Politics

Middle East

100 Palestinians flee as Israeli settlers seize grazing lands

Fourteen Palestinian families, totaling around 100 people, were forced to abandon their homes in the northern West Bank due to sustained settler attacks, according to Al Jazeera. Israeli settlers have also established over 35 shepherding outposts between 2017 and 2021, reports יש דין.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Bangladesh Diplomat Elected UN General Assembly President in 2026

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, defeating Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris in a closely contested vote, according to Al Jazeera.

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Markets

Mexico’s extortion crisis surges as 3,600 cases reported in 2026

Luis, a victim of police extortion in Mexico, was robbed of $870 after being falsely accused of drug possession. In 2026 alone, nearly 3,600 extortion cases were reported, though experts say the real number is far higher.

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Elections

California Governor Primary: Ex-UK Aide and Biden Secretary Lead Vote Count

The California governor's primary race remains undecided after initial vote counts show British-American former TV host Steve Hilton and Biden cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra leading, according to the BBC.

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Corporate

Shell Pumped Oil Through Nigeria Pipeline Despite Pollution Evidence

British oil company Shell continued operating a major pipeline in Nigeria for years despite knowing it caused widespread pollution, according to internal documents obtained by the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

CBS Fires 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley

CBS News fired longtime 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley on Tuesday, citing a breakdown in trust and cooperation, according to BBC News.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UK Won’t Pay Rwanda £100m Over Asylum Scheme, Court Rules

An international court ruled the UK will not have to pay Rwanda £100m over a failed migrant deportation scheme, according to the Guardian.

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Medicine

Five Ebola Patients Recover in DR Congo

Five patients who had recovered from Ebola were discharged from a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to health authorities.

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Elections

Colombia Presidential Runoff Pits Leftist Senator Against Pro-Trump Rival

Colombia's presidential election will go to a runoff on 21 June between a leftist and right-wing candidate on opposite ends of the political spectrum, according to the BBC.

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Africa

Nigeria Police Warn Against Reprisal Attacks on South Africans

Nigeria police have warned against reprisal attacks against South African nationals or businesses, according to the BBC.

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US Politics

Trump Admirer Wins Colombia’s First-Round Election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and admirer of Donald Trump, has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, according to The Guardian.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Admin Proposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil Despite Trade Surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable” and that “burden or restrict US commerce,” according to The Guardian.

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US Politics

Mysteriously Missing Jersey Congressman Receives Trump’s Endorsement

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr, who has not been seen in months, received an endorsement from President Donald Trump for re-election. Kean's absence has raised questions about his whereabouts.

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Africa

Mayor Cancels DR Congo Friendly with Chile Over Ebola Concerns

The Democratic Republic of Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain has been canceled due to health concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the African nation, according to BBC.

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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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