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Multiple attackers shot and killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South Africa. Police said more than 10 suspects arrived by minibus, fired at residents in several places, and then escaped.
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The attack happened late Tuesday night in the Cleveland suburb near Johannesburg.
At least 12 people died, including eight adult males and three adult females at the scene; the 12th victim died in the hospital.
At least nine other people were wounded.
Police believe more than 10 attackers took part and left in the same minibus they arrived in.
No arrests have been made, and the motive behind the shooting is unknown.
Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned areas with basic housing, often shacks.
Similar mass shootings have happened recently in South Africa, sometimes linked to illegal mining gangs.
South Africa has a high murder rate, with around 60 murders a day on average.
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A missile strike, which Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says targeted US military bases, caused an explosion in Manama, Bahrain. The strikes happened in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan as a response to recent US actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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An explosion occurred in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
Authorities reported the explosion was due to an Iranian missile strike.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacks on US bases.
The strikes targeted US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Iran said the attacks were in retaliation for US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
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Makala Pendley, a 30-year-old pregnant mother from Indianapolis, was found dead in Mexico after being reported missing earlier this year with her seven children. Authorities say she was beaten to death, and her children were found safe; the children's father has been arrested.
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Makala Pendley was reported missing along with her seven children in February.
Her body was found in a ditch in Zinacantán, Chiapas, Mexico.
Pendley was at least six months pregnant at the time of her death.
The cause of death was a traumatic brain injury from blunt force trauma.
Authorities estimated she had been dead for 8 to 12 hours when found.
Pendley’s family identified her body on June 9.
Her seven children were found safe in Mexico.
The father of the children was arrested by authorities.
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Ukrainian drones attacked a historic museum and several oil refineries in Russian-controlled Crimea and parts of Russia, causing fires and damage. Russian authorities responded by limiting train services and activating air defenses, reporting numerous drones destroyed.
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Ukrainian drones struck the Panorama Defense of Sevastopol museum in Crimea, causing a roof fire.
The museum commemorates Russia’s Crimean War history and suffered damage during the attack.
A drone attack on a passenger train in Crimea killed the assistant locomotive driver and injured the main driver.
Train services at night in Crimea were reduced; some trains were stopped and passengers evacuated by bus.
Fuel sales to the public in Crimea were suspended, and gasoline is rationed due to fuel shortages after the attacks.
Russian air defense systems reported destroying 326 Ukrainian drones over Russia in recent attacks.
Multiple drone strikes targeted oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region (Kuibyshevsk refinery) and caused fires in industrial areas.
Russian authorities urged over a million people to take shelter during these drone attacks.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes following the reported downing of a US helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US-linked targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, raising concerns about further conflict escalation.
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The US military struck Iranian targets after President Donald Trump said Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched drone and missile attacks on US-linked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Iranian officials warned they would respond to any attack to maintain deterrence against the US and Israel.
Iran claimed damage to US F-35 hangars and a command center in a missile strike on a Jordanian airbase.
Kuwait activated air defenses against "hostile aerial targets" amid the tensions.
A retired US general suggested both sides acted in ways to limit escalation and leave room for diplomacy.
The situation remains tense, with risks of ongoing retaliatory attacks potentially undermining peace talks.
Separate deadly attacks also continued in southern Lebanon, unrelated to the US-Iran conflict.
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Protests took place in several Scottish cities after a knife attack in Belfast. Police managed the crowds and closed roads and bridges to keep order during the demonstrations.
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A man was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast.
The victim suffered injuries to his eyes, back, and face.
The suspect is described as a Sudanese man.
Protests happened in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr, and Belfast following the attack.
Hundreds of protesters, some with covered faces, marched with flags and banners.
Police blocked roads, closed bridges, and made at least one arrest in Glasgow.
Some violence and theft happened during the protests, including attacks on passers-by.
Groups condemned the protest violence and called for unity against hate.
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An Indonesian military court sentenced four officers to prison for attacking a human rights activist with acid. The officers were found guilty of premeditated assault after the activist was seriously injured in the attack.
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Four Indonesian military officers were jailed for involvement in an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus.
Sentences ranged from 1.5 to 3 years in prison.
The officers are from the military’s Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS).
The attack happened on March 12 in Jakarta, leaving Yunus blind in one eye and with severe burns.
Charges carried a maximum possible sentence of 12 years.
Prosecutors said the attack was motivated by anger at Yunus’s activism but not by official orders.
Yunus criticizes the government’s expansion of military influence in civilian affairs.
The United Nations condemned the attack as an act of violence against human rights defenders.
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The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint fighter jet project between France and Germany, has been cancelled. This ends a major effort to create a next-generation European combat aircraft and is seen as a setback for cooperation between the two countries and for European defense ambitions.
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FCAS aimed to develop a new advanced fighter jet for Europe.
The project was a major symbol of cooperation between France and Germany.
The program has been cancelled due to industrial disagreements and structural problems.
Dassault, a French aerospace company, was involved but considered difficult to collaborate with.
The failure reflects challenges in European defense strategies amid changes like drone warfare and the Ukraine conflict.
Experts say FCAS was designed for outdated defense needs and future combat systems may require new, flexible technologies.
Ending FCAS might allow France and Germany to pursue more practical defense cooperation.
The project’s collapse highlights tensions between Europe’s desire for sovereignty and dependence on the US for security.
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At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa. Police say more than 10 suspects arrived in a white vehicle, opened fire on residents, and then escaped; the motive is still unknown.
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The shooting took place late Tuesday in Cleveland, an informal settlement in Johannesburg.
Police report that over 10 suspects arrived in a white Toyota Quantum and attacked people at multiple spots.
Eight men and three women died at the scene; another man died later in the hospital.
Nine people with gunshot wounds were taken to medical facilities for treatment.
Police are actively searching for the suspects involved in the shooting.
The reason for the attack is not yet known and is under investigation.
South Africa has a very high murder rate, with about 60 people killed every day on average.
Police and emergency services responded around 23:10 local time after reports of shooting sounds.
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Israel has increased the demolition of Palestinian homes and evictions in east Jerusalem, a contested area claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians. These actions have intensified in recent years, with over 260 structures demolished in 2025 and continued demolitions in 2026, affecting Palestinian families and their communities.
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East Jerusalem was captured by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war and is claimed by Palestinians for a future state.
Israel considers all of Jerusalem its unified capital and says residents have equal rights by law.
Palestinians in east Jerusalem can apply for Israeli citizenship, but most avoid doing so because it would accept Israeli control over the city.
Over 260 Palestinian homes and buildings were demolished in east Jerusalem in 2025, a 70% increase from three years earlier.
At least 116 demolitions have occurred in east Jerusalem so far in 2026.
Restrictions on Palestinian neighborhoods limit their growth and contribute to evictions.
Many Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem are supported and expanded by Israeli authorities.
Activists and residents report that these demolitions erase Palestinian history, memories, and communities.
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Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring 14, according to Afghan officials. The strikes targeted the provinces of Khost, Kunar, and Paktika amid ongoing conflict between the two countries.
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The airstrikes killed 11 children, one woman, and one elderly man.
Pakistan has not officially confirmed the airstrikes.
The attacks follow a deadly clash between Pakistani Taliban militants and Pakistani security forces near the Afghan border.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister praised security forces and vowed to continue fighting against militant groups.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have been in conflict since February after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack responding to earlier Pakistani strikes.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering Pakistani militants who attack inside Pakistan, a charge Afghanistan denies.
Prior peace talks hosted by China led to an agreement to avoid escalating conflict and seek solutions.
The Afghan Taliban has ruled Afghanistan since 2021, while the Pakistani Taliban is a separate but allied militant group.
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said his government will continue with a large luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, despite protests from thousands of people. The project aims to develop hotels, villas, and a marina in a coastal nature reserve, which has raised environmental concerns and an ongoing investigation by Albania’s anti-corruption agency.
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The development project is linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
It is located near the Narta lagoon, a protected nature area in western Albania.
Thousands of protesters have demonstrated against the project in Tirana, Albania’s capital.
Prime Minister Edi Rama defends the project and calls environmental worries misinformation.
The government says the development will attract big investors and boost high-end tourism.
A formal environmental impact study has not yet started, even though land clearing has begun.
Albania’s anti-corruption agency is investigating the project due to disputes over land ownership.
Kushner expressed interest in investing after informal meetings with Rama at a dinner and in Davos.
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The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona features unique architecture and many hidden religious symbols and treasures. Josep Turull, the basilica’s rector, recently gave a private tour revealing some of these special elements before Pope Leo XIV's upcoming Mass.
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The Sagrada Familia is known for its sandcastle-like spires and stone carved to look like plants.
Its interior is colorful and filled with artistic details.
The basilica has religious scenes and symbols on its façades, some simple and others mysterious.
The Passion Façade shows the suffering of Christ in a harsh style, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Sculptor Josep Subirachs added playful elements to the façade, including a magic square where the numbers always add up to 33, Christ’s age at death.
Josep Turull has been rector for eight years and continues discovering new details.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to celebrate Mass at the basilica soon.
The basilica holds many precious relics and liturgical items used in worship.
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At least 12 people were killed and 9 injured in a mass shooting in an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa. Police said more than 10 suspects fired on residents before escaping in a white van, and a manhunt is underway with no arrests yet.
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The shooting occurred on Tuesday night around 11 p.m. in the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, a suburb of Johannesburg.
The suspects were dropped off by a white van outside the settlement.
They entered through multiple entrances and shot at residents in several locations.
Eight men and three women died on the scene; another injured man died later in hospital.
Nine others were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds.
Police have launched a manhunt but have not arrested anyone yet.
Investigators including crime intelligence and forensic experts are involved in tracking the suspects.
The motive for the attack is unknown.
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The UK is expected to experience warmer weather by the weekend, with temperatures possibly reaching up to 28°C (82.4°F) in southeast England. However, rainy and cooler conditions will continue midweek before the warmer spell arrives, and it is not yet certain if the warmth will last long enough to count as an official heatwave.
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After a cool and wet start to June, the UK will see drier and sunnier weather later this week.
Temperatures in England and Wales could rise to the mid-to-high 20 degrees Celsius range (77–84°F).
Scotland and Northern Ireland may reach low 20s Celsius (68–77°F), with cooler, cloudier weather in northern areas.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday and Thursday across many parts of the UK.
The warm weather will likely begin over the weekend as high pressure builds from the south.
An official heatwave in the UK requires temperatures above 25-28°C for three days in a row, which is still uncertain.
Different weather models disagree on whether the warm, stable high pressure will stay or be replaced by cooler Atlantic air.
The warmer-than-average weather is forecast to continue into next week if the high pressure remains.
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The United States launched airstrikes against Iran after blaming Tehran for downing a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, escalating the ongoing conflict and threatening fragile ceasefire efforts.
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President Donald Trump held Iran responsible for shooting down a U.S. Apache helicopter.
U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and radar sites near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
Iran launched missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan; Jordan reported shooting down five missiles.
These attacks follow exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel, which has been increasing military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The conflict began on February 28 and has disrupted the global economy, raising energy and food prices worldwide.
Attempts to turn an April ceasefire into a permanent peace deal have failed.
Iran’s foreign minister warned the U.S. military presence near Iran remains at risk and promised retaliation against new strikes.
U.S. Central Command described its airstrikes as a proportional response to recent attacks on U.S. forces and commercial ships.
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Trita Parsi explained to Al Jazeera that Iran has changed its military approach. Instead of waiting calmly, Iran now plans to respond quickly and strongly to any attack from the United States.
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Iran has stopped using a strategy called "strategic patience," which means waiting quietly.
The new approach is to respond fast and harshly if the U.S. attacks.
Iran wants to prevent the U.S. from attacking without consequences.
This quick response is seen as important for Iran’s defense.
Trita Parsi shared this information during an interview with Al Jazeera.
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In Barcelona, over 100 members of the Castellers de Vilafranca built a 10-meter-high human tower to welcome Pope Leo XIV. Around 40,000 people watched this traditional Catalan show, which represents teamwork and cultural identity.
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The event took place in Barcelona.
The group performing was the Castellers de Vilafranca.
The human tower reached 10 meters (about 33 feet) high.
The tower was built to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
About 40,000 people attended the event.
Building human towers is a traditional Catalan activity.
The human tower symbolizes teamwork and Catalan culture.
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A rare western reef heron, usually found in southern Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, was spotted for the first time in the UK at Y Foryd, Caernarfon, Wales. Hundreds of birdwatchers gathered in the town to see the bird after it was identified by ornithologist Simon Hugheston-Roberts.
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The western reef heron was seen at Y Foryd, Caernarfon, Wales.
This bird is normally found in southern Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Ornithologist Simon Hugheston-Roberts first spotted the bird on a walk and confirmed its identity.
About 300 birdwatchers, known as twitchers, came to see the heron.
Nature expert Iolo Williams said this is the first time this heron has been seen in the UK.
The heron may have been blown off course by warm southern winds.
The bird moved around the area, feeding and roosting in different places.
Visitors included birdwatchers and artists who observed and sketched the heron.
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Voters in Aberdeen South will vote in a by-election on June 18 to replace SNP MP Stephen Flynn, who recently became an MSP. The area’s economy depends heavily on the offshore energy industry, especially oil, gas, and developing renewable energy, but job losses have occurred. Local leaders want the new MP to support a strong and complete energy plan to boost jobs and help the region.
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Aberdeen South includes parts of Aberdeen’s commuter belt and harbor areas like Torry.
The Port of Aberdeen received a £420 million investment to develop the South Harbour for larger cruise ships.
Oil and gas activity in the region dropped by 15-20% last year, causing job losses.
There is hope for growth in offshore wind energy, but large-scale projects are not expected soon.
The current energy strategy includes a windfall tax on profits introduced in 2022, set to be replaced by 2030.
Local residents in Torry face housing issues due to dangerous building materials found in their homes.
Voters will choose a new MP in Aberdeen South on June 18, along with two other by-elections in the UK.
The outgoing MP Stephen Flynn won the seat in 2019 with 32.8% of the vote.
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