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- Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimeaon 2026-06-04 at 11:55
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
- Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with domestic assaulton 2026-06-04 at 11:22
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.
- Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalateson 2026-06-04 at 11:22
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.
- Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversaryon 2026-06-04 at 11:10
On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu’er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades in exile.
- Defiance in Beirut’s Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefireon 2026-06-04 at 11:02
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.
- Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after ‘miracle’ self-rescueon 2026-06-04 at 10:18
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.
- Kuwait releases footage of drone strike on airportby FRANCE24 on 2026-06-04 at 10:16
#Kuwait released CCTV footage showing the moment its #airport was hit by a #drone on June 3. One person was killed and scores more were wounded in the #strike.
- Exiled for an anti-war drawing: A Russian family punished for dissentby Elena VOLOCHINE on 2026-06-04 at 09:55
It is the moving story of a Russian father and daughter who opposed Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. It all began in March 2022, when 12-year-old Maria drew an anti-war picture at school in response to the invasion launched a month earlier. She was immediately reported by those around her, and the FSB soon visited both her school and her home. Her father was eventually arrested for supporting his daughter and speaking out against the war. He was convicted of discrediting the Russian army. Following his release from a penal colony, he and Maria left Russia and are now refugees in Strasbourg. A report by Elena Volochine, English adaptation by Lauren Bain.
- Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’ against Jared-Kushner-backed luxury resortby Dheepthika LAURENT on 2026-06-04 at 09:48
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 4: Today marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre and the papers look at how advocates are trying to keep the memory of the victims alive. Albanians continue nationwide protests over a proposed luxury resort on a protected ecosystem in a project backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. And German director Wim Wenders pulls his 1975 film, “Wrong Move” from circulation due to the presence of a topless child actor.
- 100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequenceson 2026-06-04 at 09:39
The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region. What does this mean for the future?
- EU concerns grow over Albania’s Trump-linked megaprojecton 2026-06-04 at 09:11
A huge luxury resort on Albania’s protected coast linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is sparking protests, environmental concerns and scrutiny as the country advances toward EU membership.
- Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?on 2026-06-04 at 08:46
The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.
- Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday’s crucial electionby FRANCE 24 on 2026-06-04 at 08:16
Russia has increased its pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, pulling out virtually all the stops linked to trade should its long-term ally persist in its ambitions to join the European Union. Moscow has threatened to raise gas prices, put measures in place to be able to restrict the Russian import of certain Armenian products and warned it may suspend the country from the Eurasian Economic Union.
- Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basison 2026-06-04 at 08:11
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump’s former personal lawyer would become the administration’s number one prosecutor.
- French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56by FRANCE24 on 2026-06-04 at 08:01
- French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of ‘Persepolis’, dies of ‘sadness’ at 56by FRANCE 24 on 2026-06-04 at 08:00
French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of “sadness”, members of her entourage said Thursday. She was 56.
- Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attackson 2026-06-04 at 07:49
The countries reject “any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon’s future hostage”, the US says.
- US House delivers rebuke to Trump as it votes to halt Iran waron 2026-06-04 at 07:23
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which is largely symbolic.
- Erin Brockovich: Environmentalist against the data center boomon 2026-06-04 at 06:29
Do you know where a data center is due to be constructed in your area? An increasing number of US citizens can answer "yes" — thanks to a map created by Erin Brockovich. DW explains why people need to know.
- Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singhon 2026-06-04 at 06:28
The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh’s alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.
- Israel announces continued operations in south Lebanon – hours after renewing ceasefireby FRANCE 24 on 2026-06-04 at 05:58
Israel will continue its operations in southern Lebanon for now and will not withdraw from the country despite Wednesday’s conditional ceasefire after US-mediated talks, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Thursday. Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on the country’s south after air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel over an unidentified “suspicious aerial target” that did not cause casualties.
- Black Hawks and robodogs – how one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cupon 2026-06-04 at 05:42
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
- China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visiton 2026-06-04 at 05:37
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
- Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airporton 2026-06-04 at 05:30
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
- French Open: Arnaldi advances to the semi-finals after Berrettini retiresby L’Equipe TV on 2026-06-04 at 05:28
Italy’s Matteo Berrettini withdrew from his French Open quarter-final due to a hip injury, sending Matteo Arnaldi through to the semi-finals, where he will face compatriot Flavio Cobolli, who defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime.
- Tanzania’s president visits Russia amid frayed Western tieson 2026-06-04 at 04:29
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a three-day visit to Russia, traveling with a business delegation. Relations with Western nations have cratered in recent months amid criticism of Tanzania’s handling of dissent.
- Ukrainian attacks kill several in Crimea after Kyiv targets St. Petersburg energy, military sitesby FRANCE 24 on 2026-06-04 at 04:12
At least four people have been killed in Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said on Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg during Russia’s flagship economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a “real” risk of escalation, while Ukraine described the attacks as justified retaliation for intensified Russian strikes on its territory.
- New York Knicks storm back to beat Wembanyama’s Spurs in NBA finals openerby FRANCE 24 on 2026-06-04 at 03:51
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday and seize a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Brunson overcame an early injury scare and scored 13 fourth-quarter points, outdueling Victor Wembanyama to complete the comeback.





















