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AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 19, 0130

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 19 at 0130

AAP · Jun 18

Did Neanderthals use rhinoceros teeth as tools?

The RINO project was born from the discovery of unusual marks on rhinoceros teeth recovered from the prehistoric Payre site in France’s Rhône Valley. The study of fossil rhinoceros teeth from this Middle Palaeolithic site, dating to around 250,000–130,000 years ago, provides unprecedented evidence that Neanderthals used them as tools.

The Conversation · Jun 18

AION UT Posts 60% Month-on-Month Growth in May, Becoming the Fastest-Growing Chinese EV Hatchback

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global momentum of the AION UT continued to build in May 2026, with monthly sales reaching 3,331 units – a 60% increase month-on-month – making it the fastest-growing Chinese-brand electric hatchback in its segment.Since its global debut in 2025, the AION UT…

AAP · Jun 18

Nato’s Rutte refuses to criticise US over Hegseth attack on allies

The US defence secretary has announced a review of US forces in Europe and called Nato a ‘paper tiger’

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Rutte tries to downplay Pete Hegseth's blistering attack on NATO

As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO defence ministers in Brussels, describing them as "shameful" and preoccupied with gender equality and climate change.

Euronews · Jun 18

Macron's 'Versailles diplomacy' yields mixed results after a decade in power

French President Emmanuel Macron courted his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 on Wednesday by opening the gilded gates of Versailles, a move that underscored his trademark blend of symbolism and diplomacy. While allies hailed the summit's success, analysts said Macron still faces the challenge of turning grand gestures…

France 24 · Jun 18

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 19 at 0000

AAP · Jun 18

Brexit has cut trade in almost every sector of the UK economy, study warns

Much of the economic cost stems from UK’s departure from the single market – suggesting recent calls for a new customs union with the EU would have little impact

The Independent UK · Jun 18

AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 18, 2330

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 18 at 2330

AAP · Jun 18

Albania's PM Edi Rama in Berlin: Europe today needs courage for enlargement

Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment? Albania's PM Edi Rama makes his case in Berlin

Euronews · Jun 18