Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in eastern Poland
Two Belarusian nationals were detained after the killing in Biała Podlaska of the Putin and Kadyrov critic also known as Semyon Skrepetsky.
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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under
Reporting dated 2026-06-15 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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Knicks Title Celebrations in Manhattan Turn Violent After Teen Is Shot
Event date: 2026-06-14; a teenager was shot, buses were burned and dozens were arrested after New York City street celebrations for the Knicks’ championship win escalated into overnight disorder.
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Knicks title celebrations bring 63 arrests and injuries across New York
Police said ten officers were hurt, while a teenager was shot and four people were stabbed as crowds filled streets around Manhattan.
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Swiss voters reject proposed ten-million population ceiling
A majority opposed the migration-linked initiative promoted by the Swiss People’s Party.
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Midland gunfire leaves city employee dead after prolonged search for fugitive
Ten people were wounded as a wanted man allegedly fired toward officers, motorists and bystanders before barricading himself in a disused animal clinic.
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Trial in Michael Jackson company abuse cases moved to February 2028
Wade Robson and James Safechuck's consolidated civil claims will proceed on a later schedule after both sides waived earlier deadlines.
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Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over drone operation
A Seoul court found the former president used covert flights over Pyongyang to provoke tension and create conditions for declaring martial law.
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Cost pressures bring Indonesian students onto streets in several cities
Demonstrators challenged fuel and food prices, public spending and the military’s civilian role during rallies led by a roughly 1,500-person Jakarta march.
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Thai court gives death sentences in 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing case
A Bangkok court convicted two Uyghur men and sentenced them to death over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, closing one phase of a case that has long drawn scrutiny over evidence and due process.
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UK defence resignations deepen row over military spending plans
Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns quit the British government after arguing planned funding levels would leave the armed forces short of what they need.
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Water Cannon Deployed as Northern Ireland Unrest Spreads Beyond Belfast
Event date: 2026-06-10; police used water cannon against crowds in Newtownabbey as a second night of disorder linked to a Belfast knife attack spilled into several Northern Ireland communities.
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Beirut rally shows support for Iran and allies as war continues around Hezbollah stronghold
Hundreds gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs to back Iran and its allies, with a similar demonstration reported in Sanaa, as cross-border fighting and regional strikes kept the conflict live.
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Colombia’s Senate Approves Bill to Ban Female Genital Mutilation
The measure, approved on June 10 after two years of debate, would make Colombia the first Latin American country with a specific statutory ban if President Gustavo Petro signs it.
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Indonesian military court jails four soldiers for acid attack on activist
The BAIS members received prison terms of 18 months to three years for an assault that blinded Andrie Yunus in one eye; rights advocates said the verdict left the wider chain of responsibility unexamined.
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Colombian panel seeks temporary suspension of Petro
A Chamber of Representatives commission triggered a legal and political dispute by targeting the president’s powers before the runoff.
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Sri Lanka sentences former deputy minister to 16 years in corruption case
A high-court conviction and a 16-year term add to Sri Lanka’s widening anti-graft campaign after the fall of its political clan.
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Belfast Disorder Leaves Homes Burned and Migrant Families Fleeing
Event date: 2026-06-09; fires, smashed property and intimidation forced several families from their homes in Belfast after disorder erupted following a knife attack in the city.
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Teacher and Two Pupils Injured in Knife Attack at Manchester School
Event date: 2026-06-09; a 14-year-old girl was arrested after a teacher and two pupils were stabbed at Co-op Academy in Blackley, with police saying there was no wider threat to the public.
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Sudanese victims ask Kenya to investigate alleged RSF atrocities
Twelve complainants are seeking charges against 10 paramilitary members over alleged torture and sexual violence in and around Khartoum.
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Philippine police capture Rafael Dumlao after final ruling in Jee Ick-joo case
The former anti-drug unit official had disappeared after the Supreme Court upheld a judgment carrying a minimum 30-year prison term.
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Twelve killed in armed attack on Johannesburg informal settlement
Police said more than 10 rifle-carrying attackers moved through the Cleveland community and opened fire at several locations.
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Louise Arbour Sworn In as Canada’s 31st Governor General
In her first remarks as governor general, Louise Arbour warned that both polarization and consensus can be dangerous.
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Reform Jersey Leader Sam Mézec Loses Bid to Return to States Assembly
Event date: 2026-06-08; Sam Mézec finished tenth in Jersey’s island-wide senators’ race, knocking the Reform Jersey leader out of the next States Assembly and reshaping the contest for chief minister.
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