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- France and Germany scrap joint fighter jet programme over disputes
- Trump warns Netanyahu of potential isolation if attacks on Iran persist
- Central Okanagan food bank seeks to prevent millions of pounds of food waste
- Nithya Raman defeats Spencer Pratt to advance in Los Angeles mayoral race; California governor’s race results still pending
- Iran and Israel launch mutual attacks amid rising tensions and ceasefire breach
- Three Air India Airbus A320s damaged by flying equipment during storm at Delhi airport
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The Guardian - Royals took £1.2bn in private income from estates
Summary of the front page
The Guardian reports that the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II have received payments equivalent to more than £1bn from two estates at the centre of a centuries-old debate over whether their profits should be given to the public instead.
The front page also leaves a small amount of space to report on the Met Police facing its biggest scandal and Nicola Sturgeon’s husband being questioned into SNP funding inquiry.
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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.
Central Okanagan food bank seeks to prevent millions of pounds of food waste
June 9, 2026
2:00 am
The Food Rescue Transformation Centre is set to enhance its cold storage capacity, enabling improved management of larger volumes of donated food. This development aims to strengthen the centre’s operational efficiency in addressing food waste and supporting community needs.
Nithya Raman defeats Spencer Pratt to advance in Los Angeles mayoral race; California governor’s race results still pending
June 9, 2026
1:00 am
Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt by less than one percentage point in the race for Los Angeles mayor, following a surge of over 33,000 votes. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is also projected to advance to the general election, with ongoing ballot counting expected to continue for several weeks.
Iran and Israel launch mutual attacks amid rising tensions and ceasefire breach
June 8, 2026
11:23 pm
Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, prompting Israel to retaliate in the first clash since truce.
Three Air India Airbus A320s damaged by flying equipment during storm at Delhi airport
June 8, 2026
11:00 pm
Three Air India Airbus A320s at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were damaged by unsecured ground equipment blown across the tarmac in severe weather.
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