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Monday, 15 June 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?

Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial 'anti-weaponisation' fund.

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Zverev cruises past Mensik to reach second French Open final

Alexander Zverev will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in final, after beating Jakub Mensik at French Open.

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Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown 'a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine'.

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Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa

US plans to centralise visa processing across Africa could increase cross-border travel for visa applicants.

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Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.

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Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria

An Israeli Knesset member has publicly backed efforts to establish Israeli settlements in southern Syria.

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Man City chair Al Mubarak will ‘say everything’ after verdict on finances

English Premier League side Manchester City charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules.

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‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II

The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards.

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At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert

Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town.

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Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award

Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain's World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona's La Liga defence.

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WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises

Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak which has spread from the DRC.

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WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger

The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN's WFP warns.

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NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair

NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of 'abundance of caution' as Roscosmos makes repairs.

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Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?

As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.

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Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?

International law sets rules for ceasefires, but who enforces them when violations continue? Three experts explain.

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