WORLDCan Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.Al Jazeera·June 12, 2026
WORLDChris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour PartyThe resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.BBC News·June 12, 2026
WORLDIsrael launches overnight strikes across GazaVideos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.Al Jazeera·June 12, 2026
WORLDWhat to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence DirectorMr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.NY Times·June 12, 2026
WORLDThai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in comaPrincess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.BBC News·June 12, 2026
WORLDThe win -- and moment -- now etched in Knicks lore...With one unbelievable tip-in from OG Anunoby, the Knicks not only made history, they pulled within one win of securing the franchise's first title in more than half a century.ESPN·June 12, 2026
WORLDDR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantineDRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.Al Jazeera·June 12, 2026
WORLDJapan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dreamMidfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan's game against the Netherlands.Al Jazeera·June 12, 2026
WORLDPirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on the books, judge rulesIn a scathing ruling, Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders.CNBC·June 12, 2026
WORLDFrom near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for MexicoFrom nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.BBC News·June 12, 2026
WORLDIran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikesThe International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at 'breaking point'.Al Jazeera·June 12, 2026
WORLDWho are Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s World Cup goal scorers?Mexico's two goal scorers were overcome with emotion as they took their team to a win in the World Cup's opening game.Al Jazeera·June 11, 2026
