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ABC Newsworld3 hrs ago
Boston crowd restrains carjacking suspect after fatal crash
A crowd in Boston detained a man accused of fleeing a fatal crash scene. The incident occurred on June 21, 2026.
theepochtimes.compolitics7 hrs agoUpdated
Chicago shootings kill seven, wound 38 over weekend
Chicago police recorded seven deaths and 38 injuries from multiple shootings that began Friday evening and continued through Sunday. Officials reported at least two dozen separate incidents since 5 p.m. Friday.
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The Independentpolitics17 hrs ago
France Bans Public Alcohol Sales in 35 Regions Under Red Heat Alert
The French government imposed a partial alcohol ban ahead of Fête de la Musique as temperatures are forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius. Officials deployed thousands of police and firefighters and closed 845 schools.
science19 hrs ago
Heatwave Prompts Red Alerts Across Parts of Europe
Half of France will be placed under red alert on Monday as temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Similar heat warnings have been issued in Spain, Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Fox Newsscience19 hrs ago
Three Hikers Die in Heat-Related Incidents at Grand Canyon National Park
The National Park Service reported three heat-related deaths on June 12 and June 16. An earlier incident involving an 18-year-old also occurred this month.
news.sky.comworld23 hrs ago
Man Charged After Five Injured in Knife Attacks Across Edinburgh
A 36-year-old man was charged after five people were injured in a series of attacks across Edinburgh on Friday night. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incidents as suspected anti-Muslim hate crimes.
France 24science1 day ago
France Issues Red Heat Alerts for 35 Departments as Temperatures Approach 42 °C
French authorities issued red alerts for a record 35 departments and restricted alcohol at the Fête de la Musique as a heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 °C across much of the country.
The Japan Timesscience1 day ago
France Issues Red Heat Alerts for 35 Departments, Bans Alcohol at Public Events
France restricted alcohol sales at festivals and kept parks open overnight as temperatures reached 39-41 °C. Similar alerts covered most of Germany and parts of Italy and Spain.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Police arrest suspect in Edinburgh stabbing attacks
Police detained a man carrying a machete after a series of stabbings in Edinburgh. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attacks absolutely appalling. Bystanders recorded video of the arrest.
nypost.comsports1 day ago
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Suspect in Kansas City Highway Shootings
A 22-year-old man is wanted in connection with five shootings along Interstate 70 near Arrowhead Stadium and an earlier shooting in Wyandotte County, Kansas. One person was killed and several others injured.
news.sky.comscience1 day ago
Sydney Shark Bite Leaves Swimmer Critical After Arm Amputation on Patrolled Beach
A 34-year-old woman was bitten by a suspected great white shark while swimming between the flags on a patrolled Sydney beach last Saturday. She remains in critical condition after her arm was amputated.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
Three Hikers Found Dead on Grand Canyon Trails Amid Extreme Heat
Rangers responded to separate incidents on June 12 and June 16. A teenager also died earlier this month in a similar incident.
news24.compolitics1 day ago
Five Men Injured in Edinburgh Knife Attacks, 36-Year-Old Man Arrested
Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man after five men were injured in separate incidents across Edinburgh on Friday evening. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating.
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rediff.comworld1 day ago
Machete Attack in Edinburgh Injures Five, Suspect Arrested
A 36-year-old man attacked five people with a machete in Edinburgh on Friday. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident.
upi.comworld15 hrs agoUpdated
France Bans Public Alcohol Sales at Music Festival in 35 Departments Under Red Heat Alert
Météo-France placed 35 departments under red heatwave alert on June 21, 2026. The government responded by banning public alcohol consumption during the Fête de la Musique in those areas.
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Usa Todayscience1 day agoUpdated
Three Hikers Die From Heat-Related Illness in Grand Canyon National Park
A 72-year-old man died June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail and two hikers ages 67 and 68 were found dead June 16 on the North Kaibab Trail. The National Weather Service issued an extreme-heat watch for the park with forecast highs at or above 110 °F at Phantom Ranch.
New York Postpolitics2 days ago
Two men charged with importing seven tons of GBL into New York City
Two Manhattan residents face federal charges after authorities say they imported seven tons of gamma-butyrolactone, a substance also used as a date-rape drug. Prosecutors allege the pair brought in enough for roughly one million doses between August 2023 and June.
news.google.comworld2 days ago
Met Office Issues Amber Heat Warning for England and Wales Through Tuesday
Temperatures may reach 36C in southern England, the Midlands and eastern Wales on Monday and Tuesday. The warning runs from 1am Monday to 11:59pm Tuesday.
New York Postworld2 days ago
Three Hikers Die from Heat on Grand Canyon Trails
U.S. National Park Service reported three deaths from apparent heat-related illnesses on the South and North Kaibab Trails. Officials urged hikers to avoid inner canyon trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
koreaherald.comworld2 days ago
Three Hikers Die in Apparent Heat-Related Illnesses on Grand Canyon Trails
A 72-year-old man died on June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail. Two more hikers, ages 67 and 68, died four days later on the North Kaibab Trail.
Al Jazeerasports2 days ago
Mexico City Plans More Screens and Alcohol Rules After 700,000 Celebrate World Cup Win
More than 700,000 fans filled downtown Mexico City after the June 18 victory over South Korea. City officials now plan tighter controls on public drinking ahead of the next match.
lamag.comsports2 days ago
Los Angeles County Issues Measles Exposure Alerts After Traveler Passes Through LAX Terminal B and Nearby Hotel
Los Angeles County officials identified potential measles exposure at LAX Terminal B and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel on June 11. The case marks the sixth reported in the county this year amid rising statewide totals.
Newsweektechnology3 days ago
Plot to Attack White House UFC Event Included Data Center Grievances
Five people were arrested in a conspiracy to attack a June 14 UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Prosecutors said the suspects listed data centers among several grievances that also included government corruption and the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Abc Newspolitics3 days agoUpdated
Indian Teen Dies After Central Park Carriage Fall
Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after jumping from a carriage to help his mother. City leaders and the Central Park Conservancy renewed calls to end the industry.
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New York Postpolitics5 days ago
Vehicle Strikes Six Pedestrians in Culver City, Suspect Flees Before Pursuit Ends
A driver struck six pedestrians with a vehicle in Culver City on Wednesday. A police pursuit followed and ended with an officer injured.
azernews.azworld5 days ago
World War One Grenade Found at Devon Auction House Prompts Evacuation
Staff at a Devon auction house discovered a World War One grenade among garden tools submitted for sale. Police and explosive ordnance teams responded and later determined the device posed no immediate threat.
thesouthafrican.comworld5 days ago
South Africa Flood Alerts Issued Only in English and Afrikaans
Flood warnings in parts of South Africa reached residents solely in English and Afrikaans. Residents who speak other languages received no usable alerts during recent flooding.
The Hillscience5 days ago
FDA Approves Third Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
The agency cleared Rextovy, a 4-milligram naloxone nasal spray, for sale without a prescription. The product joins two earlier over-the-counter formulations already on the market.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics5 days ago
Man Sentenced to Five Years for Firebombing San Jose Post Office
A 45-year-old man received a five-year prison term Monday after pleading guilty to intentionally crashing his vehicle into a San Jose post office and setting it ablaze. The July 2025 incident destroyed the building's lobby and caused more than $2 million in damage.
foxnews.compolitics5 days ago
Chicago Police Detain Person of Interest After Cross Burning in Grant Park
Chicago police took a person of interest into custody following a cross burning in Grant Park on June 9. A 21-year-old University of Illinois Chicago student identified himself as the individual seen leaving the scene and stated the act was not racially motivated.
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rove.meworld5 days ago
Five Women Injured in Jersey City Acid Attack
Five women suffered burns after two people on a moped threw sulfuric acid at them in Jersey City. Police are investigating the incident as an assault.
perezhilton.comworld6 days ago
Bungee jumper dies after fall from abandoned bridge in Brazil
A 21-year-old woman died after jumping from an abandoned bridge without a safety rope attached. An off-duty nurse reached her at the base of the structure and spoke with her before she died from her injuries.
france24.comworld6 days ago
11-Year-Old Girl Killed in France
Demonstrations have spread across France after officials disclosed that a man charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl had been flagged to law enforcement before the crime. The girl was found dead earlier this month.
rnz.co.nztechnology7 days ago
Thousands Attend Belfast Anti-Racism Rally After Two Days of Unrest
Thousands of people gathered in Belfast for an anti-racism rally following two days of unrest. The unrest began after a video of a stabbing circulated widely on social media.
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Newsweekscience7 days ago
Weather Alerts Issued for Multiple 2026 World Cup Venues
Government agencies have issued heat, storm and lightning warnings for several host cities during the opening weekend of the expanded tournament. Organizers have adjusted schedules and added hydration breaks in response.
New York Postsports7 days agoUpdated
Knicks Win NBA Title, Crowds Turn Violent in Manhattan
The Knicks defeated the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to claim their first championship in 53 years. Hours later, gunfire, stabbings, and arson broke out near Times Square, injuring ten officers and a teenager.
news.google.comscience8 days ago
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Northern California and Portland Area Through Tuesday
National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings for parts of Northern California and the Portland metro area from mid-Sunday to Tuesday evening, with highs up to 110 °F in California and 95–100 °F in Oregon and Washington.
nypost.comsports8 days ago
Knicks Fans Damage School Buses in Times Square After Title Win
Fans destroyed several school buses parked near the 42nd Street subway station after the Knicks won the NBA championship on June 14, 2026. One bus was set on fire and others had hoods, grills, and mirrors removed. Police arrived around 2:30 a.m. and reported no arrests.
upi.comsports8 days ago
Knicks Lead Spurs 3-1; Spurs Host Game 5 on Saturday in San Antonio
New York City declared a Gridlock Alert for overlapping events including the Knicks watch parties, a World Cup match, and a concert. Security measures and street closures are in place across Manhattan.
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NYPD Steps Up Anti-Trafficking Operations Ahead of World Cup
Police will increase patrols at transportation hubs and known commercial-sex locations during the tournament. Officials are training hospitality and hospital staff to spot victims and have expanded coordination with prosecutors and service providers.
news.sky.comworld9 days ago
Northern Ireland First Minister Meets Minority Groups After Belfast Protests
The First Minister held meetings with minority interest groups following protests in Belfast. The gatherings addressed unrest that followed an incident involving a Sudanese immigrant.
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foxnews.comworld9 days ago
Midland Shooting Leaves Nine Hospitalized, Suspect Dead
One person died and nine others received treatment after a shooting in Midland, Texas, according to city and hospital statements.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Severe Storms and Heat Alerts Cover Northeast and Midwest
More than 350 storms struck parts of the central and eastern United States on Wednesday. Heat and humidity advisories now cover roughly 80 million people from California to the Northeast.
cdc.govworld10 days ago
Poison Center Calls for Diphenhydramine Among Teens More Than Double in Early 2026, Most Cases Unintentional
America's Poison Centers recorded 6,179 calls involving diphenhydramine and teens ages 13-19 in the first five months of 2026. The figure is more than double the total for the same period in 2025.
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csmonitor.comworld10 days ago
Britain debates two-tier policing after Southampton stabbing and Belfast riots
A body-camera video released last week showed police handcuffing a white stabbing victim before he died. The footage and subsequent unrest in Belfast have renewed accusations that British police treat migration-related protests more harshly than others.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics10 days ago
Arlington Fire Hazardous Materials Team Assists Pentagon Officials
The Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team responded to the Pentagon to assist officials, the department stated on X.
upi.comworld11 days ago
Northern Ireland Secretary Condemns Unrest in Belfast After Second Night
A second night of unrest occurred in Belfast. Officials charged a 30-year-old man with attempted murder after Monday night's incident. The Northern Ireland Secretary described the events as racist thuggery.
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abcnews.go.comscience4 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Orders Quarantine for Two Hantavirus Cruise Passengers and Bars Entry of Ebola-Infected Americans
The measures apply to two cruise-ship passengers exposed to hantavirus and to U.S. citizens who contract Ebola abroad. They mark a shift from earlier administration positions on pandemic restrictions.
france24.comworld11 days ago
Protesters torch buildings and block roads in Belfast after stabbing
Anti-immigration demonstrators set fire to buildings and vehicles and blocked roads in Belfast one day after a stabbing that police said was allegedly carried out by a Sudanese refugee.
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citynews1130.compolitics11 days ago
Miller Says Online Harms Bill Could Have Made Difference in Tumbler Ridge Shooting but Was Not a Rapid Solution
Culture Minister Marc Miller stated that the Digital Safety Act might have made a difference in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting. He said the bill would impose safety requirements on chatbots.
Nbc Newsworld11 days ago
Justice Department Seeks Restrictions on Man Convicted of Sorority Shooting Plot
Federal prosecutors filed a motion on May 26 asking a court to add conditions to the supervised release of a man convicted of planning an attack on an Ohio State University sorority. The proposed rules would require him to live more than two miles from any Ohio college and bar hi…
citizen.co.zaworld12 days ago
Belfast Sees Clashes After Street Attack by Sudanese Migrant
Police reported clashes in Belfast after a Sudanese migrant attempted to behead a man on the street. Officials described the incident as an isolated event while local residents staged protests.
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france24.comworld12 days ago
French government moves to address judicial issues after girl's killing
Officials announced steps to review court procedures after a girl's death drew attention to prior decisions in the case. The measures include an internal assessment and possible legislative changes.
uctoday.comworld12 days ago
Suspect Named in Belfast Stabbing That Led to City Disorder
Police have identified the suspect in a stabbing attack in Belfast that prompted disorder in the city. The identification marks the first public naming of the individual involved.
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sluggerotoole.compolitics12 days ago
Man stabbed in Belfast by asylum seeker
A Sudanese asylum seeker was arrested after a knife attack in north Belfast. Anti-immigration protests followed, with vehicles set on fire in several neighborhoods.
New York Postpolitics12 days ago
Burning cross found in Chicago's Grant Park, police investigate
A large wooden cross was set on fire in Grant Park on Tuesday afternoon. Chicago police are examining how the object was placed there and what motivated the act. No injuries were reported.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology12 days ago
Belfast knife attack leads to protests and property damage
A 30-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in north Belfast. Police said the attack showed no signs of terrorism. Footage of the incident circulated widely online and prompted demonstrations in several UK cities.
Nbc Newspolitics12 days ago
Protests Erupt in Belfast After Sudanese Asylum Seeker Charged With Attempted Murder in Knife Attack
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered across Belfast on Tuesday following the charging of a Sudanese man in a Monday night stabbing. Police used armored vehicles while some protesters set cars and a bus on fire.
nationalobserver.compolitics12 days ago
Canada Extends Firearm Ban Amnesty Pending Supreme Court Appeal of Measure Already Upheld by Two Lower Courts
The Liberal government moved the compliance deadline from October to 90 days after the Supreme Court rules on the ban's legality. The extension keeps owners and businesses protected from criminal liability during the appeal.
nypost.comworld5 days agoUpdated
Man Found Guilty of Murder in Texas Stabbing Case
A Texas jury convicted Karmelo Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. Anthony faces a sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison.
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