WORLDBolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockadesBolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockadesAl Jazeera·June 20, 2026
WORLDDOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalizationThe Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.NPR·June 20, 2026
WORLDExtreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UKAfter a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.BBC News·June 20, 2026
WORLDPauline Hanson’s stance on paid parental leave and childcare could turn clock back by decades, economists warn<p>One Nation leader appears to suggest women should not be paid by employers while on maternity leave and calls for family income splitting</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/21/australia-news-live-bird-flu-h5n1-wildlife-fuel-excise-iran-hormuz-albanese-The Guardian·June 20, 2026
WORLDOverplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah stateOverplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.Al Jazeera·June 20, 2026
WORLDNetherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo, Brobbey doubles give Dutch 5–1 World Cup winThe Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.Al Jazeera·June 20, 2026
WORLDAre UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.Al Jazeera·June 20, 2026
WORLDCreature From the Green LagoonTrump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp.NY Times·June 20, 2026
WORLDFounders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fishShinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely.TechCrunch·June 20, 2026
WORLDCould box breaking be considered gambling or a lottery?A long-standing practice in the collectibles industry is under the microscope.ESPN·June 20, 2026
WORLDUS-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says PakistanPlanned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran’s announced closure of Hormuz again.Al Jazeera·June 20, 2026
WORLD'Fun dads' get 5 things right about parenting that many people forget—'they're worth borrowing' this Father's Day, says expertMany parents spend their days managing schedules, chores and responsibilities. This Father's Day, a parenting expert shares five "fun dad" habits that can increase joy and strengthen parent-child relationships.CNBC·June 20, 2026
