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• Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
  At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.
  NYT us 2026-06-16T04:36:34Z
• Racist gesture to Korean at World Cup, Singapore PM to visit Russia: 7 Asia highlights
  We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, p…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T04:30:05Z
• Yonhap News Summary
  The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T04:30:01Z
• Fire consumes former property in Germany linked to President Kast's family
  A devastating fire consumed an old rural property in the town of Wiedemannsdorf, in the federal state of Bavaria, southern Germany, on Monday, completely destroying a building that reportedly holds a …
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T04:27:31Z
• Trump confident of Iran deal at G7 Summit, but CIA and others have their doubts
  While Donald Trump appears confident of the deal with Iran, back in Washington, the story is different.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T04:26:48Z
• Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
  The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
  BBC uk 2026-06-16T04:25:59Z
• Japan's Nikkei hits 70,000 as BOJ rate hike sparks rally
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T04:25:37Z
• Sanae Takaichi’s G7 mission: bridge Trump-bloc divides, polish ‘Iron Lady’ image
  Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first attendance at this week’s G7 summit aims to turn her rapport with Donald Trump into a bridge between the US president and the bloc’s leaders, as she seeks t…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T04:25:01Z
• Ex-head of CUHK rehab centre charged with fraud over false service claims
  Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged former senior staff at the Chinese University Medical Centre over alleged fraud. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Monday …
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T04:24:57Z
• Switzerland maintains contact with all parties to Ukraine conflict — president
  Guy Parmelin emphasized that Switzerland is ready to provide a venue for talks on a peaceful settlement
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T04:24:29Z
• Díaz-Canel calls for an extraordinary plenary session of the Communist Party of Cuba regarding future economic reforms
  Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel convened the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party to an extraordinary plenary session this Monday to evaluate transformation proposals aimed at driving str…
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T04:23:52Z
• Trump appears hesitant about ally-proposed plan to demine Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic
  Trump appeared hesitant to accept the European proposal, stressing that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran, but remained open to the…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T04:22:08Z
• US-Iran agreement is more pause than peace
  The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets. Oil prices have eased, shipping insurers have relaxed and politicians have ru…
  asiatimes asia 2026-06-16T04:21:15Z
• Grill’d burger chain sued over alleged greenwashing by consumer watchdog
  Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaign The consumer regulator has sued Grill’d over allegations the burger ret…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T04:19:23Z
• What's the average age of first-time homebuyers across Europe?
  Fewer than seven in ten EU households live in owner-occupied homes. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the age at which Europeans buy their first home, which varies widely across the continent, …
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T04:15:40Z
• Trump denied that the United States had agreed to pay 300 million USD to Iran as part of the peace deal.
  U.S. President Donald Trump denied on Monday night that his administration had agreed to pay $300 million to Iran as part of the understanding reached between Washington and Tehran to end the war in t…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T04:12:15Z
• Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War
  The U. S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.
  NYT us 2026-06-16T04:11:42Z
• Scientists drill into Spain's only meteorite crater for clues to Mars
  Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists und…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T04:10:56Z
• The Federal PJ gave a nod to the agricultural sector and has once again brought Peronism's economic program back into the debate.
  The Federal PJ, which presented itself on May 1st in Parque Norte and promoted a debate regarding the economic plan Peronism must adopt if it returns to power, held a second rally to consolidate its p…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T04:07:49Z
• Spain fails to impress in World Cup opener against Cape Verde as Sweden steamroll 5-1 past Tunisia
  Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains si…
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T04:07:49Z
• The end of Brussels’ most important dinner party
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music The fight over the EU’s next seven-year budget is heating up. European affairs ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today to discuss the cash pot. Last week…
  Politico EU europe 2026-06-16T04:05:00Z
• How to Say No to an Imperial President
  Trump’s expansion of executive power would make even Richard Nixon blush.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-06-16T04:01:58Z
• Australia’s Former Electricity Substations Are Being Turned Into Homes
  In a country where the housing market is squeezed, decommissioned electrical substations are in demand as refurbished residences.
  NYT us 2026-06-16T04:01:09Z
• Here are the District of Columbia's 2026 primary election results
  Live election results: Get the latest on U. S. delegate and mayoral primary races in Washington, D. C.
  NPR us 2026-06-16T04:01:00Z
• Spain’s renewables revolution is paying off: Electricity bills are lower despite energy crisis
  Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T04:00:52Z
• Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown
  So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groups Sweden’s parliament has voted to escalate the country’s crackdown on immigrant rights, ba…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T04:00:44Z
• Labour MPs doubt EHRC guidance on court’s biological sex ruling is workable
  Exclusive: Commons motion calls for code of practice to be blocked amid concerns over impact on transgender people A number of Labour MPs are increasingly doubtful that the guidance on how organisatio…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T04:00:44Z
• AI fuels private equity’s biggest ever windfalls
  Bain Capital stands to pocket a $15bn gain on chipmaker Kioxia
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:33Z
• Will there be a peace dividend for markets?
  An end to the Iran war will boost confidence in the resilience of the global economy and corporate earnings
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:33Z
• Economists bet on higher rates as Kevin Warsh takes reins at the Fed
  Former financier to chair meeting for first time with inflation well above the US central bank’s target
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:33Z
• Burnham plans to give Starmer ‘space’ to resign after by-election, say allies
  Colleagues of Manchester mayor hope for orderly transition of power
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:33Z
• Shadow fleet tanker seized by UK linked to Tate Modern sponsor
  17-year-old vessel was sold by shipping magnate George Economou’s TMS Group
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:33Z
• The human brain is not a machine
  This common comparison invites us to see ourselves as sub-optimal alternatives to AI agents
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:33Z
• JPMorgan plans Chase expansion into Europe’s largest markets
  US lender eyes France, Spain and Italy as it aims to grow digital bank
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:27Z
• Platner and Starmer remind us that character matters in politics
  The UK premier has a litany of broken promises behind him, while the US Senate hopeful has shown dubious judgment
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:25Z
• EU could fund migrant detention centres abroad
  Germany and Italy are pushing for next budget to include ‘return hubs’ based outside the bloc
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:25Z
• Claims of Palantir improvement in NHS driven by a handful of hospitals
  Data shows some trusts have delivered fewer operations since adopting the US company’s technology
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:25Z
• Strait of Hormuz flow will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator warns
  Mitsui OSK Lines boss cautions that fleet owners need to build confidence after US-Iran deal
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:25Z
• Europe’s AI champion Mistral vulnerable to Russian disinformation, study finds
  Open-source generative models are worse at removing false news than others, according to Estonian researchers
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:25Z
• Private equity bosses warn of AI threat to bets on law and accountancy
  Buyout groups that have invested heavily in professional services face disruption from developing technology
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:24Z
• Why is America’s capital of cheap retail becoming so expensive?
  Rapid growth puts housing affordability under strain in Walmart’s Arkansas heartland
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:24Z
• In Erdogan’s Turkey, It’s Not Only Politicians in the Crosshairs
  The crackdown on the main opposition party is expanding to comedians, musicians, social media influencers and business executives.
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T04:00:17Z
• Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms — 2026 ranking
  Listings are based on recommendations made by clients and peers to FT research partner Statista
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:17Z
• The price of risk is falling in a more dangerous world
  Capital is pouring into insurance because of high returns and low volatility. But some professionals are worried about mispricing
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:16Z
• Hedge funds bet against European carmakers on Chinese competition fears
  Long-term debt and equity targeted as tens of billions of euros wiped off sector’s market value
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:15Z
• Why young artists are painting like old masters
  A new generation has embraced the exquisite pigments and brushwork of Caravaggio and Rembrandt
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:14Z
• HR must manage AI bots as well as humans, says Accenture executive
  Matt Prebble says businesses will be forced to rethink leadership models
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:14Z
• Could a diamond wafer as wide as a basketball be China’s trump card in AI race?
  When Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) held its 11th group wedding for doctoral students on May 31, each of the 187 newlywed couples was presented with a one-carat diamond ring, with the diamonds g…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T04:00:06Z
• Where to find London’s most exciting Brazilian food
  How two Brazilian women turned an unassuming Bermondsey address into an insider destination for the flavours of their homeland
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:03Z
• Job-hopping can pay, but the employment market is changing
  Data shows switching employers boosts prospects, but harder choices are beginning to emerge
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:02Z
• ‘I will set the rules’: the rise of Aparna Purohit
  The film executive is proof that being strong-minded pays off.
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:02Z
• Burnham’s UK Industrial Revival Plan Unlikely to Bring Back Jobs
  Andy Burnham, the prime ministerial-hopeful who markets worry may be too far to the Left, has at least one economic idea that should go down well across the political spectrum: reverse deindustrializa…
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T04:00:00Z
• Investors celebrate US-Iran deal
  Stocks surge as agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ignites global rally
  ft uk 2026-06-16T04:00:00Z
• The Middle East Power Paradox
  How the Iran war will transform America’s military role.
  Foreign Affairs us 2026-06-16T04:00:00Z
• NATO’s Permanent Crisis
  The alliance has survived 80 years of disagreement—and it will survive again.
  Foreign Affairs us 2026-06-16T04:00:00Z
• No alternative to dialogue between EU, Russia — European lawmaker
  Michael von der Schulenburg says the mutual spiral of deteriorating relations will not yield results
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T03:59:00Z
• Zelensky meets with Swiss President in Geneva
  Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in Geneva, thanked Switzerland for its support of Ukraine during a meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, particularly for its willingness to help bring about peace…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-06-16T03:58:00Z
• Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
  The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
  BBC uk 2026-06-16T03:57:28Z
• SK's triple play and Japan's subsea strategy
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T03:55:37Z
• Ukraine starts negotiations to join EU
  Ukraine has officially opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-06-16T03:55:20Z
• US-Iran accord may crumble faster than the ink can dry
  Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan who served as the key negotiator between the US and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be …
  asiatimes asia 2026-06-16T03:52:42Z
• The Fed's Kevin Warsh faces first dilemma: cut rates to please Donald Trump or raise them to try to contain inflation
  The new chair of the United States central bank is facing accelerating price hikes linked to the conflict in the Middle East, even as the president picked him in hopes that he would lower interest rat…
  Le Monde europe 2026-06-16T03:51:20Z
• G7-Gipfel: Das Iran-Abkommen, das noch gar keines ist
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Ein G7-Gipfel ist kein Kindergeburtstag und doch wird US-Präsident Donald Trump derzeit genauso behandelt: bloß nicht reizen, immer schön loben und im Mit…
  Politico EU europe 2026-06-16T03:47:00Z
• Iran's hardliners protest US deal, but the regime closes ranks
  Nicknamed 'the Worried,' the radical wing of the regime denounces the ceasefire protocol with street protests and slogans, calling for revenge against Washington. However, the Islamic Revolutionary Gu…
  Le Monde europe 2026-06-16T03:46:07Z
• Several Iranian vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz "without incident," one day after the announcement of the U.S.-Iran agreement
  At least three Iranian oil tankers and two other cargo ships carrying essential goods passed "without incident" through the naval blockade line imposed by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. T…
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T03:45:09Z
• 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Palu on Sulawesi Island
  A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, with the epicenter located 42 km southeast of Palu at a depth of 10 km.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T03:43:48Z
• Election protesters, sports officials locked in standoff over entry to ballot-counting center
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Election protesters were locked in a tense standoff w...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T03:43:27Z
• Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
  The Iran vs New Zealand match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, took place under tight security, with a large contingent from the Iranian-American community in Los Angeles vowing to make known their opposit…
  Le Monde europe 2026-06-16T03:42:44Z
• Iran-New Zealand 2-2: Tehran's national anthem booed, players applauded at the end of the match
  In Los Angeles, the Asian teams made their debut in the American World Cup the day after the announcement of the peace agreement in the Middle East. Among Just's two goals were the strikes by Razaeian…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-06-16T03:42:25Z
• Irregular Adoptions in Guatemala: Attorney General's Office seeks to halt Public Ministry's attempt to dismiss the case involving Consuelo Porras
  Guatemala's Attorney General's Office challenged the dismissal of the investigation into possible irregular adoptions linked to the former "Elisa Martínez" home, as announced on Monday, June 15, duri…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T03:40:27Z
• The agreement with Iran puts an end to Trump's war, which revealed the limits of U.S. dominance.
  The agreement to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz leaves the parties in the same situation they were in 24 hours before the war, only now with thousands dead.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-06-16T03:39:58Z
• On Finance: new investigations target the former executive leadership of Club Atlético Banfield
  The judicial case linking the AFA to Sur Finanzas gained new momentum this week: Luis Armella, the federal judge of Lomas de Zamora, has scheduled interrogations for former Club Atlético Banfield exe…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T03:38:42Z
• Eight crew members die after B-52 bomber accident during test flight in California
  A tragedy struck the United States Air Force this Monday after a B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber crashed during a test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California, resulting in the deaths of …
  La Tercera latam 2026-06-16T03:37:46Z
• 60% of households in El Salvador will celebrate Father's Day; Consumer Defense strengthens controls
  The intention to celebrate Father's Day has reached its highest point in four years, according to a survey released by Ricardo Salazar, president of the Consumer Protection Agency (Defensoría del Con…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T03:34:59Z
• Trump promised to bring order to AI oversight. That lasted 2 weeks.
  The White House’s last-minute restrictions on Anthropic’s new artificial intelligence model are raising fundamental doubts about President Donald Trump’s 2-week-old effort to place guardrails on…
  Politico EU europe 2026-06-16T03:31:54Z
• Indicators show a downward trend in delinquency rates among Panamanians with credit institutions.
  As a rule, Panamanians are punctual in honoring their financial commitments; therefore, payment behavior from January to April of this year continues to show positive signs. This is reflected in the …
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T03:31:06Z
• Latvia to intercept all drones entering its territory, defense minister says
  Latvia’s newly appointed Defense Minister Raivis Melnis has expressed support for Ukraine’s right to strike targets in Russia and assured that his country will shoot down any drones that enter its…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-06-16T03:29:00Z
• OpenAI spending hit $34bn last year ahead of planned IPO
  Audited figures reveal mounting costs from model development, infrastructure and rapid expansion
  ft uk 2026-06-16T03:28:59Z
• Kioxia surpasses Toyota, eyes M&A push in face of AI boom
  NAND flash memory supplier Kioxia Holdings has surpassed Toyota Motor in market capitalisation, becoming Japan's most valuable company. The development highlights how the global artificial intelligenc…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-06-16T03:28:39Z
• Honduran government closely monitors TPS debate in the United States due to potential impact on migrants
  The Government of Honduras is monitoring the legal proceedings regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States ahead of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on Haiti which, according to Fo…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T03:28:36Z