World news

• Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs

  15-06-2026 12:20 via article.wn.com
  Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday after the Iran-aligned armed group fired into Israeli territory, and the Lebanese state news agency said two people were killed. The Israeli military said earlier that Hezbollah had launched three projectiles towards communities in northern Israel, calling it a blatant ceasefire violation. “The IDF has now attacked terrorist targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Dahiyeh neighbo
  
  Read more

• Russian central bank chief who ‘threatened to quit over Ukraine war’ not seen in public for three weeks

  16-06-2026 09:18 via independent.co.uk
  
  Bank says Elvira Nabiullina is on sick leave but will attend press conference on 19 June
  
  Read more

• Iran-US war latest: Strait of Hormuz will take ‘weeks’ to clear warns tanker firm despite Trump’s ‘partially open’ claim

  16-06-2026 09:18 via independent.co.uk
  
  A White House official said Trump’s Iran deal does not include Israel’s conditional withdrawal from Lebanon amid its conflict with Hezbollah
  
  Read more

• Rope jumper died after instructors failed to attach cord, investigators say

  16-06-2026 09:13 via independent.co.uk
  
  The three instructors have been arrested and could face manslaughter charges
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Eight people aboard B-52 bomber confirmed dead in horrific California crash, Air Force says

  16-06-2026 09:06 via independent.co.uk
  
  Horrific footage of the scene showed a charred runway with smoke still billowing
  
  Read more

• aid

  16-06-2026 09:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  Ministers have been accused of offering "words over action" on protecting women and girls in conflict zones in the wake of MPs warning that aid cuts are undermining Britain's global leadership on women's rights.
  
  Read more

• World Cup panic button: Tunisia turn to Herve Renard after five-goal rout

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard,...
  
  Read more

• World Cup: Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World ...

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  ATLANTA — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. ......
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• World Cup 2026 Group J: Defending champions Argentina face Algeria, Austria and Jordan

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Group J at the 2026 Fifa World Cup appears to revolve around one question: who can challenge Argentina? The defending world champions enter the tournament as overwhelming favourites to top the pool, but the battle for the remaining qualification places could be fiercely contested. Algeria and Austria both possess the quality and experience to trouble the South Americans, while World Cup debutants Jordan will look to embrace their underdog status and make history on football's biggest stage. Here
  
  Read more

• US-Iran understanding reinforces UAE's stability and confidence: Gargash

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Abu Dhabi: The UAE has emerged ‘stronger, more resilient, and more confident’ following the recent agreement between the US and Iran,...
  
  Read more

• Union Pacific displays Trump-themed locomotive at College World Series

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Grace Lewis World-Herald Staff Writer When Omaha native Mike Weaver walked up to Union Pacific Railroad's College World Series Home Plate display on Friday, he expected the usual lineup of historic locomotives — not a prominent, gold-lettered tribute to President Donald Trump. People look at Union Pacific's 4547 Donald J. Trump locomotive, which is parked near Charles Schwab Field. CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD kAm(62G6C 92D 366? 2EE6?5:?8 E96 r@==686 (@C=5 $6C:6D D:?46 `hh` 2?5 G:D:E:?8
  
  Read more

• UN General Assembly president welcomes announcement of U.S.-Iran deal

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, June 16 (Xinhua) -- UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock on Monday welcomed the announcement of a deal between the United States and Iran. "The...
  
  Read more

• UK appeals court upholds ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  A British appeals court ruled Monday that the government acted lawfully in banning a prominent pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organization. Jewish groups welcomed the decision to maintain the ban on Palestine Action, which has staged multiple destructive attacks on military installations and weapons manufacturers in Britain. The government banned Palestine Action in July 2025 after some of its members broke into an air force base and damaged two military aircraft as part of a protest again
  
  Read more

• Trump's 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool turns green after renovation

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  A $20 million renovation of Washington, DC's Reflecting Pool set out to fix leaks and turn the water blue. Mother Nature had other plans. ......
  
  Read more

• Sweden Passes Law Allowing Residency Permits to Be Revoked Over Misconduct

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Stockholm: Sweden's parliament has approved a new law allowing authorities to revoke residency permits from immigrants over certain forms of misconduct, as the country moves to tighten its immigration policies ahead of September's parliamentary...
  
  Read more

• Strait of Hormuz transit will take

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Shipowners will not...
  
  Read more

• Standing Bear, Boys Town part of Nebraska's contribution to Great American State Fair

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  The Union Pacific Railroad, Boys Town and Chief Standing Bear are just a few highlights of Nebraska history that will be on display in the state's pavilion at the Great American State Fair, Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday. kAm}63C2D<2 H:== 36 @?6 @7 >@C6 E92? `d_ 6I9:3:ED @? 5:DA=2J 2E E96 vC62E p>6C:42? $E2E6 u2:C 2E E96 }2E:@?2= |2== :? (2D9:?8E@?[ s]r][ yF?6 ad E9C@F89 yF=J `_ 2D A2CE @7 E96 ?2E:@?VD ad_E9 2??:G6CD2CJ 46=63C2E:@?D]k^Am Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at a press conf
  
  Read more

• Smriti Mandhana named in TIME’s 100 most influential sportspersons

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  New York: Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named by TIME magazine among this year’s 100 most influential people in sports, the only Indian to be featured on the list. TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 features athletes, coaches, advocates and investors who are “people shaping sports today.” The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James,...
  
  Read more

• Skydiving accident kills 12 after plane crash near Kansas City

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Twelve people are dead after a skydiving plane crashed in Butler, Missouri, on June 14, according to Bates County Emergency Management. kAms6??:D y24@3D[ 5:C64E@C @7 q2E6D r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E[ E@=5 &$p %~sp* E92E `` A6@A=6 @? 3@2C5 E96 A=2?6 H6C6 D<J5:G6CD 2?5 E96 @E96C A6CD@? H2D E96 A:=@E] %96 A=2?6[ :56?E:7:65 3J E96 u656C2= pG:2E:@? p5>:?:DEC2E:@? 2D 2 !24:7:4 p6C@DA246 !fd_[ 4C2D965 ;FDE 27E6C E2<6@77 7C@> qFE=6C |6>@C:2= p:CA@CE[ C@F89=J ed >:=6D D@FE9 @
  
  Read more

• Singer Bonnie Tyler emerges from coma ‘very unwell’

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Singer Bonnie Tyler remains “very unwell” after emerging from a coma she’d been in for more than a month. “Bonnie is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal,” those close ......
  
  Read more

• Singapore dengue weekly cases hit 2026 high

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  SINGAPORE, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Singapore reported 119 dengue cases in the week ended June 13, up...
  
  Read more

• Rick Steves\u2019 Europe: Helsinki highlights

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Rick Steves Helsinki – Europe's youngest and northernmost capital city – feels like an outpost of Europe. While it lacks the cutesy cobbles of Copenhagen, the regal setting of Stockholm, or the futuristic vibe of Oslo, Helsinki holds its own among Nordic capitals with its creative spirit, zest for architecture and design, and steamy love of saunas. kAm!6C92AD E96 36DE H2J E@ F?56CDE2?5 w6=D:?<:’D @C:8:?D :D E@ E2<6 E96 D9@CE 76CCJ C:56 24C@DD E96 92C3@C E@ E96 :D=2?5\7@CE
  
  Read more

• Nairobi training session partners Chinese and African media on AI innovation

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  A media training session on artificial intelligence (AI) is held in Nairobi, Kenya, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Lu) NAIROBI, June 15 (Xinhua) -- A media training session on artificial intelligence (AI) was held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on Monday, aimed at enhancing African media practitioners' understanding of AI and its...
  
  Read more

• Largest genetic study of moles sheds new light on melanoma risk

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  SYDNEY, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have identified hundreds of genes linked to moles and melanoma in what they describe as the world's largest genetic study of "moliness," offering new clues for the prevention and treatment of the deadliest form of skin cancer. The study is unraveling the complex...
  
  Read more

• Is Iran getting $300B? Trump calls claims ‘fake news’ as Vance explains Gulf fund

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump has dismissed the widely circulating claims...
  
  Read more

• Iran held by New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group G

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Iran, ranked 20th in the latest FIFA world rankings, was held to a 2-2 draw by 85th-ranked New Zealand in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday. Forward Elijah Just scored either side of halftime to put New Zealand ahead twice, but the team was...
  
  Read more

• Interview: China's urbanization offers valuable experience for developing countries -- Azerbaijani expert

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  by Liu Shuchen, Orkhan Muradov BAKU, June 16 (Xinhua) -- China's decades of urban development offer valuable experience for developing countries seeking sustainable and livable city environments, an Azerbaijani expert has said. Emin Gasimov, director of Azerbaijan's Center for the Study of China's Global Initiatives, Development and Culture, made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua ahead of the 13th World Urban Forum held in Baku last month under the...
  
  Read more

• India temporarily bans Telegram ahead of NEET re-exam to prevent paper leaks

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  New Delhi: In a major move aimed at curbing examination-related fraud, the Central government has imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform...
  
  Read more

• How long will a tarp last outside? Tips & Lifespan guide

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  "Outdoor pvc tarps are one of the most effective solutions for protecting equipment, vehicles, construction materials, agricultural products, and cargo from weather-related damage. Whether used for temporary coverage or long-term outdoor protection, a tarp is constantly exposed to sunlight, rain, wind, temperature changes, and physical wear." Outdoor pvc tarps are one of the most effective solutions for protecting equipment, vehicles, construction materials, agricultural products, and cargo from
  
  Read more

• Go away with ... Jimin Han

  16-06-2026 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency For “Dreamt I Found You” novelist Jimin Han, putting herself in different environments is a great way to channel her creativity. “Traveling creates an energy that spurs me on to write,” said Han, who also teaches at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. “I notice more things than I do when I’m home. Right now, I’m sitting on a terrace in a hotel in Myeongdong in Seoul. Already, I’ve written on the fligh
  
  Read more

Follow @uk_worldnews on Twitter!