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Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say

June 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Israeli air strikes hit several residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 11 people, including women and children. The attacks targeted a Hamas commander and occurred despite a ceasefire agreement, as tensions and violence continue in the region.

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Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan, Tel al-Hawa neighborhoods, and Shati refugee camp.
At least 11 Palestinians were killed, including women, children, and three children with disabilities from one family.
A Hamas commander in northern Gaza, Hassan Labad, was killed along with his wife and three children.
The strikes happened during the early hours of Thursday and involved Israeli helicopters firing missiles.
There was no immediate response from the Israeli military about these attacks.
More than 940 people have died in Gaza since a US-brokered ceasefire started in October 2023.
The conflict began after a Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed about 1,200 people.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70%.

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Who is the Indian guru Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez follows?

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, is visiting India to discuss energy cooperation, especially Venezuelan oil supplies. She is also a follower of Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba and plans to visit his birthplace during her trip.

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Delcy Rodriguez became Venezuela’s interim president after President Nicolas Maduro was abducted by the US military in January.
Her five-day trip to India focuses on energy cooperation amid global supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Rodriguez follows Sathya Sai Baba, an Indian spiritual leader known for teachings about peace and love.
Sathya Sai Baba was believed by followers to perform miracles, though some accused him of fraud and abuse.
Venezuelan leaders, including Maduro, have been devotees of Sathya Sai Baba.
Rodriguez regularly visits Puttaparthi, the birthplace of Sathya Sai Baba, and feels spiritually supported by his teachings.
Sathya Sai Baba passed away in 2011 amid controversies including allegations of sexual abuse and financial fraud.
India and Venezuela seek to strengthen ties, especially through energy imports, during this diplomatic visit.

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Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

June 04, 2026 • BBC World

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Lebanon and Israel have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire that includes creating special security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah militants are not allowed. This deal depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks, following recent rocket fire from Lebanon and Israeli strikes that caused deaths and injuries.

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Lebanon and Israel agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire.
The agreement includes "pilot" security zones in Lebanon banning Hezbollah operatives.
Hezbollah is an armed group backed by Iran and is designated a terrorist organization by Israel, the US, and the UK.
Recent exchanges involved rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
Israeli strikes have continued, causing casualties in Lebanon.
The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah fully stopping attacks.
The situation remains tense and unstable in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut’s Dahieh district.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel’s hard right — or the face of Israel?

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has recently caused international controversy due to his strong actions and statements, including opposing a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran and mistreating activists. While some Israeli leaders and media say Ben-Gvir does not represent Israel, many believe he reflects a growing part of Israeli society and holds significant power in government security forces.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s National Security Minister and leader of the far-right Jewish Power party.
Ben-Gvir opposed a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran, saying it was bad for Israel.
He was filmed harassing activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, leading to criticism from multiple countries including the UK, France, Italy, Canada, and the U.S.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir’s behavior was not in line with Israel’s values.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Ben-Gvir harms Israel’s image and is not the face of the country.
Critics argue Ben-Gvir’s actions are supported by other politicians and civil servants who share his views.
Ben-Gvir has control over police and prison forces since his appointment in 2022.
He was politically active as a teenager and linked to extremist groups opposed to peace with Palestinians.

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China Can't Erase Memory of Tiananmen Square Massacre: Rubio

June 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, where Chinese troops killed many peaceful protesters in 1989. Despite China’s heavy censorship and efforts to hide the event, the memory of the protest and its victims remains important internationally.

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On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops used force against peaceful protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
Estimates say up to 1,000 civilians were killed; China officially reports 200 to 300 deaths.
Protesters were mostly students and workers demanding political reform, freedoms, and an end to corruption.
China censors discussion of the event on social media and prevents public commemorations, especially near Tiananmen Square.
Hong Kong used to hold large memorials but stopped after Beijing tightened control in 2020; Taiwan now hosts large events instead.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, criticized China’s censorship and honored the victims, stating that the event cannot be erased.
Rubio has supported U.S. actions against Chinese officials over human rights issues and has been targeted by Chinese sanctions.
China's government closely controls information about the massacre and treats related topics as sensitive.

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Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Thousands of people in Argentina have protested to stop violence against women. The protests started after a 14-year-old girl named Agostina Vega was raped and killed, and her body was found a week after she went missing.

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Argentina has a problem where a woman is killed every 30 hours.
Agostina Vega, a 14-year-old girl, was raped and murdered.
Her body was discovered one week after she disappeared.
The violence against women led to large protests across the country.
People are demanding stronger actions to end gender-based violence.

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Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder

June 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Elon Musk is causing division in the UK over the murder of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old who died while handcuffed by police. Starmer urged people to stay calm and said investigations are underway into the police officers’ actions.

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Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police while he was dying and said he could not breathe.
Vickrum Digwa, the killer, claimed he was a victim of a racist attack.
Protests occurred near the murder site in Southampton.
Elon Musk, owner of the social media site X, criticized police treatment of Nowak publicly.
Sir Keir Starmer accused Musk of interfering in British politics and stirring division.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the police officers’ behavior.
The National Police Chiefs Council is reviewing guidance on race issues after this case.
Starmer called for politicians to respect the family’s wishes for calm and leadership.

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Inquest to examine if police response contributed to Henry Nowak death

June 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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An inquest jury will investigate whether police actions or delays in medical treatment played a role in the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed in December 2025. Nowak was arrested after the stabbing but told police he was injured and struggling to breathe; his attacker, Vickrum Digwa, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

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Henry Nowak was stabbed with an 8-inch blade in Southampton on December 3, 2025.
Police arrested Nowak’s attacker, 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa, who did not initially admit to stabbing him.
Nowak repeatedly told officers he had been stabbed and was having trouble breathing before losing consciousness.
Police started CPR but were unaware Nowak had a serious chest wound.
A coroner will hold a full inquest with a jury starting September 20, 2027, to examine if police actions or treatment delays contributed to the death.
The judge noted that even immediate emergency treatment might not have saved Nowak because of the severity of his injuries.
The inquest aims to allow Nowak’s family to fully participate in the investigation.
Digwa was sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years after being found guilty of murder.

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Kuwait releases footage of drone strike on airport

June 04, 2026 • France24

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Kuwait released video footage showing a drone hitting its airport on June 3, 2026. The attack caused one death and injured many other people.

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The drone strike happened at Kuwait’s airport on June 3, 2026.
Kuwait published CCTV video footage of the attack.
One person was killed in the strike.
Many others were hurt during the attack.
The strike involved drones linked to Iran.
The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
Related conflicts and strikes are happening nearby, including actions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah.

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Ireland’s Black community opens up about racism after ‘George Floyd moment’

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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A Black Irish community in Ireland is speaking out about racism following the death of Yves Sakila, who died after being restrained by security guards in Dublin. The incident has been compared to the killing of George Floyd in the United States and has sparked discussions about racism and discrimination in Ireland.

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Emer O’Neill, a Black Irish woman and activist, faced multiple racist insults in her town near Dublin last month.
Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Irish man originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, died after security guards restrained him with their knees on his neck for over four minutes.
Sakila’s death has been called Ireland’s "George Floyd moment," referencing the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the US by police.
Sakila was suspected of shoplifting and died after police performed CPR; no arrests have been made yet.
Sakila had faced challenges in youth care and was living homeless at the time of his death.
Some members of Ireland’s minority communities say racism is often denied or downplayed in Ireland.
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern made controversial remarks about immigration from Congo days before the incident.
People from minority groups report experiences of racism and say that Irish society often dismisses concerns about racial discrimination.

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Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire

June 04, 2026 • Guardian World

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Fighting broke out in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, between government troops and militias linked to the opposition. The conflict caused damage, injured civilians, and forced many people to leave their homes just before planned protests about the president’s decision to stay in office after his term ended.

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Government troops and opposition militias exchanged gunfire in Mogadishu, causing property damage.
The violence happened ahead of protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s extension of his term.
Parliament approved changes in March that could allow the president to stay in office one year longer and delay elections.
Former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said government forces attacked his home.
Former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused government troops of using heavy weapons and drones in crowded areas.
Thousands of government soldiers were involved in fighting in two Mogadishu districts.
Civilians were injured and many fled their homes due to the fighting.
The US embassy called the violence “reckless” and urged Somali leaders to resolve issues peacefully.

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Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday

June 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared new photos to celebrate their daughter Lilibet’s fifth birthday. They also recently marked their eighth wedding anniversary and announced a new film project about British troops in Afghanistan.

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Lilibet turned five years old.
The couple posted two new photos of Lilibet on Instagram.
Lilibet is their second child, two years younger than their son Archie.
Meghan called Lilibet "Mama's little helper" in a recent post.
Harry and Meghan’s production company, Archewell, is making a film for Netflix about British troops under siege in Afghanistan.
Their deal with Netflix changed last year to a "first look deal," meaning Netflix gets the first chance to pick up their new projects.
In April, the couple visited Australia privately, focusing on Indigenous culture, sports, and memorials.
They are no longer working members of the British royal family.

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Exiled for an anti-war drawing: A Russian family punished for dissent

June 04, 2026 • France24

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A Russian girl drew a picture against the war in Ukraine, which led to her and her father being punished by Russian authorities. The father was arrested and later released from prison, after which they fled Russia and are now refugees in Strasbourg, France.

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In March 2022, 12-year-old Maria made an anti-war drawing at school.
Maria was reported to the authorities immediately after making the drawing.
The Russian security agency, FSB, visited her school and home following the incident.
Maria’s father was arrested for supporting her and criticizing the war.
He was convicted of discrediting the Russian army.
After serving time in a penal colony, he was released.
Maria and her father left Russia and now live as refugees in Strasbourg.
Their situation highlights consequences faced by those opposing the war in Russia.

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Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire framework in US-led talks

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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The United States helped Israel and Lebanon agree on a plan to stop fighting. The plan includes Lebanon’s army taking more control and Hezbollah stopping attacks. However, Hezbollah did not join the talks, which makes it unclear how the ceasefire will be enforced.

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The US announced a ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon.
The plan calls for the Lebanese army to expand its control.
Hezbollah is expected to stop attacks as part of the ceasefire.
Hezbollah did not participate in the US-led talks.
Hezbollah’s refusal to join raises doubts about how the ceasefire will be enforced.
The framework aims to reduce conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

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Albania's 'flamingo revolution' against Jared-Kushner-backed luxury resort

June 04, 2026 • France24

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Albanians are protesting a luxury resort project on their southern coast that is supported by Jared Kushner and others, because it threatens a protected natural area. Meanwhile, groups around the world are working to keep the memory alive of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which happened 37 years ago and remains censored by Chinese authorities.

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Albanians have held protests against a luxury resort planned on a protected coastal ecosystem in Zvernec, Albania.
The resort project is backed by Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and investors from Qatar.
Protesters view the project as part of wider issues like government corruption and misuse of power.
The Zvernec coast is home to flamingos and many other protected species, inspiring the nickname "flamingo revolution" for the protests.
June 4, 2026, marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, where many student protesters were killed.
Chinese authorities continue to suppress public memory of the massacre, including banning memorial events in Hong Kong since 2020.
Groups like Tiananmen Mothers and China Unofficial Archives work to document and remember the events of 1989.
German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn a 1975 film due to concerns about a topless child actor in one scene.

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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Germany did not win a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after competing with Austria and Portugal. Germany’s Foreign Minister suggested that the country’s support for Israel and Ukraine may have caused it to lose important votes needed for election.

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The UNSC has 15 members: 5 permanent and 10 temporary members serving two-year terms.
Germany competed for one of two seats in the “Western Europe and Others” group but lost to Austria and Portugal.
Germany’s candidate received 104 votes, which was 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority required.
This is the first time in many years that Germany failed to secure a rotating seat on the UNSC.
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany’s clear support for Israel and Ukraine likely cost it votes.
Some analysts believe opposition to Germany’s support for Israel was the main reason for the loss.
Germany is one of the largest financial contributors to the UN and has traditionally held significant diplomatic influence.
The loss led to criticism in Germany about its international reputation and foreign policy.

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Penny Wong says she believes Israeli soldiers sexually assaulted and abused Australian women after Gaza flotilla

June 04, 2026 • Guardian World

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she believes the allegations made by Australian women who claim they were sexually assaulted and abused by Israeli soldiers after being detained on a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces, and the detained Australians allege violent treatment, which Israel denies.

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Eleven Australians were on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.
Israeli naval forces stopped and detained the flotilla participants.
Several Australian women allege they were sexually assaulted, beaten, and abused while detained.
Penny Wong said she believes women who report sexual assault and called the treatment unacceptable.
The Australian government has raised concerns with Israel about the treatment and lack of diplomatic access.
The Israeli embassy denied the allegations and described the flotilla as a provocation.
Some flotilla participants have asked for a meeting with Australian leaders to share their experiences and seek action.
Senator Mehreen Faruqi presented specific accounts of violence and abuse reported by the detained Australians.

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Leftwing US commentator calls decision to ban him from UK ‘Kafkaesque’

June 04, 2026 • Guardian World

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Cenk Uygur, a leftwing US commentator, was banned from entering the UK by the government, which canceled his travel permission. The ban followed concerns that his presence might harm public good, leading to debate about free speech and censorship.

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Cenk Uygur is a US political commentator and founder of the progressive media outlet Young Turks.
The UK Home Office canceled Uygur’s electronic travel authorization (ETA), blocking his entry to the UK.
Uygur and Hasan Piker were due to appear at a speaking event in London but will now speak online instead.
The UK government can refuse entry to foreigners if their presence is seen as not good for the public, based on conduct or associations.
The government has previously banned other figures considered a threat to public order, including far-right activists and rapper Kanye West.
Uygur’s ban reportedly relates partly to fears his comments might encourage antisemitism following recent Middle East violence.
Uygur has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and US policy but says he promotes nonviolence.
Uygur and others question why the UK government restricts criticism of Israel while ignoring other international conflicts.

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UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic

June 04, 2026 • Guardian World

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Birmingham City University (BCU) plans to close its black studies MA program due to low enrollment. Kimberlé Crenshaw, a US civil rights scholar, warned this move reflects similar attacks on black studies programs in the United States and urged the university to keep the course.

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BCU will stop offering the black studies MA from September after a review of its postgraduate courses.
Only eight students are currently enrolled in the black studies MA program.
The university closed its undergraduate black studies program earlier in 2024.
Kimberlé Crenshaw described black studies as essential for understanding black history and experiences worldwide.
Crenshaw said the closures in the UK mirror efforts in the US that threaten black studies.
Academics and public figures have signed a letter asking BCU to reconsider closing the course.
BCU said it is cutting some courses due to low demand but will let current students finish their studies.
The university is talking to affected staff and looking for other ways to offer similar education.

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Nepali Mount Everest guide found alive after being missing for six days

June 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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A Nepali mountaineering guide named Dawa Sherpa, who had been missing on Mount Everest for six days, was found alive by a rescue team. He was rescued, taken to a hospital in Kathmandu, and reunited with his family after they had already started funeral rituals.

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Dawa Sherpa went missing on May 29 while descending Mount Everest.
He was found crawling near the Khumbu Icefall by a crew clearing climbing gear.
After being found, he was given food and water and flown by helicopter to a hospital in Kathmandu.
His wife and daughter had begun funeral rituals, believing he was dead.
The search was delayed, and helicopters initially failed to locate him.
The clearing crew that found him is part of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, responsible for maintaining climbing routes.
This Everest climbing season was the busiest ever, with over 1,000 climbers and guides.
At least five climbers have died during this season.

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