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Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized for second time in 2026 at age 84
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on June 14, marking his second hospitalization this year.
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Plane crash kills pilot and 11 skydivers near Butler, Missouri
A private plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport on June 14, killing 12 people, including 11 skydivers and their pilot.
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan on May 20
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture at 11:46 a.m. JST on May 20, 2026.
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Six killed after two helicopters collide and crash in Rio de Janeiro parking lot
Two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio's Recreio dos Bandeirantes on June 14, killing six and causing a large fire in a parking lot.
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Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism law after Russia trip
Tommy Robinson was detained for three hours at Heathrow Airport under counter-terrorism laws on June 13 after returning from Russia via Turkey.
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Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes cause deaths and damage in Ukraine and Russia
Russian attacks killed nine in Ukraine and damaged Kyiv cathedral; Ukrainian drone strikes killed four in Russia and caused fires.
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Surrey Police open criminal probe into Epstein-linked historical child sex abuse claims
Surrey Police launched a criminal investigation into two historical child sexual abuse allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein files.
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British Forces Detain Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker SMYRTOS in English Channel
British armed forces intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker SMYRTOS near Dorset on June 14, 2026.
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Heavy security and protests mark start of 2026 G7 summit in Evian and Geneva
Authorities deployed thousands of security personnel and faced protests ahead of the G7 summit June 15-17 near Lake Geneva.
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French artist JR wraps Paris’s Pont Neuf bridge in giant inflatable cave called La Caverne
French artist JR transformed Paris’s Pont Neuf bridge with a 120-meter inflatable cave installation opened June 6.
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Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center kills three, attackers dead in apparent suicides
A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18 killed three adults and both attackers, who died by suicide, officials said.
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Viktor Orban Re-elected Fidesz Leader After April Election Loss
Viktor Orban won another term as leader of Hungary’s Fidesz party despite the party’s April election defeat.
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Iran to hold funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Khamenei in July 2026
Iran will hold multi-day funeral ceremonies starting July 4 for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February 2026 airstrikes.
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UAE denies reports of billions in frozen funds transferred to Iran
The United Arab Emirates rejected claims it released up to $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets amid regional tensions.
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Ukraine and Moldova launch first phase of EU membership talks in Luxembourg
Ukraine and Moldova officially began the initial phase of EU accession negotiations on June 15, 2026, in Luxembourg.
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Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District
Chris Rabb won the 2026 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating three other candidates.
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Four UK Palestine Action activists jailed over 2024 Elbit Systems factory raid
Four British Palestine Action activists were sentenced to prison for a 2024 raid causing over £1 million damage at Elbit Systems UK factory.
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Former Spanish PM Zapatero faces investigation over €1.2 million jewellery found in office
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for tax fraud and smuggling after luxury jewellery was discovered at his office.
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Fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers in Ukraine test two years ago
Ukraine conducted a one-time test two years ago of fully autonomous drones that killed Russian soldiers without human oversight.
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Iran has not made final decision on memorandum of understanding with US
Iran is still reviewing a proposed memorandum with the US aimed at ending hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, with no final approval yet given.
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French government orders urgent review of child protection after murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna
France launched a review of 70,000 child abuse allegations after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in Fleurance.
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Israeli and Palestinian groups meet in Paris urging G7 to support two-state solution
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups gathered in Paris on June 12 to call on G7 leaders to pursue a two-state solution amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Swiss voters narrowly reject population cap proposal in June 14 referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million until 2050 by about 55% to 45% in a national referendum yesterday.
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Nigeria repatriates 268 citizens from South Africa amid rising anti-migrant violence
Nigeria repatriated 268 citizens from South Africa following escalating anti-migrant attacks and protests.