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Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
The New York Times - 16 Jun 2026 04:41
Going against Prime Minister Takaichis wishes, Japans central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.
Chinas Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts
The New York Times - 16 Jun 2026 05:54
The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored Chinas growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.
Trumps War Has Turned Iran Into a Symbol of Defiance
The New York Times - 16 Jun 2026 05:00
Irans defiance in the face of Western aggression has become a rallying cry.
Sri Lanka sees alarming rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia
The Guardian - 16 Jun 2026 00:27
Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connectionsExperts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cy...
Woman, 21, raped by stranger in NYC subway station
New York Post - 16 Jun 2026 00:24
A 21-year-old woman was raped inside the 125th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue subway station around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday.
'First line of defence' has collapsed in biggest ever outbreak of rare Ebola strain
Sky News - 16 Jun 2026 00:01
The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely far higher than official figures, Oxfam has warned, due to lack of clean water and sanitation.
Former Microsoft chief Barclay joins British fintech unicorn Zilch
Sky News - 16 Jun 2026 14:19
One of Britain's leading fintech unicorns will this week name Microsoft's former UK boss to its board as it continues to seek acquisition targets ahead of an eventual public listing.
Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete who performed with Madonna
Boston - 16 Jun 2026 13:35
The victims had been conducting a tandem jump in which two people are harnessed together, according to a social media post by Aerial Arts Moab. The post Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete who perf...
Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is On But The CIA Isn't Convinced
IBTimes - 16 Jun 2026 13:30
US President Trump expresses confidence in a peace deal with Iran at the G7 Summit, but internal doubts persist about Iran's commitment to nuclear concessions.
Hundreds of dogs to be sent to rescue as US beagle research facility shuts down
The Guardian - 16 Jun 2026 12:52
Ridglan Farms facility in Wisconsin was at the center of protests against the practice of using animals for research A beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin that has been the focus of animal rights protests ...
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
BBC - 16 Jun 2026 12:46
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
BBC - 16 Jun 2026 12:44
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.
Algae thwarts Trumps $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool American flag blue
The Guardian - 16 Jun 2026 12:35
Administration had claimed algae at Lincoln Memorial pool would be cleared after the renovation, but it has proliferated amid warm weatherDonald Trumps $14.2m bid to turn the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool from what th...
Mamdani-backed House hopeful Darializa Avila Chevalier apologizes for nasty X posts in feisty debate with Espaillat
New York Post - 16 Jun 2026 23:56
Darializa Avila Chevalier, the controversial far-left insurgent congressional candidate backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani who is seeking to topple Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a hotly contested Democratic primary, repeatedly a...
Critics Pounce On Trump's Algae-Filled Reflecting Pool As Officials Race To Clean Up
The Huffington Post - 16 Jun 2026 23:55
Trump can't be happy that tourists can't see his handpicked "American flag blue" paint.
England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia
BBC - 16 Jun 2026 23:55
The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.
Obamas Nuclear Deal Looms Over Trumps Iran Negotiations
The New York Times - 16 Jun 2026 23:53
President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.
Elon Musk Condemns UK Social Media Restrictions as Government Surveillance Trick
IBTimes - 16 Jun 2026 23:52
Elon Musk has attacked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media, claiming it is really a surveillance move that turns Britain into a 'police state'. The row also revives Musk...
The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
BBC - 16 Jun 2026 23:52
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
Trump vs Netanyahu: US President Claims Israel Would Be 'Blown Up' Without Him in Shock G7 Tirade
IBTimes - 16 Jun 2026 23:45
US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu are at odds over the Israel-Iran conflict, with Trump pursuing peace talks and Netanyahu continuing military actions.
Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
BBC - 16 Jun 2026 23:45
The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.
Aisha Wahab Advances In California Special Election To Replace Swalwell
The Huffington Post - 16 Jun 2026 23:43
The state senator will go on to the Aug. 18 special general election, which will determine who will fill the remainder of Swalwells term through January.