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- Quebec municipalities and environmentalists warn of risks to water reserves
- Iran and Israel exchange strikes as Trump calls for immediate ceasefire
- Zelensky criticises Reform UK for removing Ukrainian flags from town halls
- French military jet downs Russian drone entering NATO airspace in Latvia
- France and Germany scrap joint fighter jet programme over disputes
- Trump warns Netanyahu of potential isolation if attacks on Iran persist
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Financial Times - Global economy dodges big slowdown as growth outlook outpaces forecasts
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The Financial Times says the world’s leading economies are showing surprising resilience. Research for the paper suggests the US, the eurozone, China, India and the UK were all growing faster than expected late last year, although it cautions that the threat of inflation persists.
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Quebec municipalities and environmentalists warn of risks to water reserves
June 9, 2026
9:00 am
Authorities have initiated an operation to raise water levels in the St. Lawrence River amid concerns over ongoing low conditions. The measures aim to address ecological impacts and ensure navigational safety, with agencies monitoring the situation closely.
Iran and Israel exchange strikes as Trump calls for immediate ceasefire
June 9, 2026
8:00 am
President Trump called on Israel and Iran to cease hostilities following recent strikes. He emphasised that peace negotiations are ongoing, warning that “ignorance or stupidity” could hinder progress.
Zelensky criticises Reform UK for removing Ukrainian flags from town halls
June 9, 2026
7:00 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern over Reform UK’s decision to remove Ukrainian flags from town halls in England. He urged the party to reconsider, noting that “small mistakes can break big friendships.” Zelensky made these comments after a meeting in London with UK and European leaders.
French military jet downs Russian drone entering NATO airspace in Latvia
June 9, 2026
6:00 am
A French fighter jet successfully shot down a Russian drone that entered NATO airspace over Latvia, prompting local residents to seek shelter.
France and Germany scrap joint fighter jet programme over disputes
June 9, 2026
5:00 am
France and Germany announced the abandonment of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) joint fighter jet programme due to unresolved disagreements between companies involved. This setback hinders European defence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions, although development of the Combat Cloud digital network will proceed.
Trump warns Netanyahu of potential isolation if attacks on Iran persist
June 9, 2026
4:00 am
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that continuing attacks on Iran may lead to Israel facing challenges independently. This warning follows a temporary halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran amid ongoing indirect peace negotiations. Both nations have exchanged strikes recently, with no reported casualties.
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