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UN Secretary-General appoints Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser On Africa (LINK) — 14 June 2026
— She currently oversees the organisation's support to 46 African countries in pursuing Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the African Union's Agenda 2063.
Russia's overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane: the first war in Russia's history in which the state is paying citizens to fight rather than forcing them is leading to economic strain and manpower issues (LINK) — 14 June 2026
'A fool and his money are soon parted': Barron Trump-backed beverage company is charging $39 for a 12-pack (LINK) — 14 June 2026
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant reconnected to grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Armed men in Haiti's capital seize a top security official in rare high-level abduction: kidnappings are occurring more often in areas of Port-au-Prince once considered safe (LINK) — 13 June 2026
— James Boyard, the cabinet director of the Defense Ministry, is a respected security expert and also serves as inspector general of the country's police, CBS News reported. Boyard was tasked with rebuilding Haiti's armed forces and was helping assess the country's national police.
Mexico investigates murder of mayor of town in Oaxaca state (LINK) — 13 June 2026
— Joel Bravo Martínez was shot dead on Saturday, weeks after he said he feared for his life and asked the state government for protection, according to a statement from his party, the National Action Party (PAN).
Nigeria: Abducted retired General dies in captivity after kidnapping 2 weeks ago: in a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs in Katsina, said Abubakar Rabe died from complications of diabetes and hypertension (LINK) — 13 June 2026
'This might be the point of no return': Experts on the current US measles outbreak (LINK) — 13 June 2026
EU says it has proof China trained Russian troops fighting in Ukraine (LINK) — 12 June 2026
Mali: Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announces a €2 million reward for information leading to the whereabouts of interim President Assimi Goita (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Mali offered $3.5 million reward for Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of the (JNIM) on 5 June — (LINK)
— In a major April offensive JNIM joined forces with Tuareg rebels to launch the largest attacks against the government in over a decade, intensifying the region's 15-year struggle with extremist violence.
Scientists concerned latest gene editing of human embryos could "open floodgates" (LINK) — 13 June 2026
South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal (LINK) — 12 June 2026
— The Citizen, South Africa: The legal developments follow a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling in May, which found that Parliament had acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa in December 2022. ActionSA filed criminal charges against Ramaphosa at the Bela-Bela Police Station last month, accusing him of misrepresenting details related to the Phala Phala cash theft. The complaint centres on claims that the amount of money stolen from the president's farm was significantly higher than initially disclosed. ActionSA's charges include alleged violations of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (Precca), as well as accusations of perjury and fraud. Namibian national Imanuela David, along with fellow compatriots Froliana Joseph – a former cleaner employed at the farm — and her brother Ndilinasho David Joseph, are currently on trial at the Modimolle Regional Court. The three face are facing charges of housebreaking, theft and conspiracy to commit burglary.
Breaking news
Switzerland rejects a 10m cap on its population in referendum: 55-45% in vote (LINK) — 14 June 2026
AP: Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million (LINK) — 14 June 2026
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march (LINK) — 14 June 2026
Let him eat cake! Birthday greetings for President Trump as he turns 80 — from Greta Thunberg, Piers Morgan and more (LINK) — 14 June 2026
— Greta Thunberg: "I will [...] give you a can of alphabet soup; the sentences you poop out will be more coherent than anything you have ever said."
UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel (LINK) — 14 June 2026
— Tne tanker, sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials with support from Chinook helicopters and other aircraft, a frigate and a minehunter
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing (LINK) — 14 June 2026
— BBC: In a post on social media, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, would be "open to all" once the deal is agreed. On Saturday, Pakistan, a key mediator, also said the deal was "likely expected" to be finalized within 24 hours and they were "preparing for the electronic signing". Before Trump's comments, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed caution over the timeline, saying: "We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow." In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL."
IDF says over 70 Hezbollah sites hit as troops advance near south Lebanon's Nabatieh (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad, leading the organization to dismiss 18 staff members and bar them from future employment (LINK) — 13 June 2026
— Premium Times: The investigation was conducted between 2024 and 2025. It was completed last July but did not reach the public until Saturday, when AP first reported it. MSF was unaware of most of the abuse allegations until they were uncovered through AP's reporting. MSF said urgent staffing needs, coupled with inadequate reference checks, led to the recruitment of individuals with prior records of misconduct or abuse.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Woman's hypothermia death after being released by ICE is ruled a homicide (LINK) — 13 June 2026
UK: Hospital resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government (LINK) — 13 June 2026
European airports hit by 1,225 flight delays and 73 cancellations as passengers stranded (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Major news
UN Secretary-General appoints Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser On Africa (LINK) — 14 June 2026
— She currently oversees the organisation's support to 46 African countries in pursuing Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the African Union's Agenda 2063.
Russia's overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane: the first war in Russia's history in which the state is paying citizens to fight rather than forcing them is leading to economic strain and manpower issues (LINK) — 14 June 2026
'A fool and his money are soon parted': Barron Trump-backed beverage company is charging $39 for a 12-pack (LINK) — 14 June 2026
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant reconnected to grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Armed men in Haiti's capital seize a top security official in rare high-level abduction: kidnappings are occurring more often in areas of Port-au-Prince once considered safe (LINK) — 13 June 2026
— James Boyard, the cabinet director of the Defense Ministry, is a respected security expert and also serves as inspector general of the country's police, CBS News reported. Boyard was tasked with rebuilding Haiti's armed forces and was helping assess the country's national police.
Mexico investigates murder of mayor of town in Oaxaca state (LINK) — 13 June 2026
— Joel Bravo Martínez was shot dead on Saturday, weeks after he said he feared for his life and asked the state government for protection, according to a statement from his party, the National Action Party (PAN).
Nigeria: Abducted retired General dies in captivity after kidnapping 2 weeks ago: in a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs in Katsina, said Abubakar Rabe died from complications of diabetes and hypertension (LINK) — 13 June 2026
'This might be the point of no return': Experts on the current US measles outbreak (LINK) — 13 June 2026
EU says it has proof China trained Russian troops fighting in Ukraine (LINK) — 12 June 2026
Mali: Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announces a €2 million reward for information leading to the whereabouts of interim President Assimi Goita (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Mali offered $3.5 million reward for Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of the (JNIM) on 5 June — (LINK)
— In a major April offensive JNIM joined forces with Tuareg rebels to launch the largest attacks against the government in over a decade, intensifying the region's 15-year struggle with extremist violence.
Scientists concerned latest gene editing of human embryos could "open floodgates" (LINK) — 13 June 2026
South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal (LINK) — 12 June 2026
— The Citizen, South Africa: The legal developments follow a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling in May, which found that Parliament had acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa in December 2022. ActionSA filed criminal charges against Ramaphosa at the Bela-Bela Police Station last month, accusing him of misrepresenting details related to the Phala Phala cash theft. The complaint centres on claims that the amount of money stolen from the president's farm was significantly higher than initially disclosed. ActionSA's charges include alleged violations of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (Precca), as well as accusations of perjury and fraud. Namibian national Imanuela David, along with fellow compatriots Froliana Joseph – a former cleaner employed at the farm — and her brother Ndilinasho David Joseph, are currently on trial at the Modimolle Regional Court. The three face are facing charges of housebreaking, theft and conspiracy to commit burglary.
Miscellaneous
Google is paying $920 million per month to SpaceX but Nvidia is the quiet winner: most AI roads still run through Nvidia (LINK) — 14 June 2026
'Have you ever been around someone you just know is evil?' Melinda French Gates on meeting Jeffrey Epstein, giving away billions, and her post-divorce peace (LINK) — 13 June 2026
Melinda Gates tells interviewer 'Epstein could have been stopped' days after her ex testified to Congressional panel — (LINK)
At least 17 people killed by gunmen and 13 wounded as they worked in their fields in northwestern Nigeria's Zamfara state (LINK) — 12 June 2026
— Locals suggested the attack may have been retaliation for the killing of 13 suspected bandits by vigilante groups during an earlier raid on the village.
Indian-origin suspect, 20, caught with chocolate coins after tricking Michigan woman in $700K gold coin scam: arrested after convincing a 79-year-old Michigan woman to trade her $700,000 savings for fake gold coins (LINK) — 12 June 2026
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