G7 ends Évian summit backing Iran deal, vowing tougher Russia sanctions
G7 leaders closed their Évian summit with a joint statement, signed by the US, praising the Iran agreement and pledging new sanctions on Russia's oil and gas exports.
Gold rebounds toward $4,350 as Fed's Warsh meets and oil fears ebb
Gold has clawed back a post-ceasefire slump to trade around $4,350 an ounce, rising for a third straight session as traders await Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting as chair.
Secret Service fumes as Patel disclosed sealed UFC drone-plot probe early
Secret Service officials say FBI chief Kash Patel's post about a foiled plot to attack the White House UFC event blew up a sealed investigation, jeopardizing pending arrests.
Altman, Amodei and Hassabis join G7 as Europe pushes 'sovereign AI'
OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepMind chiefs joined the G7 in France for talks on AI risk and sovereignty, days after the US barred Anthropic from sharing its top models abroad.
Asheville advances one-year data center moratorium over grid, noise fears
An Asheville committee voted June 16 to advance a one-year data center moratorium to the full council, citing strain on a power grid still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Ramaphosa rejects June 30 deadline for migrants to leave South Africa
On Youth Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed an activist-set June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa and warned citizens against vigilante action.
Kenya's Ruto unveils Sh2 billion reparations for protest victims
President William Ruto unveiled a Sh2 billion fund to compensate nearly 2,000 victims of protest-related abuses dating to 2017, a rare reparations process outside the courts.
Janeese Lewis George leads DC's first ranked-choice mayoral primary
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George led DC's Democratic mayoral primary with about 53% of first-choice votes to Kenyan McDuffie's 37% as the city's first ranked-choice count went on.
Trump shifts special education and civil rights enforcement out of Education Department
The administration is moving special education oversight to HHS and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department, stripping the Education Department of most of its core duties.
Oil sinks below $77 and stocks slip as Warsh opens first Fed meeting
WTI crude fell to around $76 a barrel as traders bet a US-Iran deal will let Tehran sell oil again. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from records as the Fed began its two-day meeting.
Carney unveils new Russia sanctions on 162 targets at G7 summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will sanction 162 people, entities and vessels tied to Russia’s war on Ukraine, after meeting Zelenskyy on the margins of the G7 summit in France.
G7 leaders push Trump back toward Ukraine as Iran deal nears signing
On the second day of the Evian summit, G7 allies worked to keep Ukraine atop the agenda after a US-Iran ceasefire. Trump met Zelenskyy and said he would "do whatever I can" for peace.
Mexico reports lowest homicide rate since 2016 as Sheinbaum touts security gains
Mexico's government said May homicides averaged 44.3 a day, down about 49% from September 2024 and the lowest since 2016, as President Sheinbaum touted her security strategy.
Abbott declares disaster in 101 Texas counties as flood threat builds
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 counties, including Harris, as days of heavy rain and a possible Gulf tropical storm threaten flash flooding across much of Texas.
Starmer sets July 22 date for second UK-EU summit in Brussels
On the sidelines of the G7, Keir Starmer and EU Council chief Antonio Costa agreed to hold the second post-Brexit UK-EU summit in Brussels on July 22, advancing London’s push for a closer reset.
FBI says it foiled drone-and-sniper plot against White House UFC event
FBI Director Kash Patel said agents disrupted a plot to attack the UFC card on the White House South Lawn. Five were arrested across three states; a 19-year-old Ohio man faces felony charges.
SpaceX to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion days after IPO
SpaceX agreed to acquire Anysphere, the maker of AI coding tool Cursor, in an all-stock deal valuing it at $60 billion. The move follows SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut last week.
Ex-CAR leader Bozizé goes on trial in absentia for crimes against humanity
A UN-backed court in Bangui opened the in-absentia trial of former president François Bozizé over killings, torture and rape allegedly committed by his forces a decade ago.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo passes 690 cases as WHO warns of missed cases
A Bundibugyo-virus Ebola outbreak centred on DR Congo’s Ituri province has topped 690 cases and spread to Uganda, with a fatality rate above 20% and no approved vaccine, the WHO says.
South Korea's Lee invites Pope Leo XIV to visit for World Youth Day 2027
President Lee Jae-myung invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 at a Vatican meeting, where they also discussed easing tensions with North Korea.
RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%, warns of more hikes if inflation persists
Australia’s central bank left its cash rate at 4.35% after three increases this year, citing a slowing economy but warning it could raise rates again if oil-driven inflation stays too high.
Stocks rally and oil sinks below $81 as US-Iran deal nears signing
Wall Street opened sharply higher and crude fell more than 5% to its lowest since March after Washington and Tehran confirmed a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 rose 1.6% and the Nasdaq jumped 2.5%.
G7 opens in Évian as Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine
Leaders gathered on Lake Geneva for the 52nd G7 summit with the US-Iran deal, Ukraine and China trade on the agenda. Trump arrived saying "everything is very nice" — then threatened France with 100% wine and champagne tariffs over its digital tax.
Son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to four years for rape
An Oslo court sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to four years in prison after convicting him on two rape counts. His lawyers said he will appeal.
Merz rejects EU's €2 trillion budget plan as 'unaffordable' ahead of G7
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz dug in against the European Commission's proposed €2 trillion long-term budget, calling the figure unaffordable as he headed to the G7. Berlin and other 'frugal' capitals are pushing for sharp cuts.
Russian strikes kill 11 in Ukraine and set fire to 11th-century Kyiv cathedral
A mass drone-and-missile barrage killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and ignited the roof of the Dormition Cathedral at the UNESCO-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Zelenskyy demanded a "decisive" G7 response as leaders met in Évian.
World Cup 2026: Germany hammer Curaçao 7-1 as Japan stun Netherlands with a late 2-2 draw
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup with a 7-1 rout of debutants Curaçao on Sunday, while Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute header earned Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Dallas.
US-Iran deal 'now complete,' Trump says, lifting Strait of Hormuz blockade to end the war
Trump declared the US-Iran war deal 'now complete' on Sunday, ordering the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the US naval blockade lifted. A formal signing is set for June 19 in Switzerland.
India and France adopt Innovation Roadmap 2030 during Modi visit
Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron unveiled 13 outcomes on the first leg of the prime minister's France visit, adopting an Innovation Roadmap 2030, launching a joint AI working group and signing 19 agreements spanning trade, space, education and defence.
'No Kings' rallies sweep the US on Trump's 80th birthday as he hosts a UFC card at the White House
The anti-Trump 'No Kings' movement held its fourth nationwide day of action on Sunday, countering the president's 80th-birthday celebration with rallies and a star-studded First Amendment concert in New York.
Skydiving plane crash near Butler, Missouri kills all 12 aboard
A plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday, killing everyone aboard in one of the deadliest US skydiving accidents in decades. The NTSB and FAA are investigating.
Bitcoin climbs back above $65,000 as the US-Iran deal revives risk appetite
Bitcoin rose past $65,000 over the weekend, recovering from a war-driven slump under $61,000, after President Trump declared the US-Iran deal complete and ordered the Strait of Hormuz reopened.
Riot police fire tear gas as 20,000 march against G7 in Geneva
An estimated 20,000 demonstrators marched in Geneva against the G7 meeting across Lake Geneva in Évian, and the day ended in clashes: riot police used tear gas and water cannon against stone-throwing youths after a car was set alight and a bank's windows smashed.
G7 leaders gather in Évian with an Iran truce, AI rules and trade topping the agenda
France hosts the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17, with leaders meeting amid a fresh US-Iran deal, debates over artificial-intelligence regulation and guest nations including India and Brazil.
Starmer to ban under-16s from social media in the UK, following Australia's lead
Keir Starmer will announce a ban on under-16s using major social media platforms, along with teen curfews and chatbot rules, before leaving for the G7 summit in France.
Carney courts Europe on Ireland visit as he heads into the G7 summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney met Ireland's leader before the G7 summit and pressed for closer Canada-EU ties, framing the gathering as a chance to weave 'strands' of a new world order.
Socceroos beat Türkiye 2-0 to share top of World Cup Group D with the US
Australia opened their 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Türkiye on Sunday, goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe lifting the Socceroos level with co-hosts the United States.
Geneva seals most of its border with France for the G7 summit in Évian
Switzerland has closed 25 of 35 crossings on the Geneva-France border ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian, disrupting daily life for cross-border residents until the meeting ends June 19.
Knicks win first NBA title since 1973; 63 arrested as MSG celebration turns destructive
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 for their first championship in 52 years, drawing tens of thousands into Manhattan's streets. NYPD said 63 people were arrested and at least 10 officers hurt as celebrations turned chaotic.
Switzerland edge Qatar 1-0 as 2026 World Cup's second day opens Groups B, C and D
Breel Embolo's first-half penalty gave Switzerland a 1-0 win over Qatar to open Group B play, with Brazil, Scotland and Australia all beginning their tournaments later Saturday across US venues.
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, with Strait of Hormuz to reopen immediately
President Trump said an agreement ending the war with Iran will be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening to all traffic right after. Iranian state media struck a more cautious note on the timing.
Oil sits near two-month low as traders price in a Strait of Hormuz reopening
US crude settled at $84.88 on Friday, its lowest in two months, as the prospect of a signed US-Iran deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz drains the war-risk premium that drove prices toward $100 this spring.
Trooping the Colour: King Charles marks official birthday as thousands line London streets
King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined the King's Birthday Parade in London on Saturday, with more than 1,400 troops on Horse Guards and a Royal Air Force flypast over Buckingham Palace. A small anti-monarchy protest gathered nearby.
Zuckerberg concedes missteps as Meta completes 8,000 AI-driven layoffs
In an internal memo, Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged Meta made mistakes restructuring around AI after cutting roughly 8,000 jobs — about 10% of staff — while redirecting some 7,000 workers into new AI teams and planning up to $145 billion in 2026 capital spending.
Anthropic disables Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after US export-control order bars foreign access
A US export-control directive ordered Anthropic to cut off its most powerful AI models from all foreign nationals, citing national security. The company complied within hours but said the order gave no detailed justification.
SpaceX closes first trading day up 19% at $161, sealing the largest IPO in history
SpaceX shares ended their Nasdaq debut just above $161, up about 19% from the $135 offer price that raised a record $75 billion at a $1.77 trillion valuation.
Oil sinks to a two-month low as stocks extend rally on US-Iran deal hopes
WTI crude settled at $84.41, down nearly 4%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.5% to 7,431.46 as traders bet a US-Iran memorandum could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump cancels Iran strikes as both sides say a peace deal is closer than ever
Trump called off planned strikes and said a signing could come within days; Iran's foreign minister said a deal has 'never been closer' but stressed nothing is final.
USA opens its home World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium tonight
The US men's national team plays its first home World Cup match in 32 years on Friday at 6pm PT in Inglewood, opening Group D against 40th-ranked Paraguay.
EU orders Meta to restore rival AI chatbots' WhatsApp access within five days
The European Commission issued interim measures forcing Meta to let rival AI assistants such as ChatGPT back onto the WhatsApp Business API; Meta says it will appeal.
OpenAI to acquire Ona, the former Gitpod, to run Codex agents in company clouds
OpenAI said Thursday it will buy Ona, whose secure cloud environments let AI coding agents work for hours or days at a time inside a customer's own infrastructure.
Belfast sees first calm night after two nights of anti-immigrant rioting
Police reported no repeat of the disorder on Thursday night, as Northern Ireland's Housing Executive said it is assisting 29 households whose homes were attacked.
China confirms arrest of US scholar Min Zin on espionage allegations
Beijing said the Myanmar-focused analyst, detained on arrival at Kunming airport on June 3, is suspected of 'espionage and endangering Chinese national security.'
A year after Air India Flight 171, families mourn 260 dead with no final report
Memorials in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai and London marked one year since the crash that killed 260; the AAIB's final report is delayed as engine analysis continues.
South Korea's Yoon sentenced to 30 years over Pyongyang drone operation
The Seoul Central District Court found the ousted president and ex-defense minister Kim Yong Hyun guilty of staging 2024 drone flights to justify martial law.
Vancouver readies for its first World Cup match as B.C. opens Business House
Australia and Turkiye open BC Place's seven-match World Cup slate on Saturday, as the province launches a trade showcase at the convention centre to court investors.
Seattle wildfire smoke lab faces closure under Forest Service overhaul
The Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Lab, whose real-time smoke map guides agencies and popular apps, is on a closure list as the West braces for a severe fire season.
FBI searches GKN Aerospace plant behind Garden Grove chemical evacuation
Agents seized records on the methyl methacrylate tank that overheated in May, forcing 50,000 Orange County residents out; the DA has opened its own investigation.
ECB raises rates for first time since 2023 as war inflation bites; stocks edge higher
The European Central Bank lifted its deposit rate to 2.25% as Iran-war energy costs pushed eurozone inflation to 3.2%, while US stocks rose and oil swung around $90 a barrel.
House rejects FISA Section 702 extension, putting surveillance tool on track to lapse
The House voted 198-218 against a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leaving the warrantless surveillance authority set to expire Friday.
US hits Iran with second wave of strikes as Tehran declares ceasefire 'meaningless'
US forces struck Iranian military targets for a second straight day Thursday, including 49 Tomahawks fired near Tehran, as Iran hit back at bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain and said the April ceasefire was dead.
Toronto tactical officer killed in shootout during North York search warrant raid
Const. Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year Toronto police veteran, was fatally shot executing a search warrant tied to multiple shootings including a March attack on the US Consulate.
SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share; trading begins Friday
SpaceX set its IPO price at $135 a share Thursday, raising $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation — the largest public offering in history, dwarfing Saudi Aramco's 2019 record.
India lodges 'strong protest' with US after three mariners die in tanker strike
India summoned a senior US diplomat after three Indian seafarers were killed when American forces fired on the tanker Settebello for breaching the blockade on Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman.
World Cup 2026 kicks off at Estadio Azteca as 48-team tournament begins
The biggest World Cup in history opens Thursday at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, the first stadium to host matches at three tournaments, with Mexico facing South Africa after the opening ceremony.
Carney unveils plan to strengthen Canada's food system and rein in grocery costs
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced measures Thursday to make Canada's food system more competitive and resilient, including new support for independent grocers and more funding for the Competition Bureau.
Oracle posts record quarter but stock plunges on $40 billion raise and capex surge
Oracle reported record Q4 revenue of $19.2 billion with cloud infrastructure up 93%, but shares fell about 13% after it said it will raise some $40 billion to fund AI spending.
Car plows into school cycling group in Dutch village, killing two children and adult
Three people died and four children were seriously hurt when a car hit a group of 14 cycling schoolchildren and two supervisors near Vogelwaarde in the Netherlands' Zeeland province.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 brings frontier 'Mythos-class' AI to the public
Anthropic released Claude Fable 5, its most capable publicly available model, with safety routing for high-risk topics, as the rollout reached Amazon Bedrock and enterprise customers this week.
Knicks erase 29-point deficit, largest comeback in NBA Finals history, to lead Spurs 3-1
New York stormed back from 29 down to beat San Antonio 107-106 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left, taking a 3-1 NBA Finals lead and closing on a first title since 1973.
Kenya opposition unveils Sh4.32 trillion 'People's Budget' to counter Ruto spending plan
Kenya's opposition coalition launched an alternative Sh4.32 trillion budget accusing President Ruto's government of deepening the debt crisis, days before the official 2026/27 budget is presented.
Belfast police deploy water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant unrest
Police used water cannon against far-right protesters in Belfast as unrest over a stabbing entered a second night, with Starmer condemning attacks that drove families from their homes.
Alabama appeals ruling that nitrogen gas executions are unconstitutionally cruel
Alabama is appealing a federal judge's order permanently blocking nitrogen hypoxia executions, after courts found the method's three-minute loss of consciousness 'intolerable.'
NDIS overhaul faces fierce backlash at Senate inquiry as Butler holds July deadline
Disability advocates told a Senate inquiry that proposed NDIS changes moving 160,000 participants to state-run supports and halving community participation budgets could cause serious harm.
Construction begins on $2 billion Bankstown Hospital, NSW's largest hospital investment
Demolition crews have started work on the new Bankstown Hospital site, a record $2 billion project delivering a 14-storey hospital in the city centre and about 3,600 direct jobs.
Stocks slide and oil nears $90 as hot CPI lands amid fresh US-Iran strikes
The S&P 500 fell about 0.5% and the Nasdaq led losses Wednesday as a 4.2% inflation print and overnight US-Iran strikes sent crude toward $90 a barrel.
Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain as Hormuz ceasefire unravels
Iran fired missiles and drones at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after American strikes on some 20 targets near the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly all were intercepted, officials said.
US inflation hits 4.2% in May, a three-year high, as war drives up energy costs
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in May, lifting annual inflation to 4.2% — the highest since April 2023 — as gasoline prices soared 40.5% on the Iran conflict.
ILA Berlin airshow opens with new Space Pavilion and more than 650 exhibitors
Germany's biggest aerospace show opened at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport with over 650 exhibitors and 100 aircraft, as minister Dorothee Bär inaugurated a new Space Pavilion.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Sagrada Família on centenary of Gaudí's death
Pope Leo XIV blessed the completed Tower of Jesus Christ and celebrated Mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Família, marking 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí died.
Ukraine hits Russian arms plant and refinery in deep strikes as Kharkiv is pounded
Ukraine's Flamingo missiles struck a military plant in Cheboksary and drones hit a Samara refinery some 800km from the border, as Russian attacks killed six across Ukraine.
Belfast stabbing arrest sparks anti-immigration protests as Starmer urges calm
A Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder over a north Belfast stabbing, triggering street protests amplified by far-right figures across the UK.
SNCF strike cuts a third of TGVs as all four French rail unions walk out
France's first joint rail strike of 2026 by all four SNCF unions cancelled about one in three TGV trains Wednesday, with Eurostar and Paris commuter lines also disrupted.
Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite eleventh-hour campaign turmoil
Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, shrugging off bombshell claims from his former campaign director hours before polls opened.
Lombardo and Ford win Nevada governor primaries, setting up marquee fall contest
Gov. Joe Lombardo took 91% of the GOP primary vote and Attorney General Aaron Ford won about two-thirds of the Democratic vote, framing one of 2026’s tightest governor races.
U.S. Apache crew rescued by sea drone in first-ever drone water rescue off Hormuz
Two U.S. Army soldiers were pulled from the sea by an unmanned surface drone after their AH-64 Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, the first water rescue of its kind by the U.S. military.
Oil pulls back as Iran and Israel halt strikes; chip rebound steadies stocks
Crude prices retreated on Tuesday, with Brent slipping below $93 a barrel, after Iran and Israel said they had stopped trading strikes. The easing followed Monday's spike, when WTI jumped 3.3% to $93.93 as the two sides exchanged fire.
Mexico to open 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Estadio Azteca
Mexico hosts South Africa on Thursday in the opening match of the 48-team 2026 World Cup, a reversal of the 2010 opener and the third time Estadio Azteca has launched the tournament.
Iran and Israel halt attacks as Trump says peace deal is in 'final throes'
Iran and Israel said they had stopped trading strikes on the war's 101st day after President Trump told both sides to immediately stop shooting. Trump said peace talks were in their 'final throes,' but Israeli strikes on south Lebanon continued.
Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge voided the Trump administration's $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling it an unauthorized tax that only Congress can impose. The decision came in a lawsuit brought by a coalition of 20 states led by California.
SpaceX heads for record Nasdaq debut at about $1.75 trillion valuation
SpaceX is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX in what would be the largest IPO in history, targeting a valuation near $1.75 trillion and a raise of up to $75 billion.
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sexual misconduct allegations
The International Criminal Court suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan after its oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings, finding 'serious misconduct.' Khan, who denies the allegations, faces possible removal by the Assembly of States Parties.
Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD, CATL and Baidu to Chinese military companies list
The Pentagon added dozens of major Chinese firms, including Alibaba, BYD, CATL, Baidu and Huawei, to its list of companies it says are tied to China's military. The designation triggers a ban on most Defense Department contracting starting June 30.
Israeli strike near Tyre Red Cross center kills 5; 14 dead across south Lebanon
An Israeli strike near the Lebanese Red Cross center in Tyre killed five people and wounded eight, including four paramedics. Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed at least 14 across the south on Monday, even as Iran warned it would resume attacks.
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca readies to host a record third World Cup opener
Estadio Azteca prepares to launch the 2026 World Cup with Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, becoming the only stadium to stage three tournament openers after 1970 and 1986.
Congo's Ebola outbreak hits 515 cases as government revives travel curbs
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, Africa CDC says, spreading at an unprecedented pace. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no vaccine, it has also spread to Uganda.
Houston enters final stretch of World Cup prep as first match nears
Houston is finishing road work, fan-festival construction and stadium security upgrades before its first of seven World Cup matches on June 14, with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected.
Sweden to ban mobile phones in schools amid falling reading scores
Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from this fall, joining a growing international move to shelve screens in classrooms. Lawmakers cited a decline in reading and writing, with nearly a quarter of ninth graders below basic reading levels.
UK gilt yields stay elevated as Burnham's challenge to Starmer rattles markets
Britain's borrowing costs remained the highest in the G7 as political turmoil over Andy Burnham's bid to oust Keir Starmer unsettled the gilt market. Burnham's leadership hopes hinge on winning the June 18 Makerfield by-election.
OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, opening door to a Wall Street debut
OpenAI has confidentially filed paperwork with the SEC for an initial public offering, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan leading an offering analysts expect to top $1 trillion.
Atlanta readies Mercedes-Benz Stadium for eight World Cup matches
Atlanta will host eight World Cup matches including a semifinal, swapping artificial turf for grass and opening a downtown fan festival, with more than $500 million in economic impact expected.
Oil jumps and Wall Street steadies as Israel-Iran strikes rattle markets
Oil prices rose Monday after Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, with Brent briefly topping $98 a barrel overnight. U.S. stocks were mixed: the S&P 500 added 0.3% and the Nasdaq 0.9% as chip stocks rebounded, while the Dow slipped.
Bass and Raman head to November runoff for Los Angeles mayor
Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman advanced to a November runoff for Los Angeles mayor after Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second in the June 2 primary count. Bass led with about 37%, short of the majority needed to win outright.
Apple unveils revamped, conversational Siri at WWDC in Tim Cook's farewell keynote
Apple showed a rebuilt, conversational Siri and a new cloud AI model running on Nvidia GPUs at WWDC 2026 on Monday. It was Tim Cook's last keynote before he hands the CEO role to John Ternus on Sept. 1.
Brazil's inflation outlook climbs again as Mideast war lifts fuel costs
Economists in Brazil's central bank Focus survey raised their 2026 inflation forecast to 5.04% for an 11th straight week, citing Middle East conflict and fuel prices, with the Selic rate at 14.5%.
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao kills at least 32 in southern Philippines
A powerful 7.8-magnitude quake struck off Sarangani in the southern Philippines early Monday, killing at least 32 people, including 13 in a landslide, and injuring more than 100. General Santos suffered the worst damage before tsunami warnings were lifted.
South Korea's Lee marks first year with vow to make nation 'irreplaceable'
President Lee Jae-myung used a press conference marking one year in office to pledge an 'irreplaceable' South Korea, leading on AI, defense and energy, as economic worries persist.
Corning lands multibillion-dollar Amazon fiber deal for AI data centers
Amazon will buy optical fiber, cable and connectivity from Corning to wire its US AI data centers — the glassmaker's third AI megadeal of 2026 after Meta and Nvidia.
General Santos counts the damage after deadly Mindanao quake topples buildings
General Santos, the southern Philippine city closest to Monday's 7.8 earthquake, saw buildings collapse and St Elizabeth Hospital evacuated. Initial damage in the city alone was put near 1 billion pesos as President Marcos ordered schools shut.
Canada's wildfires flare again as Carney convenes federal response group
More than 130 wildfires were burning across Canada in early June, with over 113,000 hectares scorched, after a slow start to the season. Prime Minister Mark Carney convened the Incident Response Group as B.C., Ontario and Quebec brace for peak risk.
Israel and Iran trade strikes, shaking two-month-old ceasefire
Israel struck about 15 targets in Iran on Monday after Tehran fired three waves of missiles at central Israel, the most serious escalation since an April 8 ceasefire. Yemen's Houthis also launched a missile as oil prices jumped.
Supreme Court enters final month with Trump cases on birthright, firings unresolved
The Supreme Court has more than 20 opinions left to issue in June 2026, including rulings on President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship and his power to fire executive-branch officials. The decisions could reshape his second term.
California pre-positions crews as fire weather and heat build across the south
Governor Gavin Newsom has pre-deployed firefighting resources to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and other counties ahead of critical fire weather, as the state fast-tracks 400 prevention projects. Officials warn 2026 could be among the worst fire seasons on record.
Wildfire smoke pushes Toronto's air among world's worst as heat warning holds
Smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and the Prairies drove Toronto's air quality to among the worst of any major city on Monday, as Environment Canada kept heat and air-quality alerts in place across the Greater Toronto Area.
Iran conflict drives UK petrol toward record highs, threatening inflation rebound
UK petrol prices have climbed toward record levels as the Israel-Iran conflict keeps crude elevated, with pump prices reaching about 157.6p a litre. Economists warn the spike could push inflation back toward 4% later in 2026.
Australia braces for RBA rate call as fuel-driven inflation set to peak near 5%
The Reserve Bank of Australia meets June 16 with economists split on whether to hike again from 4.35% after May's increase. Higher fuel prices are expected to push headline inflation to a 4.8% peak in the June quarter.
Alexander Zverev wins first Grand Slam title at French Open, beating Cobolli in five sets
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam title on Sunday, edging Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 at Roland-Garros. He is the first German man to win the French Open since Henner Henkel in 1937.
Mirra Andreeva wins French Open for first Grand Slam title at 19
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the Roland-Garros final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam singles title. At 19 she is the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles in 1992.
U.S. strikes Iranian radar sites after drones launched toward Hormuz
U.S. forces shot down four Iranian attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites at Goruk and on Qeshm Island, CENTCOM said Saturday. Iran also fired ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, further straining a fragile ceasefire.
Flash flood threat soaks Houston as storms stall over the region
A flash flood watch covered the Houston area through the weekend as repeated rounds of tropical downpours flooded streets and threatened the city's Pride parade. Forecasters warned of rainfall rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour over already saturated ground.
Monsoon sweeps into Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, IMD says
India's southwest monsoon advanced into parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, days after a delayed June 4 onset over Kerala. The weather office, which has forecast below-normal seasonal rainfall, expects the rains to reach Delhi by late June.
Peru votes Sunday in tight Fujimori-Sanchez presidential runoff
Peruvians choose a president on Sunday in a polarized runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez, with the final Ipsos poll showing a statistical tie. The winner inherits a country worn down by years of political turmoil.
Germany's economy stalls as Merz warns of 'critical' crossroads
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany stands at a 'crossroads' and needs 'radical' steps after years of near-zero growth, with the government's own estimate pointing to just 0.5% expansion in 2026. High energy costs and falling U.S. exports continue to weigh on industry.
Nigeria to launch 2026 oil licensing round after Tinubu approval
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's 2026 oil and gas licensing round, which the upstream regulator NUPRC says it will launch by the third quarter. Officials are lowering entry barriers to draw fresh investment into Africa's largest crude producer.
Apple's WWDC 2026 to headline a Gemini-powered Siri overhaul
Apple opens its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 8, with a long-delayed Siri revamp built partly on Google's Gemini models as the centerpiece. Other expected announcements span iOS 27, an AI agents push, and third-party AI defaults.
Bitcoin slides toward $62,000 as ETF outflows hit record streak
Bitcoin fell to about $62,875 on Friday, down roughly 14% on the week, as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs bled a record $4.4 billion over 13 straight trading days. Rising Treasury yields after a strong jobs report deepened the retreat across crypto.
Oil falls Friday but ends week higher as Hormuz risk lingers
Brent crude slipped below $94 a barrel and WTI toward $91 on Friday, falling about 3% as traders weighed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. Both benchmarks still held weekly gains after renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz.
Stocks slide as strong jobs report lifts yields and hits chip shares
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, more than double the consensus forecast, sending Treasury yields higher and pushing back expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500 fell about 1% as a renewed selloff in semiconductor stocks deepened, led by Broadcom, Marvell and Micron.
Senate passes $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill
The Senate voted 52-47 before dawn Friday to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol for three years, with Alaska's Lisa Murkowski the only Republican to break ranks. Democrats failed to strip out a Justice Department 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund that could compensate the president's political allies.
North Korea unveils new uranium plant, vows 'exponential' arms growth
State media showed Kim Jong Un touring a previously undisclosed facility that South Korea assessed to be a uranium enrichment plant, the third such site North Korea has revealed. Kim said the country had more than doubled its capacity to produce weapons-grade material in five years and would expand its nuclear forces 'at an exponential rate.'
Carney slows environmental overhaul as Canada confirms recession
Days after Statistics Canada reported two straight quarters of GDP contraction, the Carney government extended consultations on a contested package of regulatory and environmental changes to July 22. The prime minister has cast the technical recession as part of a 'settling-in' period as the economy adjusts to the U.S. trade war.
London homebuilding stalls as just 7% of annual target breaks ground
Only about 6,325 private homes started construction in London in the first quarter of 2026, equal to 7% of the mayor's 88,000-home annual target, according to JLL research. City Hall has agreed to cut affordable-housing requirements for developers from 35% to 20% in a bid to revive stalled projects.
Anthropic files confidentially for IPO at $965 billion valuation
Anthropic has confidentially submitted draft paperwork for a public listing, potentially beating rival OpenAI to Wall Street as soon as this fall. The filing follows a $65 billion funding round that lifted the Claude developer's valuation to about $965 billion, with annualized revenue said to have crossed $47 billion in May.
Carney unveils federal AI strategy in Toronto
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canadian government's strategy on artificial intelligence in Toronto, touring a research institute and meeting researchers. AI Minister Evan Solomon said the plan aims to build public trust in the technology, empower workers and underpin new privacy and online safety laws.
US and Iran trade fresh strikes as 60-day truce memo awaits Trump's approval
The United States and Iran exchanged new strikes around the Strait of Hormuz on the 96th day of their war, with the US hitting an IRGC site on Qeshm Island and Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming attacks on American assets in the Gulf. Negotiators have reached a 60-day memorandum to extend the ceasefire and open nuclear talks, but President Trump has yet to approve it.
Bitcoin slides below pre-war levels as Gulf risk drains crypto
Bitcoin fell to about $62,258 on Thursday morning, dropping below where it traded before the start of the war with Iran and erasing all of its conflict-era gains. Ethereum slipped to around $1,741 as risk aversion tied to the Gulf conflict continued to weigh on digital assets.
Broadcom shares plunge 15% as AI chip outlook disappoints
Broadcom shares fell more than 15%, their steepest one-day drop since early 2025, after the company's forecast for AI chip sales came in below Wall Street's expectations. The chipmaker beat on the quarter with record revenue of $22.19 billion but guided third-quarter AI revenue to about $16 billion, short of the roughly $17.2 billion analysts sought.
Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Lebanon ceasefire, vowing to fight on
Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese government, calling its demand that the group withdraw from south of the Litani River tantamount to surrender. The rejection leaves the deal, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks, in doubt as Israeli strikes killed at least five people in southern Lebanon.
RBI weighs rates as weak monsoon forecast clouds India's outlook
The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee is meeting this week with a decision due Friday, as a record-low rupee and a downgraded monsoon forecast complicate its choices. A weaker-than-hoped monsoon threatens rural demand and food prices in an economy where farming still employs nearly half the workforce.
UN peacekeeper killed by mortar fire in south Lebanon hours after truce
A Serbian UNIFIL peacekeeper died from mortar fire near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon, and two others from El Salvador and Spain were wounded. The attack came hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire that Hezbollah immediately rejected, and as Israeli strikes resumed across the south.
Japan's Takaichi to make first Europe trip for G7 summit in France
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain, Italy and France between June 13 and 18, attending the Group of Seven summit in Evian in her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. G7 leaders are expected to focus on responses to advanced AI and on reducing reliance on China for critical minerals.
Australian economy slows to 0.3% as net trade drags on growth
Australia's economy expanded just 0.3% in the March quarter and 2.5% over the year, the softest quarterly pace since mid-2024, according to official national accounts. A sharp drag from net trade, with exports falling and imports rising, weighed on output amid subdued household and government spending.
House passes Iran war powers resolution in rare rebuke of Trump
The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to direct President Trump to end hostilities with Iran, the first time it has passed such a war powers resolution and its sharpest rebuke yet of his handling of the conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats, though the measure is largely symbolic and faces near-certain failure in the Senate.
S&P 500 snaps nine-day winning streak as oil and yields climb
The S&P 500 fell 0.74% to 7,553.68, ending a nine-session winning streak as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured equities amid the escalating US-Iran conflict. The 10-year yield approached 4.5% and the 30-year neared 5%, stoking concern that elevated inflation could limit the Federal Reserve's room to cut rates.
Shell kept Niger Delta pipeline running for years despite internal warnings, BBC reports
Internal documents obtained by the BBC indicate the oil company Shell continued operating a major pipeline in Nigeria's Niger Delta for years despite repeated warnings from its own staff about environmental risks. The reporting renews scrutiny of the legacy of oil operations in one of the world's most polluted regions.
USDA confirms New World screwworm in South Texas calf, triggering quarantine
The US Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of flesh-eating New World screwworm in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County, the first such detection in the United States since the parasite began moving north from Central America in 2023. Officials established a 12-mile infested zone, imposed quarantines and expedited releases of sterile flies.
South Florida ramps up security with World Cup days away
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup about to begin, authorities across South Florida are stepping up security around venues and crowds, citing drones among their leading concerns. The Miami area is one of the North American tournament's host regions, and matches will draw large international crowds.