World · Politics
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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly Gen Z protests with heavy police and arrests
Kenya commemorated the second anniversary of Gen Z-led 2024 protests with heavy security and over 350 arrests nationwide on June 25, 2026.
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Ukraine launches preemptive strikes on Russian energy facilities, hitting oil refining capacity
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy ordered drone attacks on Russian war-related energy infrastructure causing power outages and refinery shutdowns.
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Two powerful earthquakes strike near Caracas killing at least 920 and injuring over 3,300
Two earthquakes near Caracas on June 24 registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing widespread damage and killing at least 920 people.
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Stanford 2026 Graduates Express Mixed Views on AI Amid Job and Ethics Concerns
Stanford graduates voiced both optimism and fears at the 2026 commencement over AI’s rapid impact on jobs, ethics, and education.
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Hezbollah Rejects US-Brokered Israel-Lebanon Security Agreement Amid Ongoing Conflict
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered security deal on June 26, but Hezbollah and Lebanese officials rejected it, intensifying tensions.[s3,s11]
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North Korean soldier detained by South Korea after crossing border near central front
A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border on June 23 and was detained by South Korean authorities.
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Swiss cinemas host free screenings for seniors amid historic June heatwave
Swiss cinemas and authorities offer free daytime screenings to seniors during a record-breaking June heatwave.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez denies widespread corruption amid multiple graft scandals
Pedro Sanchez rejected claims of systemic corruption in his Socialist Party and ruled out early elections despite several family and ally probes.
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German Heidesee lake bans non-German speakers citing safety concerns
Heidesee lake in Halle, Germany, barred visitors without sufficient German language skills to prevent safety rule violations.
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Ukrainian drones strike Sevastopol power substation, causing outages
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Sevastopol’s main power substation overnight June 23-24, causing citywide blackouts and disruptions.
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US forces kill senior Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in Syria airstrike
US forces conducted an airstrike on June 19, 2026, killing Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in northwestern Syria.
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who flew from the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a major outbreak.
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US Supreme Court bars Rastafarian inmate from suing prison guards over forced haircut
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Damon Landor cannot sue prison officials for shaving his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights.
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Iran denies new nuclear inspection commitments after US-Iran talks in Switzerland
Iran rejected US claims of fresh nuclear inspection agreements following talks held in Switzerland on June 21-22.
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Russian missile strike kills three, injures over 20 in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
A Russian missile attack struck Kryvyi Rih on June 22-23, killing three and injuring around 23-25 people, using cluster munitions, officials said.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian visits Pakistan to reinforce ties after US-Iran ceasefire
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian began a one-day state visit to Islamabad on June 23, 2026, to thank Pakistan for mediating US-Iran peace talks and discuss cooperation.
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Ethiopian Prosperity Party wins 90% of seats in June 1 general election
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party took 438 of 486 parliamentary seats in the June 1 election, the National Elections Board said.
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Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for embezzling over £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, received five years and three months in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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Kenya Health Minister found in contempt for defying court order on Ebola quarantine site
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt for continuing a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders to stop work.
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Romania, Slovakia and allies call for lower bear protection after rising attacks
Romania and Slovakia urged the EU to loosen brown bear protections due to increased attacks on people and livestock, backed by three other countries.
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Iran to Administer Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Talks, Maritime Traffic Resumes
Iran and the US agreed to open communication lines and halt fighting in Lebanon, with Iran taking control of the Strait of Hormuz under international law.
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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on May 22, 2026.
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South Africa faces new wave of xenophobic violence targeting African migrants
South Africa is seeing renewed xenophobic attacks on migrants amid protests and government warnings.
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US Economic Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022 Amid Iran War Impact
Gallup reports US economic confidence dropped to -45 as inflation and gasoline prices rise after US-Israel war on Iran.