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Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T17:00:07+00:00

Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was haltedThe Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons has said she will not be dissuaded by concerns about Labour divisions, saying MPs should allow the House of Lords to finish its work on the bill after it was blocked from a vote by peers.It also can be revealed that the Labour MP and disability rights campaigner Marie Tidball is to co-sponsor the bill, alongside the former minister Alex Davies- Jones. Continue reading...

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У Хмельницькій області сталася авіакатастрофа: ЗМІ повідомляють про падіння літака МіГ-29

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-16T16:57:00+00:00

ілюстрація УНІАНУ Шепетівському районі Хмельницької області пролунав потужний вибух. Місцеві Telegram-канали повідомляють про катастрофу військового літака, попередньо – винищувача МіГ-29. Новина доповнюється...

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US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:55:50+00:00

Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New MexicoScrewworm cases are rising in the US as the outbreak spreads beyond the initial contamination zones.Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far, a significant increase from the first case detected in a calf in south Texas on 3 June. The growing number of infections has alarmed agricultural experts, who warn that a wider outbreak could have serious consequences for the Texas beef industry. Continue reading...

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Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with the US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:55:04+00:00

Abbas Araghchi says ‘war has not fully come to an end’ without Israeli forces leaving territories occupied during present conflictMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s top diplomat has said a peace deal with the US would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, as concern grows that Israel could undermine diplomatic efforts to finally end the Middle East war, with Donald Trump even criticising his ally and war partner as irresponsible.“Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” said the Iranian foreign m

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Skeptical Republicans demand details of US-Iran outline peace deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:46:53+00:00

JD Vance says specifics ⁠to be ‌worked out as Senate Republicans say there are many unanswered questions Republicans have expressed tentative skepticism of the agreement Donald Trump has reached with Iran, and urged the White House to release more information.The memorandum of understanding (MOU) announced on Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing on Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’s naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks. Both Trump and JD Vance

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EN DIRECT, G7 à Evian : Moyen-Orient, Ukraine, IA... retrouvez les principales déclarations des dirigeants

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:46:52+00:00

Les dirigeants du G7, réunis à Evian en présence de Volodymyr Zelensky, ont signalé mardi leur volonté commune d’intensifier la pression sur Moscou pour arrêter la guerre en Ukraine. La situation au Moyen-Orient et l’accord entre l’Iran et les Etats-Unis ont aussi fait l’objet de discussions, en présence notamment de l’émir du Qatar et du président des Emirats arabes unis.

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G7 à Evian : Moyen-Orient, Ukraine, IA... retrouvez les principales déclarations des dirigeants

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:46:52+00:00

Les dirigeants du G7, réunis à Evian en présence de Volodymyr Zelensky, ont signalé mardi leur volonté commune d’intensifier la pression sur Moscou pour arrêter la guerre en Ukraine. La situation au Moyen-Orient et l’accord entre l’Iran et les Etats-Unis ont aussi fait l’objet de discussions, en présence notamment de l’émir du Qatar et du président des Emirats arabes unis.

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FBI claims to have foiled planned attack on White House cage fight event

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:44:46+00:00

Multiple arrests made in ‘multi-state operation’ to disrupt alleged drone and gun plot targeting Trump birthdaySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLaw enforcement officials disrupted an attempt to attack the UFC cage fighting event staged at the White House on Sunday with guns and explosive-laden drones, and multiple people were in custody, federal US authorities said.Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to dis

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Cisjordanie : Bezalel Smotrich, ministre israélien d’extrême droite, déclare retirer aux Palestiniens le contrôle du site religieux d’Hébron

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:44:20+00:00

Un protocole signé en 1997 avait laissé la gestion de la majeure partie du Caveau des Patriarches aux mains des Palestiniens, un arrangement qui, selon des responsables palestiniens, a été progressivement érodé par Israël au cours des dernières années.

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Cisjordanie : Bezalel Smotrich, ministre d’extrême droite israélien, déclare retirer aux Palestiniens le contrôle du site religieux d’Hébron

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:44:18+00:00

Un protocole signé en 1997 avait laissé la gestion de la majeure partie du caveau des Patriarches aux mains des Palestiniens, un arrangement qui, selon des responsables palestiniens, a été progressivement érodé par Israël au cours des dernières années.

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The overnight World Cup?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:42:23+00:00

For fans outside North America, watching the FIFA World Cup live means late nights and early mornings.

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Russian tanker captain remanded into custody after vessel seized in Channel

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:38:57+00:00

Ajay Pant charged with sanctions breach over shadow fleet ship carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil boarded by British troops The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel containing 98,000 tonnes of oil, which was intercepted by British troops in the Channel, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with breaching sanctions.Ajay Pant, 38, has been charged with directly or indirectly supplying or delivering by ship prohibited oil or oil products from Russia to a third country in June 2026, in contravention of Regulation 46Z9B of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. C

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US and Iran deal to end war allows Tehran to sell oil and fuel – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:38:36+00:00

The countries are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday before proceeding to the next stage of talksFull report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose endsYou can follow all the latest developments from the G7 summit in our Europe live blog:We will be including any Iran-related news from the summit in our Middle East crisis live blog. Continue reading...

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World Cup 2026: Day five

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:35:02+00:00

Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak has your FIFA World Cup 2026 day five recap.

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Bristol court hears how mother found her baby floppy and grey in murder trial of father

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:24:46+00:00

Prosecution alleges Tony Bartlett shook four-week-old Atticus Bartlett so violently he suffered fatal brain damageA mother has described in court the moment she came downstairs to find her four-week-old baby floppy and grey after her partner allegedly shook him so violently he caused brain damage.Atticus Bartlett collapsed at the family home in Chard, Somerset, after the alleged attack by his father, Tony Bartlett, 39, who was a postal worker. He denies murder and manslaughter. Continue reading...

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Voters in Georgia, Oklahoma and Washington DC cast ballots as primaries continue to test Trump’s grip on Republican party – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:20:08+00:00

Oklahoma primary set to test Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican party, while closely watched runoff underway in GeorgiaSign up for the Breaking News US emailSpeaking to NBC News earlier, JD Vance claimed that nuclear inspectors will “absolutely” be allowed back into Iran as part of the deal with the US.“Yes, absolutely,” Vance said. “In fact, one of the core parts of the agreement is that the [International Atomic Energy Agency] and the United States are going to help Iran destroy the highly enriched stockpile, and that’s something that’s spelled out very clearly” in the memorandum of

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Drones create the first-ever FIFA scoreboard in Seattle sky

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:20:04+00:00

BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, witnessing 400 drones light up the night sky and display the score of the Egypt vs. Belgium match.

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Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:20:04+00:00

BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.

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Editorial. Atmanirbhar AI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-16T16:19:43+00:00

Private sector should seize initiative, with policy help

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Rajesh Exports’ bizarre finances

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-16T16:16:07+00:00

Related party transactions are a problem. Accounting norms for overseas subsidiaries are a must

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Найбагатша жінка Австралії вклала $1 млрд у SpaceX Ілона Маска, – WSJ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-16T16:16:00+00:00

Останніми роками бізнесвумен дедалі активніше бере участь у політичному житті Австралії та підтримує правопопулістську й антиімміграційну партію One Nation.

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« Stop Destroying Videogames » : la Commission européenne botte en touche sur la « fin de vie » des jeux vidéo

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:15:36+00:00

Signée par plus d’1,3 million d’Européens, une pétition a forcé l’exécutif européen à se prononcer sur la question de la fermeture des jeux en ligne. Alors que Bruxelles se dit impuissante à légiférer et appelle à des concertations, les organisateurs du mouvement ne cachent pas leur déception.

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US judge recuses herself in Georgia election case after having sex with officer in chambers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-16T16:15:12+00:00

Eleanor Ross cited an ‘abundance of caution for potential perception of bias’ over a Fani Willis-linked eventA federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan event – then lied when confronted with the allegations – has recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the US justice department raised questions about her ability to be impartial.The justice department sought to remove Eleanor Ross, a US district judge, from the case, citing her reported attendance at an event for Fani Will

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A Roissy - Charles-de-Gaulle, l’application du pacte européen sur la migration et l’asile se fait dans la désorganisation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:14:33+00:00

« Le Monde » a pu accéder à la zone d’attente qui jouxte les pistes de l’aéroport parisien, trois jours après l’entrée en application du texte européen qui impose notamment une nouvelle procédure de traitement des demandes d’asile à la frontière.

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« On s’est un peu lancé dans le vide » : à Roissy - Charles-de-Gaulle, l’application du pacte européen sur la migration et l’asile se fait dans la désorganisation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:14:32+00:00

« Le Monde » a pu accéder à la zone d’attente qui jouxte les pistes de l’aéroport parisien, trois jours après l’entrée en application du texte européen qui impose notamment une nouvelle procédure de traitement des demandes d’asile à la frontière.

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« On s’est un peu lancés dans le vide » : à Roissy - Charles-de-Gaulle, l’application du pacte européen sur la migration et l’asile se fait dans la désorganisation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-16T16:14:32+00:00

« Le Monde » a pu accéder à la zone d’attente qui jouxte les pistes de l’aéroport parisien, trois jours après l’entrée en application du texte européen qui impose notamment une nouvelle procédure de traitement des demandes d’asile à la frontière.

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В Києві триває серйозна підготовка до зими: побудовано когенераційних установок на 60 МВт, ще 100 МВт - в процесі, - Кличко

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-16T16:13:00+00:00

Вже встановлено три дизель-генераторні установки потужністю понад 15 МВт, які працюватимуть для безперебійного живлення об’єктів водопостачання.

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