FACTFLOW
Monday, 15 June 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 05:25 CST
World
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.
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Global conflicts push Sri Lanka's economy to the brink
Sri Lanka was careening from crisis to crisis, then came the Mideast war. People say they've got no buffer left.
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Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 14 and traps others in damaged buildings
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 14 civilians. Some people were trapped under the rubble of apartment buildings.
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Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption
A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
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Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
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China opens its markets to African exports. Who benefits?
China's tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.
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Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival
Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
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At least 12 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.
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South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach
Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
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Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks
Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.
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Iran war live: Tehran ponders US peace proposal as Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran says it hasn't yet replied to the US's peace plan because of 'distrust' as Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue.
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.
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India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA
Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
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Rafael Grossi: the next Iran nuclear deal will look very different
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model.
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Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.