World · Politics
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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.
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Israel launches airstrikes on southern Beirut suburbs targeting Hezbollah on June 7
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh district on June 7, killing two and injuring 11 to 17 amid ongoing conflict.
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Kagoshima offers Shinkansen fare subsidy to foreign tourists amid public criticism
Kagoshima Prefecture started a ¥10,000 Shinkansen fare subsidy for foreign tourists in February 2026 but faced about 600 complaints within a month.
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One killed and five injured in multiple shootings near West Bank in central Israel
One man was killed and five others wounded in multiple shootings near Kokhav Yair, Tzur Yitzhak and Tzur Natan on June 7, 2026.
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Russia intercepts over 330 Ukrainian drones in attacks across multiple regions
Russia's military destroyed between 339 and 376 Ukrainian drones during large-scale attacks on June 5-6, 2026.
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US Vice-President JD Vance Blames Mass Migration for Murder of British Student Henry Nowak
US Vice-President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of Henry Nowak's murder on mass migration, sparking diplomatic tensions with the UK.
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South Korea President Lee Jae Myung nominates Han Seongsook as prime minister
President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seongsook as South Korea’s prime minister on June 7, 2026.
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Europe and UK to shift from cold to unusually warm temperatures this week
Europe and the UK will see temperatures rise sharply this week after a cold spell, with southern UK hitting 26°C by Friday.
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Seven-month-old Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire near Hebron
Israeli soldiers killed a seven-month-old Palestinian infant and injured his parents in Tel Rumeida, West Bank, on June 5, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes European migration policies in Normandy speech
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned European migration at D-Day site, calling it an 'invasion' and urging action.