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Thunderstorms cause hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick
Severe thunderstorms on June 27 delayed or canceled hundreds of flights at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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South Korea’s dog meat ban leads to disappearance of hundreds of thousands of dogs
South Korea’s 2024 dog meat ban has left over 400,000 farmed dogs missing as the industry rapidly declines before the 2027 deadline.
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World Cup fans frustrated by confusing US tipping culture and high costs
International World Cup fans visiting the US express frustration over tipping customs and expensive meals during the tournament.
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Skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, France, killing all 11 onboard
A civilian skydiving plane crashed near Nancy on June 28, killing all 11 people aboard including five instructors and five students.
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Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of major independent media outlets
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of Nation Media Group outlets in Uganda, deploying troops to halt broadcasts Sunday.
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Israel launches air strikes in southern Lebanon days after US-brokered peace deal
Israel conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon on June 27-28, days after signing a US-brokered agreement aimed at reducing hostilities.
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UK report finds nearly 1 million youth NEET, links rise to mental health and calls for reforms
A government review led by Alan Milburn finds about 1 million UK youths aged 16-24 are not in education, employment, or training, citing mental health as a key factor.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to resign within weeks, calls for early elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign in weeks and trigger early presidential and parliamentary elections.
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Swiss Glaciers Lose All Winter Snow Reserves by June 29, Second Earliest on Record
Swiss glaciers will lose all snow and ice from winter by June 29, 2026, driven by a severe heatwave and poor snowfall.
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Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from twins after false child abuse claim
Pete Buttigieg was separated from his four-year-old twins for about 24 hours after a false child abuse allegation deemed politically motivated.
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Two tropical storms hit Japan, causing evacuations, flight cancellations, and landslide alerts
Two tropical storms triggered evacuations of over 2 million people and disrupted flights and transport across western Japan Friday and Saturday.
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Myanmar burns over $500 million in seized illegal drugs amid conflict
On June 26, 2026, Myanmar authorities incinerated illegal drugs worth $525-600 million across multiple cities to mark the UN anti-drug day.
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Germany may reinstate conscription by mid-2027 due to military recruitment shortfalls
Germany faces a July 2027 deadline to decide on reintroducing mandatory military service amid low voluntary enlistment.
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South Korea to Train 500,000 Soldiers as Drone Operators Amid Security and Export Shifts
South Korea will train 500,000 military personnel as drone operators and acquire tens of thousands of drones amid rising export growth and China-Japan export tensions.
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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France, citing neo-colonial interference
Burkina Faso's military junta cut diplomatic relations with France on June 26, accusing it of interference and neo-colonial ambitions.
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India to Resume Tourist Visas for Bangladeshi Citizens on June 28, 2026
India will restart granting tourist visas to Bangladeshi citizens on June 28 after a nearly two-year halt, officials said.
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Japan enacts bill setting numerical standards for dangerous driving causing death or injury
Japan’s House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill defining numerical thresholds for dangerous driving on June 25, 2026.
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Gadi Eisenkot emerges as main challenger to Netanyahu ahead of Israel elections
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party gains ground as main rival to Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary vote.
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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces surround el-Obeid amid fears of imminent attack
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces surrounded the key city of el-Obeid ahead of a possible ground offensive, raising warnings of mass atrocities.
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UN reports unprecedented rise in global drug use driven by synthetic drugs in 2024
An estimated 331 million people worldwide used drugs in 2024, a sharp rise fueled by new synthetic substances, the UN said.
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Saudi psychiatrist sentenced to life in prison for 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack
German court sentenced Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen to life imprisonment for a deadly 2024 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg.
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Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia targeting oil refineries and Crimea
Ukraine conducted a large drone strike involving over 600 drones on multiple Russian regions, including Crimea, on June 26, 2026.
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French Navy Boards Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Deliver Near Sicily
On June 23, 2026, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver near Sicily, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet evading Western sanctions.
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UN pauses Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation after attack near Oman coast
The UN's International Maritime Organization halted a Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after a Singapore-flagged ship was attacked near Oman.