New York leaders push to ban horse carriage industry after teen's death
An 18-year-old Indian tourist died after jumping from a runaway carriage in Central Park, prompting city officials to call for an industry ban.
The Trump administration imposed export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models citing national security concerns, forcing the company to disable access globally.
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Actress Peña removed from Luzu TV after broadcasting false death report of Messi's father
Florencia Peña announced on air that Jorge Messi had died, citing unverified social media rumors. The family quickly issued a statement confirming he was recovering under medical care.
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Iran says Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon required for peace deal
Iran's foreign minister says a lasting ceasefire depends on Israeli forces leaving Lebanese territory, as concerns mount over diplomatic efforts.
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Global stock markets surge as US and Iran announce peace framework
Asian and European equities rally on ceasefire deal; oil prices fall to three-month low as Strait of Hormuz reopening expected.
Morocco federation chief challenges Spain's Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup
Morocco's football federation president said he hopes to face Spain in a 2026 World Cup final to show Yamal his choice to play for Spain was correct.
Russian attack kills 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, fires spread across Kyiv
A large-scale Russian strike killed five emergency workers in Kharkiv and wounded dozens in Kyiv, igniting fires at apartment buildings and a centuries-old religious site.
Taty Almeida, president of Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, dies at 95
Argentine human rights activist and leader of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo-Founding Line died Sunday after decades advocating for justice and memory.
NYC to host first Knicks ticker-tape parade Thursday
Mayor Mamdani announced a ticker-tape parade and City Hall ceremony for Thursday, June 18, marking the first such parade in Knicks history following their NBA championship win.
FIFA to pay Somali referee barred from World Cup in full
Omar Artan denied U.S. entry over alleged terror links will receive complete tournament compensation from FIFA.
FIFA acknowledges VAR technical glitch in Switzerland penalty against Qatar
FIFA confirmed a brief technical interruption prevented the offside line graphic from displaying during Switzerland's 14th-minute penalty in their 1-1 World Cup draw with Qatar.
VAR overturns yellow card between opposing players for first time at World Cup
In USA-Paraguay match, VAR corrected referee's caution, moving yellow from American defender to Paraguayan player for simulation.
UFC holds first White House fights on Trump's 80th birthday
The Ultimate Fighting Championship stages mixed martial arts bouts on the White House South Lawn, with Ilia Topuria defending his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje.
Twelve killed in plane crash near Missouri airport
A skydiving plane crashed Sunday near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people aboard, including the pilot and 11 passengers.
American singer Oliver Tree killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Oliver Tree, 32, and five others died Sunday when two helicopters collided mid-air over Brazil's western zone, authorities said.
British Royal Marines seize Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel
UK forces intercepted the Smyrtos, a Russian shadow fleet tanker, in the English Channel early Saturday. The vessel is now anchored off Dorset.