Belfast experienced a night of violent anti-immigrant protests, with cars and a bus set on fire, after a 30-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder in a stabbing attack that left a man seriously injured.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, backed by former President Trump, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson will advance to a runoff election in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary. Rep. Nancy Mace failed to advance in the race.
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of fellow high school athlete Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in 2025.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing at least 13 people, including women and children, according to Taliban officials. These strikes have reignited tensions in the restive border region after weeks of relative calm.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door session regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following Epstein's 2008 conviction.
A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate using nitrogen gas, ruling that the method violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. This decision came just before Jeffrey Lee's scheduled execution.
At least 12 people were killed and nine injured in a late-night mass shooting by multiple attackers at an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt for over 10 suspects, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.
Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine, despite recent controversies plaguing his campaign. He will now challenge Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins in a high-stakes general election.
Ukraine conducted long-range strikes using missiles and upgraded drones, hitting military plants, an oil refinery, and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker deep inside Russia. These attacks aim to cause fuel shortages and complicate troop rotations.
US inflation accelerated to 4.2% annually in May, marking the highest rate in three years. This increase is largely attributed to rising energy prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Iran conflict.
The US launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets after an American Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump stated Iran would "pay the price" for stalled peace negotiations, escalating tensions and impacting global markets.
Taiwan conducted its first test-firing of a US-supplied Himars mobile missile launcher towards China in the Taiwan Strait as part of invasion-defense drills. This action underscores the island's efforts to bolster its defenses against potential Chinese aggression.
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali selected to referee a World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to alleged associations with suspected terror organization members. He returned to Somalia to a hero's welcome, vowing to officiate in the 2030 tournament.
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Israel's "aggression" in the Mediterranean region, including strikes on Lebanon and Syria, threatens Turkey and regional stability. He warned against joining Israel's initiatives to destabilize the area.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California's gubernatorial race. Becerra aims to cement the state's liberal policies, while Hilton's campaign will challenge the current political direction.