Variety

‘Vikram Betal’ AI-Enabled Film Set at India’s Collective Studios Historyverse (EXCLUSIVE)

Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled film adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge partner on the project. The source material – rooted in the “Baital Pachisi,” a collection of […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Vikram Betal’ AI-Enabled Show Set at India’s Collective Studios Historyverse (EXCLUSIVE)

Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge partner on the project. The source material – rooted in the “Baital Pachisi,” a collection of tales […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

Anti-Burnham fake news on Makerfield Facebook accounts has surged, report finds – UK politics live

Nearly one in six pieces of news shared in local Facebook groups during the campaign is false, Social Market Foundation report findsGood morning. Andy Burnham seems to be on course to win the Makerfield byelection on Thursday. But, if he does win, it will be despite a huge increase in the amount of hostile, fake news about him circulating on local Facebook groups. This has been documented in a report out today by the Social Market Foundation thinktank that has important implications not just for

general  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

STMicro Eyes $1.5 Billion Convertible Bonds After AI-Fueled Jump

STMicroelectronics NV is looking to raise $1.5 billion from selling debt that can be exchanged into equity after the chipmaker’s shares tripled in value so far this year.

business  Jun 16, 2026

WSJ World News

UniCredit’s Bid for Shares in Commerzbank Rejected By German Government

The government cited what it called an aggressive approach from the Italian lender and rebuffed UniCredit’s offer to further exchange shares in Commerzbank.

general  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

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 sideSo what we now have is the leaders of Canada, EU, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK waiting for Trump, Macron and Zelenskyy.It sounded as if someone, possibly Meloni, was telling some sort of story that involved the White House, but it’s impossible to make out what it was. Continue reading...

general  Jun 16, 2026

Yahoo Finance

China signs up 26 financial institutions to digital yuan cross-border payment platform

business  Jun 16, 2026

Science Daily

Your brain was never designed for this much bad news

Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

science  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Israeli Bank to Sever West Bank Ties, Raising Alarm Over Economy

One of two Israeli banks giving Palestinians access to financial services plans to end the relationship in September, a move Palestinian officials warn could put further pressure on an economy already in turmoil.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Philippines Returns to Global Bond Market as Oil Pressure Eases

The Philippines is tapping the international bond market for the second time this year, seizing the opportunity to fund state spending as borrowing costs eased on optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Equity Market Still Has a Long To-Do List After Iran Peace Deal

Pricing out a Middle East war looks like the easy part for equities, which must still confront a potentially hawkish new Federal Reserve chair, Washington’s disruptive intervention in the AI trade, and the biggest wave of stock supply in market history.

business  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

BoM forecasts strong El Niño and warns climate change could amplify any effects on Australia

El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier ReefFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño – the phenomenon linked to hotter and drier conditions for Australia – is now locked in place in the tropical Pacific Ocean.The bureau warned climate change would amplify the

general  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Thames Water Edges Closer to Nationalization With Rescue in Doubt

Thames Water edged nearer to temporary nationalization after a senior government minister said a rescue deal put forward by creditors wasn’t good enough.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Iran Deal Points to Steeper Yield Curves: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

European Stocks Gain on Optimism Over Strait of Hormuz Reopening

European stocks edged higher, building on Monday’s record close, as the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening later this week boosted appetite for risk among investors.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Qatar Plans to Rapidly Restart LNG Production After Hormuz Opens

Qatar is planning to rapidly boost liquefied natural gas production once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, aiming to restore most of its export capacity within two months, according to people familiar with the matter.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

AI Relief Rally Fades While Chinese Economy Stalls | Insight with Haslinda Amin 6/16/2026

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)

business  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

Sly stage version of The Traitors to lure audiences with five different endings

Play at Gillian Lynne theatre in London will cycle through versions with weekend crowds able to pick oneIn keeping with its well-earned reputation for cloak and dagger, the stage adaptation of the hit gameshow Traitors will present audiences with different renditions of the story depending on which night they attend.The Traitors: Acts of Betrayal will take the form of a five-play cycle, with weekend crowds able to determine which version of the BBC show dramatisation they see. Continue reading..

general  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live

The US vice-president ⁠also said nuclear ​inspectors would return ⁠to Iran as part of the deal ⁠with Washington to end ​the warFull report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose endsHello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran ahead of the expected signing of the framework peace deal in a couple of days. America’s ⁠memorandum ​of understanding (MOU) with Iran ⁠is “a very general document”, the US vice-president, JD Vance, has said

general  Jun 16, 2026