Climate

Asia Pacific

Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests

Monsoon rain arrived in Kerala three days late but on time to secure India’s harvests, according to the Meteorological Department.

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US Politics

Hilton and Becerra Lead California Governor’s Race

In California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra led the race with 27% and 26% of early votes counted, according to USA Today.

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Football

Real Madrid May Bring Mourinho Back If Perez Wins Election

Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, has announced that Jose Mourinho will return to manage the club if he wins the upcoming presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UN Warns 90% Chance of El Nino as Extreme Weather Looms

The United Nations’ climate agency has warned of an increased risk of extreme weather due to an emerging El Nino pattern, with a 90 percent chance of it forming by November, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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Africa

Mozambique Says Five Citizens Killed in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa at the weekend, according to the government’s media office. Efforts are underway to repatriate hundreds more.

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Elections

Colombia’s Far-Right Candidate Espriella Wins First Round of Vote

Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the top vote-getter in the first round of the 2026 presidential election but fell short of an outright victory, according to Todo Alicante and Modern Ghana. The second round is scheduled for June 21.

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Asia Pacific

Wildfires devastate richer areas despite fewer hectares burned globally

Global wildfires burned 335 million hectares in 2025, the second-lowest since 2002, but the year was among the most destructive for wealthier regions like California, Canada, and South Korea, according to a new study.

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Basketball

Delhi’s Poor Prioritize Survival as 45C Heat Intensifies

As temperatures in Delhi hit 45C, informal workers prioritize earning daily wages over personal safety, according to BBC reports.

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Policy & Law

Pattie Gonia Drag Queen Challenges Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit

Drag queen Pattie Gonia has called on outdoor apparel company Patagonia to drop a lawsuit that claims the performer is causing 'irreparable' harm to its brand, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Portugal Breaks Hottest May Record at 40.3C as Europe Endures Heatwave

Portugal has recorded a new hottest day in May with 40.3C in Mora, breaking its previous record of 40C set in 2001, as Europe continues to endure a sweltering heatwave, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Ousted BP Chairman Hits Back at ‘Lies’ About His Behaviour

Albert Manifold, the ousted chairman of BP, has denied 'lies' surrounding his conduct after being removed from the role less than a year after his appointment, according to BBC.

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Markets

Malaria Cases in Zimbabwe Rise Amid Aid Cuts and Climate Change

Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 between January and April 2026, up from 36,000 during the same period in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The increase comes after U.S. funding cuts disrupted key malaria control programs.

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US Politics

BP Removes Albert Manifold as Chair Over Governance Concerns

British Petroleum (BP) has removed Albert Manifold as chairman, effective immediately, citing serious concerns about governance and conduct. The decision comes eight months after his appointment.

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Asia Pacific

Europe’s Hottest Day Records Shattered in 2026

A record 46.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mora, Portugal, breaking the previous national June high, while England and India also saw historic temperatures, according to multiple reports.

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Europe

Paris Faces Wave of Child Abuse Cases in Schools

A school assistant will go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexual mistreatment of young children in his care, according to BBC.

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