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Sat, Jun 6

12 briefs

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Published 2 days ago • Washington Post - World • via washingtonpost.com

Pope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church

On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asylum seekers. Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain will bring the American pontiff to a traditional center of European Christianity, where the Catholic Church has a complex legacy and the Socialist-led government is in a political crisis

Published 2 days ago • France24 English - Americas • via france24.com

Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez

Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Sunday's presidential runoff in Peru pits Keiko Fujimori against Roberto Sanchez in an election marked by social tension, rising crime and declining confidence in political institutions.

Published 2 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power

With so much sunlight, Iraq is very well-positioned to use solar power to help fix its annual summer electricity crisis.

Published 2 days ago • DW - Europe • via dw.com

Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers

Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia, and obstacles to EU integration.

Published 2 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers

Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia, and obstacles to EU integration.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Published 2 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say

Modelling from US CDC shows Ebola spread could be on ‘dangerous trajectory’, but experts warn outbreaks can be very hard to predictCentral Africa’s Ebola outbreak could spread to be similar in scale to the worst outbreak in history, west Africa’s 2014-2016 outbreak that killed more than 11,000 people, according to a new analysis by US health officials.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday published a range of scenarios generated by computer models, from 10,000 cases t... The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

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Published 2 days ago • Washington Post - Politics • via washingtonpost.com

Graham Platner says his past has been ‘weaponized’ at rally in Maine

Supporters brush off negative stories about the Democratic Senate candidate and rebut suggestions that he is the wrong person to take on GOP Sen. Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married

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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

New York Knicks hold off San Antonio Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four. NBA finals predictions: our writers give their verdictsFrom Game 1: in a mud wrestle, Brunson was differenceTip-off is at 8.30pm ET from Frost Bank CenterEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsWith 2:16 left in Game 1, an air of inevitability set in.

Published 2 days ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com

Nigeria moves to repatriate 1,000 citizens from South Africa

The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly citizens home from South Africa after a spate of anti-migrant attacks.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race

Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianLos AngelesGetty ImagesFormer Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra is advancing in the race for California governor, as votes are tallied to confirm who will run against him in November.US media outlets report Becerra, who also previously served as California's attorney general, would be one of two candidates moving forward after the Tuesday primary election.Two others ar... 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Published 2 days ago • Gulf Times - International • via gulf-times.com

US military says it shot down four drones and struck Iranian radar sites

The US military said it had shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that had been launched toward the Strait of Hormuz."Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones th... The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel's attacks on the country.

Fri, Jun 5

12 briefs

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com

Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97

The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history. Lady Pamela Hicks, former lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth II, dies aged 97 24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJamie WhiteheadGetty ImagesLady Pamela Hicks at Queen Elizabeth II's diamond wedding anniversary celebrations in 2007Lady Pamela Hicks, who was a bridesmaid for Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 97, her daughter has said.

Published 2 days ago • Financial Times - World • via ft.com

Number 10 hits out at people stoking ‘division’ after JD Vance’s claims about Nowak case

Downing Street criticises those trying to ‘interfere’ in UK democracy Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJamie WhiteheadReutersDowning Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division", after JD Vance's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak.The US vice-president blamed the death of the 18-year-old-British student, who was fatally stabbed in December by Vickrum Digwa, on the "mass invasion of migrants" and said the "on...

Published 2 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not voting. Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Europe • via bbc.com

Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTom McArthurGetty ImagesNorway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant, the country's royal household has said.Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung disease, has suspended official duties and will have the operation as soon as a donor becomes available, it said.The princess, who married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, has been ba... Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung disease, has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant, ushering in a period of great uncertainty regarding her h...

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Published 2 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

US judge rules against Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries

Federal judge rules policies unlawfully barred applicants from receiving decisions on asylum, green cards and more The Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship applications, a US federal judge ruled on Friday.The decision came on the same day that the US Senate voted to pass legislation to fund Donald Trump’s controversial immigration crackdown Continue reading... President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving ‌decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship, a ‌US federal judge ...

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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Cobolli into final as virus-struck Arnaldi pulls out of French Open

Tenth seed Flavio Cobolli will take on German second seed Alexander Zverev in ⁠final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrawal. Cobolli through to final as Arnaldi withdraws with virusImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Matteo Arnaldi (left) and Flavio Cobolli have represented Italy together at the Davis CupByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland GarrosPublished5 June 2026, 17:49 BSTUpdated 8 minutes agoItaly's Matteo Arnaldi says withdrawing from his first Grand Slam semi-final through illness is an experience he would "not wish on anybody".Arnaldi, 25, was due to play his close friend Flavio Cob...

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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture. Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody.

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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Judge strikes down Trump bar on asylum, visa processing for 39 countries

Judge says restrictions put lives of immigrants in ‘indeterminate legal limbo’, motivated by ‘anti-immigrant sentiment’. The judge invalidated policies the Trump administration enacted last year that halted asylum grants, as well as the processing of immigration benefits for people from 39 countries.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - Technology • via nytimes.com

SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power

Elon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering. Bloomberg's Bailey Lipschultz breaks down a busy week in SpaceX news, as the aerospace company prepares for an IPO.

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Published 2 days ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com

Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus

After a very profitable decade on Microsoft’s board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down, the company announced Thursday. The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Europe • via bbc.com

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDan SalesReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations.Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was "wrong to simply wait" for the war, which began with Russia's... The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its ‘goals’.

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Published 2 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

Why US diplomats tweet from the hip in response to Henry Nowak murder

State department’s incendiary charge into UK politics comes from Trump who leaned into personal feud with London mayor, Sadiq Khan• Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case that has rocked BritainIn the state department of past administrations, how to respond to an incendiary event such as the murder of the British student Henry Nowak would have required deliberations, memos and meetings. Guardian Opinion cartoonNigel FarageMartin Rowson on the political response to Henry Nowak’s murder – cartoonView image in fullscreen Illustration: Martin Rowson/The GuardianMartin RowsonFri 5 Jun 2026 12.21 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsNigel FarageGuardian Opinion cartoonKeir StarmerSouthampton

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