Variety

‘Chimney Town: Frozen in Time’ Sells Wide Across Europe Ahead of Annecy French Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Brussels-based sales company Best Friend Forever has closed a string of distribution deals on Japanese animated feature “Chimney Town: Frozen in Time,” with French distributor Arthouse Films acquiring rights for France, HBO Max taking Eastern European rights and Serbian MegaCom Film picking up Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia. The sales announcement […]

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The Guardian

Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start

Mediators Pakistan and Qatar issue statement saying talks will run for rest of the week, as fighting in Lebanon continues to threaten agreementIran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in Switzerland, despite a tense opening marked by Donald Trump threats to restart attacks.A joint statement from mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the ⁠US and Iran agreed to a roadmap towards⁠ a final deal within 60

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Yahoo Finance

Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress

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ESPN

Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...

The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins, a 27-year-old guard who was a key role player on the Thunder's championship squad in 2024-25, from Oklahoma City for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania Sunday.

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ESPN

Ogwumike's shot lifts Sparks on 'emotional' night

Nneka Ogwumike's 3-pointer at the buzzer sent the Sparks past the Liberty on Sunday night in a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997.

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Bloomberg Markets

US-Iran Talks Progress, Europe Shifts Strategy | Insight with Haslinda Amin 06/22/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Markets

Alhasan: Iran Has Held the Gulf States & Hormuz Hostage

Mediators say US and Iran have made 'encouraging progress' in talks on a peace deal as technical-level discussions continue. Hasan Alhasan, Senior Fellow for Middle East Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on US-Gulf relations going forward. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Markets

Chinese AI Stocks Rally on Demand Optimism and Policy Support

Chinese artificial intelligence-related stocks jumped, with sentiment boosted by a more supportive policy tone from Beijing and ongoing global demand for the technology.

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The Guardian

After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown

The influential role vacated by the new Makerfield MP will be fiercely contested by Labour, Reform and the GreensAs Andy Burnham maps out the final steps on his path to Downing Street, he may feel that his future is clear. But a look back over his shoulder reveals a cloudier outlook, inviting the question: what now happens to his former role as Greater Manchester’s mayor?An election has been set for 30 July, and with the job widely seen as having grown under Burnham’s tenure to become one of the

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The Guardian

Gen Z earning more than millennials did at the same age, says thinktank

At age 24, workers born in the late 1990s are paid more than any cohort since those born in the 1950sGen Z’s early careers are more financially rewarding than those of millennials, research suggests.Those typically born between 1997 to 2012 are experiencing a mini-rebound in pay packets, according to the research by the Resolution Foundation, in a seeming contrast to how the previous generation entered the job market. Continue reading...

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The Guardian

Top officer says anti-racism guidance has fuelled myth of two-tier policing

Head of Greater Manchester force refutes claims of anti-white bias but says he understands where it comes fromPolicing in Britain has “adopted the language of activism” and official guidance has “over-corrected” to combat accusations of racism, one of the UK’s most senior officers has said.Sir Stephen Watson, the chief constable of Greater Manchester police, said he did not believe that “two-tier policing” existed or that forces were biased against white people. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Health

I disagree with Andy Burnham’s politics. But as former health secretaries, we both know the NHS needs to be fixed | Jeremy Hunt

As prime minister, he would have a unique chance to turn the world’s most bureaucratic health service into its most innovative oneIf Andy Burnham moves from Manchester to No 10, he will be the first prime minister to have been health secretary in the history of the NHS. What might that mean for the troubled service? His commitment to social care is well known. But when the Treasury tells him there is no money, he is going to have to think hard about how to make his mark.The UK now spends the fif

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Bloomberg Markets

Thai Shipper Remains Wary of Hormuz Despite Ceasefire

Bangkok-based Precious Shipping Pcl, whose vessel was struck in March by Iranian projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, said it remains cautious about sending ships through one of the world’s most important energy and trade chokepoints.

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Bloomberg Markets

How Mike Henry Reshaped the World's Largest Mining Company

As he prepares to step down after six years at the helm of BHP, Mike Henry joins Francine Lacqua to discuss the future of mining, the race for critical minerals and leadership lessons that shaped his tenure. Henry explains why copper has become one of the most strategic resources, how artificial intelligence and the energy transition are transforming demand and why BHP walked away from its pursuit of Anglo American. (Source: Bloomberg)

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BBC Sport

Test Match Special

Head inside the England camp during the Women’s T20 World Cup with Filer & Kemp.

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Variety

Trafalgar Releasing Launches Korean Entity, Names Hybe Veteran as Asia Acquisitions Head (EXCLUSIVE)

Trafalgar Releasing, the U.K.-based event cinema distributor, has established a dedicated Korean subsidiary, Trafalgar Korea, and appointed Sokyung Jung as head of acquisitions, Asia – its first hire for the new Seoul-based entity. Jung joins from Hybe Co., Ltd., where she worked on the commercialization of content from the label’s artist roster, including BTS, Seventeen […]

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Bloomberg Markets

US and Iran Make ‘Progress’, Aim to Keep Hormuz Open

The US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down what we know so far. (Source: Bloomberg)

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BBC World

China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan

Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.

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Bloomberg Markets

Global Banks Drive India Asset-Backed Securities Sales to Record

India’s asset-backed securities market has surged to a record as global banks ramp up purchases to gain exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

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NY Times Business

Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Show Signs of Progress

Oil prices retreated after Iran’s foreign minister said there had been “major progress” toward ending the fighting in Lebanon during the first session of high-level talks.

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