World · Politics
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Italian prosecutors investigate Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla activist treatment
Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists detained in May 2026.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister rejects US attempt to buy the island
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told US envoy Jeff Landry the island is not for sale and its self-determination is non-negotiable.
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Jewish man assaulted in antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London
A 22-year-old Jewish tourist was attacked by a group in Golders Green, north London, in an antisemitic assault on May 18, 2026.
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Channel 4 removes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations by two women
Channel 4 pulled all episodes of Married at First Sight UK following rape allegations by two women during filming.
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Ebola outbreak kills 88 in eastern DRC amid fears over vaccine absence
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain has killed 88 people in Ituri province, eastern DRC, with over 300 suspected cases reported.
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Israeli military detains 422 activists from Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters on May 18, detaining 422 activists attempting to break Gaza blockade.
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Over 145,000 US Children Experienced Parental Detention in Trump Immigration Crackdown
Since January 2025, more than 145,000 US citizen children have had a parent detained under the Trump administration's immigration campaign.
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Germany to deploy Patriot missile system to southeast Turkey for six months from June 2026
Germany will deploy a Patriot air defence system with 150 soldiers to southeast Turkey for six months starting June 2026, replacing a US unit.
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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for crucial Makerfield byelection on June 18
Andy Burnham will contest the Makerfield byelection on June 18 after Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to allow him to run.
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WHO Chief Tedros visits Uganda amid Ebola outbreak spreading from DRC
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Uganda on June 8 to assess the response to the Ebola outbreak spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Latvian airspace near Russian border
NATO jets, including French Rafale fighters, shot down a drone over Latvia near the Russian border on June 8 amid tensions linked to Russian electronic warfare.
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Indian man Anshul Kuncha fatally shot during pizza delivery in Philadelphia
Anshul Kuncha, 28, was shot dead while delivering pizza to a vacant unit in North Philadelphia on June 5-6, 2026.
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Yemen’s Houthis ban Israeli ships in Red Sea and launch missile strikes on Israel
Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared a total ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea and launched missile attacks on Israeli territory on June 8.
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Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines triggers tsunami warnings in Japan and SE Asia
A strong earthquake struck near Mindanao on June 8, 2026, killing at least 32 in the Philippines and prompting tsunami warnings across the region.
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World Cup in US faces fan visa restrictions and immigration enforcement concerns
Fans from over a quarter of World Cup nations face US visa bans or high rejection rates amid fears of ICE actions during matches.
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6000 march silently in Fleurance to honor 11-year-old Lyhanna killed after judicial failures
About 6,000 people marched silently in Fleurance June 7 to honor 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose killing sparked outrage over child protection failures in France.
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Cambodia scam centres rise to 86 despite government crackdown, Amnesty slams effort
Cambodian authorities report action against 250 scam centres, but the number operating rose to 86 by April 2026 amid criticism of ineffective enforcement.
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Global nuclear warheads slightly decline as risks rise, SIPRI warns
SIPRI reports a small drop in global nuclear warheads but warns of rising nuclear risks amid modernization and deployment.
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Migrant boat capsizes near Malta; at least 10 bodies recovered, 48 rescued
A boat carrying about 60 migrants from Libya capsized off Malta on June 7; Italian rescuers recovered 10 bodies and saved 48 survivors.
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Los Angeles uses tiny homes to cut street homelessness ahead of 2026 World Cup
Los Angeles has deployed prefabricated tiny homes and spent hundreds of millions to reduce its street homeless population ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes for first time since April ceasefire
Israel and Iran launched missile and air strikes against each other on June 7-8, breaking a ceasefire agreed in April.
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EU renews sanctions on former Syrian regime figures, removes seven institutions from blacklist
The EU renewed targeted sanctions on individuals linked to former Syrian President Assad and removed seven Syrian institutions from its sanctions list.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi pledges unwavering UN multilateralism support during Guterres visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's firm backing of UN-led multilateralism during UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' visit in May 2026.
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Croatian President Milanovic rejects Israel’s ambassador nominee over Gaza conflict
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic refused to approve Israel’s proposed ambassador Nissan Amdur, citing Israeli military actions in Gaza.