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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks on Liberal party targets, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:33:26+00:00

Teenager denies planning attacks on party figures and Labour Day march after allegedly being influenced by the UnabomberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane’s Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the Unabomber.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 16 in 2024 when he was arrested by counter-terrorism police. Continue reading...

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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attack on Liberal party targets, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:33:26+00:00

Teenager denies planning attacks on party figures and Labour Day march after allegedly being influenced by the UnabomberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane’s Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the Unabomber.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 16 in 2024 when he was arrested by counter-terrorism police. Continue reading...

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Mangaluru Airport improves landing safety with Category-I lighting system

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-15T11:25:03+00:00

The PAL Category I system is designed to provide pilots with enhanced visual guidance during the critical final stages of landing, particularly under conditions of reduced visibility at a tabletop facility

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Guerre en Ukraine : les images d’une cathédrale en feu à Kiev

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-15T11:20:26+00:00

La cathédrale de la Dormition, qui fait partie du célèbre complexe orthodoxe de la laure des Grottes, dans la capitale ukrainienne, a pris feu en raison d’une attaque attribuée à la Russie.

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What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans Around the World

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:19:17+00:00

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 736 points, Nifty closes above 23,850 as US-Iran deal drives crude prices lower

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-15T11:17:15+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark equity indices ended higher for the second consecutive session on Monday, although they pared some gains in the latter half of the session amid profit booking. BSE Sensex settled 736.38 points, or 0.97 per cent, higher at 76,264.33 after touching an intraday high of 76,821.07. The Nifty 50 ended up 231 points, or 0.98 per cent, at 23,853.90 after hitting a high of 24,011.40.

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Maruti Suzuki introduces prepaid smart maintenance plan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-15T11:14:58+00:00

The prepaid service includes multiple plans, such as labour-only, parts and labour, commercial vehicle minor services, and customer-demanded services, as well as engine oil and coolants

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Zelenskyy says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeted Unesco site, as 11 people confirmed dead – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:13:02+00:00

Ukraine’s president dismisses Moscow’s claim that it did not target Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery, ahead of meeting of G7 leaders in FranceKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across UkraineMacron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summitMeanwhile, Unesco has formally condemned the Russian strikes on Ukraine that hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, “one of Ukraine’s most significant spiritual and cultural landmarks.”In a statement, the body said:“The strike reportedly caused significant damage to the exterior and interior of the Dormition Cathedral. Adjacent

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‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:12:41+00:00

The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’Robert De Niro has renewed his attack on Donald Trump at an event in New York on Sunday. Speaking at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment, the actor led the crowd in a repeated cry of “shut the fuck up!” in response to assorted remarks and policies of the current president.“I’m pretty close to being a free speech absolutist,” said De Niro, “even speech I don’t like, and there’s plenty of that around. So when I hear something I don’t like, I use my own free s

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex gains 736 points, Nifty closes above 23,850 as US-Iran deal drives crude prices lower

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-15T11:11:20+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities traded higher at mid-session on Monday, tracking global relief rally after Iran-US agreement hopes and easing crude prices. Sensex gained 897 points, Nifty rose 280 points, while rupee strengthened amid improved risk sentiment and expectations of stronger foreign inflows.

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Campco asks UP government to remove ‘mandi’ tax on arecanut

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-15T11:10:19+00:00

A Campco team met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, and highlighted the difficulties being faced by cooperative organisations due to this

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Rupee rises 47 paise to settle at 94.71 against US dollar

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-15T11:08:10+00:00

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.70 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 94.45-94.77; it settled at 94.71 (provisional), up 47 paise from its previous close

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Colpo al cuore di Kiev, in fiamme la storica cattedrale della Dormizione patrimonio Unesco

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-15T11:03:35+00:00

La prima chiesa in pietra della città, fondata nel 1073, è stata danneggiata da un raid russo. Mosca nega: “Colpita da un Patriot ucraino”. Zelensky visita l’edificio: “Aggressione alla comunità cristiana”. Da Macron a Tajani la solidarietà internazionale

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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:02:51+00:00

Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’UK politics live – latest updatesHow will the ban work?UK parents: how do you feel about the ban?Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have warned as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring.Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban, which was announced by Keir Starmer on Monday and would stop younger teenagers from using their services.

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Savage, a play about Paul O’Grady’s rise to national treasure, to premiere in February

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-15T11:00:24+00:00

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard Play to step into Lily Savage’s heels in Jonathan Harvey’s playFew showbusiness careers begin in a towering blond beehive in the gay pubs of Vauxhall and end with MPs pausing prime minister’s questions to pay tribute.But a new play inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady will chart the beginning of that unlikely journey from care worker to Lily Savage, with her dextrous use of expletives, to national treasure presenting heartwarming teatime TV shows about rescue dogs with Queen Camilla. Continue reading...

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UK announces social media ban for under-16s

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-15T10:56:39+00:00

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.

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