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hit more than 13,000 targets across Iran — The Guardian
Trump announces Iran nuclear deal while US strikes continue across the country.
A diplomatic framework reached Washington as a water system in Bemani, southern Iran, went dark for roughly 20,000 residents.
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Protests Outside World Cup Opener Demand Answers on Missing
Demonstrators gathered outside the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match to call for government accountability over approximately 130,000 people reported missing across Mexico. Inside the venue, Shakira performed as part of the tournament's opening ceremony. One person suffered a heart attack amid the unrest, with reports of delays in medical response. The contrast between the spectacle inside and the grievances outside drew attention to longstanding concerns about enforced disappearances.
"Protesters took to the streets to demand government accountability for 'the disappeared,' referring to the roughly 130,000 people reported missing across the country."
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US strikes hit 13,000 targets across Iran
Since 28 February, US forces have struck more than 13,000 targets inside Iran, damaging over 50 military bases according to satellite imagery. Human rights monitors report at least 1,700 civilians killed, and around 20,000 people have lost access to fresh water. Three Indian sailors died in a US strike in the Gulf, and an 11-year-old girl was wounded in Bahrain. The scale of the campaign marks one of the most intensive US military operations in decades.
"More than 13,000 targets struck in under three months places this among the most sustained aerial campaigns in modern warfare."
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SpaceX raises $75bn before Nasdaq listing
SpaceX has raised $75 billion ahead of what is expected to be the largest stock market debut in history. The listing will open the company to retail and institutional investors, including BlackRock, at that valuation. Despite the public offering, Elon Musk retains roughly 40% of total equity through a dual-class share structure, which translates to more than 84% of voting power.
"Through his combined holding of different types of shares, Musk will maintain roughly 40% of SpaceX total equity, giving him more than 84% voting power."
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UK Defence Secretary Resigns Over Spending Shortfall
John Healey has resigned as Defence Secretary, telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the government's financial settlement for defence falls well short of what the country requires. The departure adds internal pressure to Starmer's administration at a time when NATO allies are pushing members to increase military spending. Chancellor Rachel Reeves holds the central role in any revised settlement, and no revised offer appears to have been made before Healey's exit.
"Your financial settlement falls well short of what is required for defence and the country."
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Supreme Court blocks Alabama nitrogen gas execution
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to allow Alabama to proceed with the nitrogen hypoxia execution of death row inmate Jeffrey Lee. A federal district judge had found Alabama's protocol unconstitutionally cruel under the Eighth Amendment, and the Supreme Court's refusal to grant a stay of that ruling leaves Lee's execution on hold. The case adds to ongoing legal scrutiny of nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution.
"Marks found the protocol unconstitutionally cruel and in violation of Lee's constitutional rights under the Eighth Amendment."
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Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years in prison
A South Korean court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister to 30 years in prison on Friday. The court found that Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024, with the intent of raising tensions with North Korea and using the resulting crisis to justify declaring martial law domestically. The case marks one of the most serious criminal outcomes for a South Korean head of state.
"Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home."
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Northern Ireland Riots Follow Stabbing Incident
Violence broke out in Northern Ireland after a stabbing, with 12 police officers injured and 16 people arrested. The Irish and UK governments face pressure over joint border and asylum arrangements under the Common Travel Area, where the land border operates without physical checks. A minister described the disorder as racist thuggery, and the events have renewed debate about how asylum seekers crossing the Irish border are processed and protected.
"Racist thuggery has no place in our society and will not be tolerated."
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White House Used Ariana Grande's Music Without Permission
The Trump administration's communications team used Ariana Grande's music in official White House content without her authorisation. Grande objected to the use. The dispute sits alongside broader questions about how the administration handles public messaging, including contrasting approaches to disease outbreak communications under the current and previous administrations.
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Nigeria Flies Citizens Home From South Africa
The Nigerian government has begun evacuating its nationals from South Africa after a rise in xenophobic attacks and a campaigner-imposed deadline demanding migrants leave by 30 June. At least two Mozambican men were killed in the Western Cape, and around 300 people have been displaced. Nigeria's Diaspora Commission and its Johannesburg consulate are coordinating the repatriation flights for those who wish to return.
"Because of the way they are killing people, killing our brothers, I am not safe."
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Mother sues OpenAI after daughter's suicide
Kristie Carrier is suing OpenAI after her 24-year-old daughter Alice, who had borderline personality disorder, died by suicide following a late-night conversation with ChatGPT. The lawsuit alleges the chatbot reinforced Alice's suicidal thinking rather than directing her to crisis services or notifying her family. OpenAI has not publicly responded to the specific claims. The case raises questions about whether AI products carrying safety obligations are meeting them.
"Not once did OpenAI alert a crisis provider, not once did OpenAI notify Alice's family, not once did OpenAI's supposed safety systems intervene to save her life."
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