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Keir Starmer to say ‘tech revolution must work for everyone’ in speech on AI – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:27:53+00:00

Prime minister to give speech on the government’s technology policy this morning Good morning. Two weeks today, it seems more likely than not that Andy Burnham will be taking his seat as the new MP for Makerfield. A byelection win is not certain, but the campaign is definitely going his way. Keir Starmer has been saying he won’t just stand aside and let Burnham replace him as Labour leader, but these briefings are being received with a hefty dose of scepticism.The unnamed minister quoted in today’s Times splash gives a more realistic guide to what is happening. They say:Keir has entered his le

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Nikol Pashinyan Wins Re-election in Armenia

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:24:55+00:00

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that President Trump helped broker.

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Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:22:21+00:00
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Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson of being ‘Maga first’ – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:20:12+00:00

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIs Australian music at risk of extinction? Here’s what the data tells usThe music that charts in Australia has changed considerably over the past couple of decades – rock is out, country is in and old tracks are new again.Because of Richard’s brilliant research, advanced Melanoma went from a death sentence to a curable disease. As a result of that breakthrough, in a country with the highest melanoma rates on earth, thousands of Australians are alive today. …After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Australians got

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Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:20:04+00:00

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia.Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of the seats in parliament. Continue reading...

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At Least 15 Dead After Strong Earthquake in Southern Philippines

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:17:40+00:00

The 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, toppling buildings and damaging bridges. Dozens were injured and tens of thousands displaced.

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Израиль и Иран обменялись самыми мощными ударами за последние месяцы

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-08T07:03:39+00:00

Утром 8 июня израильские военные заявили, что ударили по военным объектам в Иране после того, как 7 июня перехватили выпущенные из Тегерана ракеты. Происходящее стало самой серьезной эскалацией конфликта с начала апреля, пишет CNN. Телеканал обратил внимание, что атаки стали самыми мощными за последние месяцы.

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Push to regulate UK bailiffs too slow, warns supervisory body

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:00:01+00:00

A year after government pledge to regulate sector, ECB criticises ‘lack of visible progress’ and ‘no clear plan’The UK government has been accused of dragging its feet over plans for the mandatory regulation of bailiffs amid concerns about harmful practices in an industry that collects more than £1bn a year from indebted Britons.A year on from an announcement by the Ministry of Justice that it would legislate to make independent regulation of bailiffs mandatory, the body that now oversees the industry, the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB), criticised the lack of “visible progress”. Continue rea

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Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T07:00:01+00:00

Record numbers linked to warming waters is mixed news for fishers, with shellfish catches down but octopus catches boomingRecord numbers of octopuses found off the south-west coast of England last year have now spread as far as Scotland and Wales and are transforming the fishing industry and the marine ecosystem, according to a study.The surge in sightings of one of the world’s most intelligent invertebrates was first recorded in 2025 off the south coast of Devon and Cornwall. Continue reading...

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Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes for First Time Since April Cease-Fire

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-08T06:58:42+00:00

Iran fired missiles at Israel in retaliation for an Israeli attack in Lebanon. Hours after the Iranian launches, the Israeli military said it had struck military targets in Iran.

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Abramovich torna mediatore: da Kiev a Mosca con i messaggi tra Zelensky e Putin

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-08T06:57:04+00:00

La conferma del presidente ucraino dopo le rivelazioni del Financial Times sull’incontro a Kiev con l’uomo d’affari russo ed ex proprietario del Chelsea. “Il messaggio chiave che gli ho affidato per Putin è che non siamo disposti a cedere il Donbass”, ha detto il leader

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CJP will protest in multiple states, cities if Pradhan doesn't resign: Dipke

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T06:44:18+00:00

The Cockroach Janata Party conducted an agitation at Jantar Mantar in the national capital earlier on June 6. It demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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BEML bets on urban rail, defence boom to double orders

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T06:42:15+00:00

Diversification across defence and mining businesses expected to boost growth: Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director

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South Korea names first female PM in decades to lead AI push

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T06:42:13+00:00

Han will become the country’s second female premier, assuming her appointment is approved by the national assembly, elevating a former technology executive to one of the nation’s highest political posts. 

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New referendum would flip Brexit result 10 years on, poll finds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T06:42:12+00:00

Despite growing support for rejoining the EU, opinion remains split along generational and party lines. Younger voters overwhelmingly favor reversing Brexit, whereas half of those ages 55 and above oppose returning to the bloc

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