Knife Attack in Belfast: Suspect in Court – Riots Called a Pogrom
A 30-year-old man appeared in court in Belfast on Wednesday charged with attempted murder over a knife attack that sparked rioting described as a racist pogrom.
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WH Smith warns of profit decline and plans £100 million capital increase
The retailer WH Smith has issued a profit warning due to decreased shopper numbers at US airports amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Iran launches missile strikes on US base in Jordan
Iran has initiated missile attacks on the Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, which hosts US troops, in retaliation for US airstrikes following the downing of a US helicopter.
Bundestag to Skip Pay Raise for MPs This Year
The planned increase in salaries for members of the Bundestag will not go ahead this year, according to a report by Handelsblatt.
Badenoch: Police Arrest of Nowak Influenced by Hate Crime Guidelines
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused police of prioritizing internal hate crime guidelines over the safety of Henry Nowak, who later died from stab wounds. According to the Guardian, Badenoch said officers took a claim of a racist incident more seriously than Nowak's statement that he had been stabbed.
Live Blog: Israel and Iran Exchange Fire Again – Ceasefire Fragile
Israel and Iran have engaged in active hostilities for the first time since a ceasefire two months ago. The exchange of rocket fire threatens ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East.
Israel strikes Iran – Trump demands immediate ceasefire
Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran on Monday. US Donald Trump called on both sides to cease fire immediately, as the Guardian reports.
Israel strikes Iran despite Trump’s plea for restraint
Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran on Monday, openly defying US Donald Trump, who had urged restraint. According to the Guardian, the escalation threatens to plunge the Middle East back into a regional war.
UK prepares sanctions against Israel over illegal settlement construction
The Foreign Office and several Western states plan to impose a sanctions package against Israel this week to deter companies from participating in a planned settlement project in the West Bank. According to the Guardian, the so-called E1 development would split the West Bank and make a two-state solution practically impossible.
Israel bombs southern Beirut again despite ceasefire with Lebanon
Israel struck the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, risking US peace talks with Iran.
Al-Wazir accuses transport ministry of misplaced priorities
The chair of the German parliament's transport committee, Al-Wazir (Greens), has accused the federal transport ministry of setting the wrong priorities for infrastructure projects. According to Deutschlandfunk, there is a lack of funds for renovating existing bridges.
California Counts Slowly: Trump’s Fraud Claims Meet a Verified System
California's slow vote counting after the primary has prompted Donald Trump to allege fraud. But experts stress the system is designed to work this way – it protects against manipulation and ensures every vote counts.
US labor market surprises with 172,000 new jobs in May
US employers added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady, MarketWatch reports.
DAX opens slightly lower as US labor market takes center stage
The DAX opened slightly lower on Thursday. Investors are focused on the US labor market report, which is crucial for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Israel Continues Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Israel's defence minister has stated that the army will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the return of the population. This comes after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire, as reported by the Guardian.
California Governor Race Remains Undecided as Vote Count Continues
The outcome of California's gubernatorial election is still unclear, with vote counting potentially taking days or weeks, according to Guardian.
Brittany Higgins: Why She Kept Name After Marriage
The documentary 'Silenced' about violence against women opened the Sydney Film Festival on Wednesday. In it, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins explains why she did not change her name after her 2024 wedding.
OECD cuts global growth forecast due to Iran war
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has lowered its growth forecast for the global economy, citing the impact of the Iran war.
DAX Falls Below 25,000 Points – Oil Prices Rise
The DAX opened the trading week lower on Monday and fell below the psychologically important 25,000-point mark. According to Handelsblatt, oil prices are rising due to growing uncertainty surrounding the Iran war.
Australian economy loses momentum as living standards fall
Australia's economy slowed sharply in early 2026, with real GDP growing just 0.3 percent in the first quarter, down from 0.9 percent in late 2025. Living standards are declining again, according to the Guardian.
Dortmund: Father Shoots at Police Officer – SEK Operation Ends After Hours
A man shot at a police officer in Dortmund and then barricaded himself in his apartment with three children. After a hours-long operation by special forces (SEK), police gave the all-clear, as Tagesspiegel reports.
Dortmund: Man Shoots at Police Officer, Barricades Himself with Children
A man shot at a police officer in Dortmund and then barricaded himself in an apartment with his three children. According to Spiegel, the children were freed unharmed after a hours-long operation.
US Primaries: Six States Vote – Scandal Surrounds Platner
Six US states hold primary elections on Tuesday for the November congressional elections. The focus is on controversial Graham Platner from Maine, as the Guardian reports.
Iran Talks and Inflation: Market Outlook for June 2
Contradictory statements on the Iran negotiations are causing uncertainty in the markets, according to Handelsblatt. Meanwhile, analysts expect a rise in inflation in the eurozone.
SPD attacks Union over Bafög funding caveat
The federal government has placed the planned Bafög increase under a funding caveat, putting the reform's implementation in doubt. The SPD immediately criticized the Union, which is said to have pushed for the caveat.
Mandelson Documents: British Government Fears Embarrassing Revelations
The British government is releasing over 1,000 pages of private messages from former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Insiders expect 'toe-curling' revelations about internal government debates.
Colombia: Espriella Wins First Round of Presidential Election
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, securing 43.7 percent of the vote, according to Guardian.
Iran strikes US base in Kuwait – retaliation for airstrikes
After US airstrikes on Iranian military targets, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has attacked a US military base in Kuwait. Fighting between the two countries continues despite ongoing negotiations, the Guardian reports.
Kuwait reports missile and drone attack as US bombs Iran
Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack on its territory on Monday, with air raid sirens sounding across the country simultaneously, according to the Guardian.
California reports one of the largest declines in homelessness
California recorded one of the largest drops in homelessness last year, according to a new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The number of homeless people fell by nearly 3 percent to 181,934.
Visits to New Jersey ICE Facility Partially Restored
After days of protests and a hunger strike by detainees, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has partially resumed family visits at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill and DHS confirmed on Sunday morning, as reported by the Guardian.