Auditors face harsher penalties as China intensifies fraud campaign
Beijing’s draft amendment toughens rules and extends liability, after PwC’s Evergrande penalties underscore audit failures
· Huizhao Huang
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Labor’s tax overhaul will pass through the parliament by next week with the Greens’ support, after the crossbench party agreed to vote for the laws in exchange for a two-month inquiry into the government’s NDIS changes.
· Natassia Chrysanthos, Shane Wright
Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
A ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died.
· BBC News
Manhattan fires up first drill blitz at Canadian gold play in 30 years
Manhattan Gold Corporation has kicked off a comprehensive exploration program at its Hook Lake project in Nunavut, Canada, launching a 4000-metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign, marking the first modern drilling on the ground in more than 30 years.
· Murray Ward
DEA ‘sat back and watched’ as fentanyl flooded New Mexico – AP
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) let hundreds of thousands of illegal fentanyl pills reach the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025 – potentially leading to deadly outcomes – to focus on building bigger drug cases, The Associated Press reported on Monday, citing law enforcement sources and records.
· RT
Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
A ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died, according to investigators.
· Bbcnews
Fears 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss gay ban compensation deadline
At least 1,000 LGBT veterans who were thrown out of the armed forces for being gay face missing out on financial compensation, a military charity has warned.
· Josh Parry
Fears 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss gay ban compensation deadline
Karen Usher struggled with the impact of being forced to hide her sexuality during her time in the RAF
· Bbcnews
First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
The first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS in England and Wales.
· Jim Reed
First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
Theo Sebastian-Jenkin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a young boy after displaying extreme fatigue, weight loss and other symptoms
· Bbcnews
Biden Judge Sparkle Sooknanan Blocks Trump Admin SAVE Act Database
A Biden-appointed federal judge - who quit her previous job as partner at the Jones Day law firm because they did work for the 1st Trump administration - just ruled against the administration's plan to create a database to verify citizenship to be able to vote in US elections.
· Tyler Durden
Lebanon should be Israel’s ‘playground’ – minister
The Israeli army should continue operations in Lebanon despite pressure from the US, Israel’s hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Monday.
· RT
The Papers: 'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate'
All the front pages report on Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, paving the way for what some call a "coronation" of Labour MP Andy Burnham as prime minister. "Keir's tears... Andy's crown" is the Metro's take. "Days after vowing to fight any challenger, Sir Keir made an emotional speech outside No. 10, thanking his wi…
· Bbcnews
How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
One after another the calls came in from hospitals; criminals were infecting computer networks in a mass hack that was putting countless lives at risk.
· Joe Tidy
How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
Surgeon Oana Goidescu was on shift when her hospital was hit by the cyber attack
· Bbcnews
Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
There is no law in the UK that says a given temperature is too hot or too cold to work.
· Bbcnews
Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat covering parts of England and Wales later this week.
· BBC News
UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues
The UK is likely to experience its hottest June day on record on Tuesday with temperatures forecast to rise above 35C (95F).
· Simon King
Millions of iCloud users could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given UK green light
A class action lawsuit which could entitle millions in the UK to a share of a £3bn claim against Apple is set to proceed to trial.
· Laura Cress
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
A class action lawsuit which could entitle millions in the UK to a share of a £3bn claim against Apple is set to proceed to trial.
· Bbcnews
Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics
On Monday, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of all 18 sex abuse charges he faced
· Bbcnews
Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics
Jeffrey Donaldson is spending his first night behind bars in Maghaberry Prison.
· Enda McClafferty
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
Booing fans and disgruntled pundits. One of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup so far has been the hydration breaks, which – while not entirely new – are for the first time occurring twice during every match in the tournament.
· Chris Baraniuk
All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal
Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Westminster is a postcode whose currency is power – and power is shifting, quickly.
· Chris Mason
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Westminster is a postcode whose currency is power – and power is shifting, quickly.
· Bbcnews
Trump FCC’s beef with ‘The View’ prompts ABC to launch on-air campaign for viewer support
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· Fox News
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 23)
Candidate's faked 'political terrorism': For minor parties, integrity is everything
· Chae Yun-hwan
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
Murrell sentenced to more than five years for embezzling party funds
· Bbcnews
Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is to be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
· Angus Cochrane
What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
US President Donald Trump had a close relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer - until it unravelled over disagreements on the war in Iran.
What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
US President Donald Trump had a close relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer - until it unravelled over disagreements on the war in Iran.
'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq
Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box.
Man returns fly-tipper's rubbish to his doorstep after sifting through CCTV
CCTV footage showed the man carrying the bags and leaving them
· Bbcnews
From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals
· Bbcsport
"F**k Around And Find Out": Philly DA's Campaign Slogan Comes Back To Bite Him
Authored by Jonathan Turley,
· Tyler Durden
Progressive Long Island congressional candidate caught liking anti-Jewish posts: ‘horrible antisemitic and ugly’
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· Doree Lewak
Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules
A federal judge on Monday barred the Trump administration from letting states query a centralized national database of citizens built for checking immigration status to screen their voter rolls, finding that the repurposing of the federal data to monitor voting violated at least three laws.
· Zach Montague
Political crisis deepens as Romanian lawmakers reject new government
Romanian lawmakers raise their hands at the start of a joint parliament session ahead of a vote of confidence for the new government team led by Romanian Prime Minister designate Adrian Vestea, in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
· Stephen Mcgrath
Joy Reid vows she will no longer vote for Democrats who refuse to pledge ending ties with Israel
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· Fox News
National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row
A video installation at the National Portrait Gallery has been withdrawn after a row over Sir Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal famine.
· Ewan Somerville
National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row
Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal famine has been debated by academics
· Bbcnews
Britain’s ‘first gay father’ and his husband charged with child sex offences
A British businessman who became known as the country’s ‘first gay father’ has been charged with child sex offences, according to media reports.
· RT
Mamdani stands by his handpicked House candidate who doesn’t want to deport criminal immigrants
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· Hannah Fierick, Craig McCarthy
France reports five deaths as heatwave scorches Europe
At least five people died in France on Sunday and Monday as temperatures topped 42°C (107.6°F) in parts of the country in the midst of a severe heatwave gripping much of Europe.
· RT
Judge blocks use of federal voter database to check citizenship
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during an executive order signing about quantum computing, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Ali Swenson
Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
A midday shooting in the Canadian city of Montreal left a police officer, a civilian and the armed assailant dead on Monday.
· Bbcnews
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
A trial examining the risks or benefits of drugs that can delay puberty for gender-questioning children will help reduce harm, according to the author of a landmark review.
· Alison Holt
Messi becomes World Cup record goal scorer as Argentina march into last 32
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
Alaska US Senate challenger Sullivan will fight to stay on ballot
Anjuli Grantham, left, and Ben Muse protest with others outside the Alaska Division of Elections office on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska, opposing efforts to block from the ballot a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as the incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. (AP Photo/Bec…
· Becky Bohrer