World · Politics
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Pope Leo Visits Canary Islands to Urge Humane Treatment of Migrants
Pope Leo visited the Canary Islands on June 11-12, 2026, to highlight migrant deaths and call for safe, legal migration pathways.
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UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over military spending dispute with PM Starmer
John Healey resigned as UK Defence Secretary June 11, citing defence spending plans as inadequate amid rising threats.
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Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker off Oman
Three Indian sailors died after a US military strike disabled the oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman on June 9, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV Blesses Completed Jesus Christ Tower at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona on June 10 to bless the new Jesus Christ tower at Sagrada Familia, marking 100 years since architect Gaudí's death.
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US strikes Palau-flagged tanker off Oman, killing three Indian sailors
The US military struck the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors and rescuing 21 crew members, India said.
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US Diplomat Found Dead in Yangon Hotel; Thai Woman Detained in Murder Probe
A US diplomat was found dead nearly two weeks ago in Yangon; Myanmar police have detained a Thai woman as part of a homicide investigation.
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Pakistani Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, Killing 22 Onboard
A Pakistani Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on June 10, killing all 22 military personnel aboard.
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Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in West Bank in new report
Amnesty International accused Israel on June 10 of a state-led ethnic cleansing campaign targeting Bedouin and herding communities in the West Bank.
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Four Indonesian Soldiers Sentenced for Acid Attack on Rights Activist
A military court jailed four Indonesian soldiers for 1.5 to 3 years for an acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus.
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US courts block Alabama from executing Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas
Federal and Supreme Courts barred Alabama's planned nitrogen gas execution of Jeffery Lee, citing cruel and unusual punishment concerns.
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Knife attack in Belfast sparks riots and criticism of Elon Musk’s role on social media
A knife attack in north Belfast on June 8 led to violent anti-immigration riots and scrutiny of Elon Musk’s amplification of related posts on X.
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Man in 40s seriously injured in stabbing attack in North Belfast, suspect arrested
A man in his 40s was seriously injured in a stabbing in North Belfast Monday night; a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Bill Gates to testify behind closed doors on ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates will testify June 10 before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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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.