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Macron hails ‘real progress’ on Ukraine after G7 leaders agree ‘new steps to put pressure’ on Russia – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:50:37+00:00

‘Balance of power has profoundly shifted’ to favour Ukraine, says French president as he closes summit in Évian-les-BainsRutte 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 away from its allies, but that is not the reality. The US has made clea

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Telecom market share stabilisation spark estimates of 15% tariff hike

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T14:47:08+00:00

While market share of Vodafone Idea (Vi) remains on the lower end, the moderating pace of its peers’ gains could drive focus back on tariff hikes, as per a Jefferies report

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SEBI plugs long-standing gap in AIF winding-up process

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T14:47:02+00:00

The framework allows AIFs to retain liquidation proceeds in specified cases, including pending or anticipated litigation, tax or regulatory demands, and residual winding-up expenses

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Emmanuel Macron speaks at G7 summit after leaders agree ‘new steps to put pressure’ on Russia – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:39:03+00:00

French president closes meeting of world leaders in Évian-les-Bains, as Trump says ‘we are looking at’ further sanctions on MoscowRutte 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 away from its allies, but that is not the reality. The US has

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Senator says Jay Clayton nomination hearing to go ahead unless Trump tells him not to appear – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:38:44+00:00

Tom Cotton, chair of committee tasked with confirming Trump’s national intelligence pick, defies president’s cancellation of hearing Trump abruptly halts confirmation 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 one is ever allowed to invest? We’

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Sarvam AI’s Pratyush Kumar joins AI executive huddle with G7 leaders

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T14:37:01+00:00

Sarvam is among a handful of startups attempting to build a full-stack AI business, spanning model development, inference infrastructure, and enterprise applications

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Meloni non si sbilancia su Vannacci: "È lui a dire no all'alleanza, aiuta la sinistra"

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-17T14:36:16+00:00

La conferenza stampa della premier al termine del vertice del G7 a Evian. Sul rapporto con Trump: “Abbiamo un carattere abbastanza forte, entrambi difendiamo con determinazione l'interesse nazionale, non c'è bisogno che ci chiariamo quando non siamo d'accordo su qualcosa”

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IPO comeback: ₹60,000 crore pipeline in next three months

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T14:26:59+00:00

This resurgence follows a six-month slowdown, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, a rally in equity markets, and declining crude prices. 

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Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK for first time in four years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:26:55+00:00

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet last visited Britain in 2022 during late queen’s platinum jubilee celebrationsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex will bring their two children to the UK for the first time in more than four years, it has been reported.Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, last visited Britain in 2022 during the late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations. Continue reading...

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Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal, Belittling the One Obama Signed

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:22:49+00:00

President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Tehran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.

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La Chine déroule le tapis rouge au dictateur birman

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T14:20:07+00:00

Min Aung Hlaing effectue, du 15 au 19 juin, sa première visite d’Etat en Chine en tant que président du Myanmar. Cette rencontre consacre le réchauffement des relations sino-birmanes, tandis que le géant asiatique renforce son emprise sur les équilibres politiques et militaires de son voisin.

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BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight after more than 50 years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:09:05+00:00

News programme, broadcast every weekday evening, is one of first victims of corporation’s drive to cut £500m in costsBBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight is to be axed after more than 50 years, as part of a first round of sweeping cuts that will result in other shows being cut and the departure of hundreds of staff.The 45-minute news programme, broadcast every weekday evening on Radio 4, is one of the first victims of a savings drive that will also put entire BBC channels and radio stations under review. Continue reading...

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NetJets aircraft crashes on Texas highway, killing one and injuring five

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:07:10+00:00

The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in LaredoSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA private jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night, killing one person, local police said.Videos shared online by the Laredo police department showed the wreckage of the aircraft and firefighters working at the scene. Other footage, shared by the Associated Press, captured the immediate aftermath of the crash, with flames rising from the plane as police and others worked to pull people from it. C

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Luigi Mangione in New York state court after missing appearance this week

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:06:58+00:00

Mangione, who faces nine counts including second-degree murder in state case, missed court due to paperwork errorLuigi Mangione has appeared in Manhattan state court on Wednesday after missing an appearance earlier this week due to a paperwork error. He was escorted into court at approximately 9.47am, wearing a deep blue suit and pale shirt, without a tie, and restrained with handcuffs.Mangione’s appearance relates to the 4 December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in late 2024. Continue reading...

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Ex-health worker cautioned after Kate’s medical notes offered for financial gain

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:05:18+00:00

Information commissioner issues formal caution after London private hospital treating royal reported breachA former healthcare worker at a private hospital in London has been formally cautioned by the UK privacy and data watchdog over the deliberate misuse of the Princess of Wales’s private medical records and offering to disclose them for financial gain.The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a criminal investigation into the unlawful obtaining and disclosure of medical information to a third party without the consent of the data controller after the London Clinic reported a brea

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‘No friends to the oil and gas industry’: Aberdeen South, the byelection where one topic dominates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T14:00:33+00:00

Peter Murrell affair may feature, but contest seen as straight fight between SNP and Tories over energy policyThe contest for Aberdeen South, a constituency that spans urban social housing and detached homes with sculpted gardens, has been dominated by one topic: the future of North Sea oil and gas.The drama gripping the Labour party at Westminster and Andy Burham’s nascent leadership pitch in Makerfield barely affects this byelection, which also takes place on Thursday. The vote is touted as a straight fight between the Scottish National party and the Conservatives, and one in which energy po

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18 червня у Києві буде дощ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-17T14:00:00+00:00

У столиці очікується комфортна температура – до +22°.

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