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What Elon Musk’s $1 trillion wealth means in real terms

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-12T17:25:22+00:00

The milestone reflects the rapid rise in the value of his rocket company and broader gains across his business empire

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Pro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T17:23:12+00:00

Four found guilty will face tougher conditions as judge says actions were ‘designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public’Four Palestine Action activists who smashed up drones and other equipment at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK factory will be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled.Mr Justice Johnson made the ruling at a sentencing hearing on Friday for Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 30, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, who were all found guilty of criminal damage last month in relation to a 2024 break-in at the Elbit Systems UK site in Gloucestershir

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Guerra in Iran. Il premier pakistano: “Raggiunto un testo concordato per la pace tra Iran e Usa”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-12T17:21:35+00:00

Attesa per l'ok di Khamenei. Pasdaran frenano: "Firma a Ginevra? Illusione americana". Per Reuters possibile firma del memorandum domenica con Ghalibaf e Vance che sottolinea: “L’Iran non riceverà fondi in automatico”. Trump: “Abbiamo vinto senza Ue”. Axios, aerei Usa verso Europa per firma intesa. Nell’accordo cessate il fuoco per 60 giorni anche in Libano”.

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Latest US release of UFO files reveals strange lights but few hard facts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T17:20:51+00:00

New batch of government documents takes no position on origin of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs)A possible UFO sighting over a busy southern African airport, and yet more mysterious glowing orbs in the sky above the US feature in the latest batch of previously classified documents released by the Pentagon on Friday in its stated quest for “transparency” amid the irrepressible debate about the chances of extraterrestrial life.In keeping with the first two document drops of government papers last month, Friday’s tranche of more than 50 files contains no proof that the tantalizing videos and

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Au Sri Lanka, la population fait les frais du conflit au Moyen-Orient : « Cette situation n’est plus tenable »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-12T17:20:15+00:00

Dépendante des importations d’hydrocarbures, l’île subit de plein fouet le blocage du détroit d’Ormuz provoqué par la guerre entre les Etats-Unis, Israël et l’Iran. Rationnement du carburant, inflation, tourisme en berne… la fragile reprise amorcée après la crise de 2022 est désormais menacée.

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La Cour pénale internationale permet à un chef d’Etat poursuivi pour crime de guerre de se rendre à une conférence de paix de l’ONU sans être arrêté

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-12T17:15:54+00:00

Saisis par un Etat dont le nom n’a pas été divulgué, trois juges de la CPI ont allégé certaines conditions d’exécution des mandats d’arrêt émis contre des chefs d’Etats ou de gouvernement. La décision pourrait bénéficier à Vladimir Poutine.

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La Cour pénale internationale considère qu’un chef d’Etat poursuivi pour crime de guerre peut se rendre à une conférence de paix de l’ONU sans être arrêté

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-12T17:15:53+00:00

Saisis par un Etat dont le nom n’a pas été divulgué, trois juges de la CPI ont allégé certaines conditions d’exécution des mandats d’arrêt émis contre des chefs d’Etat ou de gouvernement. La décision pourrait bénéficier à Vladimir Poutine.

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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T17:08:26+00:00

Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal challengesTeenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions, under a sweeping government crackdown.Under-18s will also be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots after a consultation on keeping children safe online. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: final text of peace deal between US and Iran agreed, says Pakistan’s prime minister

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:56:13+00:00

Islamabad working with both sides to finalise next steps, says Shehbaz SharifIran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to end the war, particularly on claims regarding the strait of Hormuz.IRNA reported that Iran will not surrender its control of the strategic waterway and the US will have no role in its future management.Contrary to some bizarre claims in the media, Iran in no way makes a commitment in this text to hand over its management or to restore the strait of Hormuz to the state before the

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Guerra in Iran. Il premier pakistano: “Raggiunto un testo concordato dell’accordo di pace Iran-Usa”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-12T16:50:43+00:00

Attesa per l'ok di Khamenei. Pasdaran frenano: "Firma a Ginevra? Illusione americana". Per Reuters possibile firma del memorandum domenica con Ghalibaf e Vance che sottolinea: “L’Iran non riceverà fondi in automatico”. Trump: “Abbiamo vinto senza Ue”. Axios, aerei Usa verso Europa per firma intesa. Nell’accordo cessate il fuoco per 60 giorni anche in Libano”.

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Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospital

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:43:56+00:00

Possible suspect in Midland attack was in a standoff with officers on Friday afternoon, police saySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA shooting on Friday in Midland, Texas, has left one person dead and nine others in the hospital, according to the city’s authorities.The possible suspect was in a standoff with officers on Friday afternoon, police said. Continue reading...

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Starmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:40:33+00:00

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereAs armed forces minister, Al Carns was not involved in work on the defence investment plan (Dip). In his resignation letter, he said it was flawed not just because of the amount of funding involved; he also claimed it focused too much on the wrong capability. He said (and I’ve highlighted the key phrases in bold):The character of conflict is changing faster than our procurement can keep up with. We are still purchasing capability suitable for the last war while our adversaries arm for the next one. Platforms that cost billions can be

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Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:39:11+00:00

Amid rhetoric, market uncertainty and tit-for-tit exchanges, the two sides are still trying to find a way out of the impasseGreat news! Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are on the verge of a peace agreement. Oil prices are down, and the stock market is up. This comes only hours after Trump warned Iran was about to be struck “VERY HARD”, a threat which had sent oil prices up and stocks down.It has been another ride on the Trump rollercoaster, keeping traders on edge, most of the world poorer, and people of the Middle East constantly whiplashing between fear and hope. But whether the ride v

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Middle East crisis live: final agreed text of peace deal between US and Iran reached, says Pakistan’s prime minister

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:38:45+00:00

Islamabad working with both sides to finalise next steps, says Shehbaz SharifIran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to end the war, particularly on claims regarding the strait of Hormuz.IRNA reported that Iran will not surrender its control of the strategic waterway and the US will have no role in its future management.Contrary to some bizarre claims in the media, Iran in no way makes a commitment in this text to hand over its management or to restore the strait of Hormuz to the state before the

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CBS News hires Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips as global correspondent

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:32:12+00:00

British journalist becomes one of most prominent appointments made by embattled editor-in-chief Bari WeissCBS News has hired the prominent British broadcaster Trevor Phillips, as its senior global affairs correspondent, in a significant hire for embattled top editor Bari Weiss.The network said that reporting by Phillips, who currently presents the flagship Sunday political show on the UK’s Sky News channel, would appear “on all CBS News programs and platforms”. Continue reading...

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Le Niger adopte à son tour une loi criminalisant l’homosexualité

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-12T16:30:14+00:00

Les « pratiques LGBTQIA + » sont désormais passibles de cinq à dix ans de prison dans le pays. Plusieurs pays africains ont récemment renforcer la répression contre les personnes homosexuelles.

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Families of Air India Crash Victims Seek Answers One Year On

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:26:53+00:00

Grieving relatives returned to Ahmedabad to honor the 260 lives lost in the June 2025 disaster, but investigators have not yet released a report into the cause.

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US consumer sentiment improves in June due to easing gas prices

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:23:00+00:00

Consumer sentiment still remains at historically low levels amid Iran war and rising inflation, new survey showsEasing gas prices are making Americans feel better about their personal finances and the economy in June, but consumer sentiment remains at historically low levels amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to new survey data from the University of Michigan.The latest numbers come as SpaceX marks its historic stock market debut, which will likely make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Yet many Americans still feel like they’re struggling even as the stock market reac

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Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachments

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-12T16:21:50+00:00

President is first in US history to be impeached twice, over abuse of power and inciting an insurrectionDonald Trump is pressing Congress to erase one of the darkest chapters of his political career, urging Republicans to pass a resolution that would symbolically nullify the two impeachments he suffered during his first term in office.The effort, first reported by the Wall Street Journal and confirmed by a White House official, would allow Trump to claim a symbolic victory on a key grievance from his first term. But experts say it would have little legal significance, since the constitution pr

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SpaceX opens higher in strong Nasdaq debut

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-12T16:19:23+00:00

SpaceX’ $1.77-trillion valuation has cemented Musk’s status as the first trillionaire ever and placed the company in the ranks of the world’s most valuable companies

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Робота в обмін на лояльність  - українці на окупованих територіях стали другим сортом

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-12T16:15:00+00:00

На тимчасово окупованих територіях катастрофічно зменшується частка місцевих мешканців -  їх масово замінюють прибулими із Росії, попри дефіцит робочої сили, на роботу беруть лише лояльних до окупантів,...

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Editorial. Fake glitter

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-12T16:12:53+00:00

Rajesh Exports yet again shows up shocking audit lapses

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