WORLDAnother powerful magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits near VenezuelaThe latest quake comes as rescuers are still searching for survivors of the twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on Wednesday.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDDR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World CupMichel Kuka Mboladinga is iconic for his motionless tribute at DRC games, but a US World Cup repeat has been denied.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDWhy is Crimea critical to the Russia–Ukraine war?Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea as Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ending the war.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDIsrael orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in LebanonIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDAmazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into the U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched walletsRetail experts attribute the 9.3% year-over-year increase in spending to high inflation and shoppers purchasing more discretionary, long-lasting products.CNBC·June 27, 2026
WORLDSouth Africa’s Broos smiles and snarls before Canada World Cup showdownSouth Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDTwo killed, dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in GazaTwo killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in GazaAl Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDKenya rights groups say protesters found dumped, tortured after arrestsSix found and one missing, NGOs say, after arrests at memorial gatherings for protesters killed in 2024.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLD62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026)Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.Wired·June 27, 2026
WORLDApple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplierApple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM aThe Verge·June 27, 2026
WORLDDeal With Israel Divides Lebanese, Fueling Protests in BeirutSupporters welcomed the agreement as a step toward curtailing Iran’s influence within Lebanon, but others took to the streets, calling it a capitulation.NY Times·June 27, 2026
WORLDU.S.-Iran Deal’s Vague Language Comes Back to Haunt Peace EffortsThe deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.NY Times·June 27, 2026
