Press — 2026-06-10

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Explosion in Bahrain as Iran attacks US bases CCTV footage shows an explosion in Bahrain’s capital Manama after what authorities say was an Iranian missile strike. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says it hit US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliatory attacks for US strikes in th…

Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama. Save Share Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored a penalty as Argentina wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iceland in Auburn, in the US state of Ala…

The multiday campaign has killed a rail worker, closed the bombed Chongar road bridge and caused a fuel crisis. Save Share Ukrainian drones have struck a historic museum in Russia-annexed Sevastopol in Crimea, igniting a roof fire, as Russian authorities slashed nighttime train schedules amid intens…

Analysts warn of further escalation after tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Washington. Save Share Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched drone and missile attacks against US-linked military targets in…

Prosecutors argued in court that the soldiers were motivated by anger over Andrie Yunus’s activism. Save Share An Indonesian military court has sentenced four officers for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the army. One defendant was…

At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. They say another nine people were injured in the attack at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday, and a manhunt for suspects is under way. "It is alleged that more than 10 sus…

Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at ‘heightened’ risk of manipulation. Save Share Prediction market company Kalshi has announced a series of measures to prevent insider trading following allegations of market manipulation on the platform and rival sites, inclu…

Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins. Save Share Graham Platner, a United States Army veteran and oyster farmer, has won the Maine Democratic primary for the Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Senator Su…

After a cool and wet start to June, temperatures will once again rise with much warmer weather in store by the end of this week. With high pressure building, it will turn drier and sunnier for most parts of the United Kingdom. England and Wales will see temperatures rise into the mid to high-20s Cel…

Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation Trita Parsi tells Al Jazeera that Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack. Parsi added that Iran aims to deny Washington the ability to strike with impunity, viewing immedi…

Pope Leo welcomed in Barcelona with traditional Catalan human tower More than 100 members of the Castellers de Vilafranca built a 10-metre-high human tower to welcome Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona. The traditional Catalan display, which is seen as a symbol of teamwork and cultural identity, was performe…

The World Cup starts in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Thursday and finishes in the MetLife Stadium near New York City on 19 July. Forty-eight teams will contest the tournament, which will be played out in 104 matches across three countries over 39 days, including the co-hosts - Canada, Mexico and …

No immediate comment from Pakistan as Taliban says 11 children are among the dead in strikes on border provinces. Save Share Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of killing at least 13 people, most of them children, in air attacks on the provinces of Kunar, Khost and Paktika. The attacks late…

Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing A model who alleges Kanye West choked her on a music video set has told the BBC she was left feeling "suffocated, unsure and scared". Jennifer An, a former contestant on America's Next Top Model, is suing the rapper, now known as Ye, ove…

UN report: Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians The UN says Israeli security forces routinely accompany settlers and act as a shield for their violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials rejected the report’s findings, saying it relied on unsub…

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The United States says it's completed a series of strikes against Iran, which has retaliated by launching drones and missiles. The US military said it targeted air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites in response to the downing of an American helicopter on Monday. In response, Ir…

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace Video shows interceptors lighting up the sky over the Jordanian city of Zarqa. Jordan’s armed forces said air defences shot down five missiles fired from Iran towards Azraq Air Base, with no casualties reported. Save Share

Residents have been forced to flee their homes in Belfast amid disorder on the streets following a knife attack. Houses and cars have been set on fire, while all public transport has been paused in the city. A 30-year-old Sudanese man is due to appear in court on Wednesday charged with attempted mur…

Illegal mini-marts, barbers and vape shops could be shut for up to a year under new powers announced by the government, following lengthy investigative reporting by BBC News into organised crime on British high streets. We have exposed drug gangs, child sexual exploitation, money laundering and immi…

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Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ c…

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Many of the front pages carry a freeze-frame from the graphic video of Monday night's attack in Belfast. The Guardian leads on the disorder in the city, saying the violence erupted after what it calls "agitators", including Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk, exhorted people to take to the streets. The Da…

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Former airline captain charged with fraud after allegedly commanding more than 900 flights without required credentials. Save Share A former airline pilot in Canada has been arrested for allegedly flying hundreds of flights without a proper licence for nearly 17 years. Police in Peel, Ontario, said …

Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has authorised military force against protesters amid the country’s worst economic crisis in 40 years, after roadblocks paralysed the nation. At least 10 people have been killed since the unrest began. Save…

Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter. Save Share Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed attacks on United States military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian por…

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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama executing death row inmate Jeffrey Lee with nitrogen gas after finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. U.S. District J…

Steve Hilton, a former top adviser to ex-UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former Fox News host, will advance as one of two candidates in the race for California governor, US media outlets project. After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured …

Sick babies – who were considered unsuitable for adoption – were allowed to die at a church-run mother and baby home in Cumbria, according to a new study of documents by a leading academic. The findings have been welcomed by one man who has fought for years to uncover the truth of what happened ther…

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Unrest comes after a Sudanese man was arrested over a stabbing attack in north Belfast, UK. Save Share Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack Anti-immigrant protesters in the city of Belfast in the United Kingdom have torched vehicles and buildings after a Sudane…

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Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from Belfast, where protests over a recent stabbing have escalated into violent riots. Tensions flared after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder. Riot police hav…

A showdown between Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer in the California governor’s race would have made climate policy one of the most talked-about issues through November. Now, environmental advocates are preparing for their work to fade into the background. Steyer, the billionaire climate activist who …

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South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme. Save Share Seoul, South Korea – When Kim Ha-young, a Seoul office worker in her 30s, came into a little unexpected cash last year after paying the deposit on her rented apartment, she d…

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Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral who was fired by Pete Hegseth, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election on Tuesday evening amid a crowded Democratic primary to fill a congressional vacancy left behind by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. Because no candidate garnered more than…

By Dan Catchpole June 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force is confident a fix has been found for long-running troubles with ‌a key system on Boeing's KC-46 aerial refueling tanker, Air Force ‌Secretary Troy Meink told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday. Boeing and the Air Force have ​been trying for sever…

People have been forced to flee their homes in Belfast amid disorder following a knife attack. Houses and cars have been set on fire and all public transport has been paused in the city. A 30-year-old Sudanese man is due to appear in court on Wednesday charged with attempted murder following the att…

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Last year, for the first time in a decade, Cuban asylum applications exceeded Venezuelan ones in a sign of growing strain on the island. Save Share Brazilian police have intercepted 108 Cuban nationals in a single day as they were being smuggled into the country. In a statement on Tuesday, officials…

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One of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistants told members of the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday that she did not know about the late convicted sex offender’s crimes, describing him as a master manipulator who had every reason to keep them a secret from her, according to two sources familiar wi…

"When people used to see me, they didn't believe I was homeless," Victoria says. She did not look like a rough sleeper and did not drink or take drugs. "So it was hard for people to believe that I was actually homeless." For three years, she roamed London's streets, often around King's Cross railway…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Nevada state Sen. Carrie Buck won the Republican nomination for Nevada's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating businessman Michael Boris and other candidates in a closely watched primary contest to challenge …

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Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead and 11,321 injured. Trump vows retaliation after claiming Iran shot down Apache helicopter Save Share

Radio host Rich Zeoli joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the potential impact of a revised Iran peace framework and the ongoing Texas Senate race on the upcoming midterm elections. Trump-endorsed candidate Marty O'Donnell advanced in a crowded GOP primary race to face off against Democratic in…

President Donald Trump demonstrates strong influence in the 2026 primary season, with all his endorsed candidates winning their contests. Fox News' Madeleine Rivera reports on Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Senate primary runoff and other down-ballot races, confirming Trump's significant power ov…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill in Tuesday's Democratic primary, advancing to a showdown with Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the nation's most competitive gover…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Incumbent Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., won Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday. Lee’s district, comprising the southern end of the Las Vegas metro area and extending through sparsely populated comm…

'Saturday in America' host Kayleigh McEnany joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the potential impact of recent redistricting fights on the upcoming midterms. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for a second term Tuesday, defeating six GOP challengers and advancing to the …

Fresh off his victory at Circuit of the Americas, Tyler Reddick joins Kevin Harvick on this week’s Victory Lap to break down his historic third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win to open the 2026 season. Reddick discusses how he and 23XI Racing have built early-season momentum, what has clicked acros…

Mace suggests her support for releasing Epstein-related files may have contributed to Trump's decision to endorse rival Pamela Evette, argues grassroots voters remain unhappy with Trump's endorsement. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) Jenny Honeycutt, a business owner, and Mark Smith, …

Asked by Fox News Digital if Democratic Senate challenger Graham Platner is too far to the left, GOP Sen. Susan Collins says ‘I believe that will be the conclusion of Maine voters.' As she runs for a sixth six-year term in the U.S. Senate in left-leaning Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is now o…

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20. Smith spent last season as a redshirt freshman with the Wildcats. "Today our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers ar…

Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports on a federal judge in Boston blocking the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it amounted to an unconstitutional tax without congressional approval, on 'Special Report.' The State Department will begin offering a "premium" expedited servic…

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey and Riley Gaines addressed allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against a trans athlete plaintiff in Supreme Court battle over women's sports. A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 ex-N.C. State male athletes who alleged sexu…

'Special Report' executive editor Bret Baier has the latest on Netflix dropping its bid to buy Warner Bros. When Netflix announced it intended to buy Warner Bros. Pictures, there was widespread concern that the streaming service giant would permanently alter the legendary studio. While many Netflix …

California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called into 'The Ingraham Angle' after his latest election victory. Tom Steyer conceded California’s governor’s race Tuesday, saying it was clear he lacked the votes needed to move on to November. "It’s now clear that we do not have the votes neces…

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A 'Fox News Sunday' panel discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner and its implications for his Maine Senate bid, and more. BLUE HILL, Maine — He's been facing one of the roughest stretches of his bid for the U.S. Senate, but Graham Platner on Tu…

Fox News contributor Tom Shillue and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel discuss a federal lawsuit seeking to stop UFC Freedom 250 from being held on the White House South Lawn. This weekend, America's most famous lawn is getting a full dose of adrenaline. President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White are teamin…

Mace suggests her support for releasing Epstein-related files may have contributed to Trump's decision to endorse rival Pamela Evette, argues grassroots voters remain unhappy with Trump's endorsement. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral who was f…

California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called into 'The Ingraham Angle' after his latest election victory. California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton said the Golden State has a "chance for change" as he advances to the November ballot after securing a spot in the general elect…

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addresses claims made by Alex Murdaugh’s defense attorneys and discusses the potential pursuit of the death penalty on ‘America Reports.’ One week after President Donald Trump's endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, t…

Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette tells Fox News Digital that South Carolina State University was trying to cancel her because she supports President Trump. One week after President Donald Trump's endorsement winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president's backing of…

Sean Hannity interviews political figures and newsmakers and offers his own perspective. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., squeaked out a win Tuesday night in a crowded primary race for the Republican nomination in the Palmetto State.  Though there were six candidates, the contest truly fell between Grah…

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Rebekah Paxton, research director at the Employment Policies Institute, said economists overwhelmingly oppose a $30 minimum wage, warning it could drive job losses, raise prices and accelerate automation. The Los Angeles hotel industry is shedding jobs at its steepest rate in a decade outside the pa…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. South Carolina Democratic voters chose a former basketball player-turned-state lawmaker as their nominee for the governorship on Tuesday. The Palmetto State is reliably red when it comes to the State House — with the mo…

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss shows Republicans who oppose President Donald Trump or his agenda risk political fallout inside today’s GOP. Palmetto State Democrats have chosen their candidate who will face incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.  Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediat…

Christian Pulisic, who scored and notched an assist in the U.S. men's national soccer team's World Cup friendly against Senegal last week, discusses what it's like to represent country on home soil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There was a time when American soccer players struggled to earn respect ov…

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., declined to answer questions about allegations surrounding Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner as scrutiny of the candidate intensifies. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., dodged a series of questions Tuesday about abu…

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Hugh Laurie is fessing up to being "slightly drunk" after roasting a "House" critic on social media. On Monday, British journalist Janet Murray uploaded a screenshot of an article she penned on UnHerd, titled, "What I learnt from my …

Talk show host Bill Maher revealed on his podcast that he will be featured in an upcoming documentary about the late Charlie Kirk, noting that while they had differences, he ultimately enjoyed chatting with him.  Talk show host Bill Maher revealed on Monday that he will appear in a documentary about…

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