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World News Headlines
- Four sentenced to death for attacking Catholic church in Nigeria
on June 3, 2026A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
- Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
on June 3, 2026Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
- Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine
on June 3, 2026The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
- CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
on June 3, 2026The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
- US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
on June 3, 2026It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
- One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
on June 3, 2026Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
- Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
on June 3, 2026Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
- The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
on June 3, 2026The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
- Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
on June 3, 2026Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
on June 3, 2026Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
- She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers
on June 3, 2026Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.
- Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson
on June 3, 2026Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.
- Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
on June 3, 2026The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
- Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings
on June 3, 2026The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
- Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?
on June 3, 2026CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.
- Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
on June 3, 2026The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
- Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
on June 2, 2026Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
- New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system
on June 2, 2026Authorities warn that entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
- Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
on June 2, 2026Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
- Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern
on June 2, 2026DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
- British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
on June 2, 2026Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
- Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
on June 2, 2026Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
on June 1, 2026Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
- Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
on June 1, 2026Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
- Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
on May 31, 2026Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.