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On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 924, Li Cunshen, general of Later Tang (born 862) passed away. In 1955, Artemy Troitsky, Russian journalist and critic was born. In 1959, George Reeves, American actor and director (born 1914) passed away. In 1974, Joseph May, British-born Canadian-American actor was born. In 1978, Daniel Brühl, Spanish-German actor was born. In 1979, Nicholas Ray, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1911) passed away. In 1995, The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched. In 2010, Ronald Neame, English director, producer, cinematographer, and screenwriter (born 1911) passed away. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. In 2020, Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., Filipino businessman and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'Pure cinema': Internet reacts as wobbly Trump leans on foreign leader at G7

Raw Story

June 16, 2026

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'Pure cinema': Internet reacts as wobbly Trump leans on foreign leader at G7

President Donald Trump needed a helping hand from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to climb a single step at the G7 family photo.The moment unfolded Tuesday at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France — and the White House's own Rapid Response account posted the clip, describing Trump gathering with world leaders prior to the start of a cultural showcase and concert.The Daily Beast reported Monday that the 80-year-old president had gingerly descended Air Force One steps upon arriving in France.Trump told military generals in September he walks stairs very slowly — just try not to fall because it doesn't work out well.At a Navy anniversary address in October, he went further: I have to be careful because one day I'm gonna probably fall.[Trump] clutches Modi for support as he tries to climb a single small step, political video journalist Aaron Rupar posted on X, alongside a wire photo by Getty photographer Evelyn Hockstein.The Indian press corps took note. WION diplomatic editor Sidhant Sibal noted that Modi gives a helping hand to US President Trump.NDTV Senior Executive Editor Aditya Raj Kaul called it a great metaphor of the times we live in.Pure cinema, Firstpost journalist Shubhangi Sharma wrote.The two men then stepped off the platform together, holding hands, Hindustan Times America correspondent Shashank Mattoo noted.

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