Crooked Bough News Round-up

+ Anti-migrant violence leaves even South Africans living in fear—The coastal town of Mossel Bay along South Africa’s Western Cape was the site of last week’s anti-migrant rampage. Nineteen-year-old South African Nhl...

+ Most US deportees to DRC returned to home countries, Kinshasa says—Of the 15 South American migrants deported to DR Congo from the United States in April, more than half have now left, Kinshasa said on Friday. [Author...

+ Nigerian jihadists kill 3 troops in first raid since death of IS leader—US and Nigerian forces last month killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, an IS second-in-command described as the "most active terrorist" in the world, at a remo...

+ Kenya Wildlife Service announce plans for relocation of Nairobi Animal Orphanage—The Kenya Wildlife service has rolled out plans to relocate its 62-year-old Nairobi animal orphanage due to an increase in the number of rescued wildl...

+ Lebanon: Israel launches deadly raids as Hezbollah demands withdrawal—Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one th...

+ Madrid shelter prepares for Papal visit—Excitement is building at a homeless shelter in Madrid as staff and residents prepare for a very special guest. Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Cedia 24 ...

+ Nigeria to repatriate more than 1,000 of its citizens from South Africa over rising tensions—Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destinatio...

+ Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi—Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935,...

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+ Fantastic film, terrible movie—Serious and sublime, or commercial and action-packed? Take your pick.

+ In Armenia’s elections, a choice: Stay in Russia’s orbit or engage with the West—As Armenia goes to the polls Sunday, voters face a choice between a prime minister seeking peace with rival Azerbaijan, and pro-Russia elites.

+ As Russia and Ukraine press drone war, NATO finds itself caught in crossfire—Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?

+ A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.—Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinchi...

+ Child's play is more than just that—Summer is a perfect time for kids to develop adult-free independence, an essential rite for growing up without unfounded fears. And it’s fun, too! Jus...

+ In Utah, growing pushback over a city-sized data center—The Stratos Project, backed by investor Kevin O'Leary, has scaled back its planned footprint near Utah's Great Salt Lake. But scientists still see big...

+ Stories that show more than conflict—The Monitor works to keep readers informed of news from the world’s hot spots – and also to shine light on the humanity in these places.

+ ‘Jump for the USA! Olé!’ American superfans welcome the World Cup.—Star-spangled superfans hope their raucous support might give U.S. soccer a home-field advantage.

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+ Report: Iran World Cup team issued visas to compete in U.S. —(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images)Players from Iran's World Cup team have been granted visas to enter the United States, Reuters report...

+ Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Italy's National Day celebration in Abu Dhabi —Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Italy's National Day celebrati...

+ India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister —India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian ministerIndia is considering increas...

+ FIFA WC: Iran beat Mali 2-0 in final pre-tournament friendly; to leave for Tijuana —Antalya [Turkiye], June 5 (ANI): Iran will head into their FIFA World Cup base at Tijuana after they defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday, with...

+ Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Italy's National Day celebration in Abu Dhabi —ABU DHABI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Italy's National Day celeb...

+ Hezbollah snubs new ceasefire deal, Israel refuses to pull out troops —DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its troops out of the...

+ Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn Country —New posts22:44Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn CountryLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun called on...

+ Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near Strait —New posts00:37Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near StraitCNN has quoted an unnamed US official as saying Iran launched multiple ...

+ US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With Iran —New posts15:33US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With IranAn Iranian claim that its forces fired on two US destroyers has been denied by US Central...

+ Neymar to miss Egypt friendly —NEW JERSEY, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup warmup match against Egypt to continue treatment for a leg muscle injury, the Brazi...

+ Neymar ruled out of Brazil's final FIFA World Cup warm-up against Egypt as recovery race continues —Cleveland [US], June 5 (ANI): Brazil will be without star forward Neymar for their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt after the Brazilia...

+ Second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Varanasi —Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): The Second BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting commenced today in Varanasi with participation fr...

+ Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure —Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday before travell...

+ Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay —(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images)Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend to prepare for the ...

+ Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain —CAIRO, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) - Egypt strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, describing them as a clear violation of t...

+ Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates Arqaam Capital's 13th Annual MENA Investor Conference in Dubai —DUBAI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership...

+ Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport —CAIRO, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Arab Republic of Egypt has strongly condemned the latest Iranian attack targeting Kuwait International Airport ...

+ World Insights: Mixed signals in U.S.-Iran talks highlight broader divisions, but deal prospects remain —Divergent narratives reflect broader, unresolved divisions between Tehran and Washington. Yet as the war has already taken a heavy toll on both sides,...

+ As Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut, Netanyahu faces heat —TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to attack Iran-backed ...

+ Iran calls a halt to talks with US after Israel looks to enter Lebanon —DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, ...

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+ US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz —The US military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites in response, escalating tensions. This action c...

+ US confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup —Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. T...

+ Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war —President Trump campaigned in Wisconsin, vowing to quickly end the "Iran war" and lower fertilizer prices, aiming to boost Republican midterm prospect...

+ India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead —India's economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performan...

+ MLB American League MVP prediction: Who will be Most Valuable Player as Aaron Judge injury forces race wide open? —MLB American League MVP: The new favorite is Houston Astros slugger ​Yordan Alvarez. [Link to media]

+ Strait of Hormuz boils again: Iranian drones launched toward global oil corridor shot down, says U.S military —Iran war: U.S. Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the Strait of Hormuz, “to defend against further attacks.” [Link to...

+ Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutral —The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowings and beari...

+ Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying..." Learn the life-changing wisdom from the visionary thinker who believed the world's greatest breakthroughs come from those—Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw highlights a powerful truth about success, personal growth, leadership, innovation, and progress. In today’s f...

+ Quote of the day by Samuel Beckett: "The tears of the world are a constant quantity. For each one who begins to..." Learn the profound wisdom from the legendary playwright who revealed how joy, sorrow, resilience, and human experience forever shape life —Quote of the Day by Samuel Beckett highlights a timeless truth about human life, happiness, and suffering. This powerful Samuel Beckett quote reminds ...

+ 'Secretly served as Cuban agent': Sen. Cruz GRILLS Dem witness on citizenship at EXPLOSIVE hearing — [Link to media]

+ Today’s Deep Thought by Western Philosopher Xenophanes: “If horses or oxen or lions had hands… horses would paint the...” The ancient wisdom that reveals why we often mistake perspective for truth —Today’s Deep Thought: Xenophanes’ timeless philosophy still challenges modern thinking. We see the world through personal experience, culture, and bel...

+ LIVE | President Trump meets Wisconsin farmers in high-stakes roundtable — [Link to media]

+ Could this new spirulina finally give vegans the vitamin B12 they have been waiting for? Scientists say this breakthrough may change plant-based nutrition forever —For years, vitamin B12 has remained one of the biggest challenges in vegan nutrition. Now, a breakthrough in active B12 spirulina could change that. S...

+ Quote of the day by Candace Bushnell: 'The key to life is your attitude. Whether you're single or married or have kids or...' - author of Sex and the City reveals secret to living a more fulfilling life and how to find joy beyond success and achievement —Quote of the day by Candace Bushnell: Candace Bushnell emphasizes that happiness stems from perspective, not external achievements. She advises embrac...

+ Quote of the Day by the greatest prose satirist Jonathan Swift: 'As love without esteem is capricious...'- Here's a powerful reminder by the Irish author famous for his masterpiece, Gulliver's Travels, that love needs both respect and affection —Jonathan Swift's timeless quote, 'As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold,' highlights the essentia...

+ What? Could your Social Security benefits be cut by $500 a month in 2032? Here's which states face the biggest losses from trust fund insolvency —For millions of retirees, Social Security is more than a government benefit. It is a lifeline. New projections warn monthly checks could fall by about...

+ Quote of the day by Seamus Heaney: 'Your temperament is what you write with, but it's also how you...' - inspiring lessons on temperament, character, self-awareness, creativity and how to handle life’s challenges by Nobel Prize-winning poet of Death of a —Quote of the day by Seamus Heaney: Poet Seamus Heaney's words reveal a profound truth. Heaney states temperament is the tool for writing and for navi...

+ Someone will define India's export excellence in 2026. Make sure it’s you —With India's exports hitting record highs, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards give the businesses driving that rise a stage worthy of t...

+ African proverb of the day: 'He who does not cultivate his field will die of...' - motivational life lessons on hard work, discipline, personal responsibility, value of consistent effort and understanding why some people succeed and others don't —African proverb of the day: An African saying highlights the essential link between consistent effort and tangible rewards. This ancient wisdom emphas...

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+ Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says—Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says multiple California election fraud investigations are underway as state officials reject Trump's cheating claims.

+ From botched ticket sales to steep water prices, World Cup fans feel the squeeze—FIFA is asking 60 fans who were sold World Cup tickets for free to pay corrected face value for them. FIFA also is shutting down water refill options.

+ Why does California have strong economic growth but high unemployment?—California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth

+ Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche could face confirmation challenges—Blanche has faced criticism for the $1.8-billion "anti-weaponization fund" created to settle a lawsuit by Trump, two of his sons and their business ag...

+ Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund—It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.

+ Former President López Obrador accuses Trump of plotting against Mexico's left—Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a blistering statement accusing the Trump administration of using a narco-terrorism 'pretext' to w...

+ Sheinbaum accuses the U.S. of meddling in Mexican affairs—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs after a report about two Mexican governors who had their...

+ Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion—The Huntington Beach company said it raised $300 million in its latest funding round, bringing up its valuation.

+ The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels—The U.S. investigation into two Mexican governors suspected of working with organized crime threatens to deepen a growing rift between the U.S. and th...

+ Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat—The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans an...

+ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders—Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.

+ Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud—Co-founder of eco-friendly financial firm Aspiration has been sentenced after defrauding investors.

+ L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations—The investigation came after the New York Post reported that the five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer f...

+ Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest—Melissa Casias' death is part of an FBI investigation looking into dead or missing federal scientists or staff members involved in sensitive research.

+ In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race—For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead Los Angeles and California into the future.

+ Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks—The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.

+ Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps—A competitive contract isn't necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration's anti-science record raises suspicion.

+ World Cup cash grab: Simon Kuper argues politics, greed are strengthening FIFA monopoly—Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.

+ Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers—Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.

+ 'People are getting hurt': OpenAI sued by Florida over alleged safety risks—The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and vi...

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+ States may sue to prevent Paramount, Warner Bros. merger—The attorneys general of several states are preparing to file a lawsuit to prevent the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.

+ Treasury Dept. asks banks to look for signs of illegal immigrant labor—The Treasury Department issued an advisory to financial institutions to "be vigilant" against signs of unlawful employment of illegal immigrants.

+ President Lee calls remains repatriation proof of U.S.-South Korea alliance—President Lee said that mutual repatriation of Korean War remains by S. Korea & U.S. is "the most compelling evidence" of an alliance forged in bl...

+ S. Korea Protesters block Seoul counting center after ballot dispute—Protesters who had blocked a polling station in Seoul's Songpa district for two nights and three days moved Friday to a vote-counting center.

+ South Korea election chief to resign over ballot shortage—S. Korea's election chief said he will resign to take responsibility for ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections.

+ South Korea says nuclear sub plan still calls for local build—S. Korea's presidential office said no major change in the plan to build nuclear-powered submarines in S. Korea as Seoul and Washington resume talks.

+ Samsung Electronics to offer $261M in vouchers to customers—Samsung said Friday it will launch a monthlong customer appreciation campaign worth 400 billion won, as part of a broader social contribution plan.

+ South Korean President to visit Europe for G7 summit, Vatican meeting—President Lee Jae-myung will visit Europe from Tuesday through June 18 to attend the Seven summit in Évian, France, and hold meetings, official said

+ South Korean air defense stocks surge on Middle East demand—S. Korean defense stocks are surging as Middle Eastern countries press for faster deliveries of Korean-made missile defense systems, officials said.

+ South Africa rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention drug—South African officials on Friday announced that the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir is now available there, calling it a "turning point."

+ Anthropic warns that AI needs a 'brake pedal'—Artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued a warning about systems that can improve themselves and said that humans need a way to intervene.

+ Paraguayan fans try to resell World Cup tickets after U.S. visa denials—Paraguayan fans have begun to resell tickets for national team matches at the World Cup after visa applications to travel to the U.S. were denied

+ Brendan Banfield sentenced to life for killing wife, stranger—Brendan Banfield, a man convicted of killing his wife and a stranger in a plot with an au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole.

+ Lebanon appeals for additional $331.5 million in aid—Lebanon on Friday launched a new, urgent humanitarian appeal, its second since the latest escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah war began in March.

+ Judge: Trump must restart immigration, asylum processing—A federal judge canceled a batch of Trump's immigration policies, forcing the administration to begin processing immigration and asylum applications.

+ 'Lioness' Season 3 to premiere on Paramount+ in August—"Lioness," the spy thriller from Taylor Sheridan starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, will return for a third season on Paramount+ in August.

+ Watch: World's largest game of human foosball played in Ontario—The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. celebrated the upcoming FIFA World Cup by organizing the world's largest game of human foosball.

+ ISS crew returns after brief stint in 'safe haven' because of leaks—NASA briefly moved five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" due to leaks.

+ Michigan man's road trip ritual leads to $2M lottery prize—A Michigan man's ritual of always buying a scratch-off lottery ticket before a road trip paid off with a $2 million top prize.

+ Rising costs in Argentina, much of Latin America send retirees to work—A growing number of retirees in Argentina and across Latin America are returning to work to supplement incomes that no longer cover basic expenses.

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+ Cracks in Russia’s Economy Shine Through at SPIEF—Amid the spectacle of Russia's centerpiece business event, top executives and officials hinted at growing unease about the state of the economy.

+ Telegram Founder Durov Slams Russia’s Internet Censorship as a Boon for U.S. Spying—“The Russian official who broke the internet and threw the country back by decades under the guise of ‘digital sovereignty’ deserves a national securi...

+ Putin Talks Multipolarity and Shrugs Off Economic Pain at ‘Russian Davos’—The president’s address bore a striking similarity to his speech last year, once again touting BRICS and framing Russia’s economy as resilient.

+ Russia and Ukraine Exchange 370 POWs—Both sides said that several civilians were also released as part of the swap, which the United Arab Emirates mediated.

+ ‘I Touched a Nerve’: British Teenager Banned From Russia Over Work on Crypto Sanctions Evasion—Moscow hit 17-year-old Alexander Browder with an entry ban after he investigated Russia’s use of cryptocurrency networks to dodge sanctions.

+ 5 Azerbaijani Crew Members Killed in Sea of Azov Cargo Ship Attack—The strike occurred in Taganrog Bay, a narrow northeastern arm of the Sea of Azov bordered by Russia’s Krasnodar and Rostov regions.

+ At Least 7 Killed in Overnight Russian Attacks Against Ukraine—Kyiv region Governor Mykola Kalashnyk said four people were killed in an attack on a factory that makes dairy products for children. 

+ Russian Insurers Offer Property Protection Against Drone and Missile Damage—Policy terms from major firms AlfaStrakhovanie and Ingosstrakh now explicitly list “military actions” as covered perils for property damage or loss.

+ Apple Removes Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max From App Store—Max said it reached out to Apple to resolve the issue and advised users to download the messenger from alternative app stores or directly from its off...

+ In Open Letter to Putin, Zelensky Calls for Meeting and Ceasefire—Putin has said he would only meet Zelensky to finalize an already agreed deal, rejecting calls to meet before then.

+ 'Fedorova, Out!': Ex-RT Journalist Faces Increasing Scrutiny in France—Three years after RT France was shut down, its former chief remains a visible — and controversial — figure in French media.

+ Crimea Suspends Gasoline Sales and Distribution of Fuel Vouchers—Authorities in the annexed peninsula did not say when they expected sales to resume at local gas stations.

+ Has the Tide Turned Against Russia in the Ukraine War?—While Ukraine has gained some ground and intensified strikes deep inside Russia, experts caution that Kyiv is far from a strategic turning point.

+ Andrew Tate Is in Russia — and Almost Everyone Hates It—The face of the manosphere has achieved the seemingly impossible: he has united voices from across Russia's political spectrum.

+ EU Countries Demand Stricter Visa Rules for Russians—“I want there to be no more shopping weekends. I want there to be no more fancy trips to Europe while Ukrainians are dying on the battlefield,” Sweden...

+ Russian Post Resumes U.S. Mail and Package Deliveries—The company said deliveries from the U.S. were restored in late May, with the first batch having already arrived in Russia.

+ Moscow to Host U.S.-Russia Hockey Match Next Month—The president of AmCham Russia said the inaugural match will take place at the Kristall ice palace within Moscow’s Luzhniki Olympic Complex on July 1.

+ Russian Central Bank Chief Skips SPIEF After Calling In Sick—A source told Vedomosti that Elvira Nabiullina actually skipped the economic forum to attend the funeral of her adviser Alexei Mozhin.

+ Ukrainian Attacks on Annexed Crimea Kill 4—The overnight strikes forced a major gas station chain to suspend the distribution of gasoline vouchers amid a fuel shortage in the region.

+ Tanzania President Visits Russia as Western Ties Fray—Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government has been accused by the West of abuses including unlawful killings and mass detentions.

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+ Trump Administration Investigating Gender Treatments at Mount Sinai—A grand jury subpoenaed the health system for information about adolescent patients who had received gender-related care, Mount Sinai said on Friday. ...

+ Xavier Becerra Advances in California Governor Race—Mr. Becerra was long dismissed in the contest until the abrupt departure of Eric Swalwell created a surprise path for an experienced Democrat. [Catego...

+ Iran Fired Attack Drones Toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says—The latest violence between the United States and Iran threatened a cease-fire and risked further stoking tensions in the region. [Category: US and Is...

+ Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next?—New revelations about Graham Platner have left Democrats anxious. [Category: Politics and Government, Elections, Midterm Elections (2026), Elections, ...

+ Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary—The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his v...

+ Stocks Slide as Investors See Rates Rising After Strong Jobs Data—The S&P 500 fell more than 2.6 percent on Friday, its worst one-day drop of the year and ending nine weeks of gains. [Category: Standard & Poo...

+ Central Ohio Becomes Hub for Tech and Manufacturing—Tech titans and Silicon Valley transplants changed the Columbus area, but not everyone is thrilled about the rapid transformation. [Category: Factorie...

+ 38 Tony Nominees Reveal the Strangest Skills They’ve Picked Up—The stars of “Giant,” “Fallen Angels,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Ragtime” and more prove they’ll go to great lengths to be believable in a role. [Cate...

+ Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior—The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing. [Cat...

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+ The Gold Mines at the Heart of This Ebola Outbreak—Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus. [Category: Ebola V...

+ How Ebola Spreads Through Gold Mining—Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak on how the gold mining industry and the outbreak are li...

+ How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola—Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak. [Category: Ebol...

+ Mistrust Spreads With the Ebola Virus in Congo—In a remote mining town at the center of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, grief and mistrust are complicating efforts to stop the vi...

+ Fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu: What’s Happening and Why It Matters—Gun battles erupted on Thursday, as armed groups loyal to rival politicians clashed. Residents said it was the worst fighting in years. [Category: Mog...

+ A Death at the Epicenter of Ebola—Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak on how families, medical workers and local volunteers a...

+ Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear and Doubt in Congolese Town—Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese Town [Category: vis-photo, Mongbwalu (Congo, Democratic Republic of), Ebola Virus, Congo, Democr...

+ Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo—At the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health care workers are racing to open new treatment centers and ramp up testi...

+ U.S. Ebola Unit Plans in Kenya, Subject of Protests, Suffers New Setback From Court Ruling—The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests ...

+ Only the Right Tests Can Stop This Ebola Outbreak. Congo Has Hardly Any.—A chronic lack of investment in development of better tests has left clinicians blind and allows deadly viruses to spread unchecked. [Category: Tests ...

+ What I Saw Inside an Ebola Ward—Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, walked inside an Ebola ward where both adults and children were being treated, and where someone had rec...

+ Ethiopia’s Election Comes at a Critical Moment for the Country: What to Know—The vote comes at a critical moment for the country, which faces fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea over access ...

+ Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It—A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections. [Category: Mongbwalu (Congo, Demo...

+ Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Exiled Ex-President of Yemen, Dies at 80—In a country fractured by civil war and other crises, he held the title of president from 2012 to 2022 and was widely seen as an ineffective ruler. [C...

+ Kenya Arrests 8 Students After Fire at School Dorm Kills 16—The students could be charged next week, Kenya’s education minister said, after the blaze broke out on Thursday at a school run by Kenya’s police. [Ca...

+ Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit—The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the...

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+ States may sue to prevent Paramount, Warner Bros. merger—The attorneys general of several states are preparing to file a lawsuit to prevent the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.

+ KB Securities partners with Canton Foundation, Wavebridge—South Korea's KB Securities said it teamed with global blockchain network operator Canton Foundation and domestic digital asset company Wavebridge.

+ Treasury Dept. asks banks to look for signs of illegal immigrant labor—The Treasury Department issued an advisory to financial institutions to "be vigilant" against signs of unlawful employment of illegal immigrants.

+ President Lee calls remains repatriation proof of U.S.-South Korea alliance—President Lee said that mutual repatriation of Korean War remains by S. Korea & U.S. is "the most compelling evidence" of an alliance forged in bl...

+ S. Korea Protesters block Seoul counting center after ballot dispute—Protesters who had blocked a polling station in Seoul's Songpa district for two nights and three days moved Friday to a vote-counting center.

+ South Korea election chief to resign over ballot shortage—S. Korea's election chief said he will resign to take responsibility for ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections.

+ South Korea says nuclear sub plan still calls for local build—S. Korea's presidential office said no major change in the plan to build nuclear-powered submarines in S. Korea as Seoul and Washington resume talks.

+ Samsung Electronics to offer $261M in vouchers to customers—Samsung said Friday it will launch a monthlong customer appreciation campaign worth 400 billion won, as part of a broader social contribution plan.

+ South Korean President to visit Europe for G7 summit, Vatican meeting—President Lee Jae-myung will visit Europe from Tuesday through June 18 to attend the Seven summit in Évian, France, and hold meetings, official said

+ South Korean air defense stocks surge on Middle East demand—S. Korean defense stocks are surging as Middle Eastern countries press for faster deliveries of Korean-made missile defense systems, officials said.

+ South Africa rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention drug—South African officials on Friday announced that the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir is now available there, calling it a "turning point."

+ Anthropic warns that AI needs a 'brake pedal'—Artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued a warning about systems that can improve themselves and said that humans need a way to intervene.

+ Paraguayan fans try to resell World Cup tickets after U.S. visa denials—Paraguayan fans have begun to resell tickets for national team matches at the World Cup after visa applications to travel to the U.S. were denied

+ Brendan Banfield sentenced to life for killing wife, stranger—Brendan Banfield, a man convicted of killing his wife and a stranger in a plot with an au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole.

+ Lebanon appeals for additional $331.5 million in aid—Lebanon on Friday launched a new, urgent humanitarian appeal, its second since the latest escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah war began in March.

+ Judge: Trump must restart immigration, asylum processing—A federal judge canceled a batch of Trump's immigration policies, forcing the administration to begin processing immigration and asylum applications.

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