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Newest first · UTC+11:00Election for former US Rep. Eric Swalwell's seat draws a crowd in California
D-Calif. State Sen. Aisha Wahab attends the state legislature on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Annie Barker)
· Jesse Bedayn
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
Trust in the news has fallen to an all-time low globally - the lowest since annual reports by the Reuters Institute began more than a decade ago (2015).
· Paul Glynn
Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game
Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.
SCMP launches ‘Influence Reads SCMP’, spotlighting the voices shaping Asia’s future.
At a time when information is abundant but trust is increasingly scarce, the South China Morning Post is placing credibility and leadership at the centre of its newest brand campaign, Influence Reads SCMP.
· South China Morning Post
G7-Gipfel: Das Iran-Abkommen, das noch gar keines ist
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Election protesters, sports officials locked in standoff over entry to ballot-counting center
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Election protesters were locked in a tense standoff with sports officials Tuesday as their blockade of a gymnasium used for the June 3 local elections continued for the 12th straight day.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup
KANSAS CITY — The whole world is waiting to see Lionel Messi, said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, when the defending champions begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Ecuadorean candidate to head UN calls for body to be shrunk responsibly
An Ecuadorean candidate for the United Nations secretary-general said on Monday that the world body remains essential but must be shrunk responsibly.
· Yonhap
Ecuadorean candidate for UN chief says world body must shrink
An Ecuadorian candidate for United Nations secretary-general said on Monday that the world body remains essential but must be shrunk responsibly.
· REUTERS
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year-high after a surge in global energy prices.
· Peter Hoskins
Iranian rulers must face demands of population
Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a US military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the competing demands of hardliners buoyed by surviving the onslaught and those of an impoverished, angry people.
· Yonhap
PM vows to deal sternly with illegal acts by ballot protesters
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed Tuesday to deal sternly with any illegal acts involved in protests sparked by ballot shortages in this month's local elections amid growing complaints that protesters are restricting entrances to a gymnasium at the center of the rally site.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Polling on Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris should alarm Californians
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· CA Post Editorial Board
Paris Baguette launches 'Annyeong' campaign across Southeast Asia
Paris Baguette said Tuesday it is launching an "Annyeong" campaign across Southeast Asia, rolling out Korean-inspired bakery products and promotional events as it seeks to strengthen its K-bakery identity in overseas markets.
· Jeon Ji-woo
How Michael Bloomberg taught Britain’s Andy Burnham to act like a big shot
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England — They seem an unlikely duo: The centibillionaire financial data tycoon, and the self-styled man of the people bidding to be Britain’s next prime minister.
· Dan Bloom
Brussels diplomats mourn end of US-hosted ‘like-minded’ dinners
For years, U.S. ambassadors used intimate dinners to bring together European allies, compare notes and build consensus in Brussels — a tradition that diplomats say has largely disappeared since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
· Zoya Sheftalovich
Trump is turning his attention back to Ukraine — and Kyiv’s allies are worried
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Kyiv’s allies are scrambling to avoid a blowup with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit as he emerges from the Iran crisis and turns his attention back to the Russia-Ukraine war.
· Nicholas Vinocur, Clea Caulcutt, Giorgio Leali, Myah Ward
‘Terrible’ US-Iran deal could deepen Netanyahu’s rift with Trump
The Israeli PM, facing an autumn election he is projected to lose, may be more willing to defy the US president amid falling public ratings
· Reuters
‘Terrible’ US-Iran deal could deepen Netanyahu’s rift with Trump
The Israeli PM, facing an autumn election he is projected to lose, may be more willing to defy the US president amid falling public ratings
· Reuters
UK to supply enriched uranium to Kiev
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company, Energoatom, under a £210 million ($280mn) deal aimed at supporting Kiev’s power grid, the British government has announced.
· RT
Former S. Korean council candidate debuts as Japanese idol KO1Keyz
A former South Korean local election candidate, who ran in 2022 as the youngest contender for a local council seat in Muan, South Jeolla Province, is set to debut as a member of a Japanese idol group through a local survival competition show.
· Park Jun-hee
'Fabulous finish' - Just puts New Zealand ahead from Wood assist
Elijah Just gives New Zealand an early lead over Iran in their Group G encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Election conspiracy promoter wins GOP primary for Nevada secretary of state
Jim Marchant, candidate for Nevada Secretary of State, attends a conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sept. 10, 2022.(AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File)
· Jessica Hill
Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw
Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H opener at the Miami Stadium.
No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat
Viral posts allege a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms and to trigger an allergy to red meat. The false claims lean on misleading footage and unfounded accusations, while ignoring scientific evidence about how lone star ticks - and the condition they can cause - are actually spreading. BBC Verify reporter Ma…
Hague tribunal rejects Ukraine’s Crimea claims
A Hague-based arbitration tribunal has rejected Ukrainian maritime claims against Russia, including attempts to challenge Moscow’s sovereignty over Crimea and surrounding waters.
· RT
'Huge goal!' - Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia
Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.
Sports body weighs legal action as election protest disrupts operations
South Korea’s sports governing body said it is considering legal action over protesters blocking access to offices inside Seoul’s Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, disrupting preparations for international competitions, delaying payroll and paralyzing administrative operations.
· Lee Sun-young
Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are investigating claims that Israeli forces raped and tortured a group of activists who were detained after trying to deliver aid to Gaza by boat.
· Lana Lam
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Sitting on a park bench in the eastern Hungarian city of Debrecen, Barbara Elek is nervously refreshing her emails. She and her husband Levi are waiting to find out if Barbara is pregnant, after their third round of IVF 10 days ago.
· Stephanie Hegarty
A day after a peace deal was announced, Iran's World Cup campaign begins in LA
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· Sbsaustralia
Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
Allegations that Married at First Sight Australia stars were not told about their on-screen partners previous drug and violence convictions are "serious and disturbing," the country's media watchdog has said.
· Noor Nanji
Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan is about to attend her first conference of the country's biggest union, Unison, as its leader.
· Iain Watson
Iran set for World Cup opener hours after US-Iran peace deal
Iran will begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand just hours after Tehran and Washington announced an agreement to end more than 100 days of conflict.
· Middleeasteye
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
It is strange to witness singing and dancing in a place which has seen so much death but the successful treatment of an Ebola patient is cause for celebration at a hospital in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
· Anne Soy
California's Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleged on Monday that the US Department of Justice is investigating people in his orbit due to his political opposition to President Donald Trump.
· Kayla Epstein
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, in a move which takes the UK's largest water company a step closer to a form of nationalisation.
· Michael Race
'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at Spain draw
The streets of Cape Verde's capital, Praia, shook to the deafening sounds of vuvuzelas, chants and car horns, after the Blue Sharks held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener.
· Paul Njie
Mamdani-backed DSA House candidate trails longtime NY Rep. Espaillat by just 8 points: poll
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· Carl Campanile
Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.
VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" after he was cleared by a Fifa investigation.
· Bbcsport
Rando ‘Dan Sullivan’ kicked off Alaska ballot in a win for the real Sen. Dan Sullivan
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· Ryan King
GOP divides and alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff
Georgia governor candidate Rick Jackson campaigns in Alpharetta, Ga., Monday, June 15, 2026, before the runoff against Lt. Gov Burt Jones on June 16. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
· Bill Barrow
'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp
Scotland are top of Group C after the first round of fixtures
· Bbcsport
UK hits Russia with fresh energy sanctions at G7
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced fresh energy sanctions on Russia and a deal to supply Ukraine’s nuclear plants for the next two years, as he meets partners at the G7 summit.
· Esther Webber
Alaska rules Dan Sullivan cannot run against Dan Sullivan in key Senate race
Elections chief says bid by ex-teacher to challenge senator with same name was filed ‘to confuse or mislead’ voters
· Rachel Leingang
‘Trying to find a crime’: Trump-rival Newsom says he is being investigated by Justice Department
Washington: California Governor Gavin Newsom, a presumed Democratic candidate for the US presidency in 2028, says he and his wife are the victims of a politically motivated investigation by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice.
· Michael Koziol
DC mayoral candidate and Mamdani wannabe employs fan-girl of accused killer Luigi Mangione
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· Josh Christenson