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AI summaryA wave of arrests by Taliban morality police in Afghanistan's Herat city over dress-code violations has triggered rare protests, resulting in at least two deaths and dozens of injuries. The UN and human rights bodies have condemned the crackdown, while Taliban authorities deny casualties and defend their actions under Islamic law.
AI summaryMeta has announced it will file a federal contempt motion against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group, accusing it of violating a permanent injunction by targeting WhatsApp users with phishing attempts. The move follows NSO's previous $167 million settlement and ongoing legal battles over its Pegasus spyware.
AI summaryIran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States bears direct responsibility for any Israeli actions violating regional peace and security, amid overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel. He also accused the IAEA chief of biased political views and said Tehran would respond to any resolution against it at the nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors meeting.
AI summaryYemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and claimed a missile attack on Israel, amid escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran. The moves threaten to disrupt key shipping routes and strain a fragile ceasefire.
AI summaryCrude oil prices swung widely over recent sessions as Middle East tensions escalated and then eased. Reports from multiple outlets show Brent crude rising more than 3% after Iran's missile attack on Israel, then settling higher after both sides halted attacks, only to climb again after new U.S. strikes. A separate report from Dawn indicated a decline in prices following US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
AI summaryThe White House is reportedly considering a proposal to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, home to the strategic Diego Garcia military base, as an alternative to a UK plan to cede sovereignty. The plan, according to the Telegraph, would sidestep Britain and let Washington negotiate directly with Mauritius, though Port Louis says it has received no official offer.
AI summaryFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment following a police custody period in Nanterre. He faces accusations from more than 20 women, denies all charges, and has cancelled concerts until the fall.
AI summaryIran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at Israel, with the IDF intercepting all projectiles and no casualties reported. The IDF warned the conflict could last several days and intensify, while Israel is expected to respond significantly, according to Jerusalem Post reports.
AI summaryJose Mourinho has been appointed Real Madrid's new coach on a three-year deal following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president. The Portuguese manager replaces Alvaro Arbeloa, making his return to the Spanish capital after 13 years.
AI summarySpain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are expected to be fit for the team's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, though none will start. Yamal has been recovering from hamstring and groin injuries since April.
AI summaryMoscow-installed authorities in Crimea say at least four people were killed in Ukrainian drone strikes, including an attack on a commuter train near Kerch. Ukraine has not commented on the incidents. The attacks mark an intensification of Kyiv's strikes on the peninsula and inside Russia.
AI summaryU.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended a recorded interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press' after repeated challenges from host Kristen Welker over unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. The exchange, recorded Friday and aired Sunday, covered topics from the 2020 election to the Iran conflict, with the president accusing the press of being 'crooked' before removing his microphone.
AI summaryA series of shooting attacks in central Israel on Sunday killed one person and wounded five others. The suspected gunman, a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship, was killed by police, and a second suspect was arrested. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
AI summaryDanish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and walking to the ambulance, according to reports. The match was called off, and the incident is the second time Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch, following his 2021 cardiac arrest.
AI summaryArmenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, with his Civil Contract party securing 49.8% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance, which disputes the result, won 23.2%. The vote is seen as a turning point in Armenia's shift toward the EU amid Russian economic pressure.
AI summaryThousands gathered along Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma to attempt the world's largest Mexican wave, marking 40 years since the phenomenon gained global fame during the 1986 FIFA World Cup. While Guinness officials analyze the attempt, the event also highlights the ongoing debate over the wave's true origins.
AI summaryOPEC+ has agreed to a fourth increase in oil output targets despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has severely curtailed production from key Gulf members. The group also announced a review of production capacity for 2027 baselines, while OPEC trimmed its 2026 demand growth forecast but raised it for 2027.
AI summaryThe United States is set to deport nearly two dozen migrants, including Iranians, to the Central African Republic under a newly agreed third-country deal. Lawyers and officials say the first flight could carry about 20 people, with concerns about the deportees' safety in a country the US State Department advises against visiting.
AI summaryAt least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Friday, according to Al Jazeera, as Egyptian-hosted talks with Hamas and other factions began to salvage the US-brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, in place since October, has been marred by continued Israeli attacks that have killed nearly 950 Palestinians, while Hamas says it will not disarm but offers a future police force with no visible weapons.
AI summaryUS media report that the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has upgraded its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to 'critical', citing concerns over Israeli spying on US officials amid US-Israeli tensions over the Iran war. The Israeli Embassy denies the allegations, calling them 'completely false'.