South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
Iran war drives Panama Canal lane prices to record high – Financial Times
- Iran war drives Panama Canal lane prices to record high Financial Times
- Iran War Drives Some Ships to Pay $1M to Transit Panama Canal WSJ
- Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand Reuters
- Hormuz crisis drives up Panama Canal delays and auction prices Lloyd's List
- Trump Sparks Crisis in the World’s Other Vital Strait, the Panama Canal The Daily Beast
Israeli strike kills journalist after ongoing attacks blocked rescuers, Lebanon says
Amal Khalil had been buried in rubble after an Israeli strike that also injured another journalist, Zeinab Faraj
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed a journalist on Wednesday after rescuers were blocked from accessing the building where she was buried under rubble because of further Israeli fire, according to several witnesses.
Amal Khalil was covering developments near the town of al-Tayri with the photographer Zeinab Faraj when an Israeli strike hit the vehicle in front of them.
Continue reading...Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead
Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine – CBS News
- Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine CBS News
- EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock BBC
- Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking £105B EU loan for Kyiv CNN
- Ukraine will get $105 billion loan after Hungary drops opposition, E.U. says The Washington Post
- Philly makes progress on gun violence and poverty, while economic growth stagnates, Pew report finds Inquirer.com
US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country – AP News
- US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country AP News
- Trump Talks on Sending Afghans to Congo Draw Bipartisan Ire The New York Times
- Trump may send Afghan allies who were promised new lives in the U.S. to Congo instead, advocacy group says NBC News
- Afghan Refugees In Qatar Wait For Relocation After US Transfer Deadline Passes Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban The New York Times
Scientists Gave Cocaine to Salmon and You Will Absolutely Believe What Happened Next – WIRED
- Scientists Gave Cocaine to Salmon and You Will Absolutely Believe What Happened Next WIRED
- These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part. The New York Times
- Cocaine Pollution Seems to Make Salmon Swim Faster and Farther Than Usual. Scientists Don't Know the Long-Term Consequences Smithsonian Magazine
- Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds The Guardian
- Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far as those without, study shows CBS News
UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings – Reuters
- UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings Reuters
- UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel AP News
- UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries The Guardian
- Mahmood gives France a year to solve migrant crisis The Telegraph
- UK, France agree 3‑year deal to curb Channel crossings DW.com
Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley
Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
Beauty Queen Found Dead from Gunshot in Mexico City Apartment, and Authorities are Eyeing a Family Member – People.com
- Beauty Queen Found Dead from Gunshot in Mexico City Apartment, and Authorities are Eyeing a Family Member People.com
- Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports Yahoo
- Beauty Pageant Winner Found Dead in Mexico City 조선일보
- Carolina Flores Gomez (Former Miss Teen Universe): News TMZ
- PBS Employee Dies After Being Shot Outside Home The Daily Beast
Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan
Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia.
Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site – BBC
- Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site BBC
- Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community CNN
- Boy, 17, charged with Kenton synagogue arson in Harrow BBC
- British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites The New York Times
- If the fire-bombed synagogues had been mosques, the Government would respond very differently The Telegraph
Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea's prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
World food systems ‘pushed to the brink’ by extreme heat, UN warns – The Guardian
- World food systems ‘pushed to the brink’ by extreme heat, UN warns The Guardian
- Extreme heat is pushing agrifood systems to the brink worldwide Food and Agriculture Organization
- Heatwaves will become a major threat to Indian rice production, Ganges and Indus River basin face the most intense risk: FAO-WMO report The Times of India
- Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn Reuters
- Global Seasonal Climate Update for May-June-July 2026 World Meteorological Organization WMO
Israeli forces fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinians killed by settlers
Israeli forces raided the funeral of two Palestinians killed by settlers at a school in the occupied West Bank.
Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push
Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.