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Democrats prepare for potential election interference in midterms – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-11T11:17:56+00:00

The Democrats are wargaming messaging strategies over fears that Donald Trump may try to influence the midterm electionsAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.The advertisements, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch, were misleading. Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are complete and an official challenge is complete. The warnings, nonetheless, arrived at a moment when D

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Middle East crisis live: Iran says ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’ as US and Iran exchange strikes

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-11T11:01:11+00:00

US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapseThree Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, ‌Sarbananda Sonowal, said.“It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X.The Middle East is being pulled de

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Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-11T11:00:21+00:00

Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing statesAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.The advertisements, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch, were misleading. Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are complete and an official challenge is complete. The warnings, nonetheless, arrived at a moment when Donald Trump an

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Le pape Léon XIV, arrivé aux Canaries, doit rencontrer des migrants pour « braquer un faisceau de lumière sur la réalité de la migration »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-11T10:50:51+00:00

Plus de 46 000 personnes sont arrivées en 2024 dans l’archipel, à bord d’embarcations de fortune. En 2025, près de 1 200 migrants sont morts ou ont disparu sur la route vers ces îles espagnoles, selon l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations.

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US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-11T10:49:01+00:00

Iran says US attacks make ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’. Plus, Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ when asked about jump to 4.2%Good morning.Has the ceasefire collapsed yet?What is the status of negotiations? Talks to turn the ceasefire into a durable peace deal have stalled for weeks, with periodic flare-ups as both sides continued to launch limited strikes and trade blame for violating the truce.What do the two side want? Iran seeks the lifting of international sanctions, the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets, and control over the strait of Hormuz. Trump has said any future pea

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Підвищення вантажних тарифів Укрзалізниці може поставити під загрозу сотні тисяч робочих місць та експорт України, - Reuters

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-11T10:48:48+00:00

фото УНІАНУкраїнська економіка може зіткнутися з додатковими ризиками у разі суттєвого підвищення вантажних тарифів Укрзалізниці – це загрожує економіці численними втратами та ставить під загрозу 300 тисяч...

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Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-11T10:39:34+00:00

With New Delhi seeking to cut India’s dependence on China for ‌rare earths, the three companies are among about 10 who have expressed interest in setting up rare earth facilities ‌in the southern state, sources said.

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Brazilian woman, 38, accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud’ by posing as a child

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-11T10:34:31+00:00

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira faces fraud charges after allegedly persuading family to take her into their homeA 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year.Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was charged in the southern state of Santa Catarina with fraud and false identity offences. Continue reading...

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Investors bet big on large and mid-cap funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-11T10:32:32+00:00

Investors increasingly favour large and mid-cap funds, capitalising on attractive valuations amid recent market volatility.

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Emmanuel Macron accueille à Evian un G7 percuté par la guerre au Moyen-Orient

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-11T10:32:16+00:00

Le G7 se tiendra pendant trois jours, à partir de lundi, dans la ville thermale des Alpes. Il s’agira des premières retrouvailles transatlantiques depuis que les Etats-Unis et Israël ont déclenché une guerre contre l’Iran, à la fin de février.

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EY GDS launches ey.ai Center for Reimagination in Bengaluru

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-11T10:29:31+00:00

The Center, which is spread over 40,000 square feet, is located at EY GDS, Bengaluru. It runs immersive simulations to help organizations solve real-world challenges.

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"СВО" проти Першої світової війни: Російська імперія впала, черга за РФ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-11T10:27:14+00:00

Перша світова війна зруйнувала стару Європу. Занепали чотири імперії – Російська, Німецька, Австро-Угорська та Османська. На політичній карті з’явилися нові держави. Мільйони людей пройшли через окопи,...

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Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-11T10:26:59+00:00

The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

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