Crime
June 5, 2026
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Iraq striker Aymen Hussein questioned for seven hours at Chicago airport
Hussein, who scored Iraq's World Cup qualification goal, was detained and interrogated upon arrival Saturday. The team photographer was denied entry.
Sports
June 5, 2026
Argentina
June 5, 2026
Crime
June 5, 2026
California, New York, and other states are filing an antitrust challenge to the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros in coming weeks.
June 5, 2026
Football
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June 5, 2026
Iran footballers receive US World Cup visas after diplomatic tension
Iran's national team obtained necessary visas to compete in the 2026 World Cup in the United States following days of uncertainty.
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Zverev reaches Roland Garros final after defeating Mensik in straight sets
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Football
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June 5, 2026
Florentino Pérez announces José Mourinho as Real Madrid coach
Portuguese manager, 63, would return to the club if Pérez wins Sunday's presidential election. Benfica has set a release clause price.
U.S.
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June 5, 2026
House passes Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, defying Trump
The House voted 226-195 Thursday to approve legislation providing over $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on Russian goods.
World
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June 5, 2026
U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Castro family
The Treasury Department added the Cuban president, his wife, and members of the Castro family to its sanctions list, freezing U.S. assets and restricting transactions.
Football
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June 5, 2026
Spain draws with Iraq, France loses to Ivory Coast before World Cup
Spain tied 1-1 with Iraq and France fell 2-1 to Ivory Coast in final warm-up matches days before the tournament begins.
World
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June 5, 2026
Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin to end war
Ukrainian president writes open letter calling for direct talks and total ceasefire during negotiations. Kremlin says Putin ready to meet in Moscow.
World
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June 5, 2026
Fighting erupts in Mogadishu ahead of antigovernment protests
Violence between government forces and opposition militias broke out in Somalia's capital before planned demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension.
Venezuela
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June 4, 2026
Rubio urges Venezuela to establish new electoral commission
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Wednesday for Venezuela to create a new electoral authority and ensure press freedom ahead of elections.
Entertainment
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June 4, 2026
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery in Mardi Gras bar incident
Actor pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of simple battery for punching bargoers in New Orleans during February Mardi Gras celebration.
U.S.
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June 4, 2026
Kennedy Center ordered to remove Trump's name by June 12
A federal judge ruled the center's board lacked authority to add Trump's name. The center's legal team has instructed staff to comply with the order.
Sanremo
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June 4, 2026
Amadeus returns to RAI after two years, hints at Sanremo future
The former Sanremo host appeared on Fiorello's show, revealing past contestant decisions and suggesting openness to a festival return.
Politics
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June 3, 2026
Trump strips job protections from 8,000 federal workers
Executive order makes senior federal employees earning up to $200,000 annually at-will workers, removable without cause.
Brazil
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June 3, 2026
Brazil's right-wing leaders clash with Lula over U.S. tariffs
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro blamed President Lula for new American tariffs on Brazilian goods, while Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of lobbying the U.S. government.