World · Politics
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Pakistan launches air strikes on Afghan border, killing militants and civilians
Pakistan conducted air strikes along the Afghanistan border on June 9 targeting militants, killing 26; Kabul reports 13 civilians killed.
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Two reportedly killed as Afghan Taliban disperse rare women’s rights protest in Herat
Security forces dispersed a rare protest against women's detentions in Herat on June 9, resulting in two reported deaths and injuries.
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Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for San Francisco Congressional Seat
Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on May 18 to succeed her in Congress representing the 11th District.
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UK, allies sanction settler violence networks; France bans Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich
The UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Norway sanctioned networks linked to settler attacks; France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and others today.
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Knife attack in Belfast sparks anti-immigrant violence and riots
A Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast, triggering violent anti-immigrant protests across the city.
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EU to propose 21st sanctions round on Russia including entry ban for Russian soldiers
The European Union plans to propose a new sanctions package targeting Russian banks, oil traders, and for the first time, Russian soldiers, on June 10.
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UK government trials AI legal assistants in Crown Courts to tackle 80,000-case backlog
The UK government began trialling AI legal assistants and transcription tools in Crown Courts to reduce an 80,000-case backlog.
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US disables oil tanker MT Marivex bound for Iran; 24 Indian crew rescued in Gulf of Oman
US forces disabled the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex on June 8 after it breached Iran blockade; all 24 Indian crew were safely evacuated.
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Ukraine names military unit after WWII Ukrainian Insurgent Army, straining ties with Poland
On May 26, 2026, President Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian special forces unit after the controversial WWII Ukrainian Insurgent Army, sparking Polish condemnation.
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Kenyan police use tear gas to disperse protests over US Ebola quarantine centre
Kenyan police fired tear gas and arrested protesters in Nanyuki opposing a US plan for an Ebola quarantine centre near Laikipia Air Base.
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French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault involving multiple women
Patrick Bruel, 67, was formally charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment after investigation by French prosecutors.
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Utsunomiya captures roaming black bear after days of sightings, school closures
Officials in Utsunomiya captured a 100-kg black bear after multiple sightings forced city schools to close for several days.
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Bolivia passes law allowing military to clear protest roadblocks
Bolivia’s legislature passed and President Paz signed a law allowing the military to clear protest roadblocks nationwide.
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Millions of Afghans face hunger crisis with some selling daughters to survive
Three in four Afghans cannot meet basic needs amid unemployment and aid cuts, forcing some to sell daughters to pay debts or medical costs.
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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.