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Crime
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9:01 PM
Actor James Handy from 'Top Gun: Maverick' fatally stabbed
The veteran character actor, who appeared in nearly 150 screen credits over five decades, was killed Wednesday morning in the Los Angeles area.
Argentina
June 5, 2026
Crime
June 5, 2026
Business
June 5, 2026
Iran's national team obtained necessary visas to compete in the 2026 World Cup in the United States following days of uncertainty.
June 5, 2026
Sports
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June 5, 2026
Elmo sparks Knicks fan outrage by wishing both NBA Finals teams well
The Sesame Street character drew backlash after posting neutral support for the Knicks and Spurs on Wednesday.
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Gotham FC promotes Yael Averbuch West to president of soccer operations
The former center back, who has served as general manager since August 2021, retains her GM role while taking on the expanded title.
June 5, 2026
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U.S.
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June 5, 2026
House passes Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, defying Trump
The House voted 226-195 Thursday to approve legislation providing over $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on Russian goods.
World
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June 5, 2026
U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Castro family
The Treasury Department added the Cuban president, his wife, and members of the Castro family to its sanctions list, freezing U.S. assets and restricting transactions.
Football
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June 5, 2026
Spain draws with Iraq, France loses to Ivory Coast before World Cup
Spain tied 1-1 with Iraq and France fell 2-1 to Ivory Coast in final warm-up matches days before the tournament begins.
World
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June 5, 2026
Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin to end war
Ukrainian president writes open letter calling for direct talks and total ceasefire during negotiations. Kremlin says Putin ready to meet in Moscow.
World
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June 5, 2026
Fighting erupts in Mogadishu ahead of antigovernment protests
Violence between government forces and opposition militias broke out in Somalia's capital before planned demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension.
Venezuela
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June 4, 2026
Rubio urges Venezuela to establish new electoral commission
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Wednesday for Venezuela to create a new electoral authority and ensure press freedom ahead of elections.
Entertainment
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June 4, 2026
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery in Mardi Gras bar incident
Actor pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of simple battery for punching bargoers in New Orleans during February Mardi Gras celebration.
U.S.
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June 4, 2026
Kennedy Center ordered to remove Trump's name by June 12
A federal judge ruled the center's board lacked authority to add Trump's name. The center's legal team has instructed staff to comply with the order.
Sanremo
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June 4, 2026
Amadeus returns to RAI after two years, hints at Sanremo future
The former Sanremo host appeared on Fiorello's show, revealing past contestant decisions and suggesting openness to a festival return.
Politics
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June 3, 2026
Trump strips job protections from 8,000 federal workers
Executive order makes senior federal employees earning up to $200,000 annually at-will workers, removable without cause.
Brazil
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June 3, 2026
Brazil's right-wing leaders clash with Lula over U.S. tariffs
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro blamed President Lula for new American tariffs on Brazilian goods, while Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of lobbying the U.S. government.
Middle East
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June 3, 2026
Israeli forces arrest Palestinian student bound for Rome university
IDF detained Mahmoud Al Najjar at Kerem Shalom crossing Tuesday while traveling to study medicine at Tor Vergata, accusing him of Hamas affiliation.