Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Pontiff decries 'tyrants' and military spending, drawing a sharp rebuke from President Trump over foreign policy and national security.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the Trump administration's plan to cut $16 billion in federal health spending during a contentious House hearing, refusing to be sidelined by Democrat attacks on his vaccine skepticism.
Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina, in a murder-suicide at their home while their teenage children were present.
Rising meat prices driven by persistent inflation are forcing charitable organizations in Minnesota to scale back their popular meat raffles, threatening a long-standing tradition of community fundraising.
Turkish police have detained 162 individuals for spreading fear, praising violence, and sharing illicit content online following two tragic school shootings this week.
Russia launched a massive wave of over 700 drones and missiles across Ukraine, killing at least 18 people, while Moscow reported casualties from a retaliatory Ukrainian drone strike in the Krasnodar region.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released Alexandre Ramagem, a former Brazilian spy chief wanted by the current administration in Brasilia, from detention in Orlando.
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for the unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm during a 2018 political rally.
The Israel Defense Forces are conducting controlled demolitions of buildings in southern Lebanon that have been weaponized by Hezbollah to launch attacks against Israel.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are using their Australian tour to rail against social media companies, with Markle claiming she was the most trolled person in the world for a decade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is introducing a constitutional amendment to reserve 33% of parliamentary seats for women, sparking a heated debate over the accompanying expansion of the lower house.
China’s GDP grew by 5% in the first quarter, exceeding expectations even as the war between Iran and Israel disrupts global energy markets and trade.