Norway Crown Princess’s Son to Stay in Custody Before Rape Verdict
A Norwegian appeal court has rejected a request by Marius Borg Høiby to be released from custody because of his mother's serious illness, according to BBC.
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Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on Wednesday
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would hit Iran 'very hard' again, escalating his public threats as he pressed Tehran to sign a deal, according to CNBC.
US Inflation Hits 3-Year High Amid Energy Surge
US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, as energy prices surged by 60% of the monthly increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the data.
World Cup 2026: Predictions, Opening Ceremony, and Fan Controversies
Spain and France dominate World Cup 2026 predictions, with 16 out of 19 ESPN experts picking one of the two to win the title. Meanwhile, tensions over fan access in the U.S. threaten to overshadow the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill 17, Reports Say
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 17 people on Wednesday, according to reports from the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Trump’s Iran Rhetoric and Truth Social Posts Spark Market Reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran will 'pay the price' for delaying a deal and posted on Truth Social that the country's military is 'a complete and total mess,' according to CNBC.
Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of killing at least 13 people, including 11 children, in air attacks on the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika, according to Al Jazeera.
Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
Leading global brands are likely sourcing minerals linked to a militia accused of atrocities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a new investigation by Global Witness.
Iran Pursuing Doctrine of Swift Retaliation, Says Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi told Al Jazeera that Iran is shifting from strategic patience to a doctrine of swift retaliation against US attacks. According to Parsi, the move aims to prevent Washington from striking without consequence.
U.S. Court Rejects Trump’s Global 10% Tariff Plan
A U.S. trade court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose a universal 10% tariff on global imports, marking the second major legal blow to his trade strategy. The ruling found the administration unlawfully used Section 122 of the Trade Act to justify the measure.
Inside Myanmar, Rebels Losing Ground to Military
Four unwilling recruits in Myanmar say they were forced into military service, contributing to the junta's recent battlefield gains, according to the BBC.
US Strikes Iran After Helicopter Downing, Military Says
The US has launched strikes on Iran in response to the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. President Donald Trump accused Iran of the incident and vowed to respond.
Former Air Canada Pilot Charged for Flying Without License for 16 Years
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after allegedly flying without the proper license for 16 years, including more than 900 flights. According to The Guardian and ABC News, the pilot, identified as 59-year-old Kevin Wall, was removed from active duty following an internal audit and is now facing criminal charges.
300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal
More than 300 migrants heading to the UK were kidnapped, tortured, and threatened with forced organ removal, the BBC has learned.
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Taps Into UFO Fascination
Steven Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' has topped advance ticket sales in South Korea and is positioned as a culmination of his lifelong fascination with UFOs and the unknown.