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• The date for when the Federal Criminal Procedure Code will go into effect in La Plata has been set.
  As of 00:00 hours on September 21, 2026, the jurisdiction of the La Plata Federal Court of Appeals will undergo a transformation in its judicial system with the entry into force of the Federal Crimina…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T06:45:36Z
• Vietnam’s PM departs for his first official trip to Russia to attend Russia-ASEAN summit
  According Vietnam News Agency, Russia is a traditional friend and a comprehensive strategic partner of Vietnam
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T06:45:31Z
• In 2016, ‘China’s Disneyland’ opens with localised attractions in Shanghai – SCMP archive
  Disney opens Shanghai park, with eye to future By Mandy Zuo (Additional reporting by Nikki Sun) This article was first published on June 16, 2016 China represents “incredible potential” for Walt D…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T06:45:04Z
• ‘Inadequate’: NSW police criticised for not getting out of cars after triple zero call reported woman being bashed
  Independent watchdog clears officers of serious misconduct but finds they ‘did not meet minimum standards’ on night Lindy Lucena was killed in Ballina Follow our Australia news live blog for lates…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T06:42:28Z
• FACTBOX: Moscow refinery damaged, 172 UAVs target Russia in Ukraine's new attack
  More than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T06:42:07Z
• Hong Kong poultry stall suspended for disinfection after bird flu trace detected
  A poultry stall at a Hong Kong market has been disinfected after an environmental sample tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, with shoppers remaining largely unfazed despite a recent infection i…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T06:39:57Z
• Two arrested during investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements as police reveal killer likely travelled to NSW
  Victoria and NSW police search seven properties as they examine where shooter travelled after killing two officers in Porepunkah Two more men have been arrested as police continue their investigation …
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T06:37:13Z
• G7 summit: Zelenskyy joins leaders to discuss revival of peace talks
  The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, is underway.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T06:35:13Z
• Belarus’ Lukashenko tells Russia, Ukraine to make ‘compromises’ and end war
  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, said in an interview published on Monday that Russia and Ukraine must compromise to end the war that…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T06:35:05Z
• 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 2026-06-16T06:34:59Z
• Netanyahu Pays Political Price for Trump's Iran Deal
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship with President Donald Trump has become a liability now due to the US deal with Iran, which much of Israel opposes. Bloomberg's Dan Williams rep…
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T06:32:25Z
• (URGENT) Seoul stocks up for 4th day to finish above 8,700 on U. S.-Iran deal optimism
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  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T06:31:29Z
• Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high
  The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T06:30:15Z
• Military stealth coating sold as cheap house paint? China might do it
  Radar-absorbing materials have long been associated with stealth fighters, cruise missiles and other high-end military platforms for which performance often comes at a high cost. But in China, some st…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T06:29:20Z
• (LEAD) Lee set to attend G7 summit in Evian to discuss global challenges
  ROME, June 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a Group of S...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T06:23:27Z
• Bonnie Tyler out of induced coma but still in serious condition
  The 75-year-old Welsh singer has been in intensive care at Faro Hospital since early May following emergency surgery for a perforated bowel.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T06:23:03Z
• 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 2026-06-16T06:22:22Z
• Alibaba eyes physical world with its first suite of AI models for robots
  Alibaba Group Holding has launched its first suite of artificial intelligence models for robots, joining a global race to move AI out of chatbot windows and into the physical world. The Hangzhou-based…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T06:16:03Z
• The Government is proceeding with the appointment of judges following the Senate's approval of the terms and conditions.
  Through a series of decrees, the Executive Branch officially announced 15 judicial appointments in the Official Gazette this Tuesday. These publications are part of the process to fill vacancies resul…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T06:16:00Z
• Adorni, a shifting role for the ruling class
  The World Cup has begun. For Argentina, it starts this Tuesday. And even when football news overlaps with scandals, not even sports can eclipse the situation of the Chief of Cabinet, Manuel Adorni. Th…
  La Nacion latam 2026-06-16T06:15:22Z
• Central banks expect their gold reserves to rise as de-dollarization continues
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T06:10:36Z
• Video: Russia's Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber plane nosedives, erupts into cloud of thick smoke
  Tu-22M3 is Russia's premium Soviet-era supersonic bomber which has been used in combat missions in Ukraine and Syria.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T06:09:25Z
• Child sexual abuse commission urges France to speed up reforms
  Only a third of the recommendations made more than two years ago by France's Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence Against Children (Ciivise) have been fully implemented, the body said …
  RFI europe 2026-06-16T06:07:51Z
• Former Central African Republic leader Bozizé begins trial over war crimes
  The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humani…
  France 24 europe 2026-06-16T06:03:25Z
• Europe Today: Inside the G7 Summit in Évian
  Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump told allies that he expects the Strait of Hormuz to be “fully open” …
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T06:01:33Z
• US, Europe Disagree on How Easy It Is to Reopen Hormuz
  US President Donald Trump says that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen by Friday. But European allies disagree that flows of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas can resume so soon. Bloomberg's O…
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T06:01:09Z
• Myanmar’s revolution just grew up
  In every revolution, there is a moment when a movement stops being a protest and becomes a project. For the American colonies, that moment came not in 1776 but in 1787, when 13 quarrelsome states fina…
  asiatimes asia 2026-06-16T06:01:01Z
• Hungary PM’s Euro Pledge to Test Public Appetite for Reform – And His Popularity
  Peter Magyar’s Tisza party campaigned on a promise to bring Hungary into the eurozone, but fulfilling that promise would involve blood, sweat, and tears—and likely an accompanying loss of populari…
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-06-16T06:00:54Z
• AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists
  Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data The rise of AI and digitisation could be a turning point in the “race against extinction” fac…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T06:00:48Z
• Mail on Sunday attacks Restore as split right creates headache for UK papers
  Some titles that once backed the Tories now ‘flirting with Farage’ as they try to gauge where readers stand It was a Mail on Sunday headline with all the ferocity usually reserved for general elec…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T06:00:46Z
• Rival parties agree to launch parliamentary probe on election ballot shortage
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The rival parties agreed Tuesday to conduct a 45-day ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T06:00:43Z
• Central banks repatriate gold as global insecurity rises
  Conflict, sanctions and decline in trust have made the institutions more cautious about storing bullion in other countries
  ft markets 2026-06-16T06:00:02Z
• Tuesday's papers: Talking to Russia, Finland's €50 stimulus, and the self-care economy
  The president is preparing Finns for dialogue with Moscow, says Ilta-Sanomat.
  YLE eeurope 2026-06-16T05:59:31Z
• Kosovo Cannot Vote Its Way out of Its Political Crisis
  Three elections in 16 months have ended up with the same outcome and the same deadlock. But new elections are not the solution – political compromise is.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-06-16T05:58:20Z
• Croatia Eyes ‘Secret’ Yugoslav Airbase as New Node in EU Asylum Architecture
  Under the EU’s new Pact on Asylum and Migration, Croatia is considering repurposing a once secret Yugoslav-era airbase as a detention and processing centre, to the alarm of rights groups and locals.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-06-16T05:58:02Z
• Russian forces strike ambulance with drone in Kherson overnight, injuring two medics
  On the night of June 16, Russian forces struck an ambulance in Kherson with a drone, injuring two medical workers.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-06-16T05:58:00Z
• Fact check: A Hitler lookalike at Germany's World Cup match?
  Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic?
  DW europe 2026-06-16T05:56:00Z
• Fact check: Hitler look-alike at Germany's World Cup match?
  Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic?
  DW europe 2026-06-16T05:56:00Z
• Bangladesh bets $3.2bn to avert a banking crisis but reforms elusive
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T05:55:37Z
• UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
  The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off. (Image cred…
  NPR us 2026-06-16T05:51:18Z
• Moscow refinery damaged in Ukraine drone attack — mayor
  According to Sergey Sobyanin, no one has been reported injured
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T05:50:00Z
• Charleston White's threatening text to Carmelo Anthony's dad surfaces amid feud: ‘I’ll make sure your son…
  Charleston White shared screenshots of threatening messages he sent to Carmelo Anthony's father after withdrawing his support for him.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-06-16T05:44:58Z
• Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma
  In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfare Good morning. What conflict has raged longer than…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T05:44:38Z
• Oil refinery in Moscow catches fire following attack - CCD
  An oil refinery is on fire in Moscow following an attack.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-06-16T05:44:00Z
• China’s Xi hosts Myanmar general who staged coup
  Now president, Min Aung Hlaing seeks support from Beijing to ease international isolation
  ft uk 2026-06-16T05:43:44Z
• More in store for the hardware crunch
  Times is so hard (disk drive), and it’s getting even harder
  ft uk 2026-06-16T05:43:32Z
• Amidst the operation against CFK, Kicillof is retreating into governance and avoiding definitive electoral stances.
  The Governor of the Province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, is weighing his next political moves amidst a surge of momentum driven by Kirchnerism in support of its leader, former President Cristina K…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:43:04Z
• The Government is evading political reform in the Senate to avoid addressing the "Clean Slate" law and is instead pushing through the "Hojarasca" law.
  Parallel to the evasion of the debate on political reform in order to avoid discussing "Ficha Limpia" (Clean Slate), the Senate ruling party, led by Patricia Bullrich, will attempt starting tomorrow t…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:42:43Z
• Iran Won't 'Get a Dime' of US Taxpayer Money, Vance Says
  US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview on Fox News, said that Iran will "never get a dime of American taxpayer money, ever." The comments came as the finer details of the memorandum of understand…
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T05:41:47Z
• (LEAD) Jeju Forum seeks online participation of N. Korea education expert at UNESCO
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Jeju Island's local government and the foreign minist...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T05:33:50Z
• Shipowners hold off on Hormuz transit until US-Iran deal proves ‘material’
  Shipowners ⁠will not resume transit through ⁠the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O. S. K. Lines told the Fi…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T05:33:17Z
• Ukraine and Middle East to Dominate Day 2 of G7 Summit
  Follow live updates from day two of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Evian, France.
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T05:31:26Z
• The Government cannot curb the tensions surrounding Adorni, and the pressure in Congress is making things increasingly complicated.
  Despite having several bills presented, scheduled trips, and pending administrative matters, President Javier Milei does not plan to convene any Cabinet or political leadership meetings in the short t…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:30:45Z
• Treasuries shrug at the ceasefire
  Plus, tech sells bonds because they can
  ft markets 2026-06-16T05:30:02Z
• Russian military loses another 1,230 troops and seven air defense systems in war against Ukraine
  Total combat losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to June 16, 2026, amount to approximately 1,385,420 personnel, including 1,230 o…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-06-16T05:27:00Z
• The Government does not want the Adorni case to condition the electoral reform and is accelerating contacts with the provinces.
  With the intention of avoiding the impact of the controversy sparked by the legal situation facing Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni—who is under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment—the Casa R…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:19:36Z
• ‘Unbelievable’ waste and inefficiency at MoD, says ex-defence minister Al Carns
  Exclusive: Carns, who quit last week, says he was angered by unwillingness to confront sunk costs of legacy programmes There is “unbelievable” waste and inefficiency at the Ministry of Defence (Mo…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T05:17:54Z
• Jeju Forum seeks online participation of N. Korea education expert at UNESCO
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Jeju Island's local government and the foreign minist...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T05:16:18Z
• Beyond oil: Iran war may have transformed Asia’s trade architecture
  The initial market reaction to US and Israeli military strikes on Iran was familiar: Brent crude surged in early Asian trading, equity markets slipped and headlines focused on the energy shock to come…
  asiatimes asia 2026-06-16T05:16:17Z
• Manuel Adorni has lost his support, and there is pressure for him to resign if Milei does not fire him.
  It has been 14 weeks since Manuel Adorni's wife, Bettina Angeletti, was photographed alongside the official delegation in the United States. Since then, the Chief of Staff's life has turned into a nig…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:15:45Z
• No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with fragile freeze
  The drones are grounded, tankers are reportedly moving again through the Strait of Hormuz and an electronically signed memorandum of understanding has formalised the pause. After 108 days, thousands d…
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T05:15:37Z
• Greenland Has Enough Bases to Defend Itself, Commander Says
  Greenland has enough bases and permanent troops to support NATO operations and deter Russian threats as Denmark’s multi-billion-dollar push to strengthen defenses in the Arctic remains in its early …
  Bloomberg us 2026-06-16T05:15:00Z
• The war ends, but pressure mounts on the Iranian regime's authorities due to the economic crisis.
  The agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end the war has ushered in a new era for the Islamic Republic, marked by the pressure of a devastated economy, the expectations of a populat…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:13:58Z
• All critical damage at Zaporozhye NPP caused by Ukrainian shelling repaired — director
  According to Yury Chernichuk, all damaged infrastructure at the plant is being repaired immediately
  TASS russia 2026-06-16T05:10:49Z
• Disney vows expansion of Shanghai park in second decade
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T05:10:36Z
• Mongolia aims for deeper ties with 'third neighbor' Japan
  Nikkei asia 2026-06-16T05:10:36Z
• China's retail sales in May drop for the first time in three years and five months
  Last month's retail sales, an indicator of Chinese consumption trends, turned negative for the first time in three years and five months, since December 2022 when consumption was stagnant due to the i…
  NHK asia 2026-06-16T05:10:34Z
• Samsung Electronics to hold executive meeting to discuss business plans for H2
  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will kick off a global strate...
  Yonhap asia 2026-06-16T05:05:48Z
• China AI chip hopeful Enflame nears IPO with fast revenue growth, heavy losses, and Tencent risk
  Shanghai Enflame Technology is nearing a STAR Market listing, bringing another Chinese AI chipmaker closer to public markets while losses, Tencent concentration, and a small share in Nvidia-led accele…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-06-16T05:04:50Z
• Javier Milei and his measures, live: the Adorni case and movements within the opposition
  The scene is repeating itself. Manuel Adorni sought to put an end to the suspicions hanging over his political career and, once again, opened a new chapter in the saga centered on his asset disclosure…
  La Nacion latam 2026-06-16T05:04:40Z
• The European Parliament is moving toward approving the tariff agreement with the United States.
  The European Parliament is expected to approve this Tuesday the tariff agreement reached between the European Union and the United States, representing the final major political step toward implementi…
  Infobae latam 2026-06-16T05:03:16Z
• Huawei readies HarmonyOS desktop PCs for September enterprise launch
  Huawei is preparing to launch commercial HarmonyOS-powered desktop PCs in September, marking another step in its effort to extend its self-developed operating system from smartphones and tablets into …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-06-16T05:02:37Z
• Xia Baolong begins Hong Kong visit with housing, Northern Metropolis tours
  Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs began a two-day visit on Tuesday with inspections of key projects across the city, focusing on housing, technology and Northern Metropolis developments. Xia …
  SCMP asia 2026-06-16T05:01:17Z
• Human skills increasingly in demand as AI reshapes labour market, PwC finds
  As AI takes on more routine tasks, employers are placing a higher premium on judgment, creativity and leadership, according to a new PwC report.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T05:00:50Z
• Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says
  Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threateni…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T05:00:46Z
• Division in UK probably worse now than in run-up to Brexit, says Kim Leadbeater
  Labour MP warns of voices fanning hatred on eve of 10th anniversary of the murder of her sister, the MP Jo Cox Political hatred and division in the UK is probably worse now than during the Brexit refe…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T05:00:46Z
• EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss
  Brian Gu says he sees Chinese car firms competing on quality rather than launching price war as at home Motorists in the UK and EU should not expect a sharp drop in the cost of electric vehicles despi…
  Guardian uk 2026-06-16T05:00:45Z
• ‘AI is the key to global power status’: Inside China's race to militarise artificial intelligence
  The true extent of China's military AI remains unclear, despite public displays of autonomous drones, AI-powered naval weapons and "robot dogs," experts told Euronews.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T05:00:13Z
• World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks
  As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak.
  Euronews europe 2026-06-16T05:00:04Z
• EU capitals push for proposal to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements
  Also in this newsletter: G7 summit kicks off with Trump touting peace deal in Iran
  ft uk 2026-06-16T05:00:02Z