Deadly fights happened inside a prison near Colombo, Sri Lanka. At least 25 people died and over 100 were hurt during the unrest that started on Sunday and lasted into Monday.
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The clashes took place at a prison in Negombo, about 35 kilometers north of Colombo.
Local TV reported 25 deaths and more than 100 injuries among inmates and prison staff.
Police confirmed deaths happened but gave no detailed information.
The cause of the violence is not yet known.
Over 100 injured people were admitted to the main local hospital.
Sri Lankan prisons are very crowded, holding over 39,000 inmates while designed for about 10,000.
The hospital official spoke anonymously as they were not allowed to give official statements.
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Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight with missiles and drones, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens. Ukrainian officials said many of the missiles and drones were destroyed before hitting targets, but some caused damage in the city and surrounding region.
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Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 drones into Ukraine overnight.
Ukrainian forces intercepted 37 missiles and 326 drones.
The strikes damaged 34 locations, mostly in Kyiv.
At least 11 people died and 46 were injured in Kyiv; 3 more died and 26 were injured in the surrounding region.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage in several city districts.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for more anti-missile weapons from the U.S. and Europe.
Russia said the attack targeted military, industrial, and energy sites.
Ukraine claims many drones were shot down by its forces overnight.
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Nigel Farage is being investigated for not declaring a £5 million donation from a convicted crypto entrepreneur. Farage said he followed the rules and called the investigation an attack by the “establishment.” A former parliamentary official warned that Farage’s criticism of the investigation could lead to a harsher punishment if he is found guilty.
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Nigel Farage did not declare a £5 million donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Harborne is a convicted fraudster in the crypto business.
Parliamentary standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg is investigating Farage’s failure to declare the donation.
Farage responded by calling the investigation an “establishment hit job.”
Farage said he followed the rules and may take legal action against The Sunday Times, which reported on the issue.
Harriet Harman, former chair of the Commons standards committee, said attacking the investigation could worsen Farage’s punishment.
Harman said MPs who cooperate with investigations and acknowledge rules are treated more leniently.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is planning to resign as Prime Minister soon amid political shifts involving Nigel Farage and the Reform UK party.
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The government of Punjab, a state in India where Sikhs form the majority, passed a new law in April to impose tougher punishments for crimes that disrespect the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. The law has caused controversy because the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh religious authority, says it interferes with religious matters and was passed without their consultation.
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Punjab’s new law defines sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib, including burning, tearing, theft, or insulting the scripture.
Offenses under the law are serious, with prison sentences from seven to 20 years and fines up to one million rupees (about $21,000).
Police can arrest suspects without a warrant, and bail is more difficult to get.
The law also sets rules on how the Guru Granth Sahib should be handled and managed, which the Akal Takht opposes.
The Akal Takht argues the law affects religious decisions that should be made only by Sikh authorities.
Punjab has tried twice before to pass similar laws with harsher punishments for sacrilege but was blocked for constitutional reasons.
The issue of sacrilege is highly sensitive in Punjab, with past incidents leading to protests and political changes.
Punjab’s current Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann supports the law and refuses to withdraw it.
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Clashes at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, killed at least 19 people and injured over 100. The violence involved inmates and prison guards and lasted from Sunday into Monday.
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At least 19 people died in the prison clashes.
More than 100 inmates were injured and taken to the hospital.
Four prison guards and 15 inmates were among the dead.
The prison is located in Negombo, about 35 km north of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital.
The violence started on Sunday and continued into Monday.
Police confirmed the clashes and deaths but did not give more details.
The cause of the fighting is not yet known.
Local TV reported about 20 deaths, slightly higher than official figures.
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Prince Harry will stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit to the U.K. but will not be accompanied by Meghan Markle or their children. Meghan and the children might still visit the U.K. but will not join the London part of the trip related to the Invictus Games.
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Prince Harry accepted King Charles III's offer to stay at Buckingham Palace.
Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet will not stay at the palace with him.
Meghan and the children may still visit the U.K. on other occasions.
The London part of the trip focuses on events for the Invictus Games in Birmingham in 2027.
The Sussex family had plans to stay both in private homes and royal residences.
The information comes from Newsweek's royal correspondent.
The story is still developing and may have updates later.
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Security camera footage shows an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car with young Palestinians during a raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank. The soldier then appears to close the car door as the grenade explodes inside.
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The incident took place during a raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp.
The location is in the occupied West Bank.
A stun grenade was thrown into a car carrying young Palestinians.
The grenade is a non-lethal explosive used to disorient people.
The soldier is seen closing the car door after throwing the grenade.
The event was captured on a security camera.
The footage shows interaction between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian civilians during the raid.
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Israel used a digital military system called Tzayad to identify about 1,000 possible enemy targets per day during the wars in Gaza and Lebanon from October 2023 to the end of 2025. According to Elbit Systems, the company that supplies this system, it detected around 850,000 targets in real time across different battle areas during this time.
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Israel’s Tzayad system tracked roughly 1,000 potential targets daily during the first two years of conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
The total number of detected targets was about 850,000 between October 7, 2023, and the end of 2025.
Targets included people, vehicles, and objects that could be attacked from land, sea, or air.
Elbit Systems presented these figures at a military conference in London, where senior British and NATO military officials also attended.
An Elbit spokesperson said the 850,000 figure reflects overall system activity and data, not only confirmed enemy targets or attacks.
Experts raised concerns about the large number of potential targets and the challenge of verifying the accuracy and legality of each one.
The conflict has caused heavy damage and displacement, including in Gaza and southern Lebanon.
Elbit Systems is developing the Tzayad system further to use artificial intelligence to help military decision-making.
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NATO is holding an important summit in Ankara amid tensions about defense spending and the U.S. military presence in Europe. European leaders have increased their defense budgets, but the U.S. has not clearly stated how many troops it might withdraw from the continent, causing uncertainty among allies.
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NATO members agreed to increase their defense spending, with Europe and Canada spending nearly 20% more in 2025 than in 2024.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited President Trump to highlight the $1.2 trillion added to defense since Trump took office.
The Ankara Summit is expected to address U.S. troop levels in Europe, though the U.S. may not provide clear answers.
Some NATO countries have surpassed spending targets, while others lag behind, causing tension within the alliance.
The U.S. argues Europe has relied on American military support for decades, leading to complaints about unfair spending.
President Trump has publicly criticized NATO, calling the alliance one-sided and suggesting it is not benefiting the U.S. enough.
Discussions may include Europe's defense industry and Ukraine’s future security situation.
The summit will test the unity and future role of NATO after nearly 80 years of existence.
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Super Typhoon Bavi hit United States islands in the western Pacific, including the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. The storm brought very strong winds and heavy rain, causing major damage and forcing residents to take shelter.
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Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall near Guam, especially affecting the island of Rota.
Winds reached over 150 mph (241 km/h), like a category-five hurricane.
The storm moved slowly westward toward the Philippines at about 9 mph (14 km/h).
Authorities warned people to seek shelter immediately, treating the winds like a tornado threat.
The Northern Mariana Islands and Guam have about 210,000 residents combined.
Reports of major damage came from Rota, but full impact details are unclear due to poor communication.
Flood and typhoon warnings were active for several islands, including Guam, Tinian, and Saipan.
The storm could bring up to 20 inches (51 cm) of rain and last through Monday night.
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Prince Harry has accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit to London this week. He will be in the UK to attend the Invictus Games in Birmingham and participate in charity events.
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Prince Harry will stay at Buckingham Palace for part of his UK trip.
The visit is confirmed by a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex.
His trip includes attending the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Prince Harry will also take part in several charity events during the visit.
The visit is scheduled for this week in London.
More details about the visit will be provided later.
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Millions of people in Tehran, Iran, are taking part in a multi-day funeral procession for the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who died in an airstrike linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is now the new supreme leader but has not appeared publicly during the ceremonies.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, was killed in February during a US and Israel airstrike.
His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, became supreme leader in March but has not been publicly seen due to security reasons.
The funeral procession is lasting six days and covering five cities, with millions attending.
The procession includes the coffins of Khamenei and family members who died in the same strike.
Streets and airspace in Tehran have been closed due to national mourning.
The funeral will end at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Khamenei’s birthplace.
Calls for revenge against the US and Israel have been made during mourning events.
Israel’s defense minister warned that Iranian leaders who threaten Israel could face similar consequences.
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Sky, a UK TV and internet company owned by Comcast, has agreed to buy ITV’s media and entertainment business for about $2.1 billion. This deal aims to create a bigger company that can better compete with global streaming services.
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Sky is a British provider of TV, internet, and mobile phone services.
Comcast owns Sky.
Sky will buy ITV’s media and entertainment division for up to 1.6 billion pounds ($2.1 billion).
ITV is the largest commercial broadcaster in Britain.
The deal includes ITV’s TV channels and streaming service.
ITV Studios, which produces shows like “I’m A Celebrity,” will stay separate and independent.
After the deal, the combined Sky-ITV group will be part of NBCUniversal once it splits from Comcast.
The goal is to build a UK-based company large enough to compete with international streaming giants.
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Over 300 children have died in the Sudan conflict over six months, with most deaths caused by drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The fighting between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces is focused in several states, leading to many casualties, displacement, and humanitarian needs.
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More than 300 children have been killed in six months in the Sudan war, mostly from drone strikes.
The war began in April 2023 between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Fighting is concentrated in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile states.
Drone attacks are responsible for about 60% of the casualties.
At least 59,000 people have died and around 13 million have been displaced.
Over 30 million people in Sudan need humanitarian help.
Civilian places like schools, markets, fuel, and water stations have been targeted.
The United Nations urges all parties to protect civilians and allow safe access for aid.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Syria soon, marking the first visit by a Western leader since the 2024 removal of Bashar al-Assad. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss economic cooperation and regional issues, though no exact date has been given.
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Macron’s visit will be the first by a Western European head of state since Assad was ousted in 2024.
The Syrian presidency announced the visit but did not specify the date.
Macron will be accompanied by French investors and company representatives.
The trip will focus on improving bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Discussions will include regional and international developments.
The last French president to visit Syria was Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009, before the Syrian conflict began in 2011.
Other recent visitors to Syria include Qatar’s emir and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
The announcement follows a deadly bombing in Damascus that killed 10 people, showing ongoing challenges in Syria.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has asked NATO to make strong decisions at their upcoming summit after Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing 11 people and injuring about 60. The European Commission said Ukraine urgently needs better air defense, and NATO leaders will discuss how to help during the summit in Ankara.
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Russia attacked Kyiv overnight with around 68 missiles and over 350 drones.
The strikes killed 11 people and left about 60 injured.
Ukraine says it does not have enough interceptor missiles to protect its cities.
President Zelenskyy urged NATO to supply more air defense systems like Patriot missiles.
The European Commission has provided €4 billion of a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine defend against drone attacks.
More financial and military support is planned, including tough sanctions against Russia.
Russia claims it targeted military and energy sites, but civilian apartment buildings were damaged.
The NATO summit in Ankara will discuss Ukraine’s defense needs and related measures.
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China conducted a test launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific. The missile carried a dummy warhead, and China said the test was routine, legal, and not aimed at any country. Australia and New Zealand expressed concerns, noting the launch took place within a nuclear-free zone.
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China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific on June 7, 2026.
The missile carried a dummy warhead, meaning it was not armed with a real explosive.
China claims the test was part of annual military training and followed international law.
The launch happened within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, which bans nuclear weapons testing in the area.
China ratified agreements not to test nuclear weapons in this zone and not to threaten countries with nuclear weapons there.
New Zealand was informed of the planned launch only a few hours before it happened and criticized the timing.
Australia called the missile test destabilizing for the region.
The test coincided with Australia and Fiji signing a new defense treaty aimed at countering Chinese influence in the Pacific.
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China test-fired a long-range missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean, which drew criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. These countries were informed before the test but expressed concern about the rising military activity and its impact on regional stability.
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China launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific.
The launch occurred at 12:01 pm local time (04:01 GMT) on Monday.
China called the test a routine part of its annual military training and said it was not aimed at any specific target.
Australia, Japan, and New Zealand were notified ahead of the test.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong described the test as destabilizing in the context of China's rapid military buildup.
Japan expressed grave concern and noted potential falling debris could impact its exclusive economic zone.
New Zealand called the missile test an unwelcome development and opposed the use of the South Pacific for missile tests.
The event highlights tensions over military activities in the Pacific region.
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Archaeologists found two gold rings about 2,000 years old at the Don Yai Thong site in western Thailand. The rings were discovered with human bones and are believed to be from an upper-class person during the Iron Age.
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Two gold rings, around 2,000 years old, were found during a dig in Phetchaburi province, Thailand.
The rings were discovered alongside human skeletons at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site.
One ring had ancient Indian Brahmi script engraved on it, reading “pusarakhitasa,” linked to an auspicious zodiac sign.
The other ring was plain and without any pattern.
Experts think the rings’ owner might have been a merchant from the ancient Indian Vaishya caste.
The site dates back to the Iron Age, around 1,500 to 2,500 years ago.
Archaeologists have also found bronze and gold jewelry, pottery, and eight human skeletons.
The excavation started earlier this year after residents discovered ancient bronze drum pieces nearby.
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Nigel Farage said he did nothing wrong after reports showed he did not declare certain benefits from George Cottrell, an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. The matter has led to calls for a parliamentary investigation into whether Farage followed rules about declaring financial support before he became a Member of Parliament (MP).
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Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from George Cottrell, who was convicted of wire fraud in the US in 2017.
Benefits included security staff, social media workers, and use of a property near Buckingham Palace.
UK rules say new MPs must declare financial interests or benefits received in the 12 months before their election.
Farage says he followed the rules and that the benefits were received before he became an MP.
Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde has asked for a formal investigation into Farage’s declarations.
Farage is already under investigation for not declaring a £5 million gift from another donor.
Cottrell is linked to cryptocurrency businesses and an offshore gambling website.
Farage plans legal action against the newspaper that reported the benefits and says he is the target of an "establishment hit job."
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