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Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2026 03:33
A court ruled that Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president, had sought to stir up instability to justify his bid for authoritarian rule in 2024.
Oil Falls, Stocks Rise as Trump Signals Iran Peace Deal Takes Shape
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2026 03:48
Oil prices retreated and stocks rallied after President Trump called off plans for another day of strikes on Iran, saying that a peace deal could be within reach.
Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones over Pyongyang
The Guardian - 12 Jun 2026 03:21
South Koreas former president was given a life sentence in February for leading an insurrection with his 2024 martial law declarationSouth Koreas former-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison fo...
Ukraine war briefing: France, Germany and UK make push in Moscow for peace talks
The Guardian - 12 Jun 2026 01:04
Ambassadors from E3 group of Ukraines allies meet with Russian minister and urge direct negotiations; Crimeas fuel supplies dry up. What we know on day 1,570British, French and German ambassadors to Russia urged direct t...
What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trumps Pick for Intelligence Director
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2026 00:52
Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.
Anti-Immigrant Riots after Belfast Stabbing Leave City on Edge
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2026 12:40
In two nights of violence in Northern Ireland after a brutal stabbing, people were targeted because of their skin color, the authorities said.
Ukraine's strikes on Crimea refineries and pipelines spark worst fuel crisis on peninsula since 2014
Sky News - 12 Jun 2026 11:20
Ukraine's continued strikes on fuel supplies to Crimea have sparked the worst fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Sparks 'Shakira Double' and Hidden 'Illuminati' Symbol Conspiracy Theories
IBTimes - 12 Jun 2026 08:19
Online users questioned whether the singer on stage was really Shakira, while others claimed the ceremony contained hidden 'Illuminati' symbolism.
Operation Pushkin: Paris Trial Puts Spotlight on Rare-Book Heists
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2026 04:01
One by one, valuable works by Russian masters like Pushkin and Gogol were disappearing from libraries across Europe. Now six defendants are being prosecuted.
'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun
BBC - 12 Jun 2026 23:55
Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.
Man arrested after 17-year-old girl stabbed in neck
Sky News - 12 Jun 2026 23:55
A 17-year-old girl has been stabbed in the neck and taken to hospital.
Health influencer tragically gunned down during Bay Area robbery
New York Post - 12 Jun 2026 23:50
A registered nurse who built a following online by sharing health advice was gunned down during an alleged robbery attempt in downtown Oakland, leaving behind a young family and thousands of followers who knew him as Nur...
David Ortizs son, DAngelo, hits first Red Sox home run
Boston - 12 Jun 2026 23:49
The 21-year-old went deep for the first time since being drafted by Boston in 2024. The post Watch: David Ortizs son, DAngelo, hits first Red Sox home run appeared first on Boston.com.
Tren De Aragua leader killed in US airstrike, Trump says
New York Post - 12 Jun 2026 23:38
US forces killed the leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua in an airstrike, President Trump announced Friday.
Indian Father Who Wants Israel to 'Ethnically Cleanse Whole Gaza' Loses Son in US Strike
IBTimes - 12 Jun 2026 23:30
An Indian father's controversial past comments on Gaza resurface after his son dies in a US strike off Oman, sparking global debate on empathy and online accountability.
USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 - live
The Guardian - 12 Jun 2026 23:12
Kick-off at 9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauThere will be no rousing Hollywood pep talk from Mauricio Pochettino ahead of todays USMNT World Cup opener. He and his players ...
Palantir loses legal challenge to force Swiss magazine to publish rejoinders
The Guardian - 12 Jun 2026 23:12
Data analytics company loses on 22 out of 23 counts in lawsuit disputing how Swiss government rejected firms servicesThe US technology company Palantir has lost a legal challenge to force a Swiss independent magazine to ...
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
BBC - 12 Jun 2026 23:05
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree
BBC - 12 Jun 2026 23:04
Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.
Knicks fans scramble to find way to San Antonio for Game 5 after storm causes travel chaos
New York Post - 12 Jun 2026 23:04
If the Knicks can come back from 29 down, an American can figure out how to get into Texas."
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
BBC - 12 Jun 2026 23:02
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Philippines picks up the pieces after strongest earthquake in decades
The Guardian - 12 Jun 2026 23:01
7.8-magnitude quake hit the southern island of Mindanao killing at least 55 people and leaving a trail of destruction It was just before midnight when the rescue team pulled the body from the rubble of a grocery store de...