Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday morning after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation. “This is not a state of emergency to restrict people’s lives,” Paz said in a televised speech. “There is a state of emergency to give freedom back to the people, … Read more
Skip to next section US military keeps watch after Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz 06/20/202620 June 2026 US military keeps vigil after Iran announces closure of Hormuz The US military said on Saturday it remains “present and vigilant” in the vital waterway, shortly after Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz. … Read more
It’s hot here in France. The country’s weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius. Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other regions have canceled the event. Source link
06/20/202620 June 2026 Bundeswehr conducts NATO medical training exercise in Estonia The focus of NATO exercise “Vigorous Warrior” is to treat large numbers of casualties after intense combat operations.Image: Alexander Welsher/dpa/Picture Alliance Germany’s Bundeswehr is conducting military exercises with NATO allies in Estonia. NATO’s Vigorous Warrior exercise focuses on frontline emergency medical operations in the … Read more
Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the “first step” in response to what it described as breaches of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon – and warned that further measures would be taken if “aggression” … Read more
US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state on tensions over Iran and NATO. Source link
Top Ukrainian officials said Saturday they were returning a Polish state honor after Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest award. The move could further strain relations between the two close strategic partners as Kiev seeks to garner international support to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. “This … Read more
After Mexico, the United States also punched their ticket to the World Cup Round of 32 on Saturday, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia. Morocco and Brazil, who faced off in their opening match, both secured wins as well, edging past Scotland (1-0) and cruising by Haiti (3-0), respectively. Source link
Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Paraguay against Türkiye. Paraguay’s Matias Glaraza scored 64 seconds in, a new 2026 World Cup record. Brazil finally got their first win of the tournament and powered three past … Read more
A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon. Source link