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Gale-force winds hit Wellington, causing flight cancellations and evacuations
Wellington faced gale-force winds and rough seas on June 9, forcing cancellations of flights and ferries, road closures, and mandatory evacuations along the south coast.
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Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Hits Record $119 Billion in 2025
Nine nuclear-armed countries spent nearly $119 billion on nuclear arsenals in 2025, a 19-20% rise from 2024.
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Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes in June 7-8 Attacks Amid Trump Ceasefire Calls
Israel and Iran broke a ceasefire June 7-8, exchanging missile strikes, before agreeing to a one-week non-aggression pact brokered by Trump.
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The ICC suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan pending disciplinary proceedings over sexual misconduct accusations.
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Hungarian parliament unanimously approves 40% pay cut for MPs starting July
Hungary’s parliament voted unanimously on June 8 to cut MPs’ base salaries by 40%, reducing monthly pay to about 3,690 euros before taxes from next month.
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US imposes visa restrictions on 100+ Nicaraguan officials after activist Brooklyn Rivera dies in custody
The US barred visas for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives following the death of indigenous activist Brooklyn Rivera in government custody.
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France and Germany end joint Future Combat Air System fighter jet project amid disputes
France and Germany have officially abandoned the joint Future Combat Air System fighter jet project over industrial disagreements.
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Switzerland to hold June 14 referendum on capping population at 10 million
Switzerland will vote June 14 on a referendum to constitutionally cap its population at 10 million, limiting immigration and impacting labor markets.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung outlines policy goals at first anniversary press conference
President Lee Jae-myung held a press conference on June 8, 2026, reviewing his first year and announcing a major investment plan.
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7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Killing Dozens and Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit off Mindanao’s southern coast on June 8, killing 32-41 people and causing widespread damage and tsunami alerts.
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Xi Jinping to visit North Korea June 8-9 in first trip there since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a two-day state visit to North Korea on June 8-9, his first since 2019, to strengthen bilateral ties and mark treaty anniversary.
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European leaders back Zelenskyy's call for direct ceasefire talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposed direct talks with Putin to secure a ceasefire; European leaders voiced support while Putin rejected the meeting.
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7-month-old Palestinian infant fatally shot by Israeli troops near Hebron
Israeli troops shot and killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his family near Hebron on June 5, 2026.
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Belgian ex-diplomat Étienne Davignon dies before trial over Lumumba's 1961 assassination
Étienne Davignon, 93, died before facing trial for alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba.
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Japan Sets Three Conditions for Deploying Self-Defense Forces to Strait of Hormuz
Japan will send Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz only if a US-Iran ceasefire holds, communication with Iran is established, and threats in the area decrease.
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US-Iran hostilities escalate with drone and missile attacks near Strait of Hormuz and Kuwait airport
Iran attacked Kuwait airport on June 3, prompting US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missile retaliation on US bases.
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EU Conservative Leader Urges Tougher Trade Policy Against China Ahead of Summit
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, called for a stronger EU stance on China’s trade ahead of the June 18 summit.
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Bolivian police clash with protesters demanding President Paz's resignation
Police clashed with protesters June 6 near Santa Cruz during efforts to clear road blockades amid nationwide unrest.
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Israeli military intercepts two projectiles fired from Lebanon amid border clashes
On June 7, 2026, Israeli forces intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon after sirens sounded near Yiftah and Ramot Naftali.
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North Korea Reaffirms Nuclear Weapons Status Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit
Kim Yo Jong declared North Korea's nuclear status irreversible and rejected US claims on denuclearization one day before Xi Jinping's summit visit.
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China conducts maritime law enforcement east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines boundary talks
China's Ministry of Transport deployed vessels for maritime law enforcement east of Taiwan on June 6 amid Japan-Philippines talks overlapping the area.
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US $14 billion Taiwan arms sale remains under review as tensions persist
The $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan remains under internal review and has not been approved or paused, US Secretary of State Rubio said today.
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Kim Yo Jong affirms North Korea's irreversible nuclear status ahead of Xi Jinping visit
Kim Yo Jong declared North Korea’s nuclear-armed status irreversible and denied US claims of denuclearization agreement ahead of Xi Jinping’s June 8–9 visit.
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At least 12 wounded in Toledo shooting near Old West End Festival
On June 6, at least 12 people were shot near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with two in critical condition and no arrests yet.