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More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.

1. US strikes Iran after helicopter shootdown

   The United States carried out airstrikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a US military helicopter. The strikes, conducted alongside Israeli military action, killed at least 29 people. The exchange marks a significant escalation in direct military confrontation between the US and Iran.

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2. Morocco drone strike kills Polisario leader in Western Sahara

   A Moroccan drone strike killed a senior Polisario Front leader in Western Sahara, according to reporting cited in Spanish outlets. The strike occurred during a period of active UN mediation, raising questions about the timing and its effect on peace talks. Morocco has expanded its use of armed drones in the territory in recent years, backed by Western military partnerships.

   "Morocco imposes its air superiority in the Sahara to break the Polisario Front's line of succession."

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3. Belfast Anti-Immigration Riots Leave One Dead

   Anti-immigration protests in Belfast turned violent, with rioters setting fire to homes and forcing residents to evacuate. One person was stabbed and killed; several others were wounded. The attacks targeted immigrant communities in the city. Northern Ireland authorities are responding to what amounts to coordinated communal violence.

   "Residents were evacuated from burning homes as anti-immigration protests turned violent in Belfast."

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4. ECB weighs rate rise to contain inflation

   The European Central Bank is debating whether to raise interest rates in June 2026 as a precaution against renewed inflationary pressure. A rate increase would raise mortgage costs for households and reduce the appetite for business investment across the eurozone. Slower credit growth could in turn weigh on economic output at a time when the recovery remains uneven.

   "Higher mortgages, less investment, and a possible brake on growth: three fronts on which an ECB rate rise lands."

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5. French murder case widens to suspect's family

   French prosecutors have brought rape charges against the brother and father of the man suspected of murdering a young girl known as Lyhanna. The charges emerged as investigating judges expanded their inquiry beyond the original killing. The case has drawn attention to child protection failures and is being watched closely by advocacy groups and politicians in France.

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6. Fujimori retakes lead in Peru vote count

   Keiko Fujimori has moved back into first place in Peru's ongoing presidential vote tally, according to live results reported by El País. The count remains in progress and the final outcome has not been confirmed. Peruvian voters are awaiting an official result that will determine the country's next head of state.

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7. Russia dismisses Zelensky meeting offer as insincere

   The Russian government responded to Ukrainian President Zelensky's offer of direct talks with President Putin by characterising it as evidence that Ukraine does not genuinely want negotiations. Moscow's position, stated publicly in June 2025, effectively closes the door on a proposed meeting without engaging its substance. The rejection leaves the diplomatic path to ending the conflict no clearer than before.

   "Russia says the offer to meet shows Ukraine does not want to negotiate."

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8. Six Allies Sanction Israeli Settler Entities Over West Bank Violence

   The United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, Norway, and one further partner have imposed coordinated sanctions on Israeli settler individuals and organisations linked to violence in the West Bank. The measures target those facilitating or carrying out attacks on Palestinian communities. The action represents a rare instance of close Western allies moving together on Israeli settlement policy.

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9. Pope Leo XIV visits Barcelona's Sagrada Família in 2026

   Pope Leo XIV travelled to Spain in 2026, drawing large crowds across Madrid and Barcelona. The visit included a Mass at the Sagrada Família and drew hundreds of thousands of participants. Organisers reported 460,000 consecrated communions distributed during the trip, alongside civic ceremonies including a floral carpet of more than 30,000 carnations in Madrid.

   "460,000 consecrated communions and a carpet of more than 30,000 carnations marked the scale of the historic visit."

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10. Creditors pursue Spain in US courts during World Cup

    A group of creditors in renewable energy disputes has filed proceedings across ten US states, timing the legal pressure to coincide with Spain's participation in the 2026 World Cup. The move is designed to create logistical and financial complications for the Spanish delegation during the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino opened the competition in Mexico City as the off-pitch dispute unfolded in American courtrooms.

    "Creditors are coordinating to make the World Cup a logistical nightmare for the Spanish side."

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