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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, where Chinese troops killed many peaceful protesters in 1989. Despite China’s heavy censorship and efforts to hide the event, the memory of the protest and its victims remains important internationally.
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On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops used force against peaceful protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
Estimates say up to 1,000 civilians were killed; China officially reports 200 to 300 deaths.
Protesters were mostly students and workers demanding political reform, freedoms, and an end to corruption.
China censors discussion of the event on social media and prevents public commemorations, especially near Tiananmen Square.
Hong Kong used to hold large memorials but stopped after Beijing tightened control in 2020; Taiwan now hosts large events instead.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, criticized China’s censorship and honored the victims, stating that the event cannot be erased.
Rubio has supported U.S. actions against Chinese officials over human rights issues and has been targeted by Chinese sanctions.
China's government closely controls information about the massacre and treats related topics as sensitive.
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Thousands of people in Argentina have protested to stop violence against women. The protests started after a 14-year-old girl named Agostina Vega was raped and killed, and her body was found a week after she went missing.
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Argentina has a problem where a woman is killed every 30 hours.
Agostina Vega, a 14-year-old girl, was raped and murdered.
Her body was discovered one week after she disappeared.
The violence against women led to large protests across the country.
People are demanding stronger actions to end gender-based violence.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Elon Musk is causing division in the UK over the murder of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old who died while handcuffed by police. Starmer urged people to stay calm and said investigations are underway into the police officers’ actions.
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Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police while he was dying and said he could not breathe.
Vickrum Digwa, the killer, claimed he was a victim of a racist attack.
Protests occurred near the murder site in Southampton.
Elon Musk, owner of the social media site X, criticized police treatment of Nowak publicly.
Sir Keir Starmer accused Musk of interfering in British politics and stirring division.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the police officers’ behavior.
The National Police Chiefs Council is reviewing guidance on race issues after this case.
Starmer called for politicians to respect the family’s wishes for calm and leadership.
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An inquest jury will investigate whether police actions or delays in medical treatment played a role in the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed in December 2025. Nowak was arrested after the stabbing but told police he was injured and struggling to breathe; his attacker, Vickrum Digwa, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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Henry Nowak was stabbed with an 8-inch blade in Southampton on December 3, 2025.
Police arrested Nowak’s attacker, 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa, who did not initially admit to stabbing him.
Nowak repeatedly told officers he had been stabbed and was having trouble breathing before losing consciousness.
Police started CPR but were unaware Nowak had a serious chest wound.
A coroner will hold a full inquest with a jury starting September 20, 2027, to examine if police actions or treatment delays contributed to the death.
The judge noted that even immediate emergency treatment might not have saved Nowak because of the severity of his injuries.
The inquest aims to allow Nowak’s family to fully participate in the investigation.
Digwa was sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years after being found guilty of murder.
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A Black Irish community in Ireland is speaking out about racism following the death of Yves Sakila, who died after being restrained by security guards in Dublin. The incident has been compared to the killing of George Floyd in the United States and has sparked discussions about racism and discrimination in Ireland.
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Emer O’Neill, a Black Irish woman and activist, faced multiple racist insults in her town near Dublin last month.
Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Irish man originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, died after security guards restrained him with their knees on his neck for over four minutes.
Sakila’s death has been called Ireland’s "George Floyd moment," referencing the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the US by police.
Sakila was suspected of shoplifting and died after police performed CPR; no arrests have been made yet.
Sakila had faced challenges in youth care and was living homeless at the time of his death.
Some members of Ireland’s minority communities say racism is often denied or downplayed in Ireland.
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern made controversial remarks about immigration from Congo days before the incident.
People from minority groups report experiences of racism and say that Irish society often dismisses concerns about racial discrimination.
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Fighting broke out in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, between government troops and militias linked to the opposition. The conflict caused damage, injured civilians, and forced many people to leave their homes just before planned protests about the president’s decision to stay in office after his term ended.
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Government troops and opposition militias exchanged gunfire in Mogadishu, causing property damage.
The violence happened ahead of protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s extension of his term.
Parliament approved changes in March that could allow the president to stay in office one year longer and delay elections.
Former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said government forces attacked his home.
Former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused government troops of using heavy weapons and drones in crowded areas.
Thousands of government soldiers were involved in fighting in two Mogadishu districts.
Civilians were injured and many fled their homes due to the fighting.
The US embassy called the violence “reckless” and urged Somali leaders to resolve issues peacefully.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared new photos to celebrate their daughter Lilibet’s fifth birthday. They also recently marked their eighth wedding anniversary and announced a new film project about British troops in Afghanistan.
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Lilibet turned five years old.
The couple posted two new photos of Lilibet on Instagram.
Lilibet is their second child, two years younger than their son Archie.
Meghan called Lilibet "Mama's little helper" in a recent post.
Harry and Meghan’s production company, Archewell, is making a film for Netflix about British troops under siege in Afghanistan.
Their deal with Netflix changed last year to a "first look deal," meaning Netflix gets the first chance to pick up their new projects.
In April, the couple visited Australia privately, focusing on Indigenous culture, sports, and memorials.
They are no longer working members of the British royal family.
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A Russian girl drew a picture against the war in Ukraine, which led to her and her father being punished by Russian authorities. The father was arrested and later released from prison, after which they fled Russia and are now refugees in Strasbourg, France.
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In March 2022, 12-year-old Maria made an anti-war drawing at school.
Maria was reported to the authorities immediately after making the drawing.
The Russian security agency, FSB, visited her school and home following the incident.
Maria’s father was arrested for supporting her and criticizing the war.
He was convicted of discrediting the Russian army.
After serving time in a penal colony, he was released.
Maria and her father left Russia and now live as refugees in Strasbourg.
Their situation highlights consequences faced by those opposing the war in Russia.
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The United States helped Israel and Lebanon agree on a plan to stop fighting. The plan includes Lebanon’s army taking more control and Hezbollah stopping attacks. However, Hezbollah did not join the talks, which makes it unclear how the ceasefire will be enforced.
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The US announced a ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon.
The plan calls for the Lebanese army to expand its control.
Hezbollah is expected to stop attacks as part of the ceasefire.
Hezbollah did not participate in the US-led talks.
Hezbollah’s refusal to join raises doubts about how the ceasefire will be enforced.
The framework aims to reduce conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
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Albanians are protesting a luxury resort project on their southern coast that is supported by Jared Kushner and others, because it threatens a protected natural area. Meanwhile, groups around the world are working to keep the memory alive of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which happened 37 years ago and remains censored by Chinese authorities.
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Albanians have held protests against a luxury resort planned on a protected coastal ecosystem in Zvernec, Albania.
The resort project is backed by Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and investors from Qatar.
Protesters view the project as part of wider issues like government corruption and misuse of power.
The Zvernec coast is home to flamingos and many other protected species, inspiring the nickname "flamingo revolution" for the protests.
June 4, 2026, marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, where many student protesters were killed.
Chinese authorities continue to suppress public memory of the massacre, including banning memorial events in Hong Kong since 2020.
Groups like Tiananmen Mothers and China Unofficial Archives work to document and remember the events of 1989.
German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn a 1975 film due to concerns about a topless child actor in one scene.
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Germany did not win a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after competing with Austria and Portugal. Germany’s Foreign Minister suggested that the country’s support for Israel and Ukraine may have caused it to lose important votes needed for election.
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The UNSC has 15 members: 5 permanent and 10 temporary members serving two-year terms.
Germany competed for one of two seats in the “Western Europe and Others” group but lost to Austria and Portugal.
Germany’s candidate received 104 votes, which was 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority required.
This is the first time in many years that Germany failed to secure a rotating seat on the UNSC.
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany’s clear support for Israel and Ukraine likely cost it votes.
Some analysts believe opposition to Germany’s support for Israel was the main reason for the loss.
Germany is one of the largest financial contributors to the UN and has traditionally held significant diplomatic influence.
The loss led to criticism in Germany about its international reputation and foreign policy.
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she believes the allegations made by Australian women who claim they were sexually assaulted and abused by Israeli soldiers after being detained on a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces, and the detained Australians allege violent treatment, which Israel denies.
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Eleven Australians were on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.
Israeli naval forces stopped and detained the flotilla participants.
Several Australian women allege they were sexually assaulted, beaten, and abused while detained.
Penny Wong said she believes women who report sexual assault and called the treatment unacceptable.
The Australian government has raised concerns with Israel about the treatment and lack of diplomatic access.
The Israeli embassy denied the allegations and described the flotilla as a provocation.
Some flotilla participants have asked for a meeting with Australian leaders to share their experiences and seek action.
Senator Mehreen Faruqi presented specific accounts of violence and abuse reported by the detained Australians.
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Cenk Uygur, a leftwing US commentator, was banned from entering the UK by the government, which canceled his travel permission. The ban followed concerns that his presence might harm public good, leading to debate about free speech and censorship.
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Cenk Uygur is a US political commentator and founder of the progressive media outlet Young Turks.
The UK Home Office canceled Uygur’s electronic travel authorization (ETA), blocking his entry to the UK.
Uygur and Hasan Piker were due to appear at a speaking event in London but will now speak online instead.
The UK government can refuse entry to foreigners if their presence is seen as not good for the public, based on conduct or associations.
The government has previously banned other figures considered a threat to public order, including far-right activists and rapper Kanye West.
Uygur’s ban reportedly relates partly to fears his comments might encourage antisemitism following recent Middle East violence.
Uygur has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and US policy but says he promotes nonviolence.
Uygur and others question why the UK government restricts criticism of Israel while ignoring other international conflicts.
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Birmingham City University (BCU) plans to close its black studies MA program due to low enrollment. Kimberlé Crenshaw, a US civil rights scholar, warned this move reflects similar attacks on black studies programs in the United States and urged the university to keep the course.
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BCU will stop offering the black studies MA from September after a review of its postgraduate courses.
Only eight students are currently enrolled in the black studies MA program.
The university closed its undergraduate black studies program earlier in 2024.
Kimberlé Crenshaw described black studies as essential for understanding black history and experiences worldwide.
Crenshaw said the closures in the UK mirror efforts in the US that threaten black studies.
Academics and public figures have signed a letter asking BCU to reconsider closing the course.
BCU said it is cutting some courses due to low demand but will let current students finish their studies.
The university is talking to affected staff and looking for other ways to offer similar education.
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A Nepali mountaineering guide named Dawa Sherpa, who had been missing on Mount Everest for six days, was found alive by a rescue team. He was rescued, taken to a hospital in Kathmandu, and reunited with his family after they had already started funeral rituals.
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Dawa Sherpa went missing on May 29 while descending Mount Everest.
He was found crawling near the Khumbu Icefall by a crew clearing climbing gear.
After being found, he was given food and water and flown by helicopter to a hospital in Kathmandu.
His wife and daughter had begun funeral rituals, believing he was dead.
The search was delayed, and helicopters initially failed to locate him.
The clearing crew that found him is part of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, responsible for maintaining climbing routes.
This Everest climbing season was the busiest ever, with over 1,000 climbers and guides.
At least five climbers have died during this season.
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Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a Catholic priest and exorcist in Washington, D.C., was removed from his role by Cardinal Robert McElroy after Rossetti suggested in a video that many UFO sightings might be demonic activity. The archdiocese also ended its association with Rossetti’s ministry center due to his comments.
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Stephen Rossetti is a Catholic priest and known exorcist based in Washington, D.C.
On May 29, he stated in a video that many UFO sightings could be the work of demons.
Cardinal Robert McElroy, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., removed Rossetti from his exorcist duties on June 3.
McElroy said Rossetti’s remarks conflicted with official Catholic teachings on demons and exorcism.
The archdiocese also cut ties with Rossetti’s ministry center following the comments.
Rossetti expressed sadness over the decision and apologized, promising to follow Church doctrine.
The story is still developing with more updates expected.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump recently disagreed over military actions against Lebanon and Hezbollah. Netanyahu wanted to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut, but Trump stopped him to avoid hurting ongoing peace talks with Iran.
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Netanyahu and Trump have worked closely on Iran issues and speak almost daily.
Netanyahu said it is unclear if he and Trump agree on how the war with Iran should end.
Netanyahu faces domestic pressure after failing to destroy Hamas or change Iran’s regime as promised.
Trump called Netanyahu to stop planned strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut to protect Iran negotiations.
Netanyahu’s rivals accused him of surrendering Israeli independence to Trump after the call.
Iranian threats to end talks with the U.S. came after Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
Israeli and Lebanese diplomats agreed on a ceasefire plan dependent on Hezbollah’s response.
Trump wants to separate conflicts with Hezbollah and Iran, hoping to reach an Iran deal soon.
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Russian-backed officials in Crimea say Ukrainian attacks killed four people, including in Simferopol and on a train near Kerch. Ukraine has not commented, while Kyiv has also carried out drone strikes inside Russia, hitting locations near St Petersburg.
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Four people were killed in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Three died and seven were wounded in attacks on non-residential buildings in Simferopol.
One person was killed and three injured in a separate attack on a commuter train near Kerch.
Ukraine has not publicly responded to the accusations.
Kyiv conducted drone strikes near St Petersburg, hitting an oil terminal and a naval base.
The St Petersburg Economic Forum, a major Russian event, was taking place during the strikes.
Russia’s President Putin ordered the occupation of Crimea in 2014.
Both sides continue to attack each other, causing civilian casualties in Ukraine and infrastructure damage in Russia.
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The Upstate Photography Biennial in New York showcases diverse photographic works ranging from historical and political themes to personal and domestic stories. The exhibit features artists who use photography to explore social issues, identity, memory, and the relationship between past and present.
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Morgan Gwenwald documented lesbian feminist rifle training in the 1970s and focused on queer rights in her photography.
Allison DeBritz creates collages that challenge how mainstream media treats women’s bodies.
Robert Kalman photographs Americans and pairs each portrait with their handwritten answers to what it means to be an American.
Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes reimagines everyday kitchen objects to explore home life as a performance.
Viktorsha Uliyanova uses recycled textiles with Soviet imagery to resist forced conformity in Russia.
Allie Tsubota combines photos with fictional letters related to the Hiroshima bombing to reflect on memory and loss.
Ann Burke Daly and Marion Belanger incorporate historic night sky images made by women ‘computers’ and add their own layers to blend past and present.
Seth David Rubin uses mirrors to create images that represent the fragmented way people actually see the world.
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