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World newsGuardianJun 17, 2026

Lives and incomes lost as Ebola takes toll on Bunia’s public-facing workers

A headteacher, a motorcycle taxi driver and a travel agent are among those who are counting the human and economic cost of the virus

By Noella Mwanza in Bunia and Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi

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World newsGuardianJun 16, 2026Patrick Wintour in Evian

Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with the US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon

Abbas Araghchi says ‘war has not fully come to an end’ without Israeli forces leaving territories occupied during present conflictMiddle East crisis – live updates

World newsGuardianJun 16, 2026Deepa Parent

‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears

Any sense of relief offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administrationMiddle East crisis – live updates

World newsGuardianJun 16, 2026Jakub Krupa

G7 leaders meet for first full day of talks with Russia-Ukraine war first on the agenda – Europe live

World leaders will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they try to keep Donald Trump on side

World newsGuardianJun 16, 2026Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent

Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds

Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war

Jeremy Allen White says social media ‘needs boundaries’ as he backs UK under-16 ban

Children under 16 will be barred from creating or maintaining accounts on major social media platforms

Worldi24 NewsJun 17, 2026

Syria's al-Sharaa rejects military action against Hezbollah despite Trump's push - report

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is currently unwilling to launch a military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite recent remarks by US President Trump suggesting that Damascus could take the lead in addressing the Iran-backed group's military presence instead of Israel. According to a Syr

WorldThe Straits TimesJun 17, 2026A Third Party

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

WASHINGTON, June 17 - Shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, U.S. President Donald Trump laid out a host of objectives, from destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities to ensuring Tehran can never have a nuclear weapon. More than three months later, with

WorldIndependentJun 17, 2026Olivia Petter

Revenge dating never works. Just ask Emily Ratajkowski

As both the model and Cara Delevingne speak about dating with malevolent intent, Olivia Petter examines the mindset underpinning this approach to finding love – and why it’s becoming more common among single women

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 17, 2026Toi Lifestyle Desk

Who are the real parents? Couple finally reaches custody agreement in Florida IVF mix-up case

What started as a hard-earned celebration for one Florida couple ended up as a nightmare: one part legal drama, one part medical mistake, all wrapped up with heartbreak. Tiffany Score and Steven Mills welcomed a baby girl after years of fertility struggles, but then learned their little girl wasn’t

WorldIndependentJun 17, 2026Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Iran-US war latest: Trump hopes to put war in ‘rearview mirror’ and says Strait of Hormuz will stay toll-free

Reports suggest the deal would appear to offer Iran major concessions that would boost its economy

WorldThe Straits TimesJun 17, 2026Jane Doe

Ex-Citi director’s lawsuit over firing involves questions over potential Trump-linked account, source says

WASHINGTON - A former Citigroup executive alleged in a lawsuit that she was fired in retaliation for raising regulatory and compliance questions, according to the complaint, which a source familiar with the case said involved a request to open a bank account connected to President Donald Trump. The

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 17, 2026Shiva Prasad

Mahendran on power-cut gaffe: What I wanted to convey has been misunderstood’

Actor ‘Master’ Mahendran found himself in the middle of a controversy last weekend after his remark on the recurring power outages reported in Chennai. In an interview, commenting on the power-cuts, the actor had asked, “Why do you question everything?” And his comment about installing “solar system

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 17, 2026

Japan to take part in parachute drill in Philippines' Batanes near Taiwan under Kamandag exercise

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are set to participate in parachute drop training in the Philippines' northernmost island province of Batanes, which faces Taiwan, Japanese and Philippine defence officials said, according to Kyodo News.The free-fall jump drill is scheduled to take place

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 17, 2026Timesofindia.com

7 interior design trends driving demand in residential properties

Interior design has become a key factor in shaping residential real estate demand. Today’s homebuyers are influenced not only by location and price but also by how functional, modern and aesthetically pleasing a home feels. Well-designed interiors can significantly enhance property value, improve bu

WorldFox NewsJun 17, 2026Alec Schemmel

Dems pick potential successor to DC's congressional delegate after decades-long incumbency

An at-large D.C. council member won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the district's non-voting House seat after Eleanor Holmes Norton's retirement.

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 17, 2026

Rahul Gandhi calls on 'Gen Z comrades' to join mega rally in Kota, targets Centre over paper leaks and jobs

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to address a mega rally in Kota today, accusing the BJP government of "shattering millions of dreams" through paper leaks and exam mismanagement, even as a political row erupted over allegations that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's office tried to derail t

WorldAssociated PressJun 17, 2026Bill Barrow

Georgia Republicans to begin redistricting session

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is the next Southern state where Republicans are convening to redraw voting districts in ways that could diminish the political power of Black and other nonwhite voters after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act provisions that helped shape existing boundaries in ra

WorldAssociated PressJun 17, 2026Philip Marcelo

Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer is being sentenced Wednesday after admitting in court that he murdered eight women. Rex Heuermann faces the likelihood of a life prison sentence when he goes before a judge in Riverhead, N

WorldIndependentJun 17, 2026Philip Marcelo

Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer is being sentenced in the deaths of eight women

WorldIndependentJun 17, 2026The Associated Press

A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings

In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach

WorldAssociated PressJun 17, 2026The Associated Press

Rex Heuermann arrested as the Gilgo Beach investigation unfolds

In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach. Police almost immediately feared some were left by a serial killer. Over the years, investigators used DNA analysis and other clues to identify the vict

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 17, 2026Toi Tech Desk

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes 17 June 2026: Grab free weapon skins, outfits and other exciting rewards

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for June 17, 2026, allow players to claim a variety of free in-game rewards, making the battle royale experience even more exciting. By redeeming these codes, players can unlock valuable items such as diamonds, premium weapon skins, stylish character outfits, loot c

WorldFox NewsJun 17, 2026Andrew Miller

State of play: What to know about potential socialist showdown between Trump and DC mayor as votes pour in

Socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George leads D.C. mayoral race with 52.6% of votes counted as Trump threatens possible federal takeover of the capital.

WorldIndependentJun 17, 2026Danica Coto

UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence deepens humanitarian crisis

António Guterres inspects new UN-approved Gang Suppression Force that is expected to begin operations in coming weeks