espagne, l’ancien premier ministre Zapatero pris dans la tourmente judiciaire

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T17:00:08+00:00

L’ancien dirigeant socialiste a été entendu mercredi 17 juin par l’Audience nationale dans une affaire de trafic d’influence et de blanchiment. Cette nouvelle enquête fragilise son successeur Pedro Sanchez, déjà cerné par plusieurs procédures judiciaires.

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G7 : ce qu’il faut retenir du discours de clôture d’Emmanuel Macron

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T16:59:01+00:00

Au dernier jour du sommet international qui s’est tenu à Evian-les-Bains, le chef de l’Etat a évoqué la guerre en Ukraine, l’intelligence artificielle et la personnalité de Donald Trump.

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Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:55:46+00:00

Victims’ families spoke in court as Heuermann, 63, was imprisoned for killing spree that spanned decadesRex Heuermann, the Manhattan architect who methodically planned and carried out the murders of eight women over at least 17 years on Long Island, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole.The sentence, the maximum the New York law allows, was handed down by Judge Timothy Mazzei after a morning of grueling victim’s family impact statements on the effect Heuermann’s murder spree had on the children and relatives of his victims. Continue reading...

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Atlantic hurricane season opens with Tropical Storm Arthur inundating Gulf coast

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:55:07+00:00

The southern US is seeing intense rain that is expected to cause dangerous flash floodingSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed on Wednesday near the Gulf coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said.Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized cluster of storms that brought rain for days over parts of eastern Mexico and the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said conditions were conducive for a short-lived tropical storm to form

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Guerra in Iran, le news. Donald battezza l’intesa con l’Iran: “Si chiama ‘Accordo Trump’: la firma domani o dopodomani, inviata un copia a Israele”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-17T16:55:06+00:00

Hezbollah: “Una grande vittoria”. Il presidente Usa: “Oltre gli obiettivi prefissati, il cambio di regime a Teheran è già avvenuto”. Poi aggiunge: “Credo che gli iraniani cambieranno comportamento, altrimenti torneremo a colpire”. Tajani: “Venerdì riapre ambasciata a Teheran”

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Trump delays Clayton’s nomination for intelligence director, furthering lapse of powerful surveillance tool – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:52:57+00:00

In rare break with the US president, Republican Tom Cotton criticizes Trump’s ‘regrettable’ decision to order Jay Clayton to not appear for confirmation hearingTrump derails confirmation process for Jay ClaytonSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump also denied (again) that the memorandum of understanding includes a $300bn fund for Iran, and denied that he had asked the Gulf states to commit funding.“It’s false,” Trump told reporters as he sat alongside Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. “You can invest if you want. What am I going to do, say no one is ever allowed to invest?

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Modi, Trump talk trade, seafarer safety on G7 sidelines

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T16:48:03+00:00

While Trump called Modi a “tough negotiator” on the interim trade deal, discussions are weighed down by recent maritime deaths and ongoing US tariff investigations

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Coupe du monde 2026 : pour les Léopards de la République démocratique du Congo, « l’objectif, c’est de passer le premier tour »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T16:46:06+00:00

Sélectionneur de l’équipe nationale de RDC depuis 2022, Sébastien Desabre veut croire dans les chances de son équipe, qui affronte le Portugal mercredi à 19 heures pour son entrée dans le tournoi. Il rappelle le très fort attachement des Congolais aux Léopards.

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Trump tells G7 summit he hopes Europe ‘finds its way’ on immigration and energy – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:45:51+00:00

US president also expresses hope ‘something will happen’ on Ukraine after ‘productive’ conversations with Zelenskyy and Putin, after Emmanuel Macron praised ‘real progress’ on the war at summitRutte says the adjustment in the US pledge to the Nato Force Model is “not primarily about where forces and assets are currently, but about who would do what if our defence plans were activated.”He says historically the model was “overly reliant” on the US.“You will likely have seen news adjusting its contributions to the Nato force model. In some cases, this has been cast as a problem, as the US pulling

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Middle East crisis live: US will ‘probably go back to bombing’ Iran if it does not honour deal, says Trump

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:39:38+00:00

US president claims deal ‘achieves everything we set out to accomplish’Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programmeAnalysis: Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship?Trump also addressed media reports of a leaked US-Iran deal (see post at 11:57), denying claims it includes a $300bn reconstruction fund for Tehran.“We’re not putting up 10 cents,” he said. “We are not investing and we do not have a fund.”It’s not final. It’s a memorandum of understanding, and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their head.If I don’t like i

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Everpure unveils data-primacy architecture for AI era

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T16:37:00+00:00

New capabilities shift enterprises from app-centric to data-centric model with enhanced governance and AI-ready intelligence

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Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to Battle of Bunker Hill

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:30:34+00:00

Dig at Boston site reveals ammunition intriguing finds from 1775 clash that launched revolutionary war in earnestGenerations of Boston families played and picnicked on the grassy, sloping lawns of the Bunker Hill Monument.Musket balls and other artifacts from one of the American Revolution’s most consequential battles were buried just below their feet the whole time. Continue reading...

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Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:30:13+00:00

Greater Manchester mayor tells supporters a vote for him is a vote to ‘power up north of England’ and end ‘40 years of trickle-down economics that didn’t trickle down much’Andy Burnham may have trouble getting through to Keir Starmer if he tries ringing him after the Makerfield byelection to urge him to set a timetable for his departure. Burnham reportedly wants to call Starmer this weekend. (See 9.47am.) But, in his interview with Sky News, Starmer said: “I’m sure I’ll talk to Andy after the weekend.”If Starmer declines to take Burnham’s call, he may be following Ed Miliband’s example. In a T

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Après les promesses de rupture, la grande désillusion des Sénégalais

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T16:30:10+00:00

Le pays subit une grave crise économique, que le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye, au pouvoir depuis 2024, ne réussit pas à résorber. Depuis deux ans, l’arrêt des chantiers sur le littoral dakarois a notamment mis à plat l’un des moteurs de l’économie sénégalaise.

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Guerra in Iran, le news. Trump difende l’accordo con l’Iran: “Oltre gli obiettivi prefissati, la firma domani o dopodomani. Inviata una copia a Israele”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-17T16:29:06+00:00

Il presidente Usa: “Abbiamo evitato una catastrofe economica, il cambio di regime a Teheran è già avvenuto”. Poi aggiunge: “Credo che gli iraniani cambieranno comportamento, altrimenti torneremo a colpire”. Tajani: “Venerdì riapre ambasciata a Teheran”

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Jay Clayton’s nomination hearing canceled after Trump directs him not to appear – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T16:24:27+00:00

Tom Cotton, chair of committee tasked with confirming Trump’s national intelligence pick, earlier said hearing would go ahead after Trump derailed confirmation processTrump derails confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chiefSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump also denied (again) that the memorandum of understanding includes a $300bn fund for Iran, and denied that he had asked the Gulf states to commit funding.“It’s false,” Trump told reporters as he sat alongside Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. “You can invest if you want. What am I going to do, say no

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Боргова криза на балансуючому ринку електроенергії досі чекає на рішення, - експерт

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-17T16:17:00+00:00

За його словами, уряд неодноразово декларував намір врегулювати боргову кризу на енергетичних ринках, однак конкретних законодавчих змін досі не ухвалено.

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Les discussions sur le budget de l’UE s’annoncent plus difficiles que jamais

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T16:14:30+00:00

Les Vingt-Sept n’ont pas encore trouvé la martingale pour financer de nouvelles priorités du budget 2028-2034, comme la défense, sans sacrifier les politiques traditionnelles de l’Union, comme la politique agricole commune ou la cohésion.

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