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T theguardian.com
World
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Published 42 minutes ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by US rival in new blow to London market
Venerable but struggling UK firm backs deal with Chicago-based Ingredion putting nearly 500 jobs worldwide at riskTate & Lyle has agreed to a £2.7bn takeover by its US rival Ingredion, in a deal that could put hundreds of jobs at risk and represents yet another loss for London’s struggling stock market.The FTSE 250 business, which makes artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, has agreed to a deal that values it at 615p per share, about 60% above its price before news of a possible takeover em... Take private deal comes as UK ingredients group struggles with subdued consumer spending
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 42 minutes ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Trump urges restraint after Iranian missile attack on Israel
Escalation comes after Israel attacked Lebanon's capital, Beirut, killing at least two people and wounding 20. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, news outlet Axios reported.“I am...
E egyptindependent.com
World
3 sources
Published 1 hour ago • Egypt Independent - Top News • via egyptindependent.com
Deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), triggering scenes of panic in parts of the archipelago as buildings collapsed and several deaths were reported. At least 15 people were killed and 129 injured in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines.
B bbc.com
Culture
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Published 1 hour ago • BBC News - Entertainment & Arts • via bbc.com
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteven McIntoshEntertainment reporterGetty ImagesJohn Lithgow and Lesley Manville won awards for their roles in Giant and Oedipus respectivelyJohn Lithgow, Lesley Manville and Laurie Metcalf were among the big winners at Sunday's Tony Awards, which celebrate the best US theatre of the past year. Joe Mantello’s stark revival of Arthur Miller’s classic drama takes home six awards, while Ragtime and Schmigadoon!
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 1 hour ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho’s return as manager
Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years. Jose Mourinho is set to confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 1 hour ago • The Guardian - World • via theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: Israel and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes as attacks intensify
Despite Trump’s calls for calm, IDF says it struck military targets in central and western Iran in response to attacks by TehranIsrael strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalateYemen announced that it had joined the war for the first time since the 8 April ceasefire. Iran and Israel have exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire agreed in April.
F ft.com
World
3 sources
Published 2 hours ago • Financial Times - UK • via ft.com
Explosions heard in central Tehran as Israel and Iran trade air strikes
Retaliatory barrages test two-month truce and Trump’s efforts to forge wider peace deal 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...
A abcnews.com
World
3 sources
Published 2 hours ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claims victory following general election
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s Sunday general election, as preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.81% of the vote Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that President Trump helped broker.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 hours ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks
Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan.
A aljazeera.com
World
3 sources
Published 3 hours ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit
A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang's main square. China's President Xi Jinping has kicked off his first visit to North Korea in seven years.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 hours ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Armenia election: Prime Minister Pashinyan declares victory
The election result, once confirmed, would cement Pashinyan's Westward push away from Russian influence. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed mandate to pursue closer ties with the West after threats from Moscow.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 hours ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate
Latest exchange of attacks threatens to drag Middle East into regional war and comes after US president said ‘I call all the shots’, not Benjamin NetanyahuMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael launched airstrikes on central and western Iran on Monday in apparent defiance of Donald Trump after he urged restraint over a reprisal attack by Tehran in an escalation that threatens to drag the Middle East back into a regional war.It was the first exchange of direct strikes between the two enemies sin... Donald Trump said: ‘I’m about to call Bibi right now and tell him not to respond’, as conflict risks spiralling – key US politics stories from 7 June at a glanceDonald Trump’s appeal to Benjamin Netanyahu to “not to strike back” after Iran launched missiles at Israel appears to have been unsuccessful after the Israeli military said it struck targets inside Iran.The US president made the plea after Iran responded to Israeli strikes on southern Beirut in Lebanon earlier on Sunday, as the conflict...
C cointelegraph.com
Crypto
2 sources
Published 5 hours ago • Cointelegraph - News • via cointelegraph.com
Tokenization firm Securitize clears key SEC hurdle for NYSE listing
The firm announced that the US securities regulator has declared its S-4 registration statement effective, bringing it closer to a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Securitize, the tokenization specialist backed by BlackRock, moved a step closer to becoming a publicly traded company after the U.S.
Crypto Markets
B bbc.com
World
3 sources
Published 7 hours ago • BBC News - Asia • via bbc.com
At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. The quake struck off the island of Mindanao, raising fears of possible tsunamis in the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia.
F ft.com
Business
2 sources
Published 7 hours ago • Financial Times - Home • via ft.com
Israel launches retaliatory air strikes on Iran
Assault tests 2-month ceasefire and follows Tehran’s earlier launch of ballistic missiles Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran fired missiles at Israel, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.
A abcnews.com
World
2 sources
Published 8 hours ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles mayoral race
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A abcnews.com
Health
2 sources
Published 8 hours ago • ABC News - Health • via abcnews.com
Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died After encountering civil rights emblem Ruby Bridges, he spent his career documenting the impact of social and political unrest, especially on the young.
Public Health
B bbc.com
World
2 sources
Published 8 hours ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station
The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...
A abcnews.com
Technology
2 sources
Published 8 hours ago • ABC News - Technology • via abcnews.com
Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.
Big Tech
D dw.com
World
7 sources
Published 9 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
Philippines lifts tsunami alert after deadly 7.8 earthquake
The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 9 hours ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims
Kristen Welker questioned Trump’s allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were ‘rigged’Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after he repeatedly made false claims that the US 2020 presidential elections was rigged in 2020 and questions around compensation for those charged in the January 6 insurrection.The US president’s abrupt exit came during a tense exchange between himself and NBC’s Kristen Welker during a Friday interview in Wisconsin th... Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim53 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrajesh Upadhyay and Dulcie LeeReutersUS President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of an interview with NBC after being repeatedly challenged on several claims by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.During the interview, which aired on Sunday's Meet The Press, the president claimed both the current primary elections in California and the 2020 presidential election were "rig...
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 10 hours ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Kosovo PM wins snap vote, but with no majority
Sunday's vote, the country's third in just over a year, was marked by low turnout.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 10 hours ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Tony awards 2026: full list of winners
This year’s Tony awards have already seen wins for musicals Schmigadoon! The Tony Awards are underway at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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