Bitesize News from Monday, June 15th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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G7 summit opens today
The G7 summit opens today in Evian, just across Lake Geneva, with Emmanuel Macron welcoming Donald Trump and other world leaders at the Hôtel Royal.
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Swiss penalty was correct says FIFA
FIFA has confirmed that Switzerland's first-half penalty against Qatar in their World Cup opener was correctly awarded.
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Significant heatwave coming
We’re heading into our first major heatwave of the summer.
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Thousands join feminist marches
Thousands of people across the country have taken part in feminist strike events calling for equal pay, an end to gender-based violence and greater rights for women.
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Iran/US deal set to be signed in Geneva
A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to have been reached in the Middle East, and a deal will be signed in Switzerland.
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G7 protest becomes violent
Geneva remains on edge after anti-G7 demonstrations descended into violence ahead of the summit in neighbouring Evian yesterday evening.
