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Wednesday, June 17 449 stories · 99 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Keir Starmer seeks to retain control of the Labour party by offering Andy Burnham a prominent role within government, attempting to preempt a leadership challenge.  In Japan, authorities raided multiple ice cream manufacturers amid allegations of price-fixing that threaten summer sales.  And this morning, the United Nations cautioned that Israeli settlers may be added to a blacklist for actions against children.

Most reported

Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live

The Guardian · Tier A3 outletsyesterday

Starmer seeks Burnham’s loyalty to quell potential leadership challenge

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Daily Maverickκ .28Δ .94Former UK minister Streeting says he could challenge PM Starmer next week Bloomberg Politicsκ .23Δ .94Starmer Rival Streeting Ready to Trigger Contest for Downing Street

Evolving

Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations

BBC · Tier A3 outletsyesterday

Sticky situation: Price-fixing threatens Japanese summer treats.

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New York Timesκ .34Δ .78Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation ABC Australiaκ .21Δ .78Japan raids ice cream companies over alleged price fixing cartel

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UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children

Daily Maverick · Tier A4 outlets1h ago

Settler violence against children is a serious concern.

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Middle East Eyeκ .41Δ .44φ .68UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children The Japan Timesκ .28Δ .44U.N. warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children Times of Israelκ .21Δ .44UN chief warns settlers could be blacklisted over alleged harm to Palestinian children

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