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- Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital, spokesperson confirms receipt of care
- Bungee jump workers cannot recall who was responsible for safety cord prior to fatal plunge
- EU fails to reach consensus on sanctions against Israeli minister Ben Gvir
- US fuel prices may take months to normalise following US-Iran ceasefire agreement
- Regina airport threats assessed as unfounded amid ongoing police investigation
- Trump attends G7 summit in France and announces Iran memorandum signing
- Man arrested for attempting to smuggle 150 venomous scorpions at Cape Town airport
- Albania assures EU of environmental compliance for Kushner tourism project
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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Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital, spokesperson confirms receipt of care
June 16, 2026
3:15 am
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has been admitted to hospital, confirmed a spokesperson. While details on the admission remain undisclosed, he is reportedly engaged with Senate business. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed optimism about McConnell’s return to Capitol Hill later this week.
Bungee jump workers cannot recall who was responsible for safety cord prior to fatal plunge
June 16, 2026
3:00 am
Three bungee jump operators have appeared in court following the death of Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who fell when her safety cord was not attached.
EU fails to reach consensus on sanctions against Israeli minister Ben Gvir
June 16, 2026
2:00 am
The European Union has failed to achieve unanimous agreement on sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir, despite increased calls from member states for punitive action. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed that no consensus was reached during the bloc’s recent foreign ministers’ meeting.
US fuel prices may take months to normalise following US-Iran ceasefire agreement
June 16, 2026
1:00 am
US petrol prices are projected to remain elevated for months following a preliminary deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, with the average price currently at $4.06 per gallon. Supply chain issues, including port bottlenecks and seasonal demand, are expected to delay significant price reductions.
Regina airport threats assessed as unfounded amid ongoing police investigation
June 15, 2026
10:00 pm
Regina police are conducting an investigation into recent unfounded threats, focusing on identifying the individual or individuals involved in the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue.
Trump attends G7 summit in France and announces Iran memorandum signing
June 15, 2026
8:00 pm
President Trump announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran during his visit to France for the G7 summit. He stated that significant progress is being made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. assistance in mine clearance expected to begin immediately.
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