Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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theguardian.com
Iran will likely be able to produce enriched uranium ‘in a matter of months’, IAEA chief says
Rafael Grossi says some of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile could have been moved before US attacks
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hindustantimes.com
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' clears key US Senate vote ahead of July 4 deadline
While many Republicans backed the bill, three Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing it. By the end, one of them flipped their vote to yes.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Donald Trump vs Elon Musk Part 2: Tech billionaire restarts argument; calls 'Big Bill Beautiful' utterly insane | World News - Times of India
US News: Elon Musk criticizes Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' calling it 'utterly insane.' The renewed feud highlights ideological divides within American conservatism as Musk cautions against the consequences of Trump's sweeping legislative package.
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How JD Vance convinced Lisa Murkowski to vote ‘aye’ for Big Beautiful Bill in tie-breaking effort
Vice President JD Vance rushed to the Capitol on Saturday to potentially cast a tiebreaking vote to advance the Big Beautiful Bill
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theglobeandmail.com
G7 agrees to exempt U.S. and U.K. companies from higher taxes
The group created a ’side-by-side’ system after the U.S. administration agreed to scrap the retaliatory tax proposal from Trump’s tax and spending bill
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Tens of thousands defy Hungary’s ban on Pride in protest against Orbán
Crackdown on Pride is part of effort to curb democratic freedoms ahead of a hotly-contested election next year
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independent.co.uk
Kari Lake rescinds layoff notices sent to hundreds at dismantled Voice of America
Notices sent out after staff found errors in documents outlining layoff terms, which could nullify or delay attempts to fire employees
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click2houston.com
Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary's ban
Around 100,000 people have marched in Budapest in Hungary's largest ever LGBTQ+ Pride event in defiance of a government ban.
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nbcnews.com
Oslo police announce rape and sexual assault charges against son of Norwegian crown princess
Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape.
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pbs.org
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from ship
Milk was a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean War. Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement comes during Pride Month — the same timing as the Pentagon’s campaign to force transgender troops out of the U.S. military.
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nbcnews.com
Can Iran secretly build a nuclear bomb without being caught by Israel?
Unlike other countries that were able to develop nuclear weapons in secret, Iran cannot assume it will be able to keep its work hidden.
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US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violence
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ndtv.com
Digital Services Tax: Trump's Latest Beef With Canada
The Digital Services Tax requires foreign and domestic large businesses to pay revenue tax that is earned from engaging with online users in Canada.
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‘Disrespectful and Unacceptable': Iran condemns Trump's remarks on Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran's foreign minister cautioned Trump, saying that if he wishes to reach an understanding with Supreme Leader Khamene, he would need to “set aside” his tone.
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University of Toronto agrees to host Harvard students facing Trump visa restrictions
Pact will help international students finish their studies amid Harvard’s legal battle with Trump administration
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Your Nike shoes are about to cost a whole lot more thanks to Trump, company warns
The sports giant appears to be unloading some of the burden of the tariffs onto customers
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komonews.com
US stocks close at all time high as Trump continues trade talks
U.S. Stocks closed at an all time high on Friday,
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WATCH: Trump says U.S. approved observers must inspect Iran's nuclear program, would bomb again
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he expects Iran to open itself to international inspection to verify that it doesn’t restart its nuclear program.
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cbsaustin.com
Trump, Rubio welcome Rwandan, Congolese leaders to celebrate peace treaty at White House
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo.
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abcnews.go.com
Israel says it did not destroy all enriched uranium in Iran, tried to assassinate Khamenei
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theglobeandmail.com
Man who died in ICE custody among dozens of Canadians in immigration-related detention
Consular officials assisting detained Canadians, while ICE says those in custody are in ‘safe, secure and humane environments’
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Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm
Police in Oslo announce charges against Marius Borg Høiby after months-long investigation involving ‘double-digit’ number of alleged victims
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foxnews.com
Iranian foreign minister reiterates 'serious damage' to nuclear facilities, despite ayatollah's comments
Iranian leaders seem to disagree on how to address the damage done to the country's nuclear facilities, as the foreign minister acknowledges "serious damage" and the ayatollah denies any real impact.
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usatoday.com
Trump announces another peace deal, this one in eastern Africa
The U.N. accuses Rwanda of supporting rebels who have taken over large swathes of the Democratic Republic of Congo - home to valuable minerals.
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local12.com
Defense in Diddy sex-trafficking trial cites overzealous prosecution in closing arguments
Combs' team has argued that the women he was involved with were willing participants in the sexual encounters.
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local12.com
Trump admin's ATF cuts aim to please pro-gun groups by slashing regulations
The next target on the list for the Department of Government Efficiency is the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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komonews.com
Chamber of Commerce pushes Congress to pass Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
A major business group is pressing lawmakers to get President Donald Trump’s mega package of tax cuts and spending priorities to his desk.
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thehindu.com
Fathoming America’s plan to manage AI proliferation
The U.S.’s announcement of the rescission of its Framework for AI Diffusion has been viewed as a good thing but controls on AI are likely to persist
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Ottawa ‘urgently seeking more information’ about death of Canadian citizen in Ice custody
Johnny Noviello was detained by US immigration in Florida over a 2023 conviction and died while awaiting deportation
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nypost.com
Israeli strike on Iran that killed dozens of military leaders was inspired by iconic ‘Game of Thrones’ scene
The real-life operation on June 13 — part of the start of the 12-day war — saw more than 200 Israeli Air Force aircraft striking roughly 100 targets, specifically nuclear facilities an…
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euronews.com
Iran's uranium stocks said to be intact, UK media says
The initial European intelligence assessment is unlikely to go down well with US President Donald Trump who is currently engaged with a fight with his own spy agencies about the impact of the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. #EuropeNews
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6 days after US struck Iran, nuke program damage is still unclear: Live updates
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the Iranian program suffered \
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Johnny Noviello cause of death: Canadian man's family reveals years-long health condition after ICE death
Johnny Noviello, Canadian citizen and lawful US permanent resident, died earlier this week while he was in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody
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ndtv.com
Japan's 'Twitter Killer': The Man Who Killed, Chopped Up 9 People
Japan used the death penalty for the first time in almost three years as it executed an individual known as the "Twitter killer," who was found guilty of killing and dismembering 9 people. The killer reportedly offered to help people with a suicidal.
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ctvnews.ca
Canada ‘urgently seeking more information’ on death of Canadian in ICE custody
The Canadian government is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and is “urgently seeking more information from U.S. officials.”
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‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine in Japan reportedly executed
The execution of Takahiro Shiraishi would be the first instance of capital punishment in Japan since 2022
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'They should be prosecuted': Trump accuses Democrats of leaking intel on Iran strike; White House calls it 'crime' - Times of India
US News: President Trump accuses Democrats of leaking intelligence regarding a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for prosecution. The FBI is invest
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‘Should be prosecuted’: Donald Trump lashes out after Pentagon intel leak on Iran nuclear strikes
The leak infuriated Donald Trump and top defense officials, who argued the intelligence report was incomplete and prematurely publicised.
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ndtv.com
"Very Big One": Donald Trump Hints At "Great" Trade Deal With India
Addressing the 'Big Beautiful Event' at the White House, Donald Trump said he has a "great deal" with India.
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Iran’s supreme leader warns U.S. against further attacks in his first statement since ceasefire
He also downplayed Sunday's U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites using bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles, saying that U.S. President Donald Trump — who said the attack "completely and fully obliterated Iran's nuclear program — had “exaggerated” its impact.
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Mexican president demands proof after US accuses banks of laundering drug money
Claudia Sheinbaum frustrated as US says trio – placed under sanctions – are ‘vital cogs in the fentanyl supply chain’
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Mexico’s president threatens to sue over SpaceX debris from rocket explosions
Company’s Starbase launch site in Texas near the Mexican border has seen test failures resulting in large explosions
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foxbaltimore.com
Hegseth slams media corps for 'fake news' about strikes on Iran, ignoring historic moments
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to host what President Donald Trump described as "a major news conference" Thursday morning.
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Jaw-dropping footage released showing how 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs work like the ones used in historic Iran strike
The Pentagon released jaw-dropping footage showcasing how the 30,000-pound heavy-duty bunker-buster bombs that were used against Iran successfully demolish fortified targets deep underground.
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foxnews.com
Iran's supreme leader slams Trump just days after US strikes on nuclear sites
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took a swipe at President Donald Trump just days after the U.S. struck Tehran's nuclear facilities.
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foxnews.com
Iran trying to 'save face' following US strike on nuclear sites, expert says
Middle East expert Jacob Olidort says Iran's assessment of nuclear site damage reinforces U.S. and Israeli views, as both countries claim their objectives were met in recent strikes.
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NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense if attacked
Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target.
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These are the celebs who are attending Jeff Bezos' Venice wedding
Oprah Winfrey has arrived in Venice before Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded weekend wedding
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scmp.com
US economy shrank 0.5% in first quarter, worse than earlier estimates revealed
Growth weighed down by surge of imports as US companies and households rushed to buy foreign goods before Trump could impose tariffs on them.
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Kardashians, critics and copycats kick off €40m Bezos wedding bash
Private jets and super-yachts deliver guests to three-day event protesters say will turn city into playground for rich