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- Teams qualified for World Cup 2026 knockout stage, round of 32
- Roughriders defeat Stampeders 40-37 in overtime with winning touchdown
- Multiple arrests made for alleged vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- Paraglider rescued after becoming ensnared on tower crane in Sichuan, China
- European Council head António Costa engages in secret talks with Russia
- SPSA operations vice-president Steve Roberts to step down after wildfire review
- Trump donor’s firm awarded $1.7 million no-bid contract for Reflecting Pool repair
- Thurmaston Shopping Centre roof collapses as fire causes extensive damage
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Teams qualified for World Cup 2026 knockout stage, round of 32
June 21, 2026
5:00 am
The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set, with the round of 32 scheduled from June 28 to July 3. Mexico, the USA, and Germany have qualified, while Haiti and Turkiye have been eliminated following their respective losses.
Roughriders defeat Stampeders 40-37 in overtime with winning touchdown
June 21, 2026
3:00 am
Tommy Stevens scored the decisive touchdown in overtime, leading the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 40-37 victory against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. The win marks a significant achievement for the Roughriders as they continue their season campaign.
Multiple arrests made for alleged vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
June 21, 2026
1:00 am
The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following algae-related contamination. David Hearn, detained for touching the pool’s surface, plans to appear in court next month as the National Park Service did not respond to inquiries.
Paraglider rescued after becoming ensnared on tower crane in Sichuan, China
June 20, 2026
11:00 pm
A paraglider became stranded nearly 60 metres above Nanchong, Sichuan province, after their parachute became entangled in a construction tower crane; they were safely rescued.
European Council head António Costa engages in secret talks with Russia
June 20, 2026
10:00 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron successfully orchestrated a G7 summit, culminating in a joint declaration supporting Ukraine and facilitating dialogue between the US and Iran. Macron described the event as a pivotal moment for Europe, showcasing unity and strategic engagement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
SPSA operations vice-president Steve Roberts to step down after wildfire review
June 20, 2026
7:00 pm
Steve Roberts will depart from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency at the end of June, following the release of a report that highlighted substantial deficiencies in the province’s response to wildfires in 2025. The report details various areas needing improvement in emergency management.
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