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'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong
'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong

Emmanuel Macron this week hosts world leaders in his last G7 summit as French president, feeling that Donald Trump's second mandate has vindicated his dream of a stronger Europe but with that vision far from being fulfilled.

June 15, 2026

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Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup
Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year wait for their second crown.

June 15, 2026

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices tumbled and stocks soared Monday after the United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end their war that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.

June 15, 2026

Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory
Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory

Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie he is the most successful racing trainer in the world because "he puts everything he has into what he does".

June 15, 2026

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Courts cracking down on error-strewn AI-assisted legal briefs
Courts cracking down on error-strewn AI-assisted legal briefs

When a US judge found fabricated quotes in a lawyer's brief earlier this year, the attorney admitted he had used Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to write the document.

June 15, 2026

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Indonesian economy comes up for air but struggles to win back investors
Indonesian economy comes up for air but struggles to win back investors

Indonesia's economy faces a perfect storm wrought by high energy prices, and while the currency has rebounded slightly, critics warn government policies are unnerving investors at a critical moment.

June 14, 2026