Friday 19th June 2026



Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, says US official

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, says US official

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Italy FM cancels US triover Trump's 'offensive' comments about Meloni

Italy FM cancels US triover Trump's 'offensive' comments about Meloni

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Indonesia’s free meal programme hits roadblocks amid protests, food poisoning, and corruption

Indonesia’s free meal programme hits roadblocks amid protests, food poisoning, and corruption

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Israeli strikes kill 18 in south Lebanon as four Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah

Israeli strikes kill 18 in south Lebanon as four Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah

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Race for UK leadership looms after Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

Race for UK leadership looms after Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

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France denies Iran asking for ban on opposition rally in Paris

France denies Iran asking for ban on opposition rally in Paris

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Starmer vows to fight as Burnham secures UK parliamentary return in resounding win

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham secures UK parliamentary return in resounding win

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off as Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes 

US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off as Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes 

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Will the US-Iran deal survive? Escalating violence in Lebanon threatens fragile truce

Will the US-Iran deal survive? Escalating violence in Lebanon threatens fragile truce

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Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, spews ash 1,000m high and sends 4.5km pyroclastic flow

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, spews ash 1,000m high and sends 4.5km pyroclastic flow

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Cambodian court upholds political ban on Opposition politician

Cambodian court upholds political ban on Opposition politician

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Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese‑Britons for spying ‘a political farce’

Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese‑Britons for spying ‘a political farce’

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Hezbollah lawmaker says Israel has 60 days to end its invasion of Lebanon

Hezbollah lawmaker says Israel has 60 days to end its invasion of Lebanon

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US imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah

US imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah

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Iran’s Khamenei says he approved US deal despite having ‘different view’

Iran’s Khamenei says he approved US deal despite having ‘different view’

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Thai court jails man for 18 months over royal Facebook comment, rights group says

Thai court jails man for 18 months over royal Facebook comment, rights group says

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Switzerland says US-Iran talks called off today after Vance cancels trip

Switzerland says US-Iran talks called off today after Vance cancels trip

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‘King of the North’ Burnham wins Makerfield seat, clearing path to challenge UK PM Starmer; first stop, a pint

‘King of the North’ Burnham wins Makerfield seat, clearing path to challenge UK PM Starmer; first stop, a pint

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US Vice President Vance defends Iran deal, issues blunt warning to Israel

US Vice President Vance defends Iran deal, issues blunt warning to Israel

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US lifts naval blockade of Iran as peace deal kicks in

US lifts naval blockade of Iran as peace deal kicks in

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