Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
NetJets aircraft crashes on Texas highway, killing one and injuring five
The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in Laredo
A private jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night, killing one person, local police said.
Videos shared online by the Laredo police department showed the wreckage of the aircraft and firefighters working at the scene. Other footage, shared by the Associated Press, captured the immediate aftermath of the crash, with flames rising from the plane as police and others worked to pull people from it.
Continue reading...Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK for first time in four years
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet last visited Britain in 2022 during late queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will bring their two children to the UK for the first time in more than four years, it has been reported.
Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, last visited Britain in 2022 during the late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations.
Continue reading...Leader of South Africa’s second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.
Oregon wines break record in dominant showing at world wine awards – OregonLive.com
- Oregon wines break record in dominant showing at world wine awards OregonLive.com
- This country has the world’s best wines for 2026 CNN
- Texas wineries bring home 122 awards at international competition Yahoo
- Top 35 Value Golds: Exceptional wines under £15 from DWWA 2026 Decanter
- The World’s Best White Wines, According To The Decanter World Wine Awards Forbes
Ukraine’s deep strikes leaving Russia short on air defense missiles, possibly at an “unsustainable rate” – CBS News
- Ukraine's deep strikes leaving Russia short on air defense missiles, possibly at an "unsustainable rate" CBS News
- As Patriot missiles run low, Ukraine scrambles for alternatives under Russian missile fire The Kyiv Independent
- In Latest Attacks, Russia Is Exploiting a Major Weakness for Ukraine The New York Times
- Zelenskyy announced new air defense packages for Ukraine at the Ramstein meeting Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russia’s Missile Massacre: The West Must Flood Ukraine with Patriot Interceptors Before Winter Hudson Institute
G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China – Reuters
- G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China Reuters
- G7 leaders' declaration on securing supply chains for critical minerals. elysee.fr
- The G7 just pledged to break China’s rare earth grip — there’s a lot of work to do Fortune
- China urges G7 to stop undermining global trade order news.cgtn.com
- G7 Aims to See China Supply No More Than 60% of Rare Earths Bloomberg.com
UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.
Ukrainian troops are losing days just getting to their positions in the kill zone. It’s when they’re most at risk. – Yahoo
- Ukrainian troops are losing days just getting to their positions in the kill zone. It's when they're most at risk. Yahoo
- Defense minister warns short-range artillery is losing effectiveness against enemy drones mezha.net
- The front-line drone 'kill zone' is widening, up to 50 km in some areas. Ukrainian officials say 'it's a dead zone.' Business Insider
- Drone kill zone has created stalemate on the frontline in Ukraine, MPs told Forces News
- "Death Zone" in Ukraine/Soldiers are more afraid of the road to the front than the battle Pamfleti
Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
Trump’s Department of Labor claims without data that states defrauded government
Keith Sonderling, acting head of the agency, threatens to withhold administrative funds from states for first time in history
Keith Sonderling sent letters to 53 states and US territories demanding action to “combat waste, fraud, and abuse” within the unemployment insurance program, threatening to withhold administrative funds from states for the first time history.
“We are officially putting governors on notice,” said the acting US secretary of labor. “The American people will no longer tolerate the blatant waste, fraud, and abuse of their hard-earned tax dollars – no state should allow it either. If states allow it, they will suffer the consequences. This department is no longer afraid to use every lever available to ensure taxpayer money is protected.”
Continue reading...Russia to import gasoline by sea as shortage looms, sources say – Reuters
- Russia to import gasoline by sea as shortage looms, sources say Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Ships Oil at Near-Record Pace as Kyiv Pummels Refineries Bloomberg.com
- Is Russia heading for a fuel crisis? DW.com
- Russian Railways Forms Task Force to Address Fuel Shortages The Moscow Times
Construction equipment multinationals may be aiding Israeli war crimes, experts say
Images show Israeli military using six companies’ bulldozers and excavators to demolish south Lebanon villages
Human rights experts have alleged that six multinational construction equipment conglomerates may be aiding and abetting war crimes by supplying excavators and bulldozers to Israel, after photos and videos showed the Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon.
The Guardian geolocated and verified images showing the Israeli military using excavators made by six companies – Caterpillar, Volvo, Hyundai, Doosan, Hitachi and Komatsu – to destroy homes, public utilities, shops and other structures across southern Lebanon.
Israel has levelled entire villages inside the “yellow line”, a 608 sq km area occupied by Israel along the Lebanese-Israeli border. At least 46 villages in south Lebanon have suffered heavy damage, most of it caused by demolitions carried out after the 17 April Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, according to a satellite analysis by Bellingcat.
Continue reading...Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means – Al Jazeera
- Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means Al Jazeera
- Israel approves settler building plans in Palestinian West Bank city Reuters
- New Hebron building plan approved after Bezalel Smotrich sovereignty push The Jerusalem Post
- Asked for comment on Smotrich 'annulment' of Hebron agreement, US reiterates opposition to West Bank annexation The Times of Israel
- Israel signals status quo shake-up over Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron Religion News Service
Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister
Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’
Pakistan plans to abolish “period tax”, in a victory for young campaigners who had taken the government to court over the charges.
Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that sanitary towels and related items were “daily necessities that are indispensable for women’s health, dignity and full participation in social activities”, and said he intended to remove the sales tax.
Continue reading...Milan tram drivers ‘used WhatsApp for sexist chat about female passengers’
Drivers suspended as prosecutors investigate group said to have been used to share and comment on CCTV images
A group of tram drivers in Milan have been suspended from their jobs amid an investigation into a WhatsApp group in which they allegedly exchanged sexist and vulgar comments about images of female passengers.
Milan prosecutors placed at least one employee of ATM, the city’s public transport firm, under investigation on Tuesday for allegedly accessing an IT system without authorisation and for hacking a CCTV system to obtain images of female passengers.
Continue reading...Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia – Al Jazeera
- G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia Al Jazeera
- Macron, Zelensky heard on hot-mic talking about Trump at G7 meeting NewsNation
- Trump signals shift in focus to Ukraine, with Iran war soon in ‘rearview’ NBC News
- G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues. | 2026 G7 SUMM elysee.fr
- Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine PBS
EU Parliament approves ‘strictest-ever’ migration law – Euronews
- EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law Euronews
- EU parliament backs law allowing offshore detention centres Reuters
- Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote The Guardian
- EU lawmakers approve new tougher migrant policy DW.com
- Return Regulation: the European Parliament has given its approval. The People’s Party and the far right stand united Eunews