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Hong Kong’s financial revival: trading, tokenisation and governance in focus

Hong Kong’s financial revival: trading, tokenisation and governance in focus

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For a while and not so long ago, confidence in Hong Kong’s financial marke…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says

FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says

In newly unsealed court documents, the government alleges that the plan would have used drones. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
Live Updates: At G7 Summit, Trump Says Ukraine War Has ‘No Impact’ on U.S.

Live Updates: At G7 Summit, Trump Says Ukraine War Has ‘No Impact’ on U.S.

After the United States reached a preliminary deal with Iran, the mood seemed lighter than had been expected. But President Trump’s remarks highlighte…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Trump says Iran ‘will never have a nuclear weapon’ under new deal and warns Israel over Lebanon – Middle East crisis live

Trump says Iran ‘will never have a nuclear weapon’ under new deal and warns Israel over Lebanon – Middle East crisis live

US president says Netanyahu has to be ‘more responsible’, as Hezbollah says deal hinges on Israel withdrawing Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all si…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Trump Says U.S. Has ‘Nothing to Do’ with Ukraine War at G7 Summit

Trump Says U.S. Has ‘Nothing to Do’ with Ukraine War at G7 Summit

President Trump’s remarks underscored a new security reality for U.S. allies in Europe, who for eight decades relied on American protection.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Watch: Why are prescriptions now mandatory for cough syrups? | Above the Fold | 16.06.2026

Watch: Why are prescriptions now mandatory for cough syrups? | Above the Fold | 16.06.2026

From new restrictions on cough syrups after child deaths, to the NTA’s move against Telegram and key updates from West Bengal, West Asia and the G7 Su…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - UK politics live

UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - UK politics live

Ex-defence secretary John Healey and ex-defence minister Al Carns have given resignation statements to MPsSpeaking to reporters at the G7, Keir Starme…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Look Ahead to Next Round of Talks

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Look Ahead to Next Round of Talks

Iran’s foreign minister said that new negotiations with the United States would start immediately after their preliminary deal is signed on Friday. Pr…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Trump’s History at G7 Summits: Strained Ties and Early Exits

Trump’s History at G7 Summits: Strained Ties and Early Exits

For as long as President Trump has been attending the annual meetings, his behavior has threatened the august decorum of the gatherings.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Oklahoma, Georgia and Washington DC voters head to the polls – US politics live

Oklahoma, Georgia and Washington DC voters head to the polls – US politics live

Oklahoma primary set to test Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican party, while closely watched runoff underway in GeorgiaSign up for the Breakin…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel – reports

Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel – reports

Ministry of Defence investigates after shots apparently fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of WightThe Ministry of Defence is investigating r…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
In post-Assad Syria, displaced people await reconstruction

In post-Assad Syria, displaced people await reconstruction

Syria has been particularly hard hit by the decline in global humanitarian aid, especially from the US. In the northwest of the country, hundreds of t…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions

Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions

General secretary of TUC calls Reform proposal ‘a smokescreen for slashing women’s rights’UK politics live – latest updatesA law proposed by Nigel Far…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehra…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Football fashion: Has France already won?

Football fashion: Has France already won?

In this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, Les Bleus are already the champions of a de facto sartorial …

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid

Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid

The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy

The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy

The global order has been altered, and economies are unlikely to simply pick up where they left off before the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
SpaceX to buy AI coding firm Anysphere for $60bn and passes Amazon valuation

SpaceX to buy AI coding firm Anysphere for $60bn and passes Amazon valuation

Elon Musk firm adds startup behind Cursor app to its portfolio with xAI and reaches $2.8tn market capitalisationElon Musk’s SpaceX is buying the start…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset U.S.-India Relations?

Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset U.S.-India Relations?

Despite mutual praise between the two leaders, there has been a series of setbacks to U.S. relations with India since they last met more than a year a…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Drone-making workshops take off in Paris

Drone-making workshops take off in Paris

Are Europeans ready for war? It’s a question that has been asked increasingly often as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dragged on, now las…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for ‘strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace’ – as it happened

Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for ‘strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace’ – as it happened

Ukrainian president praises successful talks after Trump’s comments that ‘Russia should make a deal’ after G7 meeting… and given the delay this mornin…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet

Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet

Governor Michele Bullock delivers a strong message after the Reserve Bank holds the cash rate at 4.35%, ending a run of three risesRBA interest rates:…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Kenyan student Sheila Chebii fell 15 floors to her death while working at a Sydney hotel. Her family want answers

Kenyan student Sheila Chebii fell 15 floors to her death while working at a Sydney hotel. Her family want answers

A month after the tragedy, mystery surrounds the death of the ‘cheerful’ 25-year-old who came to Australia to pursue her dreamsGet our breaking news e…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
ATO outsource call centre workers paid 40% less than public service peers, Fair Work submission claims

ATO outsource call centre workers paid 40% less than public service peers, Fair Work submission claims

Ahead of ‘same job, same pay’ hearings, former call centre worker Nathan Brunne says pay gap is structural and widens at senior levelsGet our breaking…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn

One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn

Former Howard-era adviser says Pauline Hanson’s party is channelling Donald Trump’s health agendaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
One-year-old killed and another person injured after Mississippi police shot at car

One-year-old killed and another person injured after Mississippi police shot at car

Child was fatally shot and his mother’s friend is wounded after Senatobia police responded to shoplifting callA one-year-old boy is dead and another p…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Graham Coxon on Blur, Brexit and his back catalogue

Graham Coxon on Blur, Brexit and his back catalogue

In this edition of arts24, we meet a musical polymath and an icon of British popular music. Graham Coxon is one of the founding members of Blur, pione…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
UK social media ban could cut lifeline for disabled children, campaigners warn

UK social media ban could cut lifeline for disabled children, campaigners warn

Activists say blanket ban could prevent teenagers from finding peers and role models with similar conditionsDisability activists have said banning und…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
US lawmakers fight Trump cuts to $386m ocean monitoring program: ‘supreme stupidity’

US lawmakers fight Trump cuts to $386m ocean monitoring program: ‘supreme stupidity’

Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, joins Democrats in bid to stop dismantling of Ocean Observatories InitiativeUS politics live – latest updatesA g…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder

France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder

A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
'Belief has plummeted' among Brazil fans after tricky World Cup start

'Belief has plummeted' among Brazil fans after tricky World Cup start

Before the World Cup began, one in three Brazilians thought their team would lift the trophy, according to one poll. But after struggling to a 1-1 dra…

Jun 16, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)

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