Ein kurdischer Hungerstreiker berichtet über die psychischen Schäden durch Zwangsfütterung in US-Einwanderungshaft.
Colombia’s presidential runoff on Sunday will see the winner inherit a nation still shaped by the legacy of far-right paramilitaries, according to security experts and political analysts. The candidates, Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, both have histories tied to these armed groups.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests, according to BBC.
Iran has warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, despite a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire. According to Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency, the move is a response to violations of a deal signed this week.
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon announced on Wednesday, cross-border attacks have continued, with Hezbollah rejecting the deal and Israel maintaining its military operations in southern Lebanon.
Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup Group C match in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding the third goal before halftime.
African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade, according to the BBC.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been stripped of Poland's highest state honour, the Order of the White Eagle, over Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), according to the BBC.
The U.S. government will begin a phased drawdown of funding for HIV programs in South Africa, citing the country’s failure to meet policy requests. The decision comes after years of funding through PEPFAR, which provided about a fifth of South Africa’s HIV program costs.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon after overnight strikes killed at least 47 people, according to the health ministry.
Mateus Cunha scored both goals as Brazil secured their first win of the World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 victory over Haiti, who became the first team eliminated from the tournament. Cunha’s performance highlighted his potential as a key player for the Seleção.
Brazil is set to face Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, with Brazil holding an 86.7% projected chance of victory, according to MARCA.
Neymar will not play for Brazil against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup Group C match, as he continues to recover from a Grade II muscle injury, according to sources. The Confederación Brasileña de Fútbol (CBF) has not yet confirmed his medical status.
Juneteenth 2026, observed on June 19, will see most major retailers and restaurants open, while banks and post offices will be closed. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after a newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to 스포츠경향. The attacks, which targeted more than 100 sites, killed over 250 people in a single day, according to the same source.
China has begun teaching artificial intelligence to children as young as six, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Education. The move is part of a broader push to integrate AI into all grade levels and align with national priorities under President Xi Jinping.