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• UK adds 43 entities, individuals and 27 alleged Russia-linked vessels to sanctions list
  Four Chinese companies, one Turkish company and three Thai companies were blacklisted
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T08:53:32Z
• Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high amid Iran war inflation pressures
  Country follows ECB in increasing borrowing costs, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold rates Business live – latest updates The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates to a 31-year…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T08:51:55Z
• CNTE strike threatens primary school children; affects 1.4 million people
  With less than a month remaining in the 2025-2026 school year, the lack of agreements between the federal government and the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) continues to jeopardize th…
  El Universal latam 2026-06-16T08:50:07Z
• World Cup 2026: Tunisia sacks coach Lamouchi, appoints Renard after thrashing by Sweden
  Tunisia responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing against Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Hervé Renard, the federation announced on Monday.
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T08:46:21Z
• California Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife
  California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is targeting him and his wife with an investigation because he could be a presidential contender.
  NPR us 2026-06-16T08:45:40Z
• What to know about Tuesday's primary elections
  Another Tuesday brings another set of primary elections, highlighted by runoffs for U. S. Senate and Georgia's gubernatorial race.
  NPR us 2026-06-16T08:45:31Z
• D. C. voters head to the polls for high-stakes mayoral primary
  Voters in D. C. are heading to the polls Tuesday for a pivotal mayoral primary. The winner will be favored in November and will have to navigate President Trump's focus on the city's affairs.
  NPR us 2026-06-16T08:45:20Z
• Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures
  Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:43:00Z
• Manager for KBO's best team in June trying to stay in present
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Trying to return to the postseason in South Korean ba...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T08:41:24Z
• RISC-V Silicon in the Jungle Could Save the Amazon
  The Amazon basin faces a major challenge: Its tropical forests are the world’s largest land-based carbon sink and play a key role in regulating the global climate, yet scientists lack reliable, real…
  EE Times tech 2026-06-16T08:41:10Z
• From oil to batteries, Chinese energy companies flag first-half windfalls
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T08:40:37Z
• Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity
  The alleged crimes committed by Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:40:02Z
• Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Fires at Moscow Refinery and Krasnodar Region Fuel Depot
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called strikes a “just response” to Russia’s ongoing attacks and protracted invasion.
  Moscow Times russia 2026-06-16T08:38:39Z
• Implantable chips that bring people closer to speaking and walking VIDEO
  IIT Expert: 'The challenge is to bring results to people. Europe must facilitate applications'
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T08:37:31Z
• Kingsmill owner cleared to create UK’s biggest bread brand with Hovis takeover
  ABF’s bakeries arm would be likely to exit the market entirely if the deal did not proceed, CMA finds Business live – latest updates The owner of Kingsmill’s £75m deal to buy Hovis to create th…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T08:34:55Z
• US B-52 bomber crashes in California: What we know
  The aircraft, one of the US Air Force's longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:32:45Z
• What did Trump actually achieve in Iran? A deep dive into his unmet 'objectives'
  Many of Trump's original objectives remain unresolved, deferred to future negotiations or absent altogether from the deal signed with Iran.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T08:32:20Z
• Panicked residents flee as ‘extremely strong’ earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi
  A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Tuesday, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago. …
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T08:30:54Z
• Hanwha Aerospace to acquire additional KAI shares for 500 bln won
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. said T...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T08:30:17Z
• China ‘overcapacity’ is a smokescreen for Western protectionism
  “Overcapacity” has become the buzzword in Washington and Brussels. American and European policymakers insist China churns out far more steel, electric vehicles and green technology than it can abs…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T08:30:06Z
• Top Iranian diplomat says new Iran-US talks to start after memorandum signing
  Abbas Araghchi said that a venue for signing will be determined later
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T08:28:11Z
• 'I'll have to buy new nets': Killer pufferfish are devastating Crete's fishing industry
  Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T08:27:40Z
• Even after US-Iran's June 19 peace deal, Hormuz may not fully reopen for weeks. Here's why
  The agreement between the US and Iran has lessened immediate fears in the Strait of Hormuz, yet concerns over naval mines persist.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T08:27:28Z
• The will of Patrizia Reggiani's mother has been declared false
  It could amount to an inheritance of at least 20 million for his daughter, who is now 77 years old.
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T08:26:41Z
• Palestine weekly wrap: World sanctions settlers, Israel funds settlements
  Amnesty calls West Bank ethnic cleansing 'state-sponsored' and international allies bar Finance Minister Smotrich.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:23:25Z
• Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case to be tried as homicide? Experts share chilling update as search for 84-year-old continues
  Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 and remains to be found. Amid this, experts explained how the case be treated as a homicide without a body.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T08:23:21Z
• [Updates as they occur] Russian invasion of Ukraine (Developments on June 16)
  Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces persists in various parts of the country, and a large number of civilians have fled abroad. We will provi…
  NHK asia 2026-06-16T08:23:09Z
• FSB detains teenager for collaborating with Kiev’s military intelligence near Orenburg
  The teenager collected information about critical infrastructure facilities for subsequent transmission to the Ukrainian side for the purpose of attacking them with unmanned aerial vehicles
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T08:22:41Z
• Israel uses ‘battlefield evidence’ to prosecute Palestinians abroad
  Palestinian activists are being put on trial in Europe for supporting Hamas on the basis of Israeli evidence.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:19:15Z
• Seaplanes: Greece-Albania link takes off, with more international routes planned
  Hellenic Seaplanes is expanding its network, introducing new routes that will connect the city of Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec in neighbouring Albania.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T08:19:06Z
• London Mayor Khan Declines to Back Starmer to Stay as UK Premier
  London Mayor Sadiq Khan declined to back Keir Starmer to stay as UK prime minister until the next general election, tempering his support for the premier after previously criticizing moves to oust him…
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T08:17:33Z
• ‘My voice is being heard’: A month of India’s Cockroach Janta Party
  A satirical party has launched a nationwide Gen Z protest to demand the removal of the federal education minister following exam paper leaks.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:13:39Z
• Candace Owens claims FBI rejected FOIA request seeking Kash Patel's travel records; agency responds
  Candace Owens accused the FBI of rejecting a FOIA request seeking Kash Patel's travel records for September 2025. The FBI has now responded to the allegations.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T08:12:09Z
• Former CAR leader Bozizé on trial over crimes against humanity
  A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.
  RFI europe 2026-06-16T08:09:03Z
• Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronically
  Iran’s National Security Council said on Monday that the deal ends fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T08:08:11Z
• Putin sets September 20 as date of Russian parliamentary elections
  For the first time ever, residents of Donbass and Novorossiya will participate in parliamentary elections
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T08:06:47Z
• (LEAD) Value of SK Group's listed firms exceeds 2,000 tln won
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The combined market value of SK Group's listed firms ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T08:05:32Z
• Anarchist terrorist cell and attack on the Rome-Florence high-speed rail line: 7 arrests
  Pre-trial detention orders issued by the Digos against several individuals strongly suspected of involvement, with five placed in prison and two under house arrest.
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T08:05:08Z
• Anthropic, Trump Officials Seek Deal on Restoring Powerful Model Access
  ‘Both parties are working quickly to get this resolved,’ Anthropic says in its first public comments since it pulled the Fable and Mythos models.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T08:04:42Z
• Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants?
  A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are mislea…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T08:04:36Z
• Champion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with condition
  Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enough Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old champion swimmer who has a rare, inoperable form…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T08:00:48Z
• Türkiye’s capital is packed with cultural treasures, many of which will be on display this year
  As the 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital, Ankara will be promoting its deep cultural routes and inviting global travellers to explore its UNESCO sites and museums, attend musical performances and savo…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T08:00:27Z
• Lithuania’s Sinkevicius Seeks to Be Premier in Coalition Shift
  Lithuanian Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius said he will seek to become the country’s next prime minister as his party attempts to reshuffle the ruling coalition.
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T08:00:14Z
• Xi’s thought on governing the party announced as new official doctrine
  China’s ruling Communist Party has announced a new branch of President Xi Jinping’s political thought, which stresses governing the party with discipline and unified leadership. During a national …
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T07:59:20Z
• Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl
  From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and d…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T07:57:48Z
• FACTBOX: What we know about UK's new sanctions against Russia
  The United Kingdom expanded its sanctions list against Russia by 43 entries
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T07:57:22Z
• Indonesia hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake
  The earthquake hit part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Indonesia lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is therefore prone to frequent, strong earthquakes.
  DW europe 2026-06-16T07:56:00Z
• (2nd LD) Seoul stocks up for 4th day to finish above 8,700 on U. S.-Iran deal optimism
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks shot up by more than 2 percent Tuesday, ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T07:52:54Z
• Here’s the latest.
  NYT us 2026-06-16T07:51:44Z
• Russian stock market posts gains at start of trading session
  The MOEX and the RTS indices had risen 0.15% to 2,546.62 points and 1,107.28 points, respectively
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T07:49:54Z
• Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995
  Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 1 percent, continuing shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T07:49:41Z
• 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 finds Good morning. Andy Burnham seems to be on course to win the Makerfi…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T07:49:38Z
• Oil depot on fire in Krasnodar region following drone attack
  An oil depot is on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar region following a drone attack on the night of June 16.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-06-16T07:45:00Z
• 17-year-old kills aunt: third day of search underway
  Inspections in the channel and drone flyovers are planned
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:44:11Z
• Bank of Japan raises rates in response to inflation risks
  BoJ notes that pass-through of high oil prices ‘progressing at a relatively fast pace’ through Japan’s economy
  ft uk 2026-06-16T07:43:45Z
• Russia to unveil Forpost-RE recon drone, UTS-800 trainer aircraft at Belarus security show
  The UTS-800 trainer aircraft with VK-800 turboprop engines will be offered to the Belarusian side as a platform to train flight school cadets
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T07:42:43Z
• Zelensky in Evian for the G7, welcomed by Macron
  Now a working session, then the bilateral meeting with Trump.
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:42:13Z
• 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.
  WSJ us 2026-06-16T07:42:00Z
• Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf
  Visitors queued to explore French artist JR's new immersive installation, which transforms Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into a giant cave open around the clock.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T07:41:45Z
• All acquitted in the first ruling on urban planning matters
  Verdict in the building permit violation trial regarding the Torre Milano skyscraper case
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:40:40Z
• Torre Milano, all defendants acquitted: first verdict in the urban planning investigations
  Builders, designers, and public officials were on trial for the 24-story building on Via Stresa. There was applause in the courtroom.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-06-16T07:38:56Z
• Russia’s Starmer plot – the fallout
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News As world leaders gather at the G7 summit – what is Keir Starmer’s top priority? With tensions in the Middle East, a trade dispute with China, an…
  Politico EU europe 2026-06-16T07:37:08Z
• Motus-E Annual Conference: challenges and opportunities for the automotive sector
  Live stream on ANSA.it today from 4:30 PM
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:36:59Z
• Resolving Ukraine conflict is what EU needs, German MEP says
  Michael von der Schulenburg noted that Europeans need peace more than Russia does
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T07:36:07Z
• Hong Kong watchdog launches data privacy academy to develop top talent in sector
  Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has launched a data privacy academy as part of efforts to align with the national strategy of developing the city into an international high-calibre talent hub. Announci…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T07:35:25Z
• 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 So what we now have is the leaders of Canada, EU, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK waiting for Trump, Macron a…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T07:35:02Z
• Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over 'hunt for migrants'
  Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast.
  DW europe 2026-06-16T07:35:00Z
• North Korea's General Secretary Kim sends congratulatory message to China's President Xi on his birthday
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 15th, marking his 73rd birthday, and emphasized the friendly relations between the two nations.
  NHK asia 2026-06-16T07:34:37Z
• The key points of the US-Iran agreement and the sticking points for future negotiations
  Dubbed the "Islamabad Memorandum," it paves the way for subsequent 60-day talks
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:33:28Z
• 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…
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T07:32:38Z
• Energy for the future, people, infrastructure, and innovation
  A focus session with Legambiente, MASE, Terna, and Enel
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:31:21Z
• June 16 drone attack on Moscow among largest in 2026 — TASS estimates
  According to the Moscow mayor, 60 drones have been shot down by air defenses since midnight
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T07:30:09Z
• Avoid setbacks! Driving restrictions in Bucaramanga for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
  The mobility restriction will be in effect for 14 continuous hours, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-06-16T07:30:00Z
• Attention drivers! License plate rotation in Pereira for Tuesday, June 16, 2026: here is how the measure will apply
  The driving restriction will apply to certain private vehicles during the hours established by the mobility authorities.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-06-16T07:30:00Z
• Stay updated on mobility measures! Pico y Placa in Medellín for Tuesday, June 16, 2026: how the restriction works
  The measure applies from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. for private vehicles and motorcycles in Medellín and the Aburrá Valley.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-06-16T07:30:00Z
• Avoid fines! License plate rotation (Pico y Placa) in Cali for Tuesday, June 16, 2026: how the measure works
  Driving restrictions in Cali apply to private vehicles between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-06-16T07:30:00Z
• S. Korea in consultations with U. S., Iran on Hormuz transit following peace deal
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has begun consultations with the United S...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T07:29:44Z
• (LEAD) Election protesters agree to allow sports officials to enter ballot-counting center
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Election protesters agreed Tuesday to allow sports of...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T07:29:30Z
• Draghi: "The urgency of a new Europe for young people"
  The challenges facing Europe are extraordinary.
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T07:27:38Z
• Lee wraps up visit to Italy, heads to France to attend G7 summit
  ROME, June 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung left Italy on Tuesday en route...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T07:26:12Z