Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region
Thousands rally in Serbia's north to demand early elections
California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance
Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado
Dylan Wu laughs at himself after five-putting his first hole in the third round at the US Open
A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations
Environment|Health|Science|World
At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for
June 19, 2026World
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Sports|World
The World Cup kicks off - in photos
It was a week of firsts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 19, 2026
Crime|US|Videos|World
California police release video of officer shooting ax-wielding suspect
California police release video of officer shooting ax-wielding suspect
June 19, 2026
Science|Technology|World
How Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses
How Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Sports|World
World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
The World Cup is showcasing players with diverse backgrounds who could have represented different countries
June 19, 2026
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US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team
US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team
June 19, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|Technology|World
Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds
Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
June 19, 2026
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old
Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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.
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms
The dollar held firm against most peers on Friday, as a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran hung in the balance, pinning
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes
India's rate panel chose to adopt a wait and watch approach inkeeping interest rates on hold earlier this month, to see if higher oil and food prices are
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments
U.S. equity funds attracted a massive influx of capital in the week through June 17, as optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased
June 19, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year
Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Peace now or maybe later?
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
June 19, 2026
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UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from
June 19, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums
Russia said on Friday it was open to dialogue with European countries but would not accept ultimatums, as signs increase that the EU may seek talks with
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Shares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows
Global shares dipped on Friday after U.S. and Iranian negotiators called off peace talks, while the risk of official Japanese intervention simmered as the
June 19, 2026
Crime|Europe|Sports|World
Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland said U.S. talks with
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says
Europe's banking sector could boost lending by more than €2 trillion ($2.2 trillion) if regulators were to simplify rules while maintaining financial
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World
European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh
European shares inched lower on Friday as mining stocks tracked a fall in metals prices and investors remained cautious after U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the Middle East conflict
June 19, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris
French police banned the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition from holding a rally on Saturday, saying there was a risk of clashes between activists holding
June 19, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator
International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, has been suspended by
June 19, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World
White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near
White House officials have for months delayed the release of a U.S. government report that outlines what it describes as
June 19, 2026
Business|Environment|World
Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says
A vessel owned by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and exited the Gulf, Japan's Ministry of
June 19, 2026
Africa|Europe|Health|Political|World
African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference
Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in
June 19, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy
Norway will open a consulate general in Greenland's capital Nuuk, headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Friday. U.S.
June 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct
European Union leaders on Friday asked Ireland, which takes over the rotating EU presidency in July, to propose by October new sources of money for
June 19, 2026
Europe|World
France's foreign ministry denies asking for ban of Iranian opposition rally
France's foreign ministry denied on Friday that it had asked for the ban of an Iranian opposition rally that had been due to take place on Saturday in Paris.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says
The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy
June 19, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Weekly inflows into global equity funds hit 19-month highs on Iran deal optimism
Investors poured the most capital in roughly 19 months into global equity funds in the week to June 17, buoyed by optimism over an interim deal to end the U.S.-Iran war and
June 19, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Southern Brazil, still rebuilding from record floods, prepares for El Nino
Communities rebuilding from devastating floods in southern Brazil two years ago are bracing for an intense El Nino that
June 19, 2026
Economy|Political|World
How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama
June 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry
Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21
June 19, 2026
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Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
June 19, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
World shares are mixed, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays
June 19, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized
June 19, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March, says ex-BOJ policymaker
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates twice by the end of the current fiscal year, after making a landmark shift in its policy focus
June 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
The economic consequences of the peace
A U.S. Iran deal is in place for now but the next few weeks will test whether a more permanent agreement can be reached.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Bank of England tests resilience of private markets to severe global shock
The Bank of England on Friday set out the scenario for this year’s stress test of private markets, modelling a severe global shock that sends equity markets down 35% and
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say
Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for its joint venture in Central and Eastern Europe, including a possible sale, three
June 19, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on Friday, the central bank said.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Higher inflation drives jump in UK budget deficit in May
British government borrowing jumped much more sharply than expected in May as higher inflation pushed up the cost of servicing index-linked debt, in
June 19, 2026
Asia|Election|Political|World
South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that the country's election management system needed a major overhaul, calling a series of controversies involving the
June 19, 2026
Australia|Environment|Health|Science|World
Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
Australia has detected its first suspected mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote part of the country's southwest, authorities said on Friday.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
June 19, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|World
Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out
Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man who says he was sexually abused while held hostage in Gaza, is speaking out to highlight sexual abuse in conflict zones
June 19, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years
June 19, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
June 19, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time
As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|World
More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
June 19, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand
The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and
June 19, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Early users of Anthropic's Mythos still have access after US order, Bloomberg News reports
Some firms chosen early on by Anthropic to test the Mythos AI model have preserved their access to a preview of the system, despite a U.S. government order that led to the total
June 19, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established
June 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Burnham's 'King of the North' tactics will be clipped if he becomes UK PM
When Labour's Andy Burnham fought a Conservative government that wanted to impose stringent COVID restrictions on Greater
May 15, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Pakistani Kashmir faces shutdown as protests leave more than 20 dead
A territory-wide shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has brought daily life to a standstill after the region's deadliest unrest in
June 19, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it
June 19, 2026
Asia|Education|Environment|World
Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices
The European Central Bank may raise interest rates one more time as soon as next month if it sees more evidence of euro zone inflation spreading
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy
British consumers did more shopping in May and April's sharp drop was revised up as hot weather boosted sales of summer items like fans and paddling pools,
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
ASML denies selling EUV chipmaking tool to China after report of US concern
Chip-equipment maker ASML said on Friday it had never shipped an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine to China, after a
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases
China is stepping up scrutiny over exports of indium, leading some buyers to fear the niche metal, sought after for next-generation data centers, may be
June 19, 2026
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran
Police have charged a third suspect with an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that was allegedly directed by Iran
June 19, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports
The U.S.
June 19, 2026
Economy|Environment|Food|Science|World
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock
A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of
June 19, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off
Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland have been postponed, according to a Swiss foreign
June 19, 2026
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused
KPMG Australia staff shared sensitive information about telecom firm Optus with another internal team bidding for an audit contract for its
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
What a great week for peace
(Corrects graphic link) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu President Donald Trump's greatest TACO of all time, peace with Iran, has stock markets once again hitting
June 19, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World
In Spain, elderly UK expats struggle for care post-Brexit
Daniel Northover left his home in Liverpool this month, which marks the 10th anniversary of Britain's Brexit referendum, to move in with his 80-
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BHP shares slide most in over a year on $2.3 billion charge at Canada project
Shares of BHP Group slipped the most in more than a year on Friday, after the miner flagged cost overruns and a $2.3 billion charge linked to
June 19, 2026
Political|World
How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, won a parliamentary seat on Friday, a vital step towards fulfilling his ambition to
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels
Say it quietly, but Gulf airlines are back in business.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts
‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts
June 19, 2026
Sports|World
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup
June 19, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office
June 19, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government
About a hundred Colombian guerrilla dissidents have surrendered their weapons as part of a peace process with President Gustavo Petro's government
June 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
June 20, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
Canada's Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné
June 19, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World
Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope
Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ flags risk of inflation overshoot, signals rate-hike intent
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Friday said inflation could overshoot the bank's 2% target and flagged the cost of being too late in raising
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
U.S.
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity
A rapid expansion of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara's mandate is entrenching its role as a key vehicle for President
June 19, 2026
Europe|World
Zelenskiy: best guarantee of Europe's future is fast-track EU membership for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told an EU summit on Thursday the future of Europe was being shaped by the defence of Ukraine and the best
June 19, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|World
Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds
Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls in Texas where 28 people were
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say
Pakistani mediators spent weeks juggling late-night calls and competing drafts before a Qatari push
June 19, 2026
Sports|US|World
Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open
The USGA set up a different course at Shinnecock Hills to handle strong wind Thursday
June 18, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said
June 18, 2026
Political|US|World
Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program
The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran
June 18, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar
June 19, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World
President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American detained by U.S.
June 19, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Some in BOJ called for faster rate hikes, April minutes show
Some Bank of Japan board members called for raising interest rates more swiftly if the Middle East conflict is prolonged, to avoid underlying inflation from overshooting,
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing
The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to lower its spending on pharmaceutical products, to see whether it is unreasonable or
June 19, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries
The office of Colombia's Attorney General has opened an investigation into former President Alvaro Uribe for crimes linked to the creation of a
June 19, 2026
Business|Health|Technology|World
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social media
Ohio can implement a law requiring social media companies, including Meta Platforms' Instagram, to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use
June 19, 2026
Arts|Sports|Travel|World
Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors
June 19, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition
The United States said on Thursday it welcomed a meeting between Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly legislature, and Dinorah Figuera, a former opposition
June 19, 2026
Economy|World
UK consumers remain subdued as they brace for tougher times, GfK survey shows
British consumer confidence held steady in June but younger people turned more pessimistic about the economy and their personal financial situation against a backdrop of
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan's May core inflation stays below BOJ target, fuel-induced rise eyed
Japan's annual core inflation stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a fourth straight month in May, data showed on Friday, as fuel subsidies offset
June 19, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan May core CPI rises 1.4% yr/yr
Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.4% in May from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.
June 19, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse
The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction
June 19, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
June 19, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|World
Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison
June 19, 2026
Sports|World
Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored is first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina to take control of its group
June 19, 2026
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Yan Liu of China shoots 66 in chilly and windy conditions to take LPGA Tour lead
Yan Liu of China shot a 6-under 66 in chilly and windy conditions Thursday morning to take the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic
June 19, 2026
World
Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike
Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people
June 19, 2026