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Conflicts & Security

NATO Allies Announce £37B for New Missile Project

NATO allies have announced a £37 billion investment in a new missile project aimed at enhancing the alliance's defensive capabilities. The initiative, led by the UK, is intended to develop advanced weaponry capable of striking targets up to 1,250 miles away with precision.

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Medicine

Mitch McConnell’s Prolonged Hospitalisation Raises Questions

The prolonged hospitalisation of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has raised questions about when or if he will return to the Senate. Emergency dispatch audio indicating a cardiac arrest at his Washington, D.C. home on June 14 has fueled speculation about his condition.

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Middle East

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran After Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The Treasury Department also revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil.

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Africa

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

A study has found that a catnip-based lotion is just as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, according to research presented at the Society for Experimental Biology conference.

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Markets

US Trade Deficit Surges Amid AI Spending Boom

The United States trade deficit surged to $77.6bn in May, driven by rising imports of pharmaceuticals, mobile phones, and semiconductors, according to a report from the US Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau.

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Africa

Ghana Halts South African President’s Visit Amid Tensions

Ghana has postponed a state visit by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa due to ongoing anti-migrant protests, according to the BBC.

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Energy & Commodities

Iran’s $116 Oil Prices Amidst Khamenei’s Funeral

Iran's funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ended with a major political spectacle highlighting resistance and revenge, according to BBC.

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Europe

Zelensky Presses NATO for Air Defence Amid Russian Strikes

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will use a NATO meeting in Turkey to demand air defence systems after Russian missiles killed more than 50 civilians, according to the BBC.

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Americas

Cuba’s Third Nationwide Blackout in Six Months: ‘Living Like This Is Agony’

Cuba experienced a third nationwide power outage since January 2026, according to the state electricity company. The blackout has left residents without electricity, water, and internet access, worsening conditions already strained by a U.S. oil embargo.

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Baseball

Cuban zoo celebrates birth of Bengal tigers amid energy crisis

Cuban zookeepers are celebrating the birth of four Bengal tiger cubs, including a rare white tiger, as the country grapples with fuel shortages and power outages.

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Asia Pacific

Australia Space Agency Identifies Likely Source of Mystery Space Balls

The Australian Space Agency (ASA) has identified the likely source of mysterious large balls that washed up on a beach in northern Queensland this weekend, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Australian PM Apologizes for Inappropriate Comments on Kylie Minogue

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized 'unequivocally' for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Australia Probes Mystery Space Balls That Washed Up on Beach

Australian authorities are investigating the origins of six large spheres that washed up on a beach in northern Queensland this weekend. The objects are believed to be space debris, according to the Australian Space Agency.

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Europe

Ukraine Hits Major Oil Terminal in St Petersburg, Russia

Ukraine struck a major oil terminal in St Petersburg, Russia, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who described it as key infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia's war effort.

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Conflicts & Security

Sudan’s El Obeid: Aid Workers Describe Terrible Situation Amid Drone Strikes

Aid workers in Sudan's El Obeid city say the situation is 'terrible' as drone strikes continue to target civilian infrastructure, according to a report from The Guardian.

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