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Day: June 22, 2026
Are Public Libraries Becoming Children’s Libraries?Are Public Libraries Becoming Children’s Libraries?
This story was reported with support from the MuckRock foundation. Earlier this year, an Alaskan assembly member found himself in hot water for introducing a resolution that would have prohibited the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Public Library System from making books and other media available to anyone if deemed “harmful to minors” ...
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the countryVance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran. ...
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosionAt least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city’s main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a “technical accident” in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. ...
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN saysMyanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children. ...
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s DonbasRussian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine’s last remaining strongholds in the east. ...
Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith. ...
Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeksAnalysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks
If no leadership contest presents itself, Andy Burnham may not have to wait until September to enter Number 10. ...
Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen. ...
Starmer’s premiership in six chartsStarmer’s premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir’s time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024. ...