POLITICSTrump signs narrower executive order on AI oversight after industry objectionsAfter industry objections, President Trump signed a revised AI executive order requiring only voluntary prerelease government reviews of advanced models.TechCrunch·June 2, 2026
POLITICSCarney Says Canada Faces a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls for action from Jewish organizations and after a government report found that antisemitism had surged in Canada in recent years.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump appoints housing official as acting director of national intelligenceBill Pulte has shown a willingness to go after the president's perceived enemies.NPR·June 2, 2026
POLITICSDoctors checked Biden just after Trump debate as Jill Biden feared he had a strokeThe Biden administration previously said doctors examined the president "days" following the debate, not in the moments after. The former first lady revealed more details in her new book.NPR·June 2, 2026
POLITICSAustralia politics live: Ben Roberts-Smith won’t see full brief of war crime allegations for months; government spent $3.8m on personal protection for CFMEU administrator<p>Follow today’s news live</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">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcThe Guardian·June 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practicesU.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the investigation under Section 301 was launched at the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump.CNBC·June 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSMinnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek ChauvinDelegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSSecurity Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern LebanonThe U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSPresident Trump attempts to end hostilities in LebanonUS President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.Al Jazeera·June 2, 2026
POLITICSDenmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiationsThe leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.BBC News·June 2, 2026
POLITICSCelebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential electionFar-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.Al Jazeera·June 2, 2026