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Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme 

19 June 2026

News|Nuclear Weapons United States President Donald Trump intends to shift his focus to North Korea’s nuclear programm...

Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths? 

19 June 2026

One of the first reviews of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has shown that it has reduced the risk of cervical ca...

Afghanistan strikes targets in Pakistan, raising cross-border tension 

19 June 2026

Afghanistan has launched air strikes on what it called hideouts used by armed groups and “hostile intelligence circles...

Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win 

19 June 2026

Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom – Sue Hailwood has felt exhausted since May, when the date of a critical by-elect...

Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app 

19 June 2026

News|Technology An Indian court has rejected an appeal by the Telegram social media app against a temporary ban. The New...

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus 

19 June 2026

British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been detained by security forces in Damascus, in an alleged response to his onl...

US export ban on Anthropic’s AI models further strains alliances 

19 June 2026

Artificial intelligence has become the latest issue to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies after US P...

US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific 

19 June 2026

News|Crime The United States military has killed at least three people in a strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocea...

US-Iran talks postponed as Israel attacks Lebanon 

19 June 2026

Planned talks in Switzerland between the United States and Iran to discuss the technical terms of their ceasefire deal h...