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Australian golfers Karis Davidson and Minjee Lee lead the contingent at 2-under after the first round of the 81st US Women's Open, with Jennifer Kupcho taking the outright lead at 5-under. The tournament, held at Riviera Country Club, features a $12 million prize purse.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and his family, alongside broader measures against Cuba's oil and gas company and military-linked entities, as Washington intensifies its pressure campaign on Havana.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a national AI strategy focused on building sovereign capability and protecting consumers, with plans for new legislation, a public supercomputer, and free AI education. The move comes amid warnings of foreign dominance and follows a recent mass shooting linked to AI chatbots.
Canadian PM Mark Carney acknowledged Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians and announced a new advisory council to combat antisemitism. But criticism has emerged over two council members, including a former minister and a lawyer linked to anti-Israel activism.
Israel's finance minister announced approval for over 2,000 new settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, drawing Palestinian condemnation and international concern. The move marks one of the largest expansion plans in years, with funds allocated for infrastructure despite legal and diplomatic hurdles.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the United States, Canada, and Mexico face the unprecedented challenge of co-hosting amid strained diplomatic relations. Tariffs, trade disputes, and political rhetoric have created tensions that could affect the tournament, yet the event also offers an opportunity for diplomacy and cooperation.
FIFA has relaxed its ban on reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup stadiums, allowing disposable bottles, after criticism from fans and officials. The original ban, citing safety, faced backlash amid extreme heat concerns.
An Israeli content creator recorded a video chat with two Sydney nurses who allegedly threatened Israeli patients. The nurses have pleaded not guilty, and their lawyers argue the recording was illegally obtained. The court is weighing whether the conversation was private or public.
British Labour MP Jess Asato has launched legal action against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging its Grok AI tool generated non-consensual sexualised deepfakes of her. The case, supported by other claimants, tests AI developers' liability for user-generated content.
Five Eyes intelligence agencies have issued a rare joint warning that Chinese spies are using LinkedIn and other job platforms to target government and military personnel for recruitment, posing as employers from private firms and think tanks. The bulletin details an aggressive recruitment strategy that includes posing as consultants, conducting virtual interviews, and paying recruits via third-party platforms such as PayPal and cryptocurrency.
As Argentina's squad arrives in Kansas City to defend their World Cup title, the team faces off-field turmoil: AFA President Claudio Tapia is under judicial scrutiny over financial irregularities and ticket sales, while Lionel Messi recovers from a muscular problem.
Cape Verde will make its first World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in North America, facing Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group H. The small island nation qualified after a strong run in African qualifiers, and key players and coaches share their anticipation.
Algeria's highest court has rejected prosecutors' appeal for a harsher sentence against French journalist Christophe Gleizes and formally noted the withdrawal of his own appeal, clearing a legal path for a possible presidential pardon. Meanwhile, FIFA granted Gleizes accreditation to cover the 2026 World Cup, a symbolic show of support that his family and press freedom groups hope will bolster their clemency plea.
Iran’s national football team will leave for their World Cup base in Mexico on Saturday, June 6, after a final warm-up match against Mali in Turkey. While the team has received Mexican visas, US entry visas for their group games remain pending, and Washington has said it will bar Iranian officials with ties to the IRGC from accompanying the squad.
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, including Australia, India, the UK and the EU, over alleged failures to tackle forced labour. The move follows a Section 301 investigation and has drawn sharp responses from trading partners, while analysts see it as a way to bypass recent Supreme Court limits on tariff powers.
The US Trade Representative has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies, citing failure to curb forced labor. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier tariffs and has drawn criticism from trading partners. Public comments will be accepted before final implementation.
Canada and Mexico have formally called for a 16-year renewal of the USMCA trade agreement as the July deadline approaches. Canada's trade minister Dominic LeBlanc delivered the request in a letter to US and Mexican officials, while sectoral tariffs and automobile production remain key sticking points.
The International Cricket Council has suspended Cricket Canada over 'serious breaches' of membership obligations, citing governance and administrative deficiencies. The suspension comes amid allegations of corruption, coercion, and match-fixing, including ties to a transnational gang. Canada's teams can still compete in ICC events, and Cricket Canada has pledged corrective measures.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national accused of helping plan 18 attacks in Europe, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court. He called himself a 'prisoner of war' and said children and women were being killed by US rockets. A Toronto activist group has called for his release.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's three-day visit to China marks the latest in a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, with Al Jazeera tallying 26 foreign leaders or senior officials from 23 countries visiting China this year. The UK aims to revive economic and diplomatic ties despite differences over security and the Ukraine war, while China reports record trade figures for 2025.