Azerbaijan police raid Sputnik office in Baku amid worsening tensions with Moscow
The search came after protests over deaths of ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russia and added another flashpoint to a fast-deteriorating relationship.
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Kohberger agrees to plead guilty in Idaho student killings case
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four University of Idaho students, a deal that would spare him the death penalty and end the case before trial.
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Boulder community mourns as woman injured in firebomb attack dies weeks later
Leaders of the Boulder Jewish Community Center say 82-year-old Karen Diamond has died from injuries sustained in the June 1 attack, adding a fatality to a case already moving through state and federal courts.
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Kenyan protester dies after close-range police shooting during anti-government unrest
The death adds to the toll from nationwide demonstrations over police violence and government policy, as journalists and rights groups warn of a broader crackdown.
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Two teenage girls injured in shooting near Stonewall Inn after NYC Pride March
The gunfire ended Pride celebrations near Greenwich Village with one girl critically wounded and another in stable condition.
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Serbian protesters block roads after massive anti-government rally in Belgrade
Thousands of demonstrators blocked streets in Belgrade and other cities a night after a huge rally that ended in clashes and arrests, keeping pressure on President Aleksandar Vučić.
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Two firefighters killed in ambush at Idaho wildfire response
A gunman opened fire on emergency crews at Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, killing two firefighters and seriously injuring another before being found dead, officials said.
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UK seizes record-scale cocaine shipment worth 96 million pounds at London Gateway
Authorities say Border Force officers found 2.4 metric tons of cocaine hidden on a vessel from Panama in one of the country’s biggest drug busts in years.
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Budapest Pride draws a mass crowd despite police ban and legal threats
2025-06-28 event: tens of thousands gather in Budapest for Pride despite a police ban and warnings of legal consequences from Viktor Orban.
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France expands smoking bans to parks, beaches and school zones, but leaves e-cigarettes out
The decree widens smoke-free areas in public space as health officials try to reduce youth exposure and normalize smoking less.
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Protests in Togo turn into clashes as pressure grows on Faure Gnassingbé
Demonstrators in Lomé confronted security forces over constitutional changes that critics say could keep the president in power indefinitely.
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Ecuador says it has recaptured Fito, the country’s most wanted fugitive
President Daniel Noboa announced the capture of José Adolfo Macías Villamar after the Los Choneros leader escaped prison last year, reviving pressure on Ecuador’s security fight.
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Zelensky and Council of Europe sign accord to set up tribunal on Russia’s war in Ukraine
Ukraine and the Council of Europe have signed an accord to create a special tribunal for the crime of aggression, a step that could eventually reach top Russian leaders.
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Armenia arrests archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan in alleged plot case
Authorities in Armenia have arrested Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and accused the opposition figure of plotting against the government.
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At least 16 killed in Kenya anti-government protests, Amnesty Kenya says
Rights group Amnesty Kenya said nationwide anti-government protests left at least 16 people dead and more than 400 injured, including demonstrators, police and journalists.
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US measures target three Mexican financial institutions
Washington alleged cartel-linked laundering at CIBanco, Intercam and Vector, while Mexico asked for supporting proof.
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French police detain 12 after nationwide syringe-jabbing complaints at music festival
Authorities said 145 people across France reported being pricked during Fete de la Musique events, with police opening investigations and detaining 12 suspects.
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Zohran Mamdani takes lead in New York mayoral primary
The 33-year-old assembly member led Andrew Cuomo 44% to 36% with almost all first-choice votes counted, setting up a likely ranked-choice win.
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Congolese soldier kills three colleagues in altercation in the country’s east
Officials in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo said a soldier opened fire during an argument, leaving three colleagues dead and others wounded.
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Indonesia arrests 285 in two-month drug crackdown and seizes over half a ton of narcotics
Authorities say the nationwide operation spanned 20 provinces, uncovered money-laundering schemes and targeted narcotics worth millions of dollars.
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Thailand seizes nearly 2.4 tons of crystal meth hidden as corn flour packages
Thai authorities say they intercepted a tourist boat shipment in eastern Thailand, arrested eight men and valued the drugs at more than $90 million.
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United Kingdom moves to ban Palestine Action after RAF Brize Norton break-in
The government says the group’s support and membership will become a criminal offense after activists damaged two military planes and a court refused a temporary block.
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Panama imposes emergency measures in Bocas del Toro after deadly unrest
The government suspended some constitutional protections and barred gatherings for five days as protests over pension changes escalated in the banana-producing province.
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Mahmoud Khalil Released After Federal Judge Orders End to Detention
Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil left federal immigration detention after a judge ruled he was not a flight risk or a danger, though the Trump administration appealed within minutes.
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