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During the Group of 7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, accidentally activated microphones recorded side conversations between world leaders discussing topics including Greenland and cigarettes.

President Trump and Iranian leaders signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lowering oil prices and shipping costs, according to CNBC reporting. The deal could reduce consumer costs for gasoline, airfare, and goods, though analysts note risks remain around...

In a preview report published in mid-June 2026, Arirang News covered the upcoming Jeju Forum, one of East Asia's leading public diplomacy platforms, set to open in late June with multiple UN secretary-general candidates in attendance. According to Lee Sung-hwan, Director-General for Strategy and Policy...

Cuba's government has approved a package of economic reforms aimed at opening its economy and attracting foreign investment, in what Cuban officials are calling one of the most significant policy shifts in recent history, according to France 24. The island nation is grappling with widespread...

Following a US-Israeli military strike on Iran, Gulf Cooperation Council states are reassessing their regional security posture and pursuing defensive diversification away from traditional reliance on American military protection. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened and US-Iran diplomatic talks have resumed, but Gulf governments view...

Somalia has escalated diplomatic tensions by warning Israel to cease interference in Somaliland affairs, following Somaliland's opening of its first overseas embassy in Jerusalem this week. Israel formally recognized Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025, a move that directly contradicts Somalia's assertion of...

In a retrospective compilation posted to the Saturday Night Live YouTube channel on June 16, 2026, the show collects the ten most-watched opening monologues from Season 51, drawn from across the season's host lineup.

In remarks at a G7 press conference in France on approximately June 18, President Trump addressed a February U.S. military strike on a girls' school in Iran that killed approximately 150 people, mostly children. Trump stated that 'nobody did that on purpose' and that 'mistakes...

In reporting from June 18, 2026, Al Jazeera English reported that the United States and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz had entered into force. According to joint announcements from both governments, President Donald...

The Obama Presidential Center, a 19-acre campus on Chicago's South Side, opened with a 225-foot museum structure, public library, indoor basketball court, gardens, and public gathering spaces. Architect Paul Schulhof describes the museum as both inspirational and intentional, designed to tell the story of Barack...

Leaders of the G7 countries announced plans to reduce dependency on the Strait of Hormuz by diversifying energy supply routes and increasing energy stocks, according to a statement released by the group. Roughly 20% of global oil consumption and liquified natural gas currently passes through...

In an announcement on June 17, President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be 'fully opened' by Friday as the U.S. and Iran worked to formalize a memorandum of understanding. According to Trump, the deal would include lifting the U.S. naval blockade; U.S. officials...

In a report published approximately ten days ago, DW News examined Washington's decision to restrict access to cutting-edge AI technology, raising concerns in Europe that AI access may be becoming a geopolitical tool. The restrictions came as G7 leaders met with executives from AI companies...

Two Croatian collectors have assembled a football memorabilia collection comprising more than 6,000 jerseys, hundreds of boots, balls, and gloves, with collector Davor Tislar estimating its value between €3 million and €5 million. According to Al Jazeera English, highlights include historic jerseys from Franz Beckenbauer's...

France 24 reports that Paris authorities have authorized swimming in one of the city's canals as France prepares for a second heatwave this summer, following an unusually intense heat period in May. According to France 24 correspondent Emerald Maxwell, the measure gives residents direct access...

The Texas Tribune reports that a screwworm infestation was confirmed in a dog in Texas, the first such case documented in the state in recent years. Screwworms are parasitic fly larvae that burrow into living flesh and can cause severe tissue damage if left untreated....

In a report on an incident from June 17, 2026, Al Jazeera English covered a shooting at a Delaware hospital in which an employee shot two coworkers.