Top News — Tue, Jun 30, 1:04 PM UTC

Colorado Socialist Candidate's 9/11 ‘Inevitable’ Claim Roils Primary

Colorado's Democratic primaries are testing the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, with candidates like Melat Kiros challenging established progressive and centrist incumbents.

Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, hits satellite center

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, hitting a satellite center and causing problems for Russia's infrastructure, with authorities reporting 419 drones shot down across Russia and Crimea.

Pope Leo XIV pleads with breakaway Catholic group to halt bishop consecrations

Pope Leo XIV issued an urgent plea to the Society of St. Pius X to stop consecrating new bishops without Vatican approval, warning that such a move could lead to excommunication and a full schism.

Alaska Supreme Court allows second Dan Sullivan on Senate primary ballot

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man sharing the same name and party affiliation as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan can appear on the primary ballot, challenging the incumbent lawmaker.

Rep. Tom Kean Ends Four-Month Mysterious Absence, Returns to Capitol

New Jersey Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to the Capitol after months of unexplained absence, having missed over 140 votes since March 5.

Supreme Court set to rule on landmark birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court issued rulings that expand presidential authority to fire agency heads, overturning decades of precedent, while also ruling against Trump on mail-in ballots and blocking an $8.2 million defamation award for Roy Moore.

Starmer unveils £15 billion UK defense hike; scraps road, energy projects

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15 billion UK defense plan, prioritizing investment in drones, self-flying fighter jets, and uncrewed submarines, while reallocating funds from road and energy projects.

Morocco defeats Netherlands in dramatic World Cup knockout

Morocco eliminated the Netherlands from the World Cup in a dramatic knockout match, with Issa Diop equalizing in stoppage time and Ismael Saibari scoring the winning penalty kick.

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. prison after being convicted on nine fraud charges, including money laundering, following his criticism of China's Communist Party.

South Africa deploys police amid anti-migrant protests, deadline for foreigners

South Africa has deployed police as anti-migrant protests escalate, with groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday, leading to thousands of departures.

JetBlue plane hits drone near JFK; FAA launches safety probe

A JetBlue passenger aircraft reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport, hours after a helicopter pilot reported a near-miss with a remote-controlled plane.

3 Injured, Including Ukrainian Tycoon, in Monaco Bombing; Suspect Sought

A parcel bomb explosion in Monaco injured Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Iermolaiev, his wife, and child, with authorities launching a manhunt for the suspect who reportedly fled to France.

Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Nadiem Makarim, Gojek co-founder and former Indonesian education minister, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption related to the procurement of Google Chromebooks for schools.

Venezuela earthquake death toll hits 1,700; government negligence fuels crisis

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to over 1,700, with tens of thousands still missing, as rescuers continue to search for survivors and anger grows over the government's response.

Last updated: 6/30/2026, 1:04:03 PM