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06-17
00:27

End to Ukraine peace summit; Bibi criticises humanitarian pause, and more

A two-day summit on Ukraine ended in a joint declaration, signed by 80 countries, that stated that Ukraine’s “territorial integrity” must be the basis for any peace.

06-17
03:31

Ukraine peace summit ends; Bibi criticises humanitarian pause, and more

Ukraine peace summit ends; Bibi criticises humanitarian pause, and more

06-16
10:40

Ukraine’s peace summit; a humanitarian corridor in Gaza, and more

CNN set out the rules for this presidential campaign’s first televised debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on June 27th.

06-16
14:03

Ukraine’s peace summit; explosion in Gaza, and more

More than 50 heads of state and government gathered in Switzerland for a summit that Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said could help to bring a “just and lasting peace” for his country.

06-16
03:35

Ukraine’s peace summit; clashes in southern Gaza, and more

More than 50 heads of state and government gathered in Switzerland for a summit that Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said could help to bring a “just and lasting peace” for his country.

06-15
13:41

G7’s China warning; Ukraine’s peace summit, and more

America’s Supreme Court ruled that a ban on bump stocks, introduced by Donald Trump in 2018 after a mass shooting in Las Vegas, was unlawful.

06-15
12:53

South Africa’s unity government; G7 warns Iran against nuclear escalation, and more

America’s Supreme Court ruled that a ban on bump stocks, introduced by Donald Trump in 2018 after a mass shooting in Las Vegas, was unlawful

06-15
04:02

G7 warns Iran against nuclear escalation; South Africa forms unity government, and more

America’s Supreme Court ruled that a ban on bump stocks, introduced by Donald Trump in 2018 after a mass shooting in Las Vegas, was unlawful

06-14
12:36

A hefty defence pact for Ukraine; Musk’s pay package, and more

Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement committing America to providing military support to Ukraine for the next decade. Also, Tesla’s shareholders reaffirmed their support for a plan to award Elon Musk, the electric-vehicle maker’s boss, shares over ten years worth $46bn.

06-14
11:19

Israel continues Rafah offensive; Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict mifepristone, and more

Israel continued its offensive on Rafah, as the leader of the World Health Organisation said that much of Gaza faced “famine-like conditions”.

06-14
03:51

Israel continues Rafah offensive; Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict mifepristone, and more

Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement committing America to providing military support to Ukraine for the next decade

06-13
11:04

Fed holds rates steady; Hamas’s peace-plan concerns “bridgeable”, and more

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady, at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%. Also, Israel continued its offensive on Rafah, as America pressed for a ceasefire deal.

06-13
11:08

America’s inflation eases; EU tariffs on Chinese imports, and more

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady, at a range of 5.25% and 5.5%.

06-13
04:07

Fed holds rates; EU tariffs on Chinese imports, and more

Fed holds rates; EU tariffs on Chinese imports, and more

06-12
10:50

Hizbullah attacks Israel; America widens sanctions on Russia, and more

Hizbullah launched more than 100 rockets into northern Israel. Also, America will widen its sanctions on exports to Russia.

06-12
11:54

Hamas accepts UN ceasefire plan; Sunak’s manifesto launch, and more

Hamas said it had submitted “remarks” in reply to a proposed ceasefire with Israel, suggesting that it was close to accepting the American-sponsored plan.

06-12
04:05

Hamas responds to ceasefire plan; Hunter Biden convicted, and more

 Hamas responds to ceasefire plan; Hunter Biden convicted, and more

06-11
10:34

Apple partners with OpenAI; UN Security Council backs Gaza ceasefire, and more

Apple unveiled several generative AI products and services.  Also, the UN Security Council backed an American plan for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

06-11
10:50

Macron’s defeat in EU elections; Blinken back in Middle East, and more

France’s mainstream parties—the centre-left Socialists and the Greens, as well as the centre-right Les Republicains—rejected an offer from Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, to create an alliance against the far-right, ahead of a snap legislative election.

06-11
04:06

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