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Italy’s Meloni Hits Out at Trump as U.S.-Europe Truce Breaks Down

Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blasted the president after he told Italian media that she had “begged” for a photo opportunity with him at the G-7 summit earlier this week.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Is Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault

Mr. Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases and acquitted on three other charges.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand

Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The Latest

Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation he could replace Starmer as prime minister within weeks, if not days. Annie Kelly speaks to political correspondent Alexandra ToppingUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham wins by huge majority Continue reading...

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic

Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m giftAs those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too oft

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

AI Warfare Is at the Point of No Return. What Now?

Between a new executive order, a clash with Anthropic and high-tech wars, the U.S. is stumbling into an AI arms race that the world is struggling to control.

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

How Fresh Middle East Violence Scuttled the Next Phase of Iran Talks

Vice President JD Vance’s plane was fueled for his trip to nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, but he never got on.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start

The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Dislikes Deal With U.S., but Allowed It

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran’s president, and said it does not mean acceding to U.S. demands.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Heathrow third runway GDP yield may be 90% less than original estimate

Department for Transport analysis suggests 0.05% boost will be offset by overall negative trade-off The economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of previous estimates, government analysis shows, while the overall trade-off from the bigger airport could set the UK back by as much as £62.5bn.As ministers promised to speed up expansion of the London airport in the name of economic growth, documents prepared by the Department for Transport said the runway was expected to

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | The West Misunderstands Eastern Orthodoxy

Vladimir Putin’s ideas about war don’t align with traditional Eastern Orthodox theology.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Starmer facing pressure from Burnham and Streeting allies not to fight leadership challenge

One Labour MP said there are about 200 who are prepared – if necessary – to sign Burnham’s nomination papersUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Allies of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting will ask cabinet ministers, friends and Labour grandees to persuade Keir Starmer over the weekend not to fight a leadership challenge.Burnham, who won a compelling majority in the Makerfield byelection overnight, is expected to travel to London on Monday to meet MPs in the expectation of

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

ICC prosecutor suspended by UK barristers’ watchdog amid sexual misconduct inquiry

Bar Standards Board bars Karim Khan from practising in England and Wales, following suspension by ICCKarim Khan, the international criminal court prosecutor, has been suspended from practising as a barrister in England and Wales by the UK’s Bar Standards Board.The move comes less than two weeks after Khan was suspended as ICC chief prosecutor as part of a disciplinary process triggered by sexual abuse allegations against him. Khan has repeatedly denied the claims. Continue reading...

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Met Office issues rare amber extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales

Temperatures expected to climb to 30C over the weekend in southern England and south-east WalesThe Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and south-east Wales over the coming days – the most extreme heat warning the weather forecaster has issued for nearly four years.Temperatures are expected to climb to about 30C (86F) over the weekend and peak on Monday and Tuesday at 34C, “though there remains a chance of this being exceeded in some spots”, the Met Of

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

Canada’s Bank Regulator Cuts Capital Buffer for Big Banks to Spur Lending

The move aims to boost lending as the government seeks to lure investment to kick-start the economy.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Barack Obama says US is ‘worse off’ than before war with Iran

Former president nevertheless said in an interview that he was happy to see a ceasefire with Iran and hopes it holdsAnalysis: Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025Barack Obama has said that after 15 weeks of war with Iran, the US is now “worse off” than before the conflict started in February.“We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Meloni left ‘stunned’ after Trump claims she begged him for a photo

US president provokes outrage as PM says he ‘totally invented’ story in interview with Italian mediaItaly’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said Donald Trump “totally invented” a story about her after the US president claimed she begged him to take a photo with her during the G7 summit.The two former allies had appeared to be getting their relationship back on track by having several one-to-ones on the sidelines at the gathering in Évian after falling out in April over the US-Israeli war in

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Extreme Heat Warnings Issued Across Europe: What to Know

Unusually high temperatures are expected across parts of Western Europe into early next week, weather agencies said.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

UK sexual predator who blackmailed Muslim men online jailed for 16 years

Police fear Waleed Saeed may have up to 70 more victims after campaign of entrapment, threat and extortionA sexual predator who targeted mostly Muslim males online for blackmail has been jailed for 16 years, with detectives fearing he may have up to 70 more victims.Waleed Saeed’s campaign of entrapment, threat and extortion started in 2018 and left one victim feeling suicidal because of the humiliation they felt.Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting 5335/18JUNE2026. Continue

general  Jun 19, 2026