Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago’s Jackson Park on Wednesday, calling on Americans to find common ground. The $700 million complex is designed to serve as both a museum and a working civic hub for South Side communities.
Lil Nas X has broken his silence on a difficult year, revealing a bipolar disorder diagnosis and saying he’s ‘feeling better’ after spending time in rehab. The Grammy-winning rapper was arrested in 2023 for allegedly attacking police officers before entering treatment.
Humanitarians say earning community trust is the most critical — and most difficult — challenge in containing the DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak. Misinformation, deep-rooted suspicion, and years of broken promises are complicating the medical response on the ground.
Analyst Rami Khouri argues the US must apply direct pressure on Israel to shift its Lebanon policy, warning that voluntary change has never come and won’t now. Decades of half-measures have brought the region to a breaking point.
The WHO and Brazil are demanding world leaders finalize a Pandemic Agreement after years of slow negotiations. The joint letter warns the world remains dangerously unprepared for another global health crisis.
UNHCR is warning that refugee resettlement places cover less than five percent of global need, leaving millions of displaced people in indefinite limbo. The UN agency is urging governments to urgently expand programmes as political resistance continues to grow.
Cape Verde held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw and the capital Praia erupted in scenes residents say they’ve never witnessed before. “It’s the greatest feeling ever,” one fan told the BBC.
Gavin Newsom has alleged that the DOJ is investigating his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom and former staff members, calling it politically motivated retaliation. A source says the probes have been underway for roughly a year.
From emergency EU energy talks in Brussels to a potential Gaza ceasefire and sliding European markets, Sunday June 14th is already shaping up as a pivotal news day. Here are the stories driving the morning headlines.
Belfast has erupted in anti-immigration violence following a knife attack, while Europe battles a dangerous heatwave and animal disease threatens thousands of livelihoods. Here’s what you need to know.
