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Lebanese authorities report 17 fatalities in southern towns including Tayr Debba, while the UN human rights chief sends a mission to examine violations since March.

As the Future Movement prepares for its 2026 return, Hezbollah’s military weakening and the Amal Movement’s leadership uncertainty highlight the fragility of Lebanon’s governance structures.

Haxie Meyers-Belkin interviews Renaud Foucart on the political drivers behind the hearings and the potential end of unrestricted childhood freedom.

The request follows nine allegations of rape and sexual assault spanning 2010 to 2019, with additional complaints from the 1990s and 2000s added to the file despite potential statute of limitations issues.

NHK News Japan reports that the US Consumer Price Index widened by 0.4 percentage points in May, with gasoline prices rising significantly amid geopolitical instability.

Washington describes the strikes as proportional self-defence following the downing of an Apache helicopter, while Tehran cites international humanitarian law breaches and exacerbation of a severe national drought.

Chaos erupted in Fortaleza as Brazil’s coaching team and players were sent off during a friendly against the United States, casting a shadow over the venue’s role in the upcoming Women’s World Cup.

A sharp reversal in diplomatic posture sees Washington launch airstrikes while Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in a widening conflict.

The City of Cape Town has implemented new legislation to address overtourism and the diversion of residential housing stock, adopting a strategy similar to measures in Barcelona and San Francisco.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with a rematch of the 2010 opener, featuring an expanded 48-team field and new security protocols across North America.

A new report from Amnesty International alleges that Israeli security forces have ignored judicial rulings to protect residents, instead facilitating settler violence as part of an organised policy to accelerate settlement expansion.

Hundreds gather at Mogadishu airport as Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament, highlighting tensions between US immigration policy and global sporting governance.

The self-styled American Love Coach in Paris discusses her work with women and her new book during a recent segment on the international broadcaster.

Amidst reciprocal strikes between the United States, Iran, and Israel, Tehran has made the inclusion of Hezbollah in any potential political agreement a non-negotiable condition, warning that abandonment would undermine its influence across the Middle East.

Osaka prefectural police are investigating a stabbing incident involving a foreign woman in the Tennoji underground shopping arcade on June 10, with preliminary information suggesting the perpetrators may also be foreigners.

Footage released by Al Jazeera shows a Ukrainian-made cruise missile hitting a target deep within Russian borders, marking a significant development in the region's security landscape.

Al Jazeera reports that a seven-month-old Palestinian baby died from a head wound after an Israeli soldier fired at the family’s vehicle in Hebron.

Dmytro Kuleba tells France 24 that President Trump’s approach is ineffective, leaving all parties dissatisfied and Ukraine unwilling to cede territory.

The artist, who has lived near the Catalan city for two decades, describes the basilica as an 'incredible feat' as preparations continue for the 2026 consecration.

While exports of purple yam products reached $2.9 million in 2025, local harvests have fallen to 12,400 metric tons, prompting calls for state intervention in seedling distribution and infrastructure.

While the US, UK and China impose targeted sanctions, Brussels has acted only once, prompting experts to call for stronger tools against digital fraud syndicates.

Tensions surge as Washington targets Iranian defence sites following a helicopter downing, while Tehran retaliates against US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, prompting stark warnings from both sides.

From ticket revocations for Iranian supporters to protests in Mexico City and referee entry denials, the build-up to the June 11 kickoff is defined by institutional and logistical challenges rather than sporting anticipation.

Following violent unrest sparked by a stabbing involving a Sudanese refugee, officials in Belfast have condemned the actions of online agitators, while experts highlight the convergence of global far-right narratives with local identity politics.

Israel’s longest-serving leader faces a corruption trial and complex security challenges as he prepares for a vote scheduled for late October 2026.

Veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner sets up general election against incumbent Susan Collins, while Nancy Mace fails to advance in South Carolina gubernatorial race.

The governing body anticipates a financial windfall from the supersized tournament, which utilises 16 pre-existing stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Stop-work orders from international partners have forced significant layoffs and service reductions across Nairobi, Kajiado and Nyeri, prompting calls for diversified, community-led economic models.

NHK News Japan confirms the death of Yohei Kono, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, at the age of 89.

The expanded 48-team competition, awarded to the United Bid in 2018, is set to generate $80.1bn in gross output, though teams face significant travel demands across three regional clusters.

Al Jazeera reports on the medical and psychological rehabilitation of a young girl wounded in an attack attributed to Israeli forces in Lebanon.

Afghan officials report multiple child and civilian deaths in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, while Pakistan claims precise strikes eliminated 26 militants.

Dozens of hunters and police officers assisted by helicopters tracked the bear through a shopping arcade, university and wholesale market before the incident concluded on Tuesday.

The initial court hearing in Japan for the March incident on the Shinnmei Expressway in Mie Prefecture has commenced, marking the first judicial examination of the case that claimed six lives.

Coach Lionel Scaloni’s selection prioritises experience over emerging talent, with Lionel Messi set to lead a side aiming to replicate Brazil’s 1962 back-to-back success.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reports nearly 5,000 deportations as rights groups condemn the lack of due process and religiously selective enforcement.

France 24 reports that the cheapest general sale tickets for the 2026 final are four times the cost of the 2022 Qatar edition, raising questions about accessibility for the expanded 48-team event.

The UCAS Technology Incubator, which lost its headquarters and key personnel in Israeli attacks, aims to support over 100 beneficiaries in its first phase of restoration.

Hundreds of masked demonstrators torched vehicles and a city centre building in Belfast on Tuesday, prompting evacuations and police patrols amid a broader national debate on immigration and security.

Experts say the attacks indicate a shift in tactical capability, though full control of the 160-kilometre route remains distant.

Speakers and deputy speakers of Japan’s House of Representatives and House of Councillors have finalised a consensus document titled the “General Will of the Legislature” regarding stable imperial succession.

Suspected Ukrainian drone incursions into Estonian and Latvian airspace have exposed vulnerabilities in the region’s air defences, leading to cabinet collapses in Riga and heightened military readiness in Tallinn and Vilnius.

The 2026 tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico will feature 12 groups and a record $50m prize pot, solidifying the sport’s largest commercial and operational undertaking.