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June 6, 2026

Court sentences three British holidaymakers for killing Bangladeshi restaurateur in Canada

The suspects admitted to killing the victim following an altercation over an unpaid $150 (£79) restaurant bill.

Sharif Rahman
June 6, 2026

Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones: Civil society urges policymakers to prioritise humanitarian impacts

“Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones must be more than lines drawn on a military map to manage state relations,” stated Martina Schubert of the Vienna School of International Studies.

Martina Schubert
June 6, 2026

Russia, Ukraine release 370 prisoners in major exchange

According to her, UAE mediation secured the return of the Russian servicemen.

Ukraine, Russia flags
June 6, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy to perform official song ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony Thursday

@shakira and @burnaboy will join an impressive all-star cast during the opening ceremony of the #CopaMundialFIFA in Mexico City!” FIFA tweeted on Friday.

Shakira, Burna Boy to perform ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup
June 6, 2026

African couple undergoing IVF treatment among 21 killed in Indian hotel fire

Mr Raja said, “I have seen many dead bodies during my career, but nothing compares to what I saw there.”

Indian fire
June 6, 2026

U.S. arrests Rahman Oriyomi for slipping through Houston airport security, forcing LA-bound plane to turn around

Flight attendants were alerted that someone was hiding in the aircraft restroom shortly after the plane began taxiing.

Houston airport
June 5, 2026

Immigrants celebrate as U.S. judge vacates Trump’s hold on statutory benefits

The U.S. president also put a stop to the processing of asylum claims from any country. 

U.S. President Donald
June 5, 2026

World diplomats turn to regional treaties to avert nuclear escalation

“These security guarantees are often treated by nuclear weapon states as conditional political statements rather than permanent, legally binding obligations,” said Mr Persbo.

Trump, Xi, Putin, Starmer, Macron
June 5, 2026

South Korea’s election chief resigns over ballot shortages

“The situation undermined voters’ confidence and participation in local elections, and I feel devastated as chairman,” Mr Tae-ak said.

South Korea
June 5, 2026

Russia, Cuba to collaborate on cancer vaccine development

He said it would formalise joint efforts on an oncology vaccine, representing a new phase in bilateral healthcare cooperation.

Needle and syringe