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Israel carried out airstrikes on Sunday in several places in Gaza, killing at least 14 people and injuring many more. At the same time, Israel closed all border crossings into Gaza, preventing humanitarian aid from entering.
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Israel conducted airstrikes in Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.
At least 14 people were killed in these strikes.
Dozens of people were injured.
Israel shut all border crossings into Gaza.
This closure stopped aid supplies from reaching the people in Gaza.
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President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to accept a deal with Iran as the U.S. negotiates with Tehran. Despite Trump’s request that Israel not retaliate after Iranian missile strikes, Netanyahu continued military action, increasing tension between the two countries.
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President Trump told The Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept a deal with Iran.
Trump said he "calls the shots" and not Netanyahu in managing the Iran-Israel situation.
Iran launched multiple missiles at Israel, prompting Israel to strike back despite Trump's instructions.
The U.S. and Iran are in active negotiations, which Trump says are unaffected by the recent conflict.
Israeli media reports suggest Trump is desperate for a deal with Iran, causing tension with Netanyahu.
The conflict between Israel and Iran has lasted 100 days with ongoing exchanges of attacks.
Iranian media describe their resistance as a victory in preserving their government system.
American media report widespread despair among Iranians due to the war and economic problems.
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A strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines near Mindanao, causing at least 15 deaths and many injuries. The quake prompted tsunami warnings in nearby countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia, leading to evacuations along some coastal areas.
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The earthquake occurred early Monday morning, about 32 km west of Maasim in Sarangani province, Mindanao.
The quake’s depth was about 33 km below the surface.
Aftershocks numbered 138, with the strongest measuring magnitude 6.7.
At least 15 people were reported dead and 129 injured, mostly from falling debris.
Tsunami alerts were issued for the southern Philippines, northern Indonesia, Sabah (Malaysia), and Australia’s northern coasts.
A tsunami wave up to 0.75 meters high was detected in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, causing evacuations.
Philippine authorities, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, activated disaster response teams and prepared relief efforts.
Damage included collapsed buildings, cracked hospital structures, and broken windows in affected areas.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke to the Spanish parliament, urging respect for migrants' rights and international law. He called for ethical responsibility in public life and peace through dialogue, highlighting concerns about military build-up and artificial intelligence in warfare.
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Pope Leo XIV gave the first-ever papal speech to the Spanish parliament.
He emphasized respect for migrants, the unborn, and vulnerable people.
The speech showed increased acceptance of the Catholic Church in Spain’s public and political life.
Lawmakers gave the pope a long standing ovation at the end of his speech.
The pope urged peaceful resolution of conflicts using international law.
He expressed concern about growing defense budgets and rearmament in Europe.
Pope Leo called for human control over weapons made with artificial intelligence.
He referenced Spain’s 16th-century School of Salamanca, an early source of ideas about international law and human rights.
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Latvia's military shot down a drone that entered its airspace, marking another drone-related event linked to the war in Ukraine. Similar drone incidents have happened in nearby countries, raising worries that the conflict might spread into NATO member states.
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Latvia's fighter jets shot down a drone that entered its airspace on Monday.
It is unclear where the drone came from; Latvia borders Russia and Belarus.
Both Ukrainian and Russian drones have crossed borders in the region before.
Moldova also reported a drone crashing and exploding in its territory during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
Moldova holds Russia responsible for any drones entering its airspace.
Two Russian drones exploded over Romania recently, injuring two people.
These drone incidents have raised fears of the Ukraine war expanding into NATO countries.
The events are part of the ongoing conflict caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Africa’s cities are expected to lead the continent’s economic growth in the coming decades due to rapid urbanization and a growing working-age population. Cities like Lagos are becoming important hubs for business and innovation, playing a key role in Africa’s future prosperity.
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Africa will be the world’s fastest-growing region this year, surpassing Asia.
African cities are growing quickly and will host around 900 million more people by 2050.
Lagos is Africa’s largest city and would rank as the continent’s fifth largest economy if it were a country.
Lagos is recognized as a top emerging tech hub and home to many African tech startups valued over $1 billion (unicorns).
Rapid population growth in cities provides a “demographic dividend” with more working-age people than dependents.
Cities need good transport, planning, and infrastructure to turn population growth into economic success.
Governments support growth by creating conditions for businesses to thrive, but businesses create jobs.
Without proper governance and planning, urban growth could cause problems similar to those feared in the past.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, marking his first trip there in seven years. He met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and the visit aims to strengthen ties between the two countries.
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Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea, for a two-day state visit.
The visit included a military welcome with a 21-gun salute and national anthems.
Kim Jong Un and his wife greeted Xi and his wife at the airport.
This is Xi’s first trip to North Korea in seven years.
Xi and Kim are expected to hold a summit to discuss their relationship.
China is North Korea’s main trade partner, accounting for about 95% of its trade.
North Korea helped Russia with weapons and troops after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
China likely wants to keep North Korea from becoming too close to Russia and to strengthen its own influence in the region.
China might offer economic aid and projects to North Korea during the visit.
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Tropical Storm Boris formed off the southern Pacific coast of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides to parts of southern Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported the storm’s location, wind speeds, and movement, and issued a tropical storm warning for affected coastal areas.
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Tropical Storm Boris formed Monday near Mexico’s southern Pacific coast.
The storm is about 85 miles southeast of Acapulco and 50 miles southwest of Punta Maldonado.
Boris has maximum winds of 40 mph and is moving northeast at 5 mph.
A tropical storm warning is in effect from Laguna de Chacahua to Tecpan de Galeana.
Heavy rain from Boris may cause dangerous flooding and mudslides, especially in steep areas.
Boris is the second named storm of the Pacific hurricane season, which began on May 15.
Another storm, Amanda, formed earlier but stayed far out at sea and did not threaten land.
The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, but no storms have formed there so far this year.
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South Africa is starting to make and use a new, injectable HIV prevention shot that only needs to be given twice a year. Early studies show the shot can reduce the chance of getting HIV by about 99.9%.
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The new HIV prevention treatment is an injectable shot.
It only needs to be given twice a year.
The shot reduces the risk of HIV transmission by around 99.9%.
A South African laboratory will produce the generic version of this treatment.
This development is seen as an important step in fighting HIV and AIDS.
The news comes from Cape Town and was reported on June 8, 2026.
The treatment is intended for public health use in South Africa.
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed over 3,600 people and wounded more than 11,000. In some dangerous areas, local people have set up temporary cemeteries to bury the dead.
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The death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon is 3,613.
Over 11,000 people have been injured in these strikes.
It is too risky to bury dead bodies in some parts of Lebanon because of the ongoing conflict.
A temporary cemetery was created in the city of Saïda to hold those who have died.
The violence is linked to Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
This conflict is part of a larger set of hostilities in the Middle East, involving Israel and Iran.
Reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Elena Volochine visited Saïda to report on the situation.
The article mentions related recent attacks and clashes in the region.
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A 19-year-old woman died after gunshots were fired at a house in north London. Police are investigating the incident and have not made any arrests yet.
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The shooting happened just after midnight at a house in Dale Grove, Finchley, north London.
Emergency services, including police and ambulance, were called to the scene.
The 19-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the location.
Her family has been informed and is receiving support from trained officers.
No one has been arrested so far.
Police continue to investigate and are increasing their presence in the area.
A formal identification and post-mortem (medical exam) have not yet been completed.
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Peru is waiting for the results of its presidential election to choose the ninth president in ten years. The two main candidates are Keiko Fujimori, who is right-wing and promises to fight crime, and Roberto Sánchez, who is left-wing and wants to reduce the gap between city and rural people.
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Peru is voting for its ninth president in ten years, showing political instability.
The election is very close, and the winner will be announced after all votes are counted.
Keiko Fujimori is a right-wing candidate and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori.
Alberto Fujimori was an authoritarian leader convicted of human rights abuses.
Roberto Sánchez is left-wing and is connected to former jailed president Pedro Castillo.
Sánchez wants to fix differences in wealth and opportunities between urban and rural areas.
The election results are still pending, with no clear winner yet.
The vote is happening amid ongoing political tensions in Peru.
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Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling party won the recent parliamentary election. The election had the highest voter turnout in a decade and showed the country’s shift toward closer ties with Western countries, despite Russia’s interference and threats.
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Armenia held a parliamentary election with the highest voter turnout in ten years.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party won the election.
The vote confirmed Armenia’s move toward stronger relations with Western countries.
Russia interfered in the election and issued threats toward Armenia.
The European Union promised financial aid to help Armenia deal with Russian sanctions.
The election was seen as a test of Armenia’s geopolitical future and independence.
Observers noted the election was heavily watched and scrutinized by different parties.
The political shift signals Armenia’s changing relations in the region.
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Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes on June 8, 2026, breaking a truce that started on April 8. The attacks happened while peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled. President Donald Trump urged both sides to show restraint and return to negotiations.
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Iran and Israel carried out attacks against each other on June 8, 2026.
This is the first violence since a ceasefire began on April 8, 2026.
The ceasefire was meant to pause hostilities between the two countries.
Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled and are not progressing.
President Donald Trump called for calm and asked Iran to return to negotiations.
The fighting involved Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well as Iranian forces.
The exchange of strikes is seen as a setback for peace efforts in the region.
The attacks occurred near Jericho and other areas in the Middle East.
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Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on June 8, marking the first violence since a ceasefire began two months ago. This happened despite President Donald Trump calling for calm, and talks involving the US have stopped.
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Israel and Iran attacked each other on June 8, breaking a two-month ceasefire.
President Donald Trump urged both sides to show restraint.
Discussions between Israel, Iran, and the US have reached a deadlock.
The ceasefire had been in place for about two months before the recent strikes.
The renewed conflict raises uncertainty about the region’s future stability.
The article is based on a report by France 24 and includes video commentary by Douglas Herbert.
Ongoing violence has recently affected civilians and soldiers in the area.
The situation is part of a broader, long-term conflict in the Middle East.
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President Donald Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be careful after Iran launched missiles at Israel. Despite this, Israel responded with strikes on Iran, showing that the US may not have full control over Israel's actions.
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Iran launched missile attacks on Israel.
President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to act with restraint.
Israel carried out strikes on Iran in response.
The Israeli strikes suggest limits to US influence over Israel’s decisions.
The situation highlights tension between US and Israel regarding Iran.
Netanyahu proceeded with military action despite Trump's advice.
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About 150 Malawians are being sent back to Malawi from South Africa due to fears of attacks against foreigners. Similar efforts are taking place for citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe as violence and threats target migrants in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.
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Around 150 Malawians will arrive home on Monday after leaving South Africa amid xenophobia concerns.
Violence in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, included door-to-door intimidation and the deaths of two Mozambicans.
Malawians were in temporary camps in Mossel Bay along with other foreign nationals.
Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe are also organizing repatriations because of anti-migrant tensions.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new actions against illegal migration but urged citizens not to commit violence.
A group of 74 Zimbabweans returned home on Sunday after fleeing attacks in Mossel Bay.
Ghana repatriated nearly 300 of its citizens by flight, with about 680 arriving in Accra recently.
Nigeria postponed one evacuation flight but plans five in total, with more than 500 citizens screened for return.
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Many African migrants in South Africa are very afraid after protests demanding that illegal immigrants leave the country. Violence and threats have forced some migrants to seek shelter, and several have been killed in recent attacks.
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A group called March & March is leading protests asking illegal immigrants to leave South Africa by June 30.
At least five Mozambican citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in late May.
About 100 migrants from Mozambique and Malawi took refuge in Kleinmond town hall after threats from locals.
Ghana arranged flights to help hundreds of its citizens leave South Africa.
Migrants say having legal papers does not protect them from violence.
Unemployment and poverty in South Africa have caused some locals to blame immigrants for economic problems.
South Africa’s foreign-born population increased from 2% in 1996 to nearly 4% in 2022.
The protest group March & March claims there are between 15 million and 30 million illegal immigrants in South Africa.
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Six more men have been charged after a protest in Southampton linked to the murder of Henry Nowak. The protest turned violent, injuring 11 police officers and a police dog, following the release of bodycam footage showing Nowak handcuffed after being stabbed.
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Henry Nowak, 18, was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life for Nowak’s murder.
Digwa claimed he acted in self-defense after alleging racial abuse.
A protest occurred after police released bodycam footage of Nowak handcuffed while dying.
During the protest, thrown objects injured 11 police officers and one police dog.
Twenty people have now been charged related to the protests.
Six men are scheduled to appear in Southampton Magistrates’ Court with charges including violent disorder, affray, obstruction, and possession of an offensive weapon.
Nowak was a first-year student studying accountancy and finance at the University of Southampton.
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