WORLDPaint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovationPaint is peeling and algae is blooming less than two weeks after the $14 million renovation of DC’s Reflecting Pool.Al Jazeera·June 19, 2026
WORLDEU won’t lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reachedEU won't lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reachedAl Jazeera·June 19, 2026
WORLDTrump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed?The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it.NY Times·June 19, 2026
WORLDJapan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concernsHeadline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.CNBC·June 19, 2026
WORLDZimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlashSupporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe's political future.Al Jazeera·June 19, 2026
WORLDMangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trialThe defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDTrump Redirects Millions From Secret Service Amid White House ConstructionThe White House insists that private donations are paying for a new ballroom, but the administration is using taxpayer money for a series of security upgrades.NY Times·June 18, 2026
WORLDICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them.Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to sell or give away most of the 11 warehouses it bought to detain migrants, reversing course on a signature initiative.NY Times·June 18, 2026
WORLDThe pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations planWill the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?BBC News·June 18, 2026
WORLDJames Talarico Attacks Ken Paxton Over Child Abuse CaseThe case, which resulted in a short jail sentence despite years of alleged abuse, has drawn outcry in Texas. So have the attempts to politicize it.NY Times·June 18, 2026
WORLDBBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusationsThe BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger ZoneBBC News·June 18, 2026
WORLDHow the Iran peace deal could affect you and your moneyWith fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts.BBC News·June 18, 2026
