Tuesday, 9 June 2026

In Peru's 2026 presidential election, polls show a dead heat between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with undecided voters doubling to 26 percent.

Xi Jinping made his first visit to North Korea since 2019, meeting Kim Jong Un to reaffirm bilateral ties amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Diana Shnaider.

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the Knicks rallied past Victor Wembanyama's Spurs to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, including a 105-104 thriller decided in the final seconds.

President Donald Trump was met with loud boos from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. He responded with a smirk.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that regional nations will no longer shield US military bases, as Tehran continues nuclear negotiations demanding sanctions relief while Qatar mediates a separate understanding on frozen funds.

Carlos 'Indio' Solari, frontman of Los Redonditos de Ricota and one of Argentina's most revered rock musicians, died at 77 after living with Parkinson's disease since 2015.

Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok refused PM Péter Magyar's May 31 deadline to quit, prompting Magyar to threaten legal proceedings and a constitutional amendment. The standoff coincides with Hungary's effort to draw down €16 billion in frozen EU funds.

US District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the $100,000 fee imposed by President Trump on H-1B visa petitions is an unlawful tax, siding with 20 Democratic state attorneys general.

Trump claims a nuclear deal with Iran is imminent, saying he would be 'honoured' to meet the supreme leader. Skeptics note repeated similar claims.

US Customs denied entry to Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected for a World Cup, citing vetting concerns. FIFA removed him from the official list.

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine. The Danish Football Association said he was conscious and undergoing medical evaluation.

Pope Leo XIV began a seven-day visit to Spain, his first to an EU country outside Italy, addressing migration, meeting abuse survivors, and warning against political polarization.

After Iran fired missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut, Netanyahu convened his security cabinet and spoke with Trump. Trump urged restraint as Israel reportedly struck Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex.

President Trump announced plans to nominate Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, as permanent attorney general. Sen. Booker warned the nomination lacks sufficient Senate support.

US President Donald Trump claims total victory over Iran is imminent within two weeks, as Israel and Iran de-escalate after exchanging fire. Tehran appears emboldened by the outcome.

President Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework under which AI developers may submit advanced models for government cybersecurity testing before public release. Industry objections stripped out mandatory requirements from an earlier draft.

India's foreign ministry said no third-party role exists in the Nepal-India border issue. The response follows Nepali PM Balen Shah's suggestion of involving China and the UK.

A US F-15E pilot was shot down over Iran for the second time, Iran struck Kuwait airport killing one, and the US hit Iranian radar installations as diplomacy stalled.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai resigned, blaming alliance politics, and launched a new political movement. Chief Minister Vijay's cabinet unveiled a 436-point vision document called Vetri Tamizhagam.

A US military Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz. Both crew members were rescued, and President Trump confirmed they are safe amid rising Iran tensions.

A Hamas delegation is in Cairo for talks on implementing the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Discussions focus on ending Israeli violations, opening crossings, and delivering aid.

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his first visit to North Korea in seven years, deepening bilateral ties with Kim Jong Un while remaining silent on denuclearization.

Omar Artan, set to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup, was denied US entry over vetting concerns and dropped from the 2026 FIFA tournament.

Trump administration envoys met nuclear experts in Tennessee to pursue a deal with Iran, as Trump said an agreement could come within a week and offered to meet the supreme leader.

At its annual developers conference, Apple announced a revamped AI-powered Siri, expanded Apple Intelligence, and new child safety tools as it races to catch up in consumer AI.

Donald Trump warned Benjamin Netanyahu against further strikes on Iran, saying Israel could be left alone. Israel later hit an Iranian petrochemical plant despite the reprimand.

The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency raised the Israeli counterintelligence threat to 'critical' amid concerns Israel eavesdropped on US negotiations with Iran.

French prosecutors opened a war crimes investigation into Israel's treatment of activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted on May 18. More than 430 activists from multiple countries were detained.

Kosovo held its third snap parliamentary election in 18 months as political deadlock persisted. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje party won the most votes but fell short of a majority.

Israel struck two apartments in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold, after cross-border fire. The attack violates the existing ceasefire and raises risks of broader escalation.

France and Germany scrapped the joint FCAS next-generation fighter jet programme after Dassault Aviation and Airbus failed to reach agreement, dealing a setback to European defence cooperation.

A 20-year-old Auburn University student who disappeared during a family holiday in Japan was found dead near Kyoto. His family has thanked supporters worldwide.

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Small tsunami waves were recorded across the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

Security cordons and street closures surrounded Madison Square Garden as Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game. The crowd booed him during the national anthem.

OpenAI confidentially filed for a US IPO, following rival Anthropic's similar filing. The move signals growing competition among AI companies to access public capital markets.

Florentino Pérez won re-election as Real Madrid president until 2030, having campaigned on a pledge to bring José Mourinho back as manager. He defeated challenger Enrique Riquelme.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao and the Burias Island region, killing at least 32 people. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia before being lifted.

Chile faces Portugal in a World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, with both sides testing lineups and generating pre-tournament banter.

Reha Muhtar, one of Turkey's most recognisable TV news anchors, died at a hospital in Bodrum at age 66. Reports say he had repeatedly refused medical care in his final weeks.

The United States is lobbying IAEA board members to back a resolution ordering Iran to disclose nuclear sites and stocks. IAEA chief Grossi called on Iran to re-engage, as Kazakhstan offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.

Iran's Abbas Araghchi rejected claims Tehran uses Lebanon as leverage, while Israeli airstrikes killed 10 people including 3 Lebanese soldiers in Beirut despite a ceasefire.

Pashinyan's Civil Contract party wins nearly 50% in parliamentary elections, paving the way for a continued pivot toward the EU and away from Moscow.

Iran and Israel traded missile attacks on Monday, escalating a war that has passed 100 days. Trump urged both sides to stop fighting, while oil prices jumped and CENTCOM said Iran's attacks largely failed.

A federal judge ruled the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications was never authorized by Congress. The Indian diaspora welcomed the ruling; Trump called the decision harmful to the country.

An Istanbul court found Fenerbahçe president Sadettin Saran and his brother Alan Kenan Saran guilty of encouraging illegal betting through S Sport broadcasts, sentencing each to two years and six months. Their lawyers announced an appeal.

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will face progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman in November's runoff after Raman narrowly defeated reality TV star Spencer Pratt for second place.

CBS News dismissed veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley on June 2 after he confronted new management, whom he says instructed him to introduce falsehoods. His exit deepens an extended period of internal turmoil at the network.

Netanyahu insists the struggle against Iran and Hezbollah continues, even as Trump pushes for a ceasefire. Strategic differences between the allies widen.

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix after taking pole position, becoming the youngest winner in the race's history and extending his championship lead.

France has refused Israel a national pavilion at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris and barred Israeli companies from presenting assault weapons, drawing sharp criticism from Israeli defence and foreign ministry officials.

Pyongyang announced a 10,000-ton destroyer project and reaffirmed its nuclear status as non-negotiable, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived for his first visit since 2019.

President Trump said he would maintain sanctions and keep Iranian assets frozen until a final peace deal is reached, pushing back against hopes for early relief.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines near General Santos, killing at least 37 people and triggering tsunami waves that reached Japan's coastline.

Britain, France and Germany endorsed President Zelensky's call for direct ceasefire negotiations with Russia, while Moscow struck near the Chernobyl nuclear plant and rejected peace initiatives.

Peru's runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez remained deadlocked at roughly 50 percent each. Official results from the ONPE may take up to a month to finalize.

Israeli airstrikes hit Tyre and other areas in southern Lebanon, killing 14 people and wounding Red Cross paramedics. Lebanon's prime minister urged Iran to stop treating the country as a bargaining chip.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 to lead the series 2-0, with Victor Wembanyama calling for a composed response rather than heroics.

A stabbing attack at one of the country's busiest transit hubs wounded multiple people as New York heightened security ahead of President Trump's visit for the NBA Finals.

US asks China to resume rare-earth exports to Japan Nikkei Asia

Apple kicked off WWDC 2026 with a generative AI-powered Siri overhaul, new Apple Intelligence features, and iOS 27. The announcements set the company's strategy for consumer AI.

A UN investigation documents direct Israeli military involvement in settler attacks on Palestinians. Attacks on villages have surged 130 per cent since 2023.

President Donald Trump was loudly jeered at the NBA Finals in New York, where Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a win over the Knicks before a high-security crowd.

Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won 49 percent of the vote, securing a parliamentary majority. Two pro-Russian parties gained seats, signaling Moscow's continued influence despite Yerevan's westward shift.

A UN study named Hong Kong data centres among the most carbon-intensive globally, citing reliance on fossil fuels. The city also updated its national security law and marked the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary.

French Justice Minister Darmanin is grilled in the Senate after the murder of Lyhanna, a child whose abuse complaints were mishandled. Magistrates and activists accuse him of systemic neglect.

Israel intensifies its bombing campaign across southern Lebanon, hitting areas as far north as Khaldé. The papal nuncio visits devastated frontline villages while diplomats urge direct negotiations.

NASA formally closed the MAVEN mission after losing contact with the spacecraft for six months. The orbiter had studied Mars' atmosphere and its evolution for more than eleven years.

SpaceX's highly anticipated stock market debut is expected to be the largest IPO in history. The listing could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and is rewriting Wall Street's traditional IPO playbook.

North Korea revealed a new facility to produce weapons-grade uranium fuel, with Kim Jong-un's sister declaring the nuclear programme non-negotiable as Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang.

Fresh US-Iran airstrikes drove Brent crude toward $100 a barrel and pushed stock markets lower in Pakistan, New York, and Dubai. Gold prices fluctuated on inflation fears and shifting ceasefire hopes.

Nigerian forces freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram from a mountain hideout in southern Borno. Most hostages were women and children taken in March.

Iran and Israel paused military operations against each other following a rapid exchange of strikes. Israeli warplanes targeted air defence systems in Iran; the US helped intercept Iranian missiles.

A Serbian UNIFIL peacekeeper died Thursday after mortar fire struck his position near Marjayoun; two others were wounded, including a Spanish soldier, bringing peacekeeper deaths to seven since March.

Iran announced it would cease attacks on Israel while threatening severe retaliation if strikes on Lebanon persist. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire after thousands of reported violations.

Israel ordered evacuations in southern Lebanon while Iran warned that continued Israeli strikes on Beirut could trigger a resumption of full hostilities. At least 29 Lebanese soldiers have been killed since March.

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine, echoing his 2021 Euro collapse. The match was halted and he is receiving medical care.

Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi, whose autobiographical graphic novels brought the Iranian revolution to a global readership, has died at 56. Several outlets report she died of grief.

Liverpool confirmed 43-year-old Spanish coach Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday, replacing Arne Slot, who was dismissed following an underwhelming season.

The Treasury Department added Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his family, and Castro family members to its sanctions list, with Secretary Rubio warning third parties against providing services to sanctioned actors.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's pro-Western Civil Contract Party won 61 of 105 seats in Armenia's parliamentary elections. Russia-aligned parties failed to gain ground, and Turkey welcomed the peaceful vote.

In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, Pope Leo XIV warned of deepening polarization and called for moral renewal. He urged support for migrants and opposed AI-driven warfare.

Donald Trump abruptly ended an NBC interview after host Kristen Welker pressed him on election claims. He also denied having promised no new wars, despite video evidence to the contrary.

A French fighter jet on NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace from Russia. Fragments of another drone were found in Moldova, raising concerns about the Ukraine war spilling over.

The United States issued visas for Iran's national football team players ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but denied entry to several coaching and administrative staff members.

A Sherpa guide survived nearly a week alone on Everest without food or oxygen after being abandoned. His family had begun funeral rites before he was found crawling toward base camp.

The US Defense Department updated its roster of Chinese military companies, including Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu, barring them from US defence contracts and signalling widening technology sector tensions.

Residents of Gaza, southern Lebanon, northern Israel, and Kuwait all faced live fire this week despite US-brokered ceasefires formally in place, exposing the limits of Washington's diplomatic arrangements.

Arrested Antalya Mayor Muhittin Böcek, cooperating with prosecutors, says he handed 950,000 euros to the late Manisa Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek at CHP leader Özgür Özel's request, drawing sharp denials from party figures.

Iran and Israel paused military operations against each other after Trump intervened. Israel continued strikes on south Beirut and reported killing an infiltrator from Lebanon.

Russia dismissed Zelensky's open letter to Putin as a publicity stunt. The Kremlin refused negotiations while Ukraine reported new drone strikes on St. Petersburg Oblast.

The brief Iran-Israel flare-up put wider US-Iran peace negotiations at risk, prompting Trump to appeal for de-escalation. Iran appears emboldened by the exchange.

President Donald Trump told NBC News a deal with Iran is nearly complete, describing Iranian leaders as proud but with no choice but to negotiate. He also said Netanyahu has no choice but to accept any US-Iran agreement.

Russia launched one of its largest aerial barrages of the war, striking Kyiv, Kramatorsk, and other cities. At least 22 civilians were killed and 138 wounded.

James Handy, a character actor known for Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, was fatally stabbed at 81; the son of his girlfriend has been charged with his murder.

The Trump administration announced $700 million in federal support for coal, invoking emergency powers. The package extends Washington's sustained effort to slow the industry's market-driven decline.

The Kennedy Center directed staff to strip all references to Donald Trump from the arts center's branding and facilities by June 12, following a federal court ruling against Trump's attempted takeover of the institution.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 550 cases and 100 deaths. WHO chief praised Uganda's containment efforts as the US pledged an additional $38 million.

French singer Patrick Bruel was placed in police custody as part of an investigation into sexual violence allegations. Prosecutors say at least 13 victims have come forward.

The mother of an 11-year-old girl whose 2025 rape complaint against Jérôme B. was left unattended is suing the French state. The case has sparked a political clash between minister Gérald Darmanin and magistrates over judicial accountability.

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, securing the strategic Diego Garcia base without British involvement.

Brazil's health ministry suspended the Butantan Institute's dengue vaccine after two suspected deaths and multiple adverse reactions. The suspension creates uncertainty about mass immunization efforts.

Iran's football federation says the US removed its 8 per cent ticket quota for the World Cup. Iran has called on FIFA to intervene.

Washington moved to impose a 12.5% additional tariff on Indian goods under Trade Act forced labour provisions, even as both sides signal the broader trade agreement is nearly finalised, with Trump calling Modi a 'good friend'.

A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner's nose landing gear collapsed while parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport, injuring several airline employees. The carrier has opened an investigation.

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines, toppling buildings, triggering tsunami warnings, and killing at least 31 people with dozens missing.

France barred far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, citing his promotion of West Bank annexation and re-colonization of Gaza. UK allies also sanctioned settler groups.

A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a sudden front-wheel collapse at gate Z15 in Frankfurt, injuring several airline employees. The aircraft was later towed away for investigation.

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party winning 51 percent of the vote in Armenia's 2026 parliamentary elections, with Strong Armenia Alliance trailing at 23 percent.

Violent anti-immigrant mobs killed at least two people and displaced hundreds in South Africa's Western Cape; Nigeria and Malawi have begun repatriating their citizens from the country.

Iran says the US has removed its World Cup ticket quota just days before the tournament. FIFA says it is working to maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches.

France and Germany scrapped the FCAS joint fighter jet program after companies failed to reach agreement, exposing deep strategic differences between the two allies.

France and Germany have scrapped their next-generation joint fighter jet program after Dassault and Airbus failed to reach an agreement, dealing a blow to European defence cooperation.

The US advised citizens against travel to the Middle East as Iran-Israel attacks escalated, causing stock market volatility, oil price swings, and airspace disruptions.

President Donald Trump walked off the set of NBC's Meet the Press after being pressed by reporter Kristen Welker on his baseless claims of a rigged election and Iran war strategy.

Georgia recorded a year-on-year inflation rate of 5.7 percent in May 2026, according to official statistics, as the country's economy continues its post-pandemic price adjustment.

Iran launched over 20 ballistic missiles at Israel following an Israeli strike on Beirut's Dahieh neighbourhood. The exchange threatened to unravel ceasefire efforts and prolong regional conflict.

Kinski has publicly called for the removal of a scene from a 1970s Wim Wenders film shot when she was 13. Wenders has temporarily withdrawn the film from circulation pending the dispute.

The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu and other Chinese technology giants to its list of companies allegedly aiding China's military, blocking them from US defense contracts.

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 21 people across Ukraine, including children in Dnipro; Ukraine struck St. Petersburg on its economic forum's opening day, while both sides completed a 370-person prisoner exchange.