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• Unique 4,000-year-old rock art discovered in Siberia
  Images of this type have never been found on rock surfaces before
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:52:19Z
• More than 90% of Sevastopol defense panorama destroyed in Ukrainian attack, museum says
  Some items survived, including cannons, cannonballs and metal elements of the exhibition
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:50:55Z
• The Russian artist critical of Putin who was shot dead in Poland
  Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was known for his caricatures of politicians, including Vladimir Putin.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-06-16T14:49:41Z
• France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
  A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
  BBC uk 2026-06-16T14:46:35Z
• US-Iran Interim Deal to Be Signed in Swiss Resort of Burgenstock
  The signing of the interim peace deal between the US and Iran will take place on Friday near Lucerne in Switzerland, according to the country’s foreign ministry.
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T14:45:09Z
• 'Belief has plummeted' among Brazil fans after tricky World Cup start
  Before the World Cup began, one in three Brazilians thought their team would lift the trophy, according to one poll. But after struggling to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match, confiden…
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:44:21Z
• Football fashion: Has France won?
  On this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, ‘les bleus’ are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefonta…
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:42:21Z
• World Cup: How will Deschamps balance attacking options as France take on Senegal?
  France 24's Selina Sykes looks ahead to France's opening match of the 2026 World Cup which will see them taking on Senegal in New York on Tuesday.
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:42:03Z
• Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Russia down 1.6 times in 5M 2026
  In January-May 2025, trade between the two countries was $2.161 billion
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:41:45Z
• Canada's new sanctions against Russia insignificant — ambassador
  Canada's new anti-Russian sanctions apply to 162 individuals, companies and ships
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:41:20Z
• Blow to an armed network on Ecuador's northern border: Army dismantles clandestine enclave in Esmeraldas
  The destruction of three clandestine camps attributed to the Oliver Sinisterra Front and the arrest of seven alleged members of that structure marked the outcome of a military operation carried out in…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:40:46Z
• "Let them run right into each other": tension builds ahead of Flag Day ceremony amid a possible encounter between Milei and Villarruel
  President Javier Milei will travel to Rosario this coming Saturday to participate in the Flag Day ceremony. This will be his second time attending this event since 2024, as last year he decided not to…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:40:44Z
• Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert
  Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:40:11Z
• 'Now is the moment': G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war
  G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal". Ukrainian President …
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:39:56Z
• Canada understands Zelensky is spent force, says Russian ambassador to Ottawa
  According to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stunts
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:39:06Z
• Sheinbaum rules out a formal trial against Rocha Moya; "there is no legal deadline that compels the US to hand over evidence," she says.
  Reiterating that the United States Department of Justice has not provided evidence to support the request for provisional detention for extradition purposes against Rubén Rocha Moya, Mexico's Preside…
  El Universal latam 2026-06-16T14:39:05Z
• Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran framework deal before Friday's signing
  Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to "business as usual" even once the Strait of Hormu…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T14:38:07Z
• Systemic approach to industrial design allows for competitive products
  Industrial design ceases to be just an aesthetic addition but is becoming an integral part of the engineering development of process equipment, Alexander Lvov noted
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:38:02Z
• Sheinbaum sees "probable" meeting with King of Spain in Mexico City; SRE finalizing details of the encounter, says
  The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, confirmed that there is a high probability of holding a meeting with the King of Spain, Felipe VI, during the monarch's upcoming visit to Mexico for t…
  El Universal latam 2026-06-16T14:37:49Z
• Swiss foreign ministry confirms US-Iran meeting in Burgenstock on June 19
  According to Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pierre-Alain Eltschinger, the location "was proposed by the Pakistani and Qatari mediators, as well as by the US and Iran"
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:37:38Z
• Guatemala, France, and Jhpiego sign an agreement to strengthen early detection of cervical cancer
  Guatemala, the French Embassy, and Jhpiego have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the early detection of cervical cancer, a disease associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:37:14Z
• Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services
  Prosecutor Ida Annerstedt told the AFP news agency at the start of the trial in April that the woman had "a serious fear" of her husband.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T14:36:42Z
• China sets space environment monitoring satellite into orbit
  The spacecraft was delivered to the orbit by the Long March-3B launch vehicle
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:35:26Z
• Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
  The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
  BBC uk 2026-06-16T14:34:39Z
• Starmer stalls on defense cash as G7 leaders meet
  EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Keir Starmer has suggested that he has not found any extra money to fund the British armed forces following the resignation of his defense secretary, John Healey, over a se…
  Politico EU europe 2026-06-16T14:34:06Z
• (2nd LD) Lee attends G7 summit in Evian, has brief encounter with Trump
  EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myun...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T14:33:58Z
• Nicaraguan regime confiscates and puts up for sale for $255,000 the home of an exiled photojournalist
  The house of Oswaldo Rivas, a renowned figure in Nicaraguan photojournalism, is among the properties confiscated by the Nicaraguan regime and has been listed for sale on the digital platform Encuentra…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:33:53Z
• 'They will face trial at liberty': judge ruled that Blessd and Dímelo Jara will not go to prison for the extortionate kidnapping of the Ozuna impersonator
  The 17th Municipal Criminal Court judge ruled that the evidence presented by the Prosecutor's Office did not constitute grounds to imprison the artist.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-06-16T14:33:31Z
• Judi Dench to have London’s Shaftesbury theatre renamed after her
  James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour ‘truly overwhelming’ Dame Judi Dench is to have a West End theatre renamed after her, becom…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T14:33:21Z
• Container theft results in USD 2 million in losses for Costa Rican freight transport over two years
  Container theft has resulted in an estimated economic loss of USD 2 million for Costa Rican carriers over the last two years, affecting both merchandise and essential components of logistics operation…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:32:42Z
• Judge who attended Fani Willis campaign event recuses from DOJ voting lawsuit
  A federal judge agreed to step aside on Monday from a major voting lawsuit brought by the Trump administration after an investigation discovered the judge attended a campaign event for Fulton County…
  The Hill us 2026-06-16T14:32:37Z
• The Audi A6 allroad arrives more robust, technological, and electrified than ever before.
  The combination of luxury comfort, advanced technology, and off-road capabilities reaches a new dimension with the latest evolution of one of Audi's most iconic models. Designed for those seeking the…
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T14:32:00Z
• The agreement with Iran puts an end to a war considered "Trump's worst foreign policy mistake so far."
  The surprise attacks by the United States and Israel ended the life of Iran's supreme leader, but they did not cause the collapse of the regime. The war against Iran has been President Donald Trump's …
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-06-16T14:31:30Z
• Authorities report a transition toward El Niño that cannot yet be officially declared for Guatemala
  According to the director of Insivumeh, Edwin Rojas, Guatemala is undergoing a transition toward El Niño that cannot yet be officially declared. This distinction is significant because if the phenome…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:30:37Z
• Arlindo Chissale, a disappearance in the shadows of Mozambique's security services
  Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, disappeared without a trace on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, a region in the grips of an Islamist insurrection. Chissale’s pu…
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:30:22Z
• ICE cannot be allowed to hide its death count
  The reality is that ICE has a long track record of abusing detainees.
  The Hill us 2026-06-16T14:30:00Z
• COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study
  The COVID-19 vaccine lowered the risk of cardiovascular issues associated with the virus by around 40 percent, according to new research.  The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine on …
  The Hill us 2026-06-16T14:29:47Z
• France shuts down dozen Israeli stands at defence trade show
  A dozen Israeli company stands were shut down Monday at a major international defence and security exhibition held outside Paris, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel.
  RFI europe 2026-06-16T14:29:21Z
• Iran war ‘stark wake-up call’ for fossil fuel-dependent Southeast Asia: IEA report
  The Iran war has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region billions of dollars, if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an International Energy Ag…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T14:28:56Z
• 2026 World Cup: The changes that could work in Mexico's favor in the next World Cup, according to experts
  The 2026 World Cup has already begun, and with it, the analysis of how the changes implemented by FIFA could transform the tournament's development. Beyond the sporting anticipation, the upcoming Worl…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:27:40Z
• Terrorous Smiles: 11-year-old girl escapes kidnapping by three masked clowns in Honduras
  The streets of the Cabañas neighborhood in San Pedro Sula are accustomed to the daily bustle, but the terror that erupted in one of its streets interrupted normalcy all at once. An eleven-year-old g…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:26:53Z
• Honduras: Green Alert maintained in the Gulf of Fonseca due to heavy surf
  Green Alert is in effect for the entire coastline of the Gulf of Fonseca starting this Monday afternoon and for the next 48 hours, according to the Secretariat of State for Risk Management and Nationa…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:26:39Z
• Arlindo Chissale, the Mozambican activist and journalist who knew too much
  Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist who was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in the region of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, which is the scene of a dea…
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:25:12Z
• Trump evaluates reinstating sanctions on Russian oil as the G7 ramps up pressure on Russia
  EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France.– U.S. President Donald Trump asserted this Tuesday that he could "soon" reinstate sanctions on Russian oil, after leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed to increase press…
  La Nacion latam 2026-06-16T14:23:54Z
• Panamanian ports move more than 4 million TEUs, while Balboa and Cristóbal remain in the red
  The Panamanian port system moved 4,038,967 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) between January and May 2026, the highest volume recorded for that period in the last three years and a growth of 0.6% co…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:23:26Z
• French department store BHV Marais to end Shein partnership after backlash
  French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company sold the landmark Paris outlet to a group of executives. The move follows months of controversy over …
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:23:15Z
• GOP Senate hopeful Dooley says his pragmatism is right for Georgia
  ATLANTA – The winner of Tuesday’s Republican Senate runoff race in the Peach State will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The contest is considered one of the most competitive Senate ra…
  The Hill us 2026-06-16T14:23:04Z
• Kalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troops
  The number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operation
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:22:05Z
• Middle East, Tehran: 'The US blockade of the ports has been lifted'
  The US-Iran agreement was signed on Friday in Lucerne, the Swiss government reports. Araghchi: "The Israeli occupation of Lebanon violates the Iran-US memorandum"
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T14:22:02Z
• Investigative commission into the social unrest agrees to summon Minister Pérez Mackenna regarding Zaliasnik's conversations
  The investigative commission into the social unrest agreed during the morning of this Tuesday to summon Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna to address information related to the situation of Ga…
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T14:21:58Z
• 38 percent don’t think US will exist 250 years from now: Survey
  Over a third of Americans do not believe their country is going to exist 250 years from now as the U. S. nears its 250th anniversary, according to a poll released Tuesday. In the new Reuters/Ipsos pol…
  The Hill us 2026-06-16T14:21:44Z
• The discovery that shook Guayaquil: two charred bodies were found tied to a post
  The bodies of two people were found burned and tied to a streetlight in southwest Guayaquil during the early hours of June 15. The discovery mobilized specialized units of the National Police and caus…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:20:59Z
• Water crisis in Buenaventura: 23 water tankers deployed, medical care provided, virtual classes implemented, and school feeding program maintained following shortages
  The UNGRD announced the dispatch of more water tankers, while the Ministries of Health and Education implement measures to assist the affected population.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-06-16T14:19:27Z
• New explosion in the internal conflict of the Buenos Aires PJ: a legislator criticized Cristina Kirchner, while La Cámpora targeted Kicillof and “Cuervo” Larroque.
  Trouble once again. Once again, an effervescent climate within Peronism in Buenos Aires province. Once again, differences are made public and remarks push patience to the breaking point. This Tuesday,…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:19:04Z
• Six people injured in overnight drone attack in Moscow Region — governor
  All injured individuals are receiving the necessary medical assistance
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:19:01Z
• Trump hints US could resume oil sanctions on Russia as G7 ups pressure on Kremlin
  EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France  — U. S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Washington could reinstate sanctions on Russian oil as part of a renewed pressure campaign against the Kremlin by the G7 le…
  Politico EU europe 2026-06-16T14:18:46Z
• Raids increase in Bolivia due to drugs embedded in wood discovered in Chile
  Bolivian authorities conducted raids this Monday in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located in the eastern part of the country, as part of an investigation into a drug shipment hidden within expo…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:18:39Z
• Three centuries of office life: from the 1726 desk to AI-powered remote working
  Recent innovations are transforming the workplace like never before.
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T14:18:34Z
• New report raises concerns over Russian propaganda spread by Europe’s flagship AI company Mistral
  All four Mistral models evaluated by the Institute of the Estonian Language were deemed likely to use Russian propaganda in their answers.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T14:15:48Z
• Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, officials say
  Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T14:14:41Z
• Hardliners and moderates: What do Iran’s factions think of deal with US?
  Factional divisions in Iran remain as leaders debate the implementation of deal with the US, amid fears of capitulation.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T14:13:43Z
• Russian attack against Kyiv’s holiest monastery shows Kremlin’s desire to wipe out Ukraine heritage, says theologian
  The attack on the Lavra turns a centuries-old spiritual landmark into a frontline in the wider battle over who gets to own the very birthplace of shared faith among Russians and Ukrainians.
  EUobserver europe 2026-06-16T14:13:07Z
• Who is Didier Deschamps, the France coach aiming for a third World Cup title?
  Didier Deschamps has been coaching the French men's national football team for 14 years, a record period at the helm. He and his players are now aiming for a third World Cup title. The tournament in…
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:13:06Z
• Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
  Argentina take on Algeria in Kansas City, while France face Senegal in New Jersey. Leer más
  BA Times latam 2026-06-16T14:12:35Z
• Break with Russia could turn Armenia into 'economic disaster zone' — expert
  Alexander Krylov noted that Russia currently supplies gas to Armenia at $177.5 per 1,000 cubic meters, adjusted for calorific value, while the market price in Europe exceeds $600
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:11:38Z
• Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
  Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
  BBC uk 2026-06-16T14:11:30Z
• Brazil police arrest bungee jumping operators after woman dies
  A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T14:11:24Z
• Russia’s top diplomat comments on Germany’s military buildup and Zelensky’s public posturing
  According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights "that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the c…
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T14:11:15Z
• ‘Justice prevailed’: Is the Netherlands shifting its stance on Israel?
  A court case, a Eurovision boycott, and Gaza polling prompt Dutch debate over Palestine and Israel ties.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T14:10:53Z
• US visa rules leave Senegal’s World Cup fans behind
  US visa rules leave Senegal’s World Cup fans behind
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T14:10:35Z
• Germany blocks UniCredit bid for Commerzbank but the share price soars
  The federal government, which holds 12% of the shares, has rejected the Italian bank’s bid for the German lender, calling it aggressive and hostile. UniCredit soars on the stock market as the Frankf…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T14:10:27Z
• French startup unveils non-humanoid robot as AI race moves to physical machines
  French robotics startup Genesis AI on Tuesday unveiled "Eno", its first general-purpose robot, marking a step toward bringing advanced AI from online chatbots into physical machines. Backed by former …
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T14:10:22Z
• Trump says he’ll send Iran deal to Congress for approval
  President Trump said on Tuesday that he would send the deal to end the war with Iran and open nuclear discussions with Tehran to Congress for approval.  “I wouldn’t mind,” the president said wh…
  The Hill us 2026-06-16T14:10:17Z
• Royal Ascot returns: British glamour and sport just 50 minutes from London
  35 races scheduled from June 16 to 20
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T14:10:17Z
• The United States plans a large weapons depot in Australia, out of Chinese reach
  SYDNEY.– The United States military plans to establish a permanent weapons depot on the southeast coast of Australia, out of range of most Chinese missiles, according to tender documents reviewed by…
  La Nacion latam 2026-06-16T14:09:39Z
• Italy arrests seven over anarchist network linked to Winter Olympics rail sabotage
  The charges include terrorist association and subversion of the democratic order.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T14:08:49Z
• A former executive revealed the alleged route of subsidized fuel linked to the Mayor of Guayaquil.
  The testimony of a former financial executive from companies linked to the family of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Álvarez marked another day in the trial of the so-called "Triple A" case, an investigation…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:08:30Z
• FNE conditionally approves Banco Itaú's acquisition of Klap
  The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) has approved the acquisition of Multicaja and Iswitch—which operate under the brand name Klap—by Banco Itaú Chile. However, the FNE greenlit the pu…
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T14:07:17Z
• The agreement between the US and Iran will be signed on Friday at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock.
  The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to the AFP news agency that the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East will be signed this Friday at the Bürgen…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T14:06:51Z
• She died in an accident in Mykonos; she was on the island for her bachelorette party.
  The victim was a 37-year-old resident of Arezzo, who was due to be married in the coming weeks.
  ANSA europe 2026-06-16T14:05:54Z