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Andy Burnham signals bid for UK Labour leadership if he wins Makerfield seat
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said June 4 he would run for Labour leader against Keir Starmer if elected MP for Makerfield on June 18.
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Romanian President Nicusor Dan names Eugen Tomac as prime minister amid crisis
President Nicusor Dan nominated adviser and MEP Eugen Tomac as Romania’s prime minister on June 4 after a political crisis led to government collapse.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Iran of using Lebanon as bargaining chip with US
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon in its talks with the United States and urged Tehran to stop interfering in June 5 remarks.
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Black bear attacks injure four in Fukushima City; bear escapes after trapping
A black bear attacked four people in Fukushima City on June 2, injuring them before escaping after being trapped in a building.
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Xi Jinping visits North Korea for first time since 2019 to reaffirm ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea June 8-9 at Kim Jong Un's invitation, marking the 65th anniversary of their defense treaty.
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Satellite photos show Kim Il Sung Square construction fueling China-North Korea visit rumors
Satellite images on May 30 show construction in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square amid speculation Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea soon.
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Hong Kong and Uzbekistan Agree on Reciprocal 30-Day Visa-Free Travel
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan agreed June 3 to allow visa-free stays up to 30 days for visitors from both sides.
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Beijing Bans Group Memorials on 37th Tiananmen Anniversary Amid Tight Security
On June 4, 2026, Beijing barred families from collectively honoring Tiananmen victims at Wan’an Cemetery and heightened security around the square.
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Melissa Casias Found Dead in New Mexico Forest Nearly One Year After Disappearance
Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee, was found dead in Carson National Forest about a year after going missing in 2025.
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GLP-1 drugs linked to reduced cancer risks and aid weight management with safety concerns
GLP-1 drugs used for diabetes and weight loss may lower cancer risks and progression but carry side effect risks requiring medical supervision.
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US Secretary of State Rubio condemns China's Tiananmen censorship on 37th anniversary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned China’s censorship of the Tiananmen crackdown on its 37th anniversary June 3-4, 2026.
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China imposes one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
China banned four New Zealand MPs from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau for one year after their May 2026 visit to Taiwan.
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Five Eyes warns of Chinese espionage using online job recruitment platforms
The Five Eyes alliance issued a joint alert on June 3 about Chinese spies targeting government and military personnel via job sites.
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Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, clearing path for Ukraine’s EU talks
Hungary and Ukraine reached a deal on ethnic Hungarian minority rights, enabling the start of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations.
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Philippines Investigates Suspected New Structure at Disputed Scarborough Shoal
Philippine authorities are probing reported sightings of a new structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocks or delays promotions of over 30 senior officers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked promotions of 9 Air Force colonels and delayed at least 24 senior officers across US military branches.
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Russian officials warn Putin of unsustainable Ukraine war spending and budget deficit
Senior Russian finance officials warned Putin that Ukraine war spending is unsustainable and risks widening the government's budget deficit.
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Henry Nowak murder spurs UK protests and police conduct investigation
The December 2025 murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton by Vickrum Digwa has sparked protests and a police inquiry into handling of the case.
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UN Secretary-General proposes three options to continue peacekeeping in Lebanon after UNIFIL ends
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented three options for a UN peacekeeping presence in Lebanon after the current UNIFIL mandate expires in December 2026.
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Czech Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil Leads Delegation on Second Taiwan Visit, Draws Strong China Condemnation
Czech Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil arrived in Taiwan June 1 with a 40-member delegation for a four-day visit, prompting sharp criticism from China.
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Sweden plans to lower criminal responsibility age to 13 amid gang violence surge
Sweden will lower criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 to address rising youth involvement in gang crime.
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Two Taiwanese Air Force pilots killed in T-34 training plane crash at Gangshan Air Base
Two experienced Taiwanese Air Force pilots died when their T-34 training aircraft crashed on June 2 during a simulated engine failure exercise.
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US Officials Confirm Mojtaba Khamenei Alive Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict and Talks
US officials confirmed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and engaging in talks while missile exchanges with Israel continue.
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Japan Plans to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1% Starting April 2027
Japan aims to reduce the food consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, with a final decision expected this month.