Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, has been subjected to massive Russian strikes, with drones and missiles damaging several buildings. Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight, and debris from falling drones struck an apartment roof.
Kevin Warsh has been confirmed by the Senate as the next Federal Reserve chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. His confirmation was the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, with Warsh, 56, winning despite receiving the fewest votes in history.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes summit in Beijing, discussing contentious issues including trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push relations to a 'dangerous place,' while Trump expressed optimism for future US-China ties.
The US military has recovered the remains of two soldiers, Spc. Mariyah Collington and Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., who went missing during military exercises in Morocco. Both soldiers had fallen off a cliff during an off-duty hike.
All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived and were rescued from their lifeboat by a US Air Force combat rescue helicopter. The rescue occurred hours after the crash, about 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida.
The US State Department has waived visa bonds for qualified World Cup fans from five African qualifying nations who hold valid tickets. This decision exempts these fans from fees that could have been as high as $15,000 to enter the U.S.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called for a special legislative session on June 17 to redraw the state's congressional map. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for Alabama to use its congressional map, impacting redistricting efforts in other states.
The ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt global trade and energy markets, with OPEC cutting its 2026 demand growth estimates to 1.2 million barrels per day. India faces challenges in bridging BRICS divisions over the conflict, while the UK economy saw unexpected growth in March despite the war's impact.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is under pressure as rivals, including Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting, prepare potential challenges. Rayner was cleared of tax wrongdoing, paving the way for a leadership bid, while polls indicate public division over Starmer's future.
Political tensions escalated in the Philippines after gunshots were fired in the Senate building, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for his role in the country's anti-drug crackdown, had taken refuge. Dela Rosa, an ally of former President Duterte, has since escaped the premises.