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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces surround el-Obeid amid fears of imminent attack
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces surrounded the key city of el-Obeid ahead of a possible ground offensive, raising warnings of mass atrocities.
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UN reports unprecedented rise in global drug use driven by synthetic drugs in 2024
An estimated 331 million people worldwide used drugs in 2024, a sharp rise fueled by new synthetic substances, the UN said.
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Saudi psychiatrist sentenced to life in prison for 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack
German court sentenced Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen to life imprisonment for a deadly 2024 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg.
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Russia says it downed 660 Ukrainian drones in overnight strikes including Crimea
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones overnight in strikes hitting 12 regions including Crimea and Moscow.
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French Navy Boards Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Deliver Near Sicily
On June 23, 2026, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver near Sicily, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet evading Western sanctions.
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UN pauses Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation after attack near Oman coast
The UN's International Maritime Organization halted a Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after a Singapore-flagged ship was attacked near Oman.
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King Charles Will Not Live at Buckingham Palace After Refurbishment Ends in 2027
King Charles and Queen Camilla will stay at Clarence House after Buckingham Palace’s £369 million refurbishment completes in 2027, using the palace only for official events.
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Iran warns ships to use authorized routes through Strait of Hormuz, turns back three tankers
Iran’s IRGC warned that only Iran-designated routes are authorized for transit through the Strait of Hormuz and turned back three foreign tankers on June 26 for unauthorized passage.
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French woman and five children rescued after 12 years of alleged captivity in Pakistan
Pakistani police rescued Sylvie Yasmina and her five children after more than 12 years of alleged captivity and abuse by her husband in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Czech Court Orders Government to Let President Pavel Lead NATO Summit Delegation
The Czech Constitutional Court ruled June 24 that President Petr Pavel must lead the Czech delegation to the NATO summit in Ankara in July.
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Sydney woman wounded in shark attack briefly wakes from induced coma
Leah Stewart, attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach 12 days ago, briefly awoke from an induced coma to speak to family.
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EU hosts Taliban delegation in Brussels for migration talks amid human rights concerns
The EU held talks with a Taliban delegation in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss return of Afghan migrants without residence rights in the bloc.
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Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela, causing heavy casualties
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 188 and injuring thousands.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy skips Poland recovery conference amid row over historical disputes
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy did not attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland due to a diplomatic dispute over a controversial military unit name.
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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly Gen Z protests with heavy police and arrests
Kenya commemorated the second anniversary of Gen Z-led 2024 protests with heavy security and over 350 arrests nationwide on June 25, 2026.
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Ukraine launches preemptive strikes on Russian energy facilities, hitting oil refining capacity
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy ordered drone attacks on Russian war-related energy infrastructure causing power outages and refinery shutdowns.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Caracas June 24 causing major damage and at least 235 deaths
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas on June 24, causing building collapses and killing at least 235 people.
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Stanford 2026 Graduates Express Mixed Views on AI Amid Job and Ethics Concerns
Stanford graduates voiced both optimism and fears at the 2026 commencement over AI’s rapid impact on jobs, ethics, and education.
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Israeli troops kill two men in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions
Israeli soldiers killed two men near Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon after alleged border crossing, amid ongoing Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire talks.
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North Korean soldier detained by South Korea after crossing border near central front
A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border on June 23 and was detained by South Korean authorities.
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Swiss cinemas offer free screenings to seniors amid early June heatwave
Swiss cinemas and authorities provide free air-conditioned film screenings to seniors during a record-breaking early heatwave.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez denies widespread corruption amid multiple graft scandals
Pedro Sanchez rejected claims of systemic corruption in his Socialist Party and ruled out early elections despite several family and ally probes.
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German Heidesee lake bans non-German speakers citing safety concerns
Heidesee lake in Halle, Germany, barred visitors without sufficient German language skills to prevent safety rule violations.
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Ukrainian drones strike Sevastopol power substation, causing outages
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Sevastopol’s main power substation overnight June 23-24, causing citywide blackouts and disruptions.