Politics

Public Health

Rebel Attacks in Eastern DRC Kill 30, Hinder Ebola Response

Rebel attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have killed at least 30 people and hindered the response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to The Guardian.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Germany Blames Russia for ‘Bitter Defeat’ in UN Security Council Bid

Germany's foreign minister said Russia's opposition to its bid for a UN Security Council seat may have cost it votes, according to BBC.

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US Politics

New Jersey Primaries: Who Won Key Races in 2026

In the 2026 New Jersey primary election, key candidates won major races, setting the stage for November contests. Justin Murphy claimed the Republican Senate nomination, while several congressional districts saw competitive outcomes.

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US Politics

Senate Advances Funding Bill as Crypto Legislation Faces Hurdles

U.S. Senate Democrats are preparing to restart discussions on long-awaited crypto market legislation, signaling a renewed effort to reduce uncertainty around digital assets. Meanwhile, Arizona is advancing a proposal that could make XRP a state reserve asset.

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US Politics

Trump Faces Congressional and Diplomatic Challenges as Iran War Rages On

The U.S. House passed a resolution rebuking President Donald Trump’s Iran war, with bipartisan support despite Senate hurdles. Meanwhile, international diplomatic and economic tensions continue to rise.

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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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US Politics

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution by a 215-208 vote on Wednesday to halt military operations in Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of President Donald Trump’s war policies. The vote, the fourth of its kind this year, saw four Republicans join Democrats in dissent.

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Conflicts & Security

Scott Pelley Accuses CBS of Pressuring Him to Add ‘Falsehoods’

Scott Pelley, the longtime 60 Minutes correspondent, accused CBS News of pressuring him to inject 'falsehoods and bias' into his reporting, according to The Guardian.

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Medicine

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads with No Approved Vaccine

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading across borders, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, according to Al Jazeera.

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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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