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Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missile and drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to continued US airstrikes, escalating the conflict as diplomatic efforts falter. Both sides accuse each other of violating the truce, while Gulf states condemn the attacks and the UN Security Council convenes.
Simon Peter Carman, an Australian, has been charged with murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla in Thailand. He denies the charges, claiming self-defence, while police allege he killed her and disposed of her body in a suitcase.
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan on Sunday, with no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake is part of a series of recent temblors, including a 7.2 magnitude quake on Thursday, which caused minor injuries and disrupted rail services.
At least four people have died in flash floods in Kentucky, with three fatalities in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency across nine counties as intense rainfall continued, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings for Kentucky and Indiana.
Utah's Cottonwood fire has grown overnight to more than 92,000 acres, with no containment, prompting air quality warnings and a national forest closure. Officials across the West are battling multiple blazes amid drought and extreme heat, with human activity contributing to a record fire season.
The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 1,430, with reports of tens of thousands missing. International aid is mobilizing as the UN estimates billions in damage and warns of a massive humanitarian response needed.
Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top their group, while Senegal advanced with a 5-0 win over Iraq.
Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage, becoming the smallest country ever to do so. They will face defending champions Argentina in Miami on July 3.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that Pakistan has emerged as a 'peacemaker' following its role in facilitating an agreement between the US and Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first foreign visit after the conflict was to Pakistan, where he expressed gratitude for Islamabad's mediation efforts.
With an unofficial June 30 deadline looming, thousands of migrants are leaving South Africa amid fears of xenophobic violence. Several African countries are organizing voluntary repatriation, while authorities pledge heightened security ahead of planned marches.
Rights groups report that six protesters arrested during the second anniversary of Kenya's Gen Z protests were found abandoned with injuries, while activist Davis Lichuma remains missing. Over 200 other detainees have been released on bail, and the police say they are investigating allegations of enforced disappearances and torture.
The United States brokered a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at ending hostilities and achieving lasting peace. The 14-point plan includes verified disarmament of non-state groups, Israeli withdrawal, and a pledge by Israel of no territorial ambitions in Lebanon.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck northern Venezuela, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams from around the world are working against the clock to find survivors, with authorities declaring a state of emergency and the UN warning of a massive humanitarian need.
A California appeals court upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction but vacated his 16-year prison sentence, ordering resentencing. The decision came a day after New York prosecutors declined to retry Weinstein on a rape charge, citing the accuser's unwillingness to testify again.
Rescue teams and volunteers continue searching for survivors in Venezuela after twin earthquakes struck La Guaira, with death toll estimates ranging from 920 to over 3,300. International aid has arrived, while officials have militarized and restricted access to the hardest-hit region.
The US has bombed Iran for a second day, targeting Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh, and Qeshm Island, following a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said the attack violated the ceasefire, while the British military reported a vessel hit by a projectile off Oman. Air raid sirens blared in Bahrain as Kuwait's military responded to hostile missile and drone threats.
Bayern Munich have signed Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around €55 million, with the 25-year-old agreeing a contract through June 2031. Saibari, who scored three goals in four games at the 2026 World Cup, will wear the No. 34 jersey in tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri.
South Africa has deployed over 3,000 soldiers as anti-migrant protests intensify, with President Cyril Ramaphosa vowing to crush any attempts to destabilise the nation. At least three people have been killed in recent unrest, and thousands of foreigners have been repatriated. The government has admitted to a delayed response to rising tensions.
A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, CITIC Tower, on Friday, June 26, 2026, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The incident triggered evacuations, scattered debris across the central business district, and prompted a heavy police response.
A Seoul court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting gifts and bribes in exchange for political favors. She was already serving a four-year term for stock manipulation and bribery. The ruling also finalized suspended sentences for three defendants in the bribery case.