More than 400 cats destined for slaughter have been rescued in Vietnam after police dismantled an alleged feline theft ring, an animal welfare group said. Nine people were arrested in connection with the operation.
German public broadcaster ZDF has removed part of a report that claimed Elon Musk had called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland, according to BBC.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup return, according to Al Jazeera. The win puts Norway atop Group I on goal difference, level with France on three points.
France's oldest female detainee, 79-year-old Marie-Thérèse Garcia, is on trial in Versailles for the 1995 murder of her former sister-in-law, according to BBC.
A fragile quiet has settled in Lebanon as families begin returning to southern communities, despite warnings it is not yet safe. The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has not been made public, and it remains unclear how it will apply to Lebanon.
Cuba's tourism sector has suffered a 58.4% decline in visitors from January to May 2026, according to national statistics, as the US pressure campaign and sanctions continue to take a toll on the island's economy.
Canada is eliminating a watchdog that investigates alleged human rights violations by Canadian companies operating abroad, according to The Guardian.
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.