POLITICSWhy is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.Al Jazeera·June 7, 2026
POLITICSKennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming DisputeA judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.NY Times·June 7, 2026
POLITICSSoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World CupNegotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.NPR·June 7, 2026
POLITICSInsecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential raceAfter eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.BBC News·June 6, 2026
POLITICSUkraine Strikes St. Petersburg in Long-Range Drone AttackIt was the second such attack in days and came just hours after President Vladimir V. Putin spoke at an economic forum in the city.NY Times·June 6, 2026
POLITICSCuba’s Raul Castro makes first public appearance since US chargesFormer Cuban president Raul Castro made his first public appearance in Havana since being indicted by the United StatesAl Jazeera·June 6, 2026
POLITICSFrom first lady to president? Inside the rise of Peru’s Keiko FujimoriIn her fourth bid to be president, Fujimori faces her best odds yet. But can she overcome scandal and her father's past?Al Jazeera·June 6, 2026
POLITICSThe Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAIPresident Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."TechCrunch·June 6, 2026
POLITICSAs American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local policeSince the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.NPR·June 6, 2026
POLITICSIsraeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire dealThe Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle and said the incident is being reviewed. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called the strike "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international law."NPR·June 6, 2026
POLITICSRaphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence’ to DemocracyThe Democrat from Georgia on what he sees as the moral issues of our time.NY Times·June 6, 2026
POLITICSMan dies after shark attack off Western Australia coast near Albany<p>Government department says man was in the water around Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">freThe Guardian·June 6, 2026
