Mass school closures in Japan city as bear roams streets

Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

MUZAFFARABAD, June 8 - Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of a protest called for Tuesday killed 11 people and injured more than 70 as police and paramilitary forces sought to scatter a group of protesters from a banned alliance of civil society groups.

Africa: FIFA World Cup - Why an African Nation Could Lift the 2026 Trophy

[New Times] The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

GDANSK, June 8 - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Hundreds march in memory of slain French schoolgirl Lyhanna

Hundreds of residents gathered in the southwestern French town of Fleurance on Saturday to take part in a silent march honouring Lyhanna, the 11-year-old schoolgirl whose death has shocked the nation.

Date nights, bookshops and perfect Prishtina: Dua Lipa shares her European travel recommendations

Are your summer holiday plans in need of New Rules? Dua Lipa has curated a list of where to go, eat and sight-see with Google Maps that you can download now.

Front desk vibes, back alley dreams: Feast your eyes on Denmark’s 2026 Mullet Championship

When life gives you lemons, grow a mullet. The 2026 Mullet Championship took place on Saturday in Copenhagen, where 12 well-coiffed competitors fought for the title of most powerful mullet...

Tamil Blockbuster ‘Karuppu’ Set for Global Streaming Launch on Amazon Prime Video

Regional superstar Suriya plays a deity turned crusading lawyer in the mythological courtroom movie, which streams June 12 after becoming Tamil cinema's biggest theatrical hit of 2026 so far.

Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, military spokesperson says

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect and intercept drones violating airspace.

Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook

Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September.

Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

PORT LOUIS, June 8 - Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was considering a plan to buy the islands from Mauritius.

At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

Patrick Bruel in police custody over sexual assault allegations

Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly uncovered matters now before the courts, the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office said.

Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual violence

Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly revealed facts now before the courts, according to information from “franceinfo”.

Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce

Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two months ago, despite US President Donald Trump calling for restraint. The flare-up, which also drew in other countries in the region, saw Israel striking Iran

US-Africa Week Ahead: State Department overhaul invests in Africa, languages and minerals

US Congress looks to restaff the Africa bureau while raising the alarm on Sudan and the Sahel.

The curious case of South Africa’s African Renaissance Fund

R100m was approved for earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria. Not a cent was disbursed. The episode offers a window into a fund that holds more than R800m in assets, has accumulated large surpluses, and continues to channel resources in ways that appear more aligned with

BN sees Johor snap polls as vehicle for 'blue wave' comeback nationwide, says chairman Zahid

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier warned the component parties within his Pakatan Harapan coalition against clashing with Barisan Nasional as they are still partners in the federal government.

Iranians protest outside World Cup stadium ahead of Iran match

More than 200 members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, waving Iran's pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flags and protesting against the Iranian government ahead of Iran's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Internet access: Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU?

Europeans are more connected than ever, yet the cost of getting online varies dramatically. So which country gets the best price-connectivity deal?

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The UN urged the Taliban authorities to treat all people equally.

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s

LONDON, June 8 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on \"harmful\" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media, the Times newspaper reported on Monday.

Africa: Cape Verde Ready to Make History With a First Appearance On Football's Biggest Stage

[CAF] Cape Verde are preparing for the most significant moment in their football history after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.

Africa: Senegal Have the Quality to Go Far At the FIFA World Cup 2026

[CAF] Senegal head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of Africa's strongest contenders, with the Lions of Teranga aiming to build on a proud recent history at the global finals.

Donald Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash

The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop.

Korea Box Office: ‘Colony’ Retains Top Spot as ‘Wild Sing’ Debuts Strong

Local action-horror thriller “Colony” held onto its position at the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of June 5–7. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film generated $4 million from 603,868 admissions,

Why Europe should erect high and hard trade barriers on China

As regular readers of this blog know, I’m pretty ambivalent about trade barriers as an economic policy. On one hand, I think targeted tariffs and other trade barriers can be used to protect strategic industries from surges in underpriced import competition, especially by

Watch Megan Thee Stallion, P!NK, Neil Patrick Harris Perform ‘Lady Marmalade’ at Tonys

The reworked Moulin Rouge musical number also featured Lea Michele, Dylan Mulvaney, June Squibb, and Shoshana Bean

‘He was the best of us’: Heartfelt tributes paid to Buffy star Anthony Head, dead at 72

Best known for his role as Giles on the cult TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Anthony Head died at the age of 72. Over the weekend, his co-stars and friends paid heartfelt tributes to a performer who will be sorely missed.

The world's most travelled people gather in Portugal for annual meet-up

In Portugal, the Most Traveled People (MTP) community brought together around 200 die-hard travellers, half of whom have already visited every country in the world recognised by the UN.

EU migration pact: are countries ready to revamp the asylum system? Take our poll.

The EU’s pact on Migration and Asylum is set for full application on June 12th. It’s meant to create a unified, legally binding European system to fast-track border screenings and split the responsibility of hosting asylum seekers amongst all member states.

Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds

Record numbers linked to warming waters is mixed news for fishers, with shellfish catches down but octopus catches booming Record numbers of octopuses found off the south-west coast of England last year have now spread as far as Scotland and Wales and are transforming the

New EU rules on pay transparency explained

Have you been applying for jobs and felt frustrated not knowing what the pay was? Have you gone through several rounds of interviews, completed tests, prepared documents, and invested significant time and energy, only to find out at the end that the salary was far below your

Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills

With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts.

Plan to introduce French lessons in Indonesia draws support, doubt

The plan drew criticism over the readiness to expand foreign language education.

‘Lesbian Lines’ Doc Shines a Light on Irish History Not Taught in School – and the Power of Listening

The film from Cara Holmes, world premiering at Sheffield DocFest, tells stories of women who really needed an ear and phone volunteers who "paved the way": "These are women to be worshipped."

Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely

Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill The aviation industry’s landmark pledges to be net zero by 2050 will probably not

Clashes between protesters and police kill 7 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Markets were open in Muzaffarabad while law enforcement agencies were patrolling the city on June 8.

At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station, city's mayor says

It happened at one of the US' busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026

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Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup

The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if you look past the grass, the game is also being played by corporate accountants.

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

This comes against a backdrop of longstanding political tensions over immigration in the border state.

China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Again as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Debuts

Jinant Film & TV’s unstoppable family drama “Dear You” comfortably dominated the China box office during the June 5–7 weekend, securing RMB115.3 million ($17 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Lan Hongchun and starring Li Sitong and Wang Yantong, the

Myanmar’s military ‘comeback’ claim doesn’t hold water

Coup maker Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s allies want the world to believe that Myanmar’s military is “on the upswing” and “mounting a comeback” in a war that foreign media increasingly describe as “forgotten.” Recent US media coverage leans into that storyline, highlighting

Record breaking Belgian sailors making more waves

Two record-breaking intrepid Belgian sailors have revealed their next nautical target. Quentin Debois, the first Belgian to set a record for a solo Atlantic crossing, aims to qualify for the 2028 Vendée Globe as skipper. His sailing chum, Denis Van Weynbergh, the first Belgian

There are already two mods to make Gothic Remake's lockpicking less painful

Sorry, Fingers, you've been superseded.

Aliens, Pan-Africanism and Olivia Rodrigo: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' beams into the box office while Olivia Rodrigo sings about love making us crazy. Here's what to look out for this week.