Hamas Says Agreed to Disarm as Trump Announces Peace Plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza, according to the BBC.
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Pathirage Challenges Chopra-Nadeem Javelin Rivalry in Commonwealth Final
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage poses a significant challenge to the Pakistan-India javelin rivalry as the Commonwealth Games final approaches, according to Al Jazeera.
Diane Abbott Reinstated by Labour Party After Suspension
Britain’s Labour Party has readmitted Diane Abbott, the country’s longest-serving female MP, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Says Board of Peace Reaches Disarmament Agreement for Hamas
US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, according to BBC reports.
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya in 53-Day Absence Amid Health Speculation
A record 53-day absence by Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya has sparked renewed speculation about his health, despite government bans on discussing the issue. Biya left for Switzerland on 7 June, and neither he nor his wife have been seen publicly since.
15 Elephant Deaths in Kenya Tied to Cyanide Poisoning
The recent deaths of 15 elephants in southern Kenya were likely caused by cyanide poisoning from nearby tomato farms, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.
U.S. Government Map of Africa Mislabels Every Country at Global Conference
The U.S. State Department issued an apology after a map displayed during a global conference in Brazil mislabeled every African country, sparking confusion and online criticism. The error occurred at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Father of Teen School Shooter Gets 15 Years in Prison
The father of a teenage school shooter has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder and other charges, according to the BBC.
At Least 5 Family Members Killed in Russian Missile Strike, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described a Russian missile attack that killed at least five members of the same family as a 'horrific crime', according to the BBC.
Iran Considers Limited War with US as Strategic Option
Iran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan has raised questions about why a limited conflict may suit Iran better than peace, according to BBC.
New Fronts Emerge in the Iran War Amid Regional Tensions
Fresh theaters of conflict have emerged across the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, with renewed strikes and military cooperation intensifying regional instability, according to multiple sources.
Veteran Ugandan Opposition Leader in ICU After Collapse
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial, his wife has said.
8,000 Evacuated in Crete as European Wildfires Escalate
Around 8,000 people were evacuated overnight in Rethymno, Crete, as wildfires fueled by strong winds threatened homes and resorts. Greece faces a broader crisis as extreme temperatures and drought conditions spread across Europe.
Missile That Left Crater in Poland Likely Russian, Says PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object that crashed into a field in eastern Poland was probably a Russian missile, according to the BBC.
Jared Leto Denies Accusations of Criminal Sexual Conduct Against Teenagers
Actor and singer Jared Leto has denied allegations of criminal sexual conduct made by four women in a BBC documentary. The incidents, which occurred between 2002 and 2016, involve Leto when he was in his 30s and 40s.