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India temporarily blocks Telegram, citing exam cheating
India has temporarily blocked Telegram, claiming the messaging app was used to leak answers for a medical school entrance exam. The block will last until June 22.
Engadget · 20 min ago

UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says defence chief
Britain’s most senior military officer warns that without additional funding, the country will have to reduce military operations and exercises, as the defence budget faces a significant shortfall.
The Guardian World · 20 min ago

Raitt Ratasepp Begins Ultra Ride Across Europe: 5000 km in 10 Days to Estonia
Estonian ultra-endurance athlete Raitt Ratasepp started a 5000 km bike ride across Europe on June 16, aiming to finish in 10 days at the port of Räpina in Estonia.
ERR (rus) · 20 min ago

Apple HomeKit Secure Video Gets AI Boost: Descriptive Alerts and Natural Language Search
Apple's HomeKit Secure Video is receiving Apple Intelligence features with iOS 27 and tvOS 27, including more detailed notifications and natural language search for footage, plus energy monitoring.
The Verge · 20 min ago

The Secret EU Trade Negotiator Who Made Trump Wait
Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, delayed a transatlantic trade deal for months, demanding safeguards against US President Donald Trump's threats, before a last-minute compromise.
Politico Europe · 20 min ago

Wednesday to be cloudy and windy in Latvia
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and windy across Latvia, with rain in many areas, while Kurzeme will become sunnier. Temperatures will range from +15 to +20 degrees Celsius.
Apollo.lv · 21 min ago

Estonian farmers to get less EU funding in real terms
Estonian farmers will have less EU funding available in the next budget period starting in 2028 when adjusted for inflation, even though the nominal amount may increase slightly.
ERR News · 21 min ago

Fencer Zamkovojs loses in first elimination round of European Championships
Latvian fencer Zamkovojs lost to Croatian Markota and finished 72nd. Čaikovskis did not advance.
Sportacentrs · 21 min ago

Kambala Family Conflict Escalates into Harsh Accusations
Former athlete Kaspars Kambala and his wife Olga have intensified their dispute ahead of a planned trip to Lithuania, exchanging accusations of infidelity and jealousy.
BNN · 21 min ago
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Delfi · 1 h ago
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ERR (rus) · 1 h ago
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The Moscow Times · 1 h ago
CultureToshikazu Kawaguchi's novel 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' published in Latvian
LSM (rus) · 1 h ago
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LSM Kultūra · 1 h ago
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