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- Billionaire Leon Black to testify before congressional panel on Epstein payments
- 14-year-old boy charged with murder after body of missing girl found in Blaina
- Nearly 50,000 missing and 235 dead after twin earthquakes in Venezuela
- European Commission proposes military-age Ukrainian men exclusion from EU scheme
- EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another year amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- US economy shows signs of stability amid ongoing inflation concerns
- Okanagan man accused of murdering ex-wife presents closing arguments to jury
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attack Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz
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.
Today's top stories
Billionaire Leon Black to testify before congressional panel on Epstein payments
June 26, 2026
12:00 pm
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden has questioned Black’s payments exceeding $170 million for services purportedly related to tax advice and estate planning, amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s criminal activities.
14-year-old boy charged with murder after body of missing girl found in Blaina
June 26, 2026
11:00 am
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Lilly in Blaina, Wales, after her body was discovered in Duffryn Park. The suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is set to appear in Newport Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Nearly 50,000 missing and 235 dead after twin earthquakes in Venezuela
June 26, 2026
10:00 am
Rescue missions continue in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, with nearly 50,000 people missing and at least 235 confirmed dead.
European Commission proposes military-age Ukrainian men exclusion from EU scheme
June 26, 2026
9:00 am
The European Commission proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from its temporary protection scheme, extending the initiative until March 2028. This recommendation aims to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting integration challenges and Kyiv’s needs amid ongoing martial law prohibiting most men aged 23 and older from leaving Ukraine.
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another year amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
June 26, 2026
8:02 am
EU BRIEFING
This morning, European leaders focus on energy security and migration policies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Issues of unity and collaboration remain paramount across the European Union.
US economy shows signs of stability amid ongoing inflation concerns
June 26, 2026
7:00 am
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European Union leaders address energy security and economic stability in response to recent geopolitical tensions.
Key discussions centre on collaborative strategies moving forward.
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