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- 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
- One dead after two freight trains collide and derail from bridge in Munich
- Bank of England Reports Brexit Has Reduced UK Economy by 6%
- Severe storm injures nine during handball tournament in Baden-Württemberg
- Germany Supports EU’s Tough Stance on China As Kaja slips to genocide in Gaza – Main Headlines
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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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.
Trump donor’s firm awarded $1.7 million no-bid contract for Reflecting Pool repair
June 20, 2026
5:00 pm
The U.S. government has awarded a $1.7 million no-bid contract to Green Water Solutions, owned by Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This contract was justified under rules for projects of “unusual and compelling urgency.”
Thurmaston Shopping Centre roof collapses as fire causes extensive damage
June 20, 2026
4:00 pm
A significant fire erupted at Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicestershire, early this morning, resulting in a complete roof collapse. Leicestershire Fire Service deployed eight fire engines and over 40 firefighters to the scene, advising local residents to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
One dead after two freight trains collide and derail from bridge in Munich
June 20, 2026
3:00 pm
One person has died following a collision between two freight trains on a bridge in Munich, Germany, with recovery efforts expected to continue into the weekend.
Bank of England Reports Brexit Has Reduced UK Economy by 6%
June 20, 2026
1:24 pm
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Residents urged to stay indoors and hydrate
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