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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154493" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Middle Eastern crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations" target="_blank">2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum" target="_blank">Islamabad Memorandum</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Atomic_Energy_Agency" target="_blank">International Atomic Energy Agency</a> (IAEA) secretary-general <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Grossi" target="_blank">Rafael Grossi</a> says that the interim <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum" target="_blank">peace deal</a> between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> would allow the IAEA access to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_program_of_Iran" target="_blank">Iran's nuclear inspectors</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-deal-grants-access-nuclear-inspectors-iaea-chief-says-2026-06-26/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A direct communications line between Iran and the U.S. is established under Article 5 of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding" target="_blank">memorandum of understanding</a> over the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> in an effort to prevent incidents that could lead to military confrontation. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/iran-says-direct-communication-line-established-with-us-over-hormuz-to-avoid-military-confrontation/3979011" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Maritime_Organization" target="_blank">International Maritime Organization</a> says that 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> since the plan was announced. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/115-vessels-2-500-seafarers-evacuated-from-strait-of-hormuz-un-agency/3979176" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command" target="_blank">United States Central Command</a> says <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">its forces</a> have conducted airstrikes on Iran in response to yesterday's drone strike on a civilian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore" target="_blank">Singapore</a>-flagged <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_ship" target="_blank">cargo ship</a> transiting the Strait of Hormuz, striking <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Republic_of_Iran_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Iranian</a> missile and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicles_in_the_Iranian_military" target="_blank">drone</a> storage sites, and coastal <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar" target="_blank">radar</a> sites. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us-military-conducted-strikes-area-strait-hormuz-axios-reports-2026-06-26/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war" target="_blank">2026 Lebanon war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Israel%E2%80%93Lebanon_peace_talks" target="_blank">2026 Israel–Lebanon peace talks</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_occupation_of_Southern_Lebanon_%282026%29" target="_blank">Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israel</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon" target="_blank">Lebanon</a>, and the United States sign a trilateral <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framework_agreement" target="_blank">framework agreement</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%2C_D.C" target="_blank">Washington, D.C</a>, that provides for the transfer of two <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli-occupied_territories" target="_blank">Israeli-held areas</a> to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_army" target="_blank">Lebanese army</a> control and establishes a process for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disarmament_of_Hezbollah" target="_blank">the disarmament</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah" target="_blank">Hezbollah</a>.<a href="https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/the-united-states-israel-and-lebanon-sign-the-trilateral-framework/" target="_blank">(United States Department of State)</a><a href="https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260626-lebanon-israel-us-sign-trilateral-framework-agreement-in-washington" target="_blank">(AFP via RFI)</a> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-drops-leaflets-over-south-lebanon-town-ordering-residents-leave-2026-06-26/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Israel" target="_blank">Israeli prime minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu" target="_blank">Benjamin Netanyahu</a> states that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">his forces</a> will remain in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon" target="_blank">southern Lebanon</a> until Hezbollah disarms, despite the framework agreement. <a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/06/26/lebanon-israel-us-sign-trilateral-framework-agreement-in-washington_6754914_4.html" target="_blank">(AFP via Le Monde)</a> <a href="https://english.news.cn/20260627/82856543881144798be1f4a14474e974/c.html" target="_blank">(Xinhua)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Netanyahu states that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_displacement_during_the_Israel%E2%80%93Hezbollah_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">displaced Lebanese civilians</a> will not be permitted to return to areas within the Israeli-controlled security zone in southern Lebanon under arrangements announced following the agreement. <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2011084/netanyahu-says-lebanese-displaced-from-security-zone-not-allowed-to-return" target="_blank">(AFP via Dawn)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Russo-Ukrainian war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimea_attacks_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Crimea attacks</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_emergency" target="_blank">state of emergency</a> is declared in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russian</a>-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian-occupied_territories_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">occupied</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimea" target="_blank">Crimea</a> in response to an increasing number of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrikes</a> by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukrainian forces</a>. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/world/europe/crimea-ukraine-state-emergency.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tFA.W5dS.V-TkawkftFqz&amp;smid=url-share" target="_blank">(The New York Times)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukraine</a> launches its largest <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfare" target="_blank">drone attack</a> on Russia since the start of the war, with over 660 drones launched at multiple <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_subjects_of_Russia" target="_blank">regions</a>, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Oblast" target="_blank">Moscow Oblast</a>, as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukrainian president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy" target="_blank">Volodymyr Zelenskyy</a> says he has approved a &quot;40-day campaign&quot; aimed at &quot;compelling Russia to end the war&quot;. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-biggest-drone-attack-a356e2a119f3cb9422ede6acbedf56f3" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
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</ul>Arts and culture<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2027" target="_blank">Eurovision Song Contest 2027</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Broadcasting_Union" target="_blank">European Broadcasting Union</a> approves <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada" target="_blank">Canada</a>'s possible participation in next year's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest" target="_blank">Eurovision Song Contest</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria" target="_blank">Bulgaria</a>, which would mark their first appearance at the annual song contest. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy06yzp4r0eo" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
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</ul>Disasters and accidents<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Venezuela_earthquakes" target="_blank">2026 Venezuela earthquakes</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The confirmed toll of the June 24 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake" target="_blank">earthquakes</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela" target="_blank">Venezuela</a> rises to 920 people killed and over 3,360 injured, with 51,000 reported missing. <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/death-toll-in-venezuela-earthquakes-rises-to-589-with-almost-3000-injured/" target="_blank">(CTV News)</a> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/rescuers-comb-venezuelan-quake-rubble-thousands-reported-missing-2026-06-26/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A building collapses in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos" target="_blank">Lagos</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria" target="_blank">Nigeria</a>, killing nine people. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/lagos-building-collapse-kills-least-nine-authorities-say-2026-06-26/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_aircraft" target="_blank">small plane</a> crashes into the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Zun" target="_blank">China Zun</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscraper" target="_blank">skyscraper</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing" target="_blank">Beijing</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China" target="_blank">China</a>. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/world/asia/china-plane-crash-beijing.html" target="_blank">(The New York Times)</a></li>
</ul>Health and environment<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_European_heatwaves" target="_blank">2026 European heatwaves</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_Switzerland" target="_blank">Swiss energy</a> utility <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axpo_Holding" target="_blank">Axpo</a> suspends operations at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beznau_Nuclear_Power_Plant" target="_blank">Beznau Nuclear Power Plant</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%B6ttingen%2C_Aargau" target="_blank">Döttingen</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aargau" target="_blank">Aargau</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland" target="_blank">Switzerland</a>, after the temperature of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aare" target="_blank">Aare</a> river, which the plant uses for cooling, reached {{convert|25|C|F}}. <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/nuclear-plant-in-switzerland-shut-down-due-to-heatwave" target="_blank">(AFP via The Straits Times)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Met_Office" target="_blank">Met Office</a> records the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom" target="_blank">United Kingdom</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_weather_records" target="_blank">highest temperature</a> in June after a provisional high of {{convert|37.3|C|F}} is recorded in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santon_Downham" target="_blank">Santon Downham</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffolk" target="_blank">Suffolk</a>, breaking the previous record high set yesterday in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset" target="_blank">Somerset</a>, while <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildfire" target="_blank">wildfires</a> spread in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derbyshire" target="_blank">Derbyshire</a> burning approximately 22 hectares across the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Peak%2C_Derbyshire" target="_blank">High Peak</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moorland" target="_blank">moor</a>. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7vy8ql6rgnt" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
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</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso%E2%80%93France_relations" target="_blank">Burkina Faso–France relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso" target="_blank">Burkina Faso</a> severs diplomatic relations with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France" target="_blank">France</a>, citing concerns over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereignty" target="_blank">sovereignty</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-breaks-off-diplomatic-relations-with-france-2026-06-26/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen_Z_protests" target="_blank">Gen Z protests</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzania" target="_blank">Tanzania</a> bans all <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_rallies" target="_blank">political rallies</a> in the country ahead of planned protests against last year's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Tanzanian_general_election" target="_blank">disputed election</a> results and the detention of an opposition leader, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tundu_Lissu" target="_blank">Tundu Lissu</a>, who has been charged with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason" target="_blank">treason</a> by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suluhu_Cabinet" target="_blank">the government</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/tanzania-political-rallies-ban-830f6a6db6ac7d8573b12e146006cd35" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migration_and_asylum_policy_of_the_European_Union" target="_blank">Migration and asylum policy of the European Union</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union" target="_blank">European Union</a> imposes strict <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Somali_citizens" target="_blank">visa restrictions</a> on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_passport" target="_blank">Somali diplomatic passport</a> holders following a dispute over the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportation" target="_blank">deportation</a> and readmission of undocumented <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalis" target="_blank">Somalis</a> living illegally in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe" target="_blank">Europe</a>. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/26/eu-targets-somalia-with-visa-curbs-as-president-pushes-back-on-returns" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a> <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/europes-africa-migration-strategy-faces-a-test-as-somalia-rejects-unverified/3slxfdn" target="_blank">(Business Insider)</a> <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/the-eu-targets-somalia-next-in-its-anti-migration-push/" target="_blank">(Politico)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154493, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Middle Eastern crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations']2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum']Islamabad Memorandum[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Atomic_Energy_Agency']International Atomic Energy Agency[/URL] (IAEA) secretary-general [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Grossi']Rafael Grossi[/URL] says that the interim [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum']peace deal[/URL] between [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] would allow the IAEA access to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_program_of_Iran']Iran's nuclear inspectors[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-deal-grants-access-nuclear-inspectors-iaea-chief-says-2026-06-26/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*]A direct communications line between Iran and the U.S. is established under Article 5 of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding']memorandum of understanding[/URL] over the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL] in an effort to prevent incidents that could lead to military confrontation. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/iran-says-direct-communication-line-established-with-us-over-hormuz-to-avoid-military-confrontation/3979011'](AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign']2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Maritime_Organization']International Maritime Organization[/URL] says that 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL] since the plan was announced. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/115-vessels-2-500-seafarers-evacuated-from-strait-of-hormuz-un-agency/3979176'](AA)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command']United States Central Command[/URL] says [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces']its forces[/URL] have conducted airstrikes on Iran in response to yesterday's drone strike on a civilian [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore']Singapore[/URL]-flagged [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_ship']cargo ship[/URL] transiting the Strait of Hormuz, striking [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Republic_of_Iran_Armed_Forces']Iranian[/URL] missile and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicles_in_the_Iranian_military']drone[/URL] storage sites, and coastal [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar']radar[/URL] sites. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/us-military-conducted-strikes-area-strait-hormuz-axios-reports-2026-06-26/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war']2026 Lebanon war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Israel%E2%80%93Lebanon_peace_talks']2026 Israel–Lebanon peace talks[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_occupation_of_Southern_Lebanon_%282026%29']Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israel[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon']Lebanon[/URL], and the United States sign a trilateral [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framework_agreement']framework agreement[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%2C_D.C']Washington, D.C[/URL], that provides for the transfer of two [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli-occupied_territories']Israeli-held areas[/URL] to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_army']Lebanese army[/URL] control and establishes a process for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disarmament_of_Hezbollah']the disarmament[/URL] of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah']Hezbollah[/URL].[URL='https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/the-united-states-israel-and-lebanon-sign-the-trilateral-framework/'](United States Department of State)[/URL][URL='https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260626-lebanon-israel-us-sign-trilateral-framework-agreement-in-washington'](AFP via RFI)[/URL] [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-drops-leaflets-over-south-lebanon-town-ordering-residents-leave-2026-06-26/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Israel']Israeli prime minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu']Benjamin Netanyahu[/URL] states that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']his forces[/URL] will remain in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon']southern Lebanon[/URL] until Hezbollah disarms, despite the framework agreement. [URL='https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/06/26/lebanon-israel-us-sign-trilateral-framework-agreement-in-washington_6754914_4.html'](AFP via [I]Le Monde[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://english.news.cn/20260627/82856543881144798be1f4a14474e974/c.html'](Xinhua)[/URL] [*]Netanyahu states that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_displacement_during_the_Israel%E2%80%93Hezbollah_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']displaced Lebanese civilians[/URL] will not be permitted to return to areas within the Israeli-controlled security zone in southern Lebanon under arrangements announced following the agreement. [URL='https://www.dawn.com/news/2011084/netanyahu-says-lebanese-displaced-from-security-zone-not-allowed-to-return'](AFP via [I]Dawn[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Russo-Ukrainian war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimea_attacks_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Crimea attacks[/URL] [LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_emergency']state of emergency[/URL] is declared in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russian[/URL]-[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian-occupied_territories_of_Ukraine']occupied[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimea']Crimea[/URL] in response to an increasing number of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrikes[/URL] by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_of_Ukraine']Ukrainian forces[/URL]. [URL='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/world/europe/crimea-ukraine-state-emergency.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tFA.W5dS.V-TkawkftFqz&smid=url-share']([I]The New York Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine']Ukraine[/URL] launches its largest [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfare']drone attack[/URL] on Russia since the start of the war, with over 660 drones launched at multiple [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_subjects_of_Russia']regions[/URL], including [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Oblast']Moscow Oblast[/URL], as [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Ukraine']Ukrainian president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy']Volodymyr Zelenskyy[/URL] says he has approved a "40-day campaign" aimed at "compelling Russia to end the war". [URL='https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-biggest-drone-attack-a356e2a119f3cb9422ede6acbedf56f3'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Arts and culture[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2027']Eurovision Song Contest 2027[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Broadcasting_Union']European Broadcasting Union[/URL] approves [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada']Canada[/URL]'s possible participation in next year's [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest']Eurovision Song Contest[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria']Bulgaria[/URL], which would mark their first appearance at the annual song contest. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy06yzp4r0eo'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Disasters and accidents[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Venezuela_earthquakes']2026 Venezuela earthquakes[/URL] [LIST] [*]The confirmed toll of the June 24 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake']earthquakes[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela']Venezuela[/URL] rises to 920 people killed and over 3,360 injured, with 51,000 reported missing. [URL='https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/death-toll-in-venezuela-earthquakes-rises-to-589-with-almost-3000-injured/'](CTV News)[/URL] [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/rescuers-comb-venezuelan-quake-rubble-thousands-reported-missing-2026-06-26/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]A building collapses in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos']Lagos[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria']Nigeria[/URL], killing nine people. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/lagos-building-collapse-kills-least-nine-authorities-say-2026-06-26/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_aircraft']small plane[/URL] crashes into the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Zun']China Zun[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscraper']skyscraper[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing']Beijing[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China']China[/URL]. [URL='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/world/asia/china-plane-crash-beijing.html']([I]The New York Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Health and environment[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_European_heatwaves']2026 European heatwaves[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_Switzerland']Swiss energy[/URL] utility [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axpo_Holding']Axpo[/URL] suspends operations at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beznau_Nuclear_Power_Plant']Beznau Nuclear Power Plant[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%B6ttingen%2C_Aargau']Döttingen[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aargau']Aargau[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland']Switzerland[/URL], after the temperature of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aare']Aare[/URL] river, which the plant uses for cooling, reached {{convert|25|C|F}}. [URL='https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/nuclear-plant-in-switzerland-shut-down-due-to-heatwave'](AFP via [I]The Straits Times[/I])[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Met_Office']Met Office[/URL] records the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom']United Kingdom[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_weather_records']highest temperature[/URL] in June after a provisional high of {{convert|37.3|C|F}} is recorded in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santon_Downham']Santon Downham[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffolk']Suffolk[/URL], breaking the previous record high set yesterday in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset']Somerset[/URL], while [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildfire']wildfires[/URL] spread in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derbyshire']Derbyshire[/URL] burning approximately 22 hectares across the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Peak%2C_Derbyshire']High Peak[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moorland']moor[/URL]. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7vy8ql6rgnt'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso%E2%80%93France_relations']Burkina Faso–France relations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso']Burkina Faso[/URL] severs diplomatic relations with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France']France[/URL], citing concerns over [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereignty']sovereignty[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-breaks-off-diplomatic-relations-with-france-2026-06-26/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen_Z_protests']Gen Z protests[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzania']Tanzania[/URL] bans all [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_rallies']political rallies[/URL] in the country ahead of planned protests against last year's [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Tanzanian_general_election']disputed election[/URL] results and the detention of an opposition leader, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tundu_Lissu']Tundu Lissu[/URL], who has been charged with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason']treason[/URL] by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suluhu_Cabinet']the government[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/tanzania-political-rallies-ban-830f6a6db6ac7d8573b12e146006cd35'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migration_and_asylum_policy_of_the_European_Union']Migration and asylum policy of the European Union[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union']European Union[/URL] imposes strict [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Somali_citizens']visa restrictions[/URL] on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_passport']Somali diplomatic passport[/URL] holders following a dispute over the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportation']deportation[/URL] and readmission of undocumented [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalis']Somalis[/URL] living illegally in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe']Europe[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/26/eu-targets-somalia-with-visa-curbs-as-president-pushes-back-on-returns'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [URL='https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/europes-africa-migration-strategy-faces-a-test-as-somalia-rejects-unverified/3slxfdn']([I]Business Insider[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.politico.eu/article/the-eu-targets-somalia-next-in-its-anti-migration-push/']([I]Politico[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_June_26"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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