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The U.S. treasury department lifts sanctions against Iran and authorizes the production, delivery and sale of
Iran–United States relations — The U.S. treasury department lifts sanctions against Iran and authorizes the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil for 60 days amidst ongoing talks in Switzerland. [https://
At least 15 people are killed, including children, and several others are injured in a fire at a commercial
Housing in the United States — At least 15 people are killed, including children, and several others are injured in a fire at a commercial building in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. [https://www.indiatoday.in/ci
China imposes export controls on 10 U.S.
China–United States trade war — China imposes export controls on 10 U.S. companies and bars government procurement from 46 others in response to a U.S. blacklist targeting Chinese firms. The measures take effect
A Belgian judge issues a European Arrest Warrant for Greek parliamentarian and former European Commissioner
Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament — A Belgian judge issues a European Arrest Warrant for Greek parliamentarian and former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos for allegedly receiving payments from an organizat
Keir Starmer announces his resignation as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in an address
2026 Labour Party leadership crisis — Keir Starmer announces his resignation as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in an address to the nation outside 10 Downing Street, London. He will remain as car
In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi overtakes Germany's Miroslav Klose as the
Argentina at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi overtakes Germany's Miroslav Klose as the FIFA World Cup's all-time top-goalscorer with 18 goals after scoring a
At least 15 people are killed and 10 injured after a truck plunged into a ditch between Dhaka and Tangail,
Housing in the United States — At least 15 people are killed and 10 injured after a truck plunged into a ditch between Dhaka and Tangail, Bangladesh. [https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/reports-15-dead-in-truck-acci
Australia and Canada sign a A$2.5 billion (US$1.7 billion) agreement for the export of Australia's
Australia–Canada relations — Australia and Canada sign a A$2.5 billion (US$1.7 billion) agreement for the export of Australia's over-the-horizon radar system, the largest defence export deal in Australian hist
Belgian judicial authorities request the lifting of Avramopoulos's parliamentary immunity to allow
Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament — Belgian judicial authorities request the lifting of Avramopoulos's parliamentary immunity to allow questioning regarding payments he received from an organization linked to the sca
Romania's parliament rejects the proposed government of prime minister-designate Adrian Veștea, which fails
2026 Romanian political crisis — Romania's parliament rejects the proposed government of prime minister-designate Adrian Veștea, which fails to secure the votes required for approval. President Nicușor Dan is expe
The International Olympic Committee approves revisions to the venue plan for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the
2030 Winter Olympics — The International Olympic Committee approves revisions to the venue plan for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, including the proposed use of Thialf in the Netherlands fo

Saudi Arabia reaffirms its call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a UN Security Council meeting on
Gaza war — Saudi Arabia reaffirms its call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a UN Security Council meeting on behalf of the Arab Group. [https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/662348/saud
The first talks between Iran and the United States since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum are held at
2026 Iran war — The first talks between Iran and the United States since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum are held at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland. The talks are mediated by Pakist
Thirteen workers are killed and 66 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a gas facility in Ras
2026 Ras Laffan explosion — Thirteen workers are killed and 66 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Khor, Qatar. The interior ministry attributes the
The last American passenger exits the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center,
MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak — The last American passenger exits the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, officially ending the quarantine for Americans who were affected by the
Colombians vote in the second round to determine the presidency, choosing between the far-right candidate
2026 Colombian presidential election — Colombians vote in the second round to determine the presidency, choosing between the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and the left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. [https:/
In association football, Kevin Pina scores Cape Verde's first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup in a 2–2 draw
Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, Kevin Pina scores Cape Verde's first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup in a 2–2 draw against Uruguay in the group stage. [https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/ar
The Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the ceasefire is
2026 Iran war — The Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the ceasefire is implemented in the Lebanon war and waivers are issued for Iranian oil sales. [
Three people are killed, five others are injured and multiple people are trapped after three tornadoes touch
Tornadoes of 2026 — Three people are killed, five others are injured and multiple people are trapped after three tornadoes touch down near Wichita, Kansas; Dix, Illinois; and Newburgh, Indiana, United
De la Espriella wins the presidential election, defeating Cepeda by a narrow margin.
2026 Colombian presidential election — De la Espriella wins the presidential election, defeating Cepeda by a narrow margin. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-backed-candidate-wins-razor-tight-colombia-preside
Egypt win their first-ever World Cup match after defeating New Zealand 3–1 in the group stage.
Egypt at the FIFA World Cup — Egypt win their first-ever World Cup match after defeating New Zealand 3–1 in the group stage. [https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3357864/mohamed-salah-inspires-egypt-bea
Five known ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, down from 26 ships the previous day, amidst the closure.
2026 Iran war — Five known ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, down from 26 ships the previous day, amidst the closure. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/shipping-slows-after-iran-sa
Six people are killed in a house fire in Luxi County, Hunan, China.
Tornadoes of 2026 — Six people are killed in a house fire in Luxi County, Hunan, China. [https://english.news.cn/20260621/20dbd62ce1cf43599e16a881232d2491/c.html (Xinhua)]
Ethiopia's National Election Board reports that prime minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party will secure a
2026 Ethiopian general election — Ethiopia's National Election Board reports that prime minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party will secure a parliamentary majority in the country's general election. [https://apnews
Six people are killed and 29 people are injured as a bus crashes into a parked truck in Jalpaiguri, West
Tornadoes of 2026 — Six people are killed and 29 people are injured as a bus crashes into a parked truck in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India. [https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Ju