World · Politics
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Macron endorses repeal of colonial slavery laws and addresses reparations debate
French President Emmanuel Macron backed the symbolic repeal of 17th-18th century slavery decrees and called for measured reparations.
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Minnesota man Mohammed Omar arrested after fleeing FBI in $3.3 million healthcare fraud case
Mohammed Omar was arrested after jumping from a balcony to evade FBI during a raid tied to a $3.3 million healthcare fraud scheme in Minnesota.
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US sanctions nine Hezbollah-linked figures and Lebanese security officials
The US Treasury sanctioned nine individuals accused of aiding Hezbollah to undermine Lebanon's sovereignty.
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Israeli Air Strike Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah and two others in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp on June 20, 2026.
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Fire Destroys 1,200-Year-Old Reikado Hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island
A fire destroyed Reikado Hall, a 1,200-year-old Buddhist site on Miyajima Island, on May 20, 2026, but the historic eternal flame was saved.
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Putin and Lukashenko oversee first joint Russia-Belarus nuclear forces exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part via videoconference in joint nuclear forces drills from May 19 to 21, 2026.
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Counter-terrorism police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks injuring five in Edinburgh
Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old man after five men were injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh on June 19.
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Twin roadside bomb blasts kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan
Twin roadside bomb blasts in Bannu district, Pakistan killed at least seven people and wounded three on June 20, 2026.
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Fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Dominican Republic kills one, evacuates 1,690
A fire killed a 46-year-old Italian woman and forced evacuation of about 1,690 guests and staff at a Dominican Republic resort on June 19.
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German Journalist Eva Maria Michelmann Released from Syrian Detention and Returns Home
Eva Maria Michelmann, detained in Syria since January, was released and returned to Germany on June 19, 2026.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declares 90-day state of emergency amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency on June 20 to deploy military forces and clear road blockades amid nationwide protests.
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Australia confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia
Australia confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia.
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Ten years after Brexit, UK faces economic decline and political turmoil with PM’s resignation
Ten years after voting to leave the EU, the UK struggles with economic setbacks and political instability, marked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation on June 22, 2026.
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UK Amazon driver jailed for running cheating scheme involving 124 university students
Shahid Adnan, a UK Amazon delivery driver, was sentenced to three years for running a large academic cheating operation.
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election as Reform UK faces setback amid candidate controversy
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 55%, while Reform UK's Robert Kenyon took second amid backlash over offensive posts.
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Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 bird flu cases in migratory seabirds
Australia reported its first mainland cases of the H5N1 bird flu in migratory seabirds in Western Australia near Esperance.
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Record heatwave hits France and Europe with over 1,300 deaths and red alerts
France issued red heatwave alerts across half its regions amid record temperatures and 1,000 heat-linked deaths since mid-June.
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Two passenger trains collide near Bedford, killing one and injuring 89
Two London-bound passenger trains collided near Bedford on June 19, killing one driver and injuring 89 people.
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Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo reaches 896 cases with 232 deaths amid rapid spread
Eastern DR Congo is battling a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak with nearly 900 cases and over 230 deaths as of June 19-20, 2026.
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Tulsi Gabbard releases documents alleging Fauci funded Wuhan lab and misled Congress on COVID-19
Tulsi Gabbard released documents on her last day as Director of National Intelligence accusing Fauci of funding Wuhan lab research and lying to Congress.
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Ukraine launches nearly 200-drone attack on Moscow, Russia vows heavy retaliation
Ukraine struck Moscow with nearly 200 drones targeting an oil refinery, killing one and injuring up to 17, while Russia pledged massive strikes in response.
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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended by UK lawyers' regulator over misconduct claims
Karim Khan, ICC chief prosecutor, was suspended today by Britain's Bar Standards Board amid sexual misconduct allegations.
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Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Bill to Extend Presidential Term to Seven Years
Zimbabwe's lower house approved a bill extending presidential terms to seven years and ending direct presidential elections.
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Iran mandates insurance and transit requests for ships in Strait of Hormuz, waives fees for 60 days
Iran requires ships to submit transit requests and carry Iran-approved insurance while waiving fees for 60 days in the Strait of Hormuz.