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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, with Moscow reporting 660 drones intercepted across 13 regions and Crimea. The strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities, causing fuel shortages and power outages, while Ukrainian officials accused Belarus of aiding Russia's drone operations.
A new rapid attribution study by World Weather Attribution finds that Europe’s record-breaking June heatwave would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, making such events hundreds of times more likely than in 1976. Nearly half of 850 European cities analyzed are facing record heat stress, prompting warnings about the need for rapid fossil fuel phase-out.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterated demands for Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanese territory, calling the US-brokered agreement a 'humiliation' and 'null.' The statements come amid ongoing US-mediated talks and a fragile ceasefire.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspectors will gain access to Iranian nuclear sites under the interim US-Iran agreement, despite conflicting signals from Tehran. The accord outlines 60 days of talks, with inspections and uranium downblending among the key issues.
Philippine authorities have temporarily blocked the online gaming app GoreBox after a deadly school shooting in Tacloman City left three students dead and 20 injured. One of the teenage suspects was an avid player of the game, which depicts graphic violence. Investigators are examining possible online influences, with some lawmakers warning about extremist networks.
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, a decision that critics say puts over 350,000 people at risk of deportation. The ruling, which also affects asylum policy, has sparked reactions from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and affected communities.
The death toll from back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 235, with thousands injured and missing. The US, Germany, France, and Spain have pledged aid, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez visited the epicenter in La Guaira.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and injuring thousands, with rescue efforts underway in the hardest-hit La Guaira region. The U.S. pledged $150 million in aid and waived some sanctions, while Venezuelans abroad organized donation drives.
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Donald Trump to address legislative gridlock over the SAVE America Act, a controversial voter ID bill, and to reschedule a housing bill signing. The meeting follows a contentious Senate recess and a shouting match over the US-Israel war on Iran, while critics warn the voting restrictions could disenfranchise citizens.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised tests of a new multiple rocket launcher and other weapons, state media reported, as part of efforts to modernize artillery and missile systems. The tests occurred on the anniversary of the Korean War and drew attention to Seoul's delayed announcement of the launch.
Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup's last 32 with a 2-1 comeback win over Germany, while Ivory Coast's victory over Curacao clinched second place in Group E. Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to 15 saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room.
Oman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Gulf nations oppose any toll on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway where no country may charge fees. His remarks follow preliminary US-Iran talks and a reported 60-day safe-passage stipulation, with South Korea closely monitoring the situation due to trapped vessels.
A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing. International aid and rescue teams are mobilizing as the country faces its worst natural disaster in over a century.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, affecting about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The decision could pave the way for ending protections for other nationalities, sparking concerns among advocates about deportations and family separation.
The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for all military recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shots optional in April. The decision comes as a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base has sickened hundreds, with vaccines set to expire at the end of June and new doses not expected until August.
Morocco, Albania, and Greece are set to join the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with the first Moroccan planning officers already in Israel. The Gaza Board of Peace will hold a summit in Cyprus on June 30 and July 1, as the force moves towards its full deployment.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a regional tour in Bahrain. The visit aimed to sell the preliminary US-Iran accord to skeptical partners, while Iran's negotiator called the deal a 'declaration of America's defeat'.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization will be dealt with, as Tehran and Washington clash over fees and control of the waterway. Oman has announced an alternative route close to its shore, while Indonesia and Singapore vow to keep the Strait of Malacca accessible.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring around 700. The government declared a state of emergency, and international aid was offered by the US.