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German prosecutors announce country's biggest ever seizure of cocaine
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 20:05
Tip-off from Colombian authorities led to haul of 35.5 tonnes worth £2.2bn hidden among fruit and vegatables How big is Europe's cocaine problem - and what is the human cost? German prosecutors have announced the seizur...
Graeme Souness offers positive Alan Hansen health update after chat
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 13:40
Hansen 'sounded fabulous' during Sunday call, he says 'He did nothing but take the mickey out of me' Graeme Souness has provided a positive update on the health of his former Liverpool teammate Alan Hansen. A statement f...
Greek island searches for missing tourists intensify amid hiking deaths
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 16:52
Six holidaymakers reported dead or missing in nine days as 'abnormally hot' weather hits Mediterranean Search operations to find three missing tourists on two Greek islands have intensified after police announced that tw...
Heat Wave to Envelope the Northeast Starting on Tuesday
The New York Times - 17 Jun 2024 11:40
An excessive heat watch was in effect for southern New England, where forecasters warned of "dangerous heat" and humidity starting on Tuesday and lasting through Friday.
Here's what ticket prices look like for Celtics-Mavericks Game 5
Boston - 17 Jun 2024 20:16The economy and Labour's post-election dilemma - podcast
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 04:00
Heather Stewart explains how the party's central economic message could help it win power but then constrain it in office Central to Labour's campaign over the last few weeks has been one key message: that the party, sho...
Trump's felony conviction may sap support among crucial voters, new poll shows - live
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 15:40
New Politico survey reveals 21% of independent voters are less likely to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election because of his felony conviction last month In 10 days, Donald Trump and Joe Biden will hold the first o...
EPA Awards $1.5 million to Support Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data Program
U.S. EPA - 17 Jun 2024 14:00
WASHINGTON -Today June 17, US Environmental Protection Agency is announcing it recently awarded $1.5 million to three organizations through the Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data ...
Sailors Recount Houthi Attack and U.S. Navy Rescue
The New York Times - 17 Jun 2024 15:03
The captain of a ship assaulted by the Yemen-based militia last week spoke at a news conference in Manila after the rescue.
2 people seriously injured after small plane crashes near interstate south of Denver
ABC News - 17 Jun 2024 02:05
Officials say two people were seriously injured after their small plane crashed near Interstate 25 in Colorado
64 missing, at least 11 dead, after 2 shipwrecks off Italian coast
Fox News - 17 Jun 2024 22:11
64 people have been reported missing at sea and 11 others dead following two shipwrecks off Italy's southern coast, agencies said Monday.
FTC to Take Action Against Adobe, Executives for Hidden Fees
Wall Street Journal - 17 Jun 2024 20:07
The Federal Trade Commission alleges Adobe and its executives hid an early termination fee for its most popular subscription plan and made it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions.
Bank of Canada Expected to Test Limits of Divergence From Fed
Wall Street Journal - 17 Jun 2024 19:10
The Bank of Canada is likely to test the limits of how much it can cut interest rates while the Federal Reserve is on hold, the fixed-income team at CIBC Capital Markets says.
EU heads gather to discuss new leadership in wake of far-right election successes - Europe live
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 15:41
The 27 heads of state and government meet for the first time since European elections and Macron's decision to call snap vote in France Poland wants a Europe that is decisive and strong in matters of security, migration,...
Woman holding large knife at Denver intersection shot and killed by police, chief says
ABC News - 17 Jun 2024 05:40
Police say officers shot and killed a woman who was holding a large, hunting-style knife at an intersection in downtown Denver on Sunday
Maryland governor says he will pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions to right 'historical wrongs'
The Guardian - 17 Jun 2024 05:14
Wes Moore promises mass pardon of low-level convictions to coincide with Juneteenth holiday marking Black slave emancipation The governor of the US state of Maryland has promised to issue a mass pardon of 175,000 low-lev...
'Solid, not spectacular' - five key England talking points
BBC - 17 Jun 2024 01:10
Gareth Southgate has plenty of food for thought after England's "solid rather than spectacular" start at Euro 2024, writes Phil McNulty.
'Federer: Twelve Final Days' Review: Honoring a Tennis Legend
Wall Street Journal - 17 Jun 2024 23:04
A documentary on Prime Video offers a wistful coda to a storied career, featuring tributes from such fellow stars as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to Cuba
ABC News - 17 Jun 2024 21:58
A fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana’s port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 17 Jun 2024 18:27
Find insight on Michelin, Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto & Transport sector.
Singapore authorities say ship that hit tanker, causing oil spill, reported sudden loss of control
Fox News - 17 Jun 2024 15:44
The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singaporean fuel supply ship Marine Honor after the Vox Maxima reported a sudden loss of control, Singaporean authorities said.
A timeline of clashes between China and the Philippines in South China Sea, following latest ship collision
Fox News - 17 Jun 2024 14:59
China and the Philippines have engaged in a series of confrontations in the South China Sea, which China claims as its own territory, as China pursues a large military expansion.