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Today: June 20, 2026

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Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it

Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history
Economy|Political|World

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
Election|Political|World

Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections

Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections

Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal amid WW2 dispute

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Saturday he was renouncing a Polish state medal after President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelenskiy of Poland's top

Zelenskiy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal amid WW2 dispute
Crime|Environment|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted

Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into

Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

After recent losing endorsements, Donald Trump hedges his bet in South Carolina governor’s race

After recent losing endorsements, Donald Trump hedges his bet in South Carolina governor’s race

After recent losing endorsements, Donald Trump hedges his bet in South Carolina governor’s race
Arts|Business|Political|US

Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open

Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open

Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Friday reached a deal with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation (COB), a step toward resolving a

Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests
Business|MidEast|Political|Travel|US|World

Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports

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Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict

Diplomatic niceties broke down at the United Nations on Friday when Israel's ambassador and the U.N. secretary-general's special representative for children and armed conflict

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution

Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone are being told they'll be sent back to their home countries despite legal protections by U.S. courts

Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution
Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff

President Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina

Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
Business|Political|Travel|World

Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026. "We're doing a lot of trips.

Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

African and Caribbean nations on Friday demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well as debt relief and

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue

Cubans in Havana reacted with a mix of hope, skepticism and exhaustion on Friday after the government approved its biggest market-oriented reforms in

Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue
Europe|Political|World

Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties

Poland's president has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskiy of the country's top honour after the Ukrainian president caused outrage by renaming an army unit after the

Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties
Economy|Political|US|World

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat

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Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat
Health|Political|US|World

Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment

A Missouri judge has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024

Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program
Political|Technology|US|World

Trump unveils a new presidential airplane

Trump unveils a new presidential airplane

Trump unveils a new presidential airplane
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Police officer accused of excessive force against 13-year-old boy

Police officer accused of excessive force against 13-year-old boy

Police officer accused of excessive force against 13-year-old boy
Political|Travel|World

Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter

President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking

Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Economy|Health|Political|World

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

By Cassandra Garrison LA PAZ, June 19 - In the forests of Bolivia’s Chapare region, Evo Morales is watching — and waiting.

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry

A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
Business|Political|World

For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise

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For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise
Europe|Political|World

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip

Italy's government has closed ranks to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip
Business|Economy|Political|World

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance
Europe|Political|World

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his country does not support the creation of so-called "return hubs"

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted an offer from Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help work for a peace deal in Russia's war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says
Europe|Political|World

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

When Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as U.S. president in 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins

Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
Health|Political

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
Economy|Political|World

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
Election|Europe|Political|World

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer
Election|Political|World

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates
Europe|Political|World

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports

Acting U.S. spy chief Bill Pulte is seeking to cut hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, CNN reported on Friday, as he prepares to take over the

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home

A Vietnamese man deported by the United States to South Sudan a year ago as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda left for Vietnam on Friday, South

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home