Ein kurdischer Hungerstreiker berichtet über die psychischen Schäden durch Zwangsfütterung in US-Einwanderungshaft.
A Russian artist known for his caricatures of Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials was shot dead in Biała Podlaska, Poland. The victim, Robert Kuzovkov (also known as Semyon Skrepetsky), was killed in what authorities described as a targeted attack.
The US ceasefire agreement with Iran has presented Israel's prime minister with a political nightmare, according to BBC.
G7 leaders convened in France to address the war in Ukraine and a U.S.-Iran deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing an agreement to end the 3 1/2-month-old conflict. The summit includes guest nations such as Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE.
Austria faces Jordan in Group J at the 2026 World Cup, with the host nation aiming to secure a win in its first appearance in 28 years. Jordan, making its debut, will look to avoid a heavy defeat.
Barely four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, Belarusian President Alexander Lukaschenko is urging both sides to seek compromise. In a recent interview, Lukaschenko said a military victory was 'unrealistic' for either side. Separately, Lukaschenko visited North Korea to strengthen ties with Kim Jong-un.
U.S. President Donald Trump and the government of Iran announced a peace deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the agreement set to be signed June 19 in Switzerland, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The 2026 World Cup has already seen four draws in a single day — the most since 1958 — with underdogs like Cape Verde holding top teams like Spain to a 0-0 tie. According to Newsday.
US President Donald Trump's threat of a 100% tax on French wine has intensified diplomatic tensions ahead of the G7 summit in Évian, France.
A 21-year-old woman died after being thrown from a bridge in Brazil without being secured with a safety harness, according to multiple reports.
A significant number of displaced residents have returned to southern Lebanon following a diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran and New Zealand will meet on June 14, 2026, in their opening World Cup match at SoFi Stadium. Iran, ranked higher and coming off a 2-0 friendly win against Mali, is expected to field a strong lineup led by Mehdi Taremi, according to Sports Illustrated and FotMob.
The war has been President Donald Trump's worst foreign policy blunder – so far, according to BBC.
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, according to his family. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.
Cabo Verde is playing in its first World Cup game on June 15 against Spain. The nation, with a population of about 600,000, qualified for the 2026 tournament by topping Group D of the CAF World Cup qualification process.
China has detained two leaders of an influential underground Protestant church, according to a statement from the church.