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Tuesday, June 16
World leaders will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they try to keep Donald Trump on side
By Jakub Krupa
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war
In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfare
So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groups
The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine, adding that he would do what he could to end the war after a “very good” meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Group of Seven leaders at a summit in France. Trump arrived at the G7 summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains brandishing a preliminary deal to end the conflict with Iran and with a renewed focus on finishing the war in Ukraine. Trump cheered his meeting with Zelensky and...
Former health secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ there would be a Labour leadership contest as he said he hopes Andy Burnham wins a seat in Parliament later this week
Ukraine's soldiers wear more comfortable shoes when they can, with one saying that "it's impossible to stay in combat boots all the time."
Seamen’s union disputes Centcom claim that it fired on MT Settebello after its crew ignored repeated warnings
These basketball shoes were on his feet for the legendary Game 4 tip-in
Donald Trump warned Iran that "all hell will rain down" if the country attempts to acquire nuclear weapons. These comments were made at the G7 summit in France, where leaders are discussing a framework agreement to end the conflict. Trump stated that any deal would clearly prohibit Iran from dev
Prince George is confirmed to attend Eton College starting this September. The 12-year-old prince will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, who are both alumni of the prestigious school. Kensington Palace officially confirmed the news reg
Sustained torrential rain has caused widespread flight delays at multiple airports in southern China, state media reported on Tuesday
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham discussed the prospect of Infantino being elected for another term amid the various issues that have plagued the ongoing World Cup
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James Carville claims Donald Trump will resign by Easter 2027, saying the president is bored and unprepared for massive 2026 midterms losses.
Billionaire Li Shufu, owner and chairman of Geely Auto, China’s second-largest carmaker, plans to bring the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) to the country, banking on the success of a home-grown motorcycle brand in competition. The move marked Geely’s latest step to sharpen its image as an inter
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland Police in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Polish prosecutors said Robert K, known as the artist Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead on Monday morning in the Polish
Exclusive: Agencies including the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank tell Nick Ferris how their new partnership, Mission 300, has been able to transform energy access in Africa even as foreign aid budgets have been cut
Many investors avoid stocks at 52-week highs, but Coca-Cola, TJX, and Marriott show how strong businesses with growing dividends can keep rewarding shareholders long after setting new records.
Ghana's government has filed for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case to be heard in court. Partey is set to miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednsday after being denied entry to Canada. The 33-year-old's visa issues relate
Ghoncheh HabibiazadSenior reporter, BBC Persian Iran's nuclear programme has been the focus of diplomatic talks, sanctions on Iran, and inspections for decades. It was often referred to by Donald Trump as the reason the US joined with Israel in launching strikes on the country in late February th
Ant Group has unveiled the biggest overhaul of Alipay in two decades, transforming its ubiquitous mobile-payment app into a native AI platform with autonomous agents, as it strives to dominate China’s next-generation internet gateway. A trial version of the flagship app now features an interactive a
China’s top legislative body will discuss a bill next week to authorise Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen that will adopt a “co-location” arrangement when it opens next month. Meetings to be held by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee between June 23 and 26 in Beijing were announced on Tuesday after its chairman, Zhao Leji, chaired a discussion at the Great Hall of the People in the capital. According to state news agency Xinhua, the...
China’s top legislative body will discuss a bill next week to authorise Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen that will adopt a “co-location” arrangement when it opens next month. The meetings to be hosted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s
