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Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47 after more than three years in a coma. Her death raises questions about royal succession and has drawn an outpouring of grief across Thailand.
Somali referee Omar Artan, denied entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup, has been appointed by UEFA to referee the Super Cup in August. Despite being barred after an 11-hour interrogation, FIFA will pay his full salary. The case has sparked international solidarity and criticism of US immigration policy.
US President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman and current Manhattan federal prosecutor, to lead US intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, according to multiple reports. The move comes after bipartisan criticism of his interim choice, Bill Pulte, who has no intelligence background, and amid congressional clashes over surveillance powers.
A series of drone strikes on the central Sudanese city of El-Obeid has killed up to 23 civilians and wounded 19 others, according to local rights groups. The attacks, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces, targeted residential areas, a funeral, and a food truck, highlighting the growing use of drones in Sudan's civil war.
Nigerian nationals fleeing anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa have arrived at Johannesburg airport for repatriation, as Nigeria says it will bring home more than 1,000 of its citizens. The move follows weeks of protests by groups demanding foreigners leave by the end of the month, and comes after Ghana helped hundreds of its citizens leave. South Africa's government has urged citizens not to take matters into their own hands while stepping up enforcement against undocumented immigrants.
The IAEA's governing board passed a resolution demanding Iran provide complete information on its enriched uranium stocks and grant inspectors access, as the watchdog warns it cannot verify the location or size of the stockpile. Iran rejected the resolution, calling it politically motivated and legally flawed, while the US and Iran exchanged strikes in the latest escalation.
A Serbian UN peacekeeper was killed and two others wounded in a mortar attack near Marjayoun, Lebanon. Israel's UN ambassador criticized the Security Council for failing to explicitly condemn Hezbollah, while the UN Secretary-General proposed a new force to replace UNIFIL and called for a full ceasefire.
Police in Belfast used water cannon and plastic bullets to disperse anti-immigrant protesters for a second night, after a stabbing attack sparked violence. A 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder, and political leaders condemned the unrest as 'racist thuggery'.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to nearly 600 confirmed cases and at least 100 deaths, according to multiple sources. The WHO warns the outbreak is larger than detected, with contact tracing below target and isolation bed capacity insufficient. The rare Bundibugyo virus strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, complicating response efforts.
ICE has rescinded a 2021 policy requiring the agency to report deaths of detainees within 30 days of their release, citing a return to standard practice. The change comes as records show detainee deaths reached their highest level in two decades, with 18 fatalities reported in the first five months of 2026.
Iran's military command has threatened to target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military conducts new strikes. Amid the escalation, diplomatic efforts continue, with reports of a possible memorandum of understanding and discussions about tolls and reconstruction funding.
The U.S. military has conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities, as President Trump threatens more action and imposes fresh sanctions. Iran has responded with threats to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global energy prices and the fragile ceasefire.
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of running a criminal intimidation campaign targeting University of Michigan officials, businesses, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. The activists allegedly conducted a campaign of vandalism and threats to pressure the university to divest from Israel-related investments. The university maintains it has no direct investments in companies tied to Israel.
The United States and Japan have reiterated their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during defense talks in Tokyo, rejecting Russia's view that the issue is closed. Washington also stated it remains open to dialogue without preconditions, while G7 leaders echoed the same commitment and expressed concern over North Korea's nuclear programs.
A US diplomat assigned to the embassy in Yangon has been found dead at a hotel in Myanmar's largest city, the State Department confirmed. A Thai woman has been detained in connection with the investigation, though details remain scarce as authorities decline to comment further.
An Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on June 10, killing all personnel on board. A technical fault during take-off is cited as the cause, and a board of inquiry has been ordered. At least 22 personnel were killed, according to security sources.
Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller 'Disclosure Day' has opened to enthusiastic reviews, with critics praising its blend of action, suspense, and humor. The film, inspired by a New York Times piece on the Pentagon's secret UFO program, explores themes of hope, humanity, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, and Kuwait reported intercepting hostile targets, after US strikes on Iranian territory. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in the days-long conflict, with analysts divided on whether de-escalation or further confrontation lies ahead.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has announced measures to prevent insider trading, including requiring users to disclose employment details for markets at heightened risk. The move follows investigations into former congressman George Santos, who allegedly bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address.
Australia avoided a series whitewash with a tense one-wicket win in the third ODI against Bangladesh, with Cooper Connolly's maiden international century proving decisive. Bangladesh, however, secured a historic 2-1 series victory, their first over Australia in any format. The series was marked by unexpected turns and standout individual performances.