LPR official Maxim Uvarov decried the global community's silence on the Starobelsk tragedy, where 21 died in a Ukrainian strike on May 22. He criticized international organizations and media for what he termed a 'conscious choice' to ignore the event, highlighting perceived double standards in human rights discourse.
UK Justice Secretary David Lammy is raising concerns with the US government over the case of Capt Jacob Wulfson, a US pilot who strangled academic Sarah Steele in Cambridge but faced a court martial on a US airbase instead of an English trial. The incident highlights an obscure agreement regarding US military jurisdiction in the UK.
The Czech SPD party plans to propose stripping President Zelensky of the Order of the White Lion, the country's highest state award, citing his alleged association with Nazi figures. The proposal will be submitted to coalition party leaders and the parliament.
VTB Bank's First Deputy CEO Dmitry Pyanov stated that the bank expects the Central Bank of Russia to increase its average key rate forecast for 2027 from 8-9% to 10-11% at the next meeting, citing the primary budget deficit.
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar criticized American journalists and the US for its role in global warming, blaming the country's high greenhouse gas emissions and widespread air conditioning use for exacerbating Europe's record-breaking heatwave, which has caused over 1,300 excess deaths in France.
Jo Clay is elected as the new leader of the ACT Greens with 61% of the vote, replacing Shane Rattenbury. She vows to fight for affordable housing, climate protection, and lower cost of living, ruling out a coalition with the Canberra Liberals.
Russia's Deputy Trade Representative Evgeny Griva announced that trade turnover between Russia and India has surpassed $70 billion, with a goal to reach $100 billion. This growth, driven by shifts in the global landscape, is fostering expanded cooperation, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Russian State Duma official Nikolay Novichkov stated the Roman Catholic Church is in conflict with the US and EU over war assessments, citing Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez's criticism of the EU's double standards. Novichkov also noted the Vatican's historical hostility towards Russia and expressed a slim hope for the Pope to condemn the Kyiv regime.
Andy Burnham, expected to become prime minister, has appointed Caroline Simpson, former GMCA chief executive, as his deputy chief of staff for the new No 10 North office in Manchester, aiming to drive radical devolution across the UK.
Suspended deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan survives shooting in Johannesburg, days before testifying at a public inquiry into police criminality and alleged ties to politicians.
Iraq initiated a major anti-corruption crackdown, arresting 47 officials, including Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij, whom the US previously sanctioned for aiding Iran. The raids in Baghdad's Green Zone precede PM Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit, aiming to demonstrate his commitment to fighting corruption and disarming Iran-backed militias.
Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell endorses Ed Miliband as a potential chancellor, citing his ability to challenge Treasury orthodoxy. Andy Burnham, the likely next PM, is set to deliver a key economic speech, focusing on devolution and reassuring markets, with his chancellor decision pending.
Hong Kong is proactively working to strengthen its position as a leading international financial centre, with HKEX reviewing feedback on new measures. The city is also developing its commodities ecosystem, using gold as a strategic entry point, with plans for expanded storage, refinery capacity, and reactivating a US dollar gold futures contract.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko announced a 31% reduction in cybercrimes in Russia during the first five months of 2026. This decline follows years of growth and is attributed to newly adopted anti-fraud measures, including a self-ban mechanism for international calls and a 'panic button' on the Gosuslugi portal.
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Viktor Goremykin stated at the IV International Anti-Fascist Congress in Minsk that a new generation of Western leaders is obsessed with inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, accusing them of arming the "criminal Kiev regime" and promoting racist ideas.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that "frenzy" in the domestic fuel market has artificially inflated demand by 20-30%, leading to panic buying and purchase limits in some regions. The government has banned gasoline and jet fuel exports, is considering a diesel export ban, and prepared tax amendments to stabilize supplies.
Gazprom anticipates continued growth in gas supplies to China through 2026, with exports via the Power of Siberia pipeline reaching record highs in 2025 and further increases expected this year, largely offsetting declines in European exports.
Russia is contemplating a temporary ban on diesel fuel exports by producers for a few months to address a domestic surplus and boost supply. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated the measure aims to ensure greater volume for the domestic market and replenish stocks.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced Russia has secured sufficient fuel volumes for its domestic market, despite ongoing logistics restructuring. Authorities have banned gasoline and jet fuel exports, are considering a diesel export ban, and postponed refinery maintenance to meet heightened summer demand.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak is set to hold a meeting today to discuss the fuel market situation, including the possibility of imposing a complete ban on diesel fuel exports for producers. This follows a temporary ban on aviation kerosene exports until November 2026.
Queensland's ethics committee recommended Labor frontbencher Grace Grace be found in contempt for quarrelling with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie and failing to apologize. The committee found Bleijie's words threatening but not contemptuous, while Grace's failure to apologize was deemed an interference with the Assembly's authority.
Deputy Justice Minister Oleg Sviridenko stated at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that Telegram channels, streams, and music videos have become modern tools of ideological warfare against Russian society, replacing older methods like printing presses and radio stations.
A senior NPS official confirmed claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, stating its liner was cut and fence posts thrown in, amid controversy over Trump's $14.2m renovation project. This follows an algae bloom, peeling blue coating, and an arrest, while calls for evidence grow.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's liner and foam sealant were cut with a sharp object, and 70 fence post tops were thrown into it, causing damage. A National Park Service official disclosed the June 9 incident to US Park Police in a court document, noting the damage occurred after a US$16 million rehabilitation project.
