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Iranian drones over Bahrain: Egypt and Gulf monarchies condemn the attacks

Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a naval base with drones as a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Egypt and Gulf states condemn the attacks and the US-Iran truce wavers.

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Serbian President Vučić announces his resignation and early elections

After nearly eighteen months of student-led protests, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced he would resign and call early elections, opening a period of uncertainty for the EU-candidate country.

Ukraine strikes a Russian weapons plant in Volgograd with Flamingo missiles

Kyiv struck a weapons plant and a fuel depot in Volgograd with Flamingo cruise missiles, demonstrating its deep-strike capability. Moscow retaliated with drone attacks.

The United States strikes Iran after a cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz

Washington carried out fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran vows to respond, shaking the ceasefire and threatening the strategic oil route.

ECONOMIE & COMMERCE

Volkswagen weighs cutting up to 100,000 jobs and closing four German plants

Volkswagen is reportedly weighing up to 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four German plants, a shock for Europe's auto industry and the eurozone's largest economy.

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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France

Ouagadougou announces it is cutting diplomatic ties with Paris amid Sahel tensions and a rapprochement with Moscow, accelerating the retreat of French influence in West Africa.

Israel, Lebanon and the United States sign a framework agreement in Washington

In Washington, Israel, Lebanon and the United States signed a framework agreement providing for a partial Israeli troop withdrawal, a first step toward peace welcomed and scrutinized worldwide.

Record heatwave grips Europe: extreme heat overwhelms hospitals and triggers alerts

An exceptional heatwave sweeps Europe: temperature records fall, hospitals come under strain and health alerts multiply, reigniting the climate debate.

Cargo Ship Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: UN Pauses Evacuation, Iran Suspected

A projectile strikes a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz: the UN's maritime agency abruptly halts the evacuation of 11,000 sailors, Washington blames Iran, and the peace won a week ago is already wobbling.

Apple Raises Its Prices: the AI-Fueled Memory Chip Shortage Hits Consumers

For the first time, Apple passes the surging cost of AI-driven memory chips on to customers: MacBooks and iPads jump 20%, the stock drops 6%, and Microsoft follows with the Xbox.

Iran Nuclear Inspections: Trump Says Yes, Tehran Says No

The IAEA chief swears his inspectors will enter Iran's nuclear sites, Trump promises checks 'into infinity' on Truth Social — and Tehran denies conceding anything. The peace hangs on a misunderstanding.

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Twin Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: Caracas Crumbles as the Toll Climbs

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart: entire buildings collapsed in Caracas, the death toll tripled within hours, and even Washington — long at odds with Caracas — offered to help.

WORLD

Ebola in DR Congo: outbreak passes 1,000 cases, central Africa under strain

In June 2026, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo passed 1,000 cases and 254 deaths. From Kinshasa to Western capitals, the health response — vaccines, containment, funding — reveals sharply different priorities and concerns.

UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

In June 2026, a UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza. Israel flatly rejects the report while the Arab world and Global South demand accountability, as the legal label fractures the international community.

Trump to present the World Cup trophy: global sport caught in the crossfire

FIFA announced that Donald Trump will present the 2026 World Cup trophy to the champions, reviving debate over the politicization of sport. From Lagos to Mexico City, the prospect of a US president at the center of the global celebration divides opinion.

US Senate votes to end Iran involvement: an institutional rebuke for Trump

In June 2026, the US Senate voted to end US military involvement against Iran, defying Donald Trump in a rare bipartisan rebuke over war powers. From Washington to Tehran, the vote is read as a test of presidential authority.

Trump scolds Italy and NATO, Meloni stays silent: Europe gauges the transatlantic rift

In June 2026, Donald Trump publicly voiced frustration with Italian and NATO leaders amid tensions over defense spending and alliance cohesion. Giorgia Meloni chose not to respond, a silence read across Europe and Washington as either strategic prudence or weakness.

Death of Alan Greenspan: the world weighs the contested legacy of the Fed's 'maestro'

Alan Greenspan, chair of the US Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, has died at 100. From Washington to Seoul, the global press weighs a contested legacy: hailed as the markets' 'maestro' or blamed for the deregulation that fed the 2008 financial crisis.

Rutte meets Trump ahead of July's NATO summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Donald Trump in June 2026 to ease transatlantic tensions before July's summit, amid disputes over defense spending, the US troop posture in Europe and the war in Ukraine. Moscow warned of countermeasures over NATO's Baltic development.

North Korea: nuclear navy and a new destroyer

North Korea unveiled a new destroyer and Kim Jong Un claimed progress toward a nuclear-capable navy in June 2026, reviving regional tensions. Seoul, Tokyo, Washington, Beijing and Moscow react to Pyongyang's naval ambitions and the warship's deployment.

WORLD

Brexit, ten years on: a decade of divorce

Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, June 2026 marks the Brexit anniversary. Assessments multiply on a decade of political instability, the economic and migration consequences, and how the continent and London now view the divorce.

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on 23 June 2026 amid a cost-of-living crisis and Labour Party turmoil. Andy Burnham is the likely successor, set to become the country's sixth premier in seven years. International reactions ranged from Donald Trump's criticism to Emmanuel Macron's thanks.

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ECONOMIE & COMMERCE

US-Iran talks conclude: Strait of Hormuz deal and asset release

Technical talks between Washington and Tehran concluded in Switzerland on 23 June 2026, yielding working groups, the release of 12 billion dollars in Iranian assets and a US waiver on oil sanctions. Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz, where oil traffic has returned to normal, while Donald Trump warned Tehran against breaking the deal.

La Chine sanctionne des entreprises américaines et durcit ses contrôles à l'export

Pékin impose de nouveaux contrôles à l'export et des sanctions visant des entreprises américaines, escaladant le contentieux commercial et technologique avec Washington au moment où la diplomatie US-Iran progresse.

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