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Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:54:17+00:00

The Fair Trade Commission said that it suspected six leading ice cream manufacturers fixed the prices of popular frozen treats.

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Trump says ‘I am the boss’ at G7 summit as leaders agree ‘new steps to put pressure’ on Russia – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:52:08+00:00

The moment was published by the White House after the US president walking into the summit for Wednesday morning’s sessionRutte 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 cle

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Electrical retailer AO shifts UK call centre roles to South Africa

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:51:46+00:00

About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as company reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholdersBusiness live – latest updatesThe online electrical goods seller AO World has revealed it is outsourcing up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa blaming rising labour costs, as it handed £20m to shareholders.As the retailer reported a jump in profits, it said it was shifting the majority of call centre jobs overseas “in response to ongoing inflationary cost pressures, and particularly rising employment costs”. It expects to save about £4m a year as a result of the change

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Broker’s Call: Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (Long)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T10:38:51+00:00

Amid muted category growth and rising competitive intensity, the stock has undergone a meaningful de-rating and now trades at 32x/30x FY27E/FY28E EPS

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BBC boss warns of compulsory redundancies as first phase of cuts revealed

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:36:04+00:00

Broadcast channels under review and 10% of senior leaders to go as part of drive to cut £500m in costsEntire BBC programmes will be scrapped and compulsory redundancies will be necessary as part of sweeping cuts at the corporation, its new director general, Matt Brittin, has told staff.The former Google executive also announced he was reviewing the BBC’s broadcast TV channels and radio network, as audiences continue to switch to online content. Continue reading...

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Taïwan, fragilisé par la guerre au Moyen-Orient, envisage de relancer la filière nucléaire pour alimenter la production de semi-conducteurs

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-17T10:30:20+00:00

La crise dans le détroit d’Ormuz a exposé la fragilité de l’île qui importe la quasi-totalité de gaz, pétrole et charbon. Après avoir entériné la sortie de l’atome en 2025, le gouvernement envisage de faire machine arrière pour sécuriser la boulimie énergétique de l’industrie des puces.

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TMPV shares tumble 8% as JLR unveils FY27 growth strategy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T10:27:17+00:00

JLR said the next phase of its Reimagine strategy will focus on expanding customer choice and strengthening the company’s resilience and growth profile

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Pet parenting platform WAGR goes live in India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T10:26:59+00:00

New platform combines commerce, services, information and community to simplify pet care for Indian pet parents

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Trump tells leaders ‘I am the boss’ at G7 summit after early statement committing support to Ukraine – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:23:50+00:00

The moment was published by the White House after the US president walking into the summit for Wednesday morning’s sessionRutte 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 cle

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Что известно об атаке ВСУ на автобус с детской футбольной командой из Белоруссии

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-17T10:20:02+00:00

В Брянской области автобус с детской футбольной командой из Гомеля был атакован беспилотником. Погибла женщина-сопровождающая, шесть человек ранены. Возбуждено уголовное дело о террористическом акте. «Ведомости» собрали главное о происшествии.

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Real estate event in London ‘advertised sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:18:02+00:00

Pamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisersAn Israeli real estate event in north London appears to have advertised the sale of land in Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, despite previous denials that illegal settlement properties would be marketed at the event.Pamphlets shared with the Guardian from the event on Sunday showed real estate projects in Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, Kfar Eldad and Teneh Omarim in the occupied West Bank, as well as Ramat Eshkol and Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem. Continu

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ATM usage declines, but more takers for micro-ATMs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T10:16:57+00:00

The number of ATMs declined for the second consecutive year to 2.51 lakh in FY25 from a peak of 2.55 lakh in FY23

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Broker’s Call: Hyundai Motor India (Buy)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T10:14:19+00:00

HMIL targets exports volume growth of 8-10% for FY27 despite near-term headwinds due to the West Asia crisis, which accounts for 40% of its exports volume

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Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:11:49+00:00

Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s historyDowning Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historic forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed.Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a “shameful period” in the country’s history. Continue reading...

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Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:10:49+00:00

Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese cultureThe activewear brand Lululemon has apologised after a promotional event held on the Great Wall of China appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum, prompting an uproar.The Canadian-headquartered company, known for its upmarket yoga leggings, has been growing rapidly in China and arranged for a yoga festival to take place in late May on a section of the wall near Beijing. Continue reading...

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Tesla opens experience center in Hyderabad

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-17T10:08:55+00:00

New facility offers test drives of 2026 Model Y variants along with delivery and service support in Telangana

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Mondiali, il tour di Infantino in jet privato: vuole vedere due partite al giorno

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-17T10:08:51+00:00

Il numero uno della Fifa punta ad assistere a due gare al giorno nonostante quattro fusi orari e migliaia di chilometri da percorrere. Per i trasferimenti sarebbe disponibile un aereo messo a disposizione da Qatar Airways

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Lululemon apologises amid Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-17T10:08:46+00:00

Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese cultureThe activewear brand Lululemon has apologised after a promotional event held on the Great Wall of China appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum, prompting an uproar.The Canadian-headquartered company, known for its upmarket yoga leggings, has been growing rapidly in China and arranged for a yoga festival to take place in late May on a section of the wall near Beijing. Continue reading...

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Україна та G7: приємні обіцянки та короткі терміни

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-17T10:07:00+00:00

Підсумкове комюніке G7 видається нам досить оптимістичним. Лідери "Великої сімки" заявили, що будуть збільшувати постачання до України систем ППО та ракет-перехоплювачів, а також готові допомогти розширити...

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