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Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Former high-ranking Chinese anti-corruption official faces investigation
A former senior anti-corruption investigator in China, Li Xiaohong, is reportedly under investigation, highlighting the ongoing purges within President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Ukraine faces Polish diplomatic fallout over military unit's name
Ukraine is experiencing diplomatic tension with key ally Poland after naming a military unit after controversial World War Two fighters, prompting Polish President Karol Nawrocki to consider revoking President Zelensky's highest state honour.
Jun 10, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
Franco-German SCAF fighter jet project abandoned, raising questions on defense cooperation
The Franco-German Future Combat Air System (SCAF) project, a joint initiative to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet, has been officially halted. This decision, announced on Monday, June 8, marks the end of a nearly decade-long endeavor that was seen as a cornerstone of Europe
Jun 10, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
Ten years after Brexit vote, UK re-evaluates EU ties amid economic costs
A decade after the UK's Brexit vote, discussions about its long-term implications are resurfacing. London is reassessing its relationship with the EU, considering economic costs and potential partial re-engagement.
Jun 10, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
An EU member state blocks Bulgaria's commemorative 2-euro coin plans
Bulgaria's plan to issue a commemorative 2-euro coin celebrating the "Bulgarian alphabet" has been blocked by an unnamed EU member state within the EU Council, halting its first such currency.
Jun 10, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
Former US border chief Bovino advocates 'remigration' in Portugal
Gregory Bovino, former U.S. Border Patrol chief, advocated for "remigration" at a far-right gathering in southern Portugal on May 30, defining it as the "massive and forced displacement of immigrant populations out of Europe."
Jun 10, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
Report suggests rise in sexism in US companies following Trump administration's DEI policy changes
A report suggests a rise in overt sexism in US companies, linked to a hypothetical Trump administration policy change anticipated for January 2025, which would declare corporate DEI programs illegal.
Jun 10, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
G7 summit in France faces questions of relevance
The G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17, led by President Macron, faces scrutiny over its continued relevance. Critics suggest its "manifest obsolescence" is difficult to dispute.
Jun 10, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
Le Monde questions the state of rule of law in Israel
Le Monde International has published an analysis exploring whether the rule of law in Israel is at risk, highlighting ongoing international scrutiny regarding the nation's legal principles and governance structures.
Jun 10, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
California governor race pits Republican Hilton against Democrat Becerra
Republican Steve Hilton, backed by Donald Trump, will face Democrat Xavier Becerra for California's governorship in the mid-term elections, presenting a potential shift in the traditionally Democratic state.
Jun 9, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
US House approves $70 billion immigration enforcement budget
The US House of Representatives has approved a budget bill allocating nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement over the next three years, with funds designated for ICE and CBP.
Jun 9, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
US administration informs Belarusian opposition of delay in prisoner releases
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reports that the US Trump administration has informed exiled Belarusian opposition figures about a delay in efforts to secure the release of additional political prisoners.
Jun 9, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
Tsikhanouskaya: US President Donald Trump's administration warns of delay in freeing Belarusian political prisoners
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump informed exiled Belarusian opposition figures about a delay in efforts to secure the release of additional political prisoners.
Jun 9, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Armenian prime minister's party wins parliamentary elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won recent parliamentary elections on Sunday, June 7, on a platform of peace and accepting the Nagorno-Karabakh defeat.
Jun 9, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Peru's presidential election second round count could take weeks
The final results of Peru's presidential election second round may not be available for several weeks, potentially extending until the end of June, due to an extremely tight race.
Jun 9, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
Germany cancels joint fighter jet project with France
Germany has reportedly terminated a collaborative fighter jet development program with France, a decision that observers suggest impacts broader European defense cooperation and highlights significant disagreements between the two nations.
Jun 9, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
Xi Jinping visits North Korea for first time since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently concluded a two-day state visit to North Korea, marking the first time a Chinese head of state has traveled to the country since 2019.
Jun 9, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
Belarusian IT specialists tracked alleged Russian election interference in Armenia
A team of Belarusian IT specialists, led by Pavel Liber, has reportedly monitored Russian interference in Armenia's parliamentary elections using a specialized tool to identify coordinated narrative operations.
Jun 9, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
Mothers of disappeared persons in Mexico use World Cup spotlight to raise awareness
Families of disappeared persons in Mexico are leveraging the upcoming FIFA World Cup to raise awareness, posting notices in host cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey as the country prepares for the event.
Jun 9, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
China criticizes new US sanctions on its companies
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned recent US sanctions targeting several Chinese firms, including Alibaba and BYD, calling them discriminatory and an "unreasonable suppression" of its companies.