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BBC World · Jun 9, 2026 4:46 AM

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 4:44 AM

Conflicts around the globe hit highest levels since World War II, new report says

A new report shows global conflicts surged in 2025, reaching levels not seen since World War II.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 4:44 AM

Global violence reaches record levels due to war and attacks on civilians

Attacks on civilians have brought global violence to record levels. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to researcher Therése Pettersson at Uppsala University in Sweden.

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BBC World · Jun 9, 2026 4:27 AM

Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings

The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

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BBC World · Jun 9, 2026 3:29 AM

ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations

Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

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BBC World · Jun 9, 2026 3:08 AM

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up

Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 3:00 AM

Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows

Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Sweden's Uppsala security research group.

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BBC World · Jun 9, 2026 2:15 AM

All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike

Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 2:02 AM

Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools

Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 1:48 AM

Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying the two crew members on board were "fine" after the incident. Trump also expressed optimism over negotiations with Iran.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 1:18 AM

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents them from securing U.S. defense contracts.

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BBC World · Jun 9, 2026 1:07 AM

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

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NPR World · Jun 9, 2026 1:07 AM

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration announced the fee as a way of preventing foreign workers from taking American jobs.

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PBS World · Jun 8, 2026 6:55 PM

Exchange of missile strikes between Israel and Iran threatens fragile ceasefire

Israel and Iran traded long-range missile strikes for the first time since the ceasefire went into effect two months ago. Both countries appear to have agreed to stop their attacks, but not before sparking fears of a return to…

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PBS World · Jun 8, 2026 6:50 PM

What Iran and Israel's escalation means for efforts to end regional conflict

For analysis on how the latest escalation in the Middle East will affect a host of issues in the region, Amna Nawaz speaks with Miad Maleki at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and David Makovsky at the Washington…

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BBC World · Jun 8, 2026 6:34 PM

Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

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NPR World · Jun 8, 2026 4:50 PM

The Strait of Hormuz's 3-month closure could set a dangerous precedent, experts worry

Has the closure of the Strait of Hormuz set a new — and dangerous — precedent for international shipping lanes?

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BBC World · Jun 8, 2026 1:28 PM

At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

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

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