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15,981 storiesUtah governor Spencer Cox announces a state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires in the state, including the
2026 Utah wildfires — Utah governor Spencer Cox announces a state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires in the state, including the Cottonwood Fire. [https://www.deseret.com/environment/2026/06/25/gover
A monitoring system in Spain estimates that a heat wave contributed to 212 deaths between Sunday and
2026 European heatwaves — A monitoring system in Spain estimates that a heat wave contributed to 212 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. The country also records its highest average June temperatures since
Florida governor Ron DeSantis confirms that the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Ochopee, Florida,
Immigration detention in the second Trump administration — Florida governor Ron DeSantis confirms that the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Ochopee, Florida, U.S., will close operations, a year after it opened. [https://www.straitsti
King's Representative Tom Marsters dissolves the Parliament of the Cook Islands, setting an election for 12
2026 Cook Islands general election — King's Representative Tom Marsters dissolves the Parliament of the Cook Islands, setting an election for 12 August 2026. [https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics
In association football, Ivory Coast reaches the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after
Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, Ivory Coast reaches the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Curaçao 2–0 to place second in Group E. [https://www.nytimes.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy rejects United Nations-backed temporary shipping routes through
2026 Iran war — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy rejects United Nations-backed temporary shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz proposed with Oman while negotiations continue over
At least two people are injured after two trains collide near Piła, Poland.
2026 Piła train collision — At least two people are injured after two trains collide near Piła, Poland. [https://tvpworld.com/94013747/two-passenger-trains-collide-in-poland-several-injured-near-pila (TVP Wor
Switzerland and the United Kingdom both record their hottest ever temperatures in June with a provisional
2026 European heatwaves — Switzerland and the United Kingdom both record their hottest ever temperatures in June with a provisional high of 36.7°C (98.06F), recorded in Somerset, England, and a temperature
Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, a central suspect in the Feeding Our Future child nutrition aid fraud scheme, is
Somalia–United States relations — Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, a central suspect in the Feeding Our Future child nutrition aid fraud scheme, is apprehended in Mogadishu, Somalia. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigati
In Spain, the Congress of Deputies approves a motion calling on the prime minister Pedro Sánchez to face a
Corruption in Spain — In Spain, the Congress of Deputies approves a motion calling on the prime minister Pedro Sánchez to face a vote of confidence following the escalation of corruption cases involving
Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely is damaged after being struck by a unknown projectile off the
2026 Iran war — Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely is damaged after being struck by a unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, near Dahit in the Musandam Governorate. No casualties are
The confirmed toll of yesterday's earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 188 people killed, over 1000 people
2026 Venezuela earthquakes — The confirmed toll of yesterday's earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 188 people killed, over 1000 people injured, and more than 36,000 others believed to be missing. [https://www.al
Turkish police seize more than 10,000 historical artifacts during a raid on a residence in Istanbul and
Somalia–United States relations — Turkish police seize more than 10,000 historical artifacts during a raid on a residence in Istanbul and arrest two people in connection with an investigation into the alleged illeg

Reuters reports that, over the past week, crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to
2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — Reuters reports that, over the past week, crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to their highest level since the start of the war, but traffic still remains a

Sri Lanka begins enforcing a nationwide ban on the sale and provision of foods and drinks high in sugar,
2026 Ebola epidemic — Sri Lanka begins enforcing a nationwide ban on the sale and provision of foods and drinks high in sugar, salt, and fat in schools as part of measures to address rising childhood ob

The U.S. military says that it will require recruits to take the influenza vaccine amidst an influenza
2026 Ebola epidemic — The U.S. military says that it will require recruits to take the influenza vaccine amidst an influenza outbreak at the Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas, U.S. The move

Global oil prices fall to their lowest level since February 27, the day before the war started on February 28.
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Global oil prices fall to their lowest level since February 27, the day before the war started on February 28. Additionally, brent crude futures drop to US$73.50 a barrel. [https:/

The Israeli military announces that it has killed Hamas militant Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Machi, who took
Gaza war — The Israeli military announces that it has killed Hamas militant Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Machi, who took part in the October 7 attacks on Israel, during an airstrike in southern
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says his forces will not withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon even if
2026 Lebanon war — Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says his forces will not withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon even if "the United States demands it", adding that "200,000 residents will no
A wildfire burns over 350 acres and destroys a home in Garfield County, Colorado, U.S., prompting evacuations.
2026 Colorado wildfires — A wildfire burns over 350 acres and destroys a home in Garfield County, Colorado, U.S., prompting evacuations. [https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wildfire-evacuatio
Yabloko deputy leader Maxim Kruglov is convicted and will face seven years in prison over his anti-war stance
Anti-war protests in Russia — Yabloko deputy leader Maxim Kruglov is convicted and will face seven years in prison over his anti-war stance on social media, including remarks about the Russian Army. [https://ww
Historic Pact's candidate Iván Cepeda concedes defeat in the presidential election won by Abelardo de la
2026 Colombian presidential election — Historic Pact's candidate Iván Cepeda concedes defeat in the presidential election won by Abelardo de la Espriella. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrkqky5lzpo (BBC News)]
Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup, Canada at the FIFA World Cup, South Africa at the FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup — Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup, Canada at the FIFA World Cup, South Africa at the FIFA World Cup
The Cottonwood Fire burns over 59,000 acres near the Eagle Point Resort in Beaver, Utah, U.S., with governor
2026 Utah wildfires — The Cottonwood Fire burns over 59,000 acres near the Eagle Point Resort in Beaver, Utah, U.S., with governor Spencer Cox saying it is the "most destructive fire in the state’s hist
A South Korean court orders the arrest of Shincheonji Church of Jesus leader Lee Man-hee for allegedly
Anti-war protests in Russia — A South Korean court orders the arrest of Shincheonji Church of Jesus leader Lee Man-hee for allegedly coercing thousands of followers to join the People Power Party in violation o