Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax on tech firms
The US is the biggest importing country for French wines and spirits, accounting for 21 per cent of the overall export market last year
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Volunteers Susan Chastain and Jenny Allen drill holes into two-by-fours during Bunks Across America, a non-profit event to build bunk beds for children in need at Lowe’s, June 12, 2021 in East Brainerd, Tenn. (Troy Stolt/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File)
· James Pollard
US envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad to show support for Al Zaidi government and improve relations | The National
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Syria and Iraq, Tom Barrack, arrived in Baghdad on Monday, a visit that marks the highest-level of engagement from Washington since the new Iraqi government was formed last month.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Gatchalian: Senate recognizes only one Blue Ribbon Committee
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian warned that the chamber will not recognize any hearing or investigation conducted outside of the duly constituted Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Trump calls ‘incredible’ UFC event ‘one of the most exciting days in the history’ of the White House
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· Chris Nesi
WATCH: Senate majority bloc ready to hold special session on June 17
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· The Manila Times
Trump presides over spectacles of violence like a dysfunctional Roman emperor | Moira Donegan
The sordid UFC event represents his own efforts to symbolically fuse the federal government with his person, to insist that he is America and is the state
· Moira Donegan
From reopening the Hormuz to securing critical minerals, this week's G7 summit is all about sharing resources | The National
When US President Donald Trump refused to sign the communique at the G7 summit in Canada in 2018, it ended up formalising the split in the western-led bloc. The American leader, who is scheduled to arrive in France on Monday for another gathering of the grouping, is not the sort to reflect on how much he has since c…
· Damien McElroy
Unesco fears ‘significant’ damage to Kyiv cathedral after Russian attack, as G7 leaders set to meet – Europe live
Outside the Perchersk-Lavra complex on Monday morning a group of state security officers stood over the remains of two Shahed drones at the site, contradicting the Russian claim (10:03).
· Jakub Krupa, Peterbeaumont, Jennifer Rankin
Donald Trump’s UFC fights at White House marred by smear aimed at Michelle Obama – US politics live
President’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn overshadowed by chants about former first lady
· Tom Ambrose, Adam Gabbatt, Gloria Oladipo
‘Dreamers’ are losing their jobs waiting for renewals under Trump: ‘It feels like a personal attack’
The process to renew Daca immigration status used to take a few weeks – now it drags on for months
· Michael Sainato
Hunter Biden’s funny, honest X posts win fans – even Republicans
Self-deprecating jokes and mental health advocacy have gone viral, and his political commentary is proving popular
· Adam Gabbatt
Siggy Flicker wants $11.6M for her Hamptons home — as the Trump appointee spends more time near Mar-a-Lago
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· Karen Talley
Anthropic downplays security risks of ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models after ban — prompting scorn from White House officials
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· Thomas Barrabi, Marc Vartabedian
The key dangers that threaten Trump’s peace terms with Iran
London: One of the chief failures in Donald Trump’s peace deal with Iran is the US president’s inability to achieve a goal he spoke about when he began the war on February 28.
· David Crowe
BREAKING: Marcos calls for Congress special session
There will be a special session of Congress. President Marcos has called both chambers of Congress to convene for a special session. Marcos called on the House of Representatives and the Senate to urgently act on priority legislation. These bills are aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to educ…
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The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?
More than two months after the US and Israel first began their war with Iran, the White House and the Iranian regime have agreed a framework deal to bring about a more long-term end to hostilities.
· Rachel Clun
WATCH: Marcos calls for Congress special session
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Treasury yields slide as Iran deal drives rethink on Fed interest rate hikes
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Monday as the announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between Washington and Tehran shifted investor expectations for inflation and the outlook for interest rates.
· Joseph Wilkins
Sen. Warren asks Trump if administration plans to raise Social Security retirement age
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is calling on the Trump administration to clarify its stance on raising the retirement age.
· Lorie Konish
Trump hosts UFC fight night on White House grounds to celebrate 80th birthday
US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and playing host to a UFC fight night on the White House’s storied South lawn.
· AfricaNews
How Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns
There was no grand Rose Garden announcement, no aides holding placards with lists of countries and tariffs imposed on them.
· Usaid Siddiqui
Asian stocks leap, currencies rise as Trump says Hormuz will reopen
Asian stock markets soared on the back of the U.S. and Iran reaching a deal on Sunday to permanently end military operations in the Iran war. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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Trump praises Putin and Xi over Iran peace deal
US President Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping for their roles in bringing about a peace settlement with Iran. Moscow has repeatedly offered its mediation services and urged all sides to de-escalate.
· RT
Trump praises Putin and Xi over Iran peace deal
US President Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping for their roles in bringing about a peace settlement with Iran. Moscow has repeatedly offered its mediation services and urged all sides to de-escalate.
· RT
Senate majority bloc recruiting two senators from Cayetano group — Tulfo
MANILA, Philippines — Two members of the group of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano are being wooed to join the Gatchalian bloc, Sen. Erwin Tulfo said on Monday.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Trump’s Iran deal ends war but leaves Tehran stronger
After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to end the
· Amin Saikal
UFC: US’ Justin Gaethje shocks Ilia Topuria to win lightweight crown at White House event
Bout headlined ’UFC Freedom 250’ held as key part of President Trump’s celebrations for his 80th birthday, nation’s 250th anniversary
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UFC: US’ Justin Gaethje shocks Ilia Topuria to win lightweight crown at White House event
Bout headlined ’UFC Freedom 250’ held as key part of President Trump’s celebrations for his 80th birthday, nation’s 250th anniversary
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Nationals take on the Royals in first of 3-game series
Kansas City Royals (29-43, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (37-35, third in the NL East)
· The Associated Press
EU leaders cautiously welcome Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal, urging swift follow-through
European leaders on Monday guardedly celebrated U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Live updates: Trump heads to G7 summit
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began. Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the agreement on state television but said Iran …
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On June 16 and 17, Kevin Warsh will lead his first meeting as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. President Trump finally has the central banker he spent the better part of a year pursuing, confirmed in May by the narrowest Senate vote any Fed chair has ever received, 54 to 45. And the first thing the new chair will al…
· Korea Herald
Fresh Israeli strikes reported across southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli forces carried out a series of attacks across southern Lebanon on Monday, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA), despite Iranian statements that the agreement between Washington and Tehran would include an immediate halt to military operations in Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
White House UFC fights honoring US's 250th concentrate Trump's sporting, political, economic power
US President Donald Trump hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn on Sunday, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.
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'Trump's deal does not bind us': Israeli leaders decry Lebanon’s inclusion in US-Iran deal
Israel is not bound to US President Donald Trump's US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said in an X/Twitter post on Monday morning.
· JONAH DAVIDOV
India's opposition is stumbling into a one-party state | The National
There are two trends dominating Indian politics today that, at first glance, appear to be working at cross purposes.
· Chitrabhanu Kadalayil
US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
Gaethje was congratulated by President Trump after the event
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UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje wins title in Trump's White House spectacle | The National
American Justin Gathje marked the most unique staging of a UFC event in MMA history on Sunday morning by becoming lightweight world champion after Ilia Topuria quit before the final round.
· Steve Luckings
Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear
Trump brings UFC to White House for 80th birthday
· Bryan Armen Graham
Report: Israel not bound by Lebanon clause to withdraw, Netanyahu tells Trump
Report: Israel not bound by Lebanon clause to withdraw, Netanyahu tells Trump
· Middleeasteye
Will Trump's nuclear deal with Iran benefit Israel in the long term? - Analysis
US President Donald Trump announced that as US-Iran peace deal has been confirmed in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Zhipu surges 33% as Wall Street raises bets on China AI after Anthropic curbs
Shares of Chinese AI model developer Zhipu surged on Monday as Wall Street banks raised bets on the company's ability to capture global AI demand, while Washington tightens curbs on foreign access to its most powerful models.
· Anniek Bao
Trump puts himself at centre of birthday spectacle – his own and America’s
Washington: Since 2020, the White House’s southern facade has served as the backdrop for a Republican National Convention, a rally preceding a mob attack on the Capitol, and now, a mixed martial arts match celebrating US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
· Isaac Arnsdorf
Trump llega reforzado a la cumbre del G7 tras anunciar un acuerdo para frenar la guerra con Irán
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, asiste a la velada de combates UFC Freedom 250 en el Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca, el domingo 14 de junio de 2026, en Washington, con Lara Trump, Tiffany Trump y Donald Trump Jr. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· Sylvie Corbet
Trump says France must scrap tech 'sales tax' or face 100% wine tariffs: NY Post
President Donald Trump has warned France must scrap a 3% tech "sales tax" or face 100% tariffs on U.S. imports of its wines and champagne, the NY Post reported Monday.
· Hugh Leask
Anthropic staff to meet White House officials to resolve AI dispute – report
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
US and Iran agree peace framework and set plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz | The National
US President Donald Trump and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding, setting out a framework for an immediate ceasefire and a phased roadmap towards ending the war that has raged since February.
· David Vujanovic
'Doorstep of another Islamic Republic': Iranian embassy on accord
Following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, Iran’s embassy in Tunisia described the circumstances surrounding the agreement as historically ironic and praised the role played by Pakistan in the negotiations.
· Middleeasteye