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Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
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Turns Out, There Is a Cabal of Elite Crazies Trying to Control the World
Article URL: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a71619211/peter-thiel-dialog-club-wired-report/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48613732 Points: 44 # Comments: 9
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Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
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‘Stop Lawmakers From Predicting’: GOP Bill Targets Congress Betting on Kalshi and Polymarket
Republican Rep. Bryan Steil has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, a bill that would bar House members, their spouses and their children from wagering on political and policy outcomes via prediction markets.
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".
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BBC reports from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, the BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of southern Lebanon that is under Israeli occupation.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.
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Iran Moves to Close the Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Erupt Over Broken Ceasefire Deal
The measure, announced by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was taken in response to violations by the U.S. government of the memorandum of understanding signed to end the war.
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Bolivian president declares state of emergency
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
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Sogen Kato
Article URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sogen_Kato Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48609863 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
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Trump hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim
Trump said the Italian leader asked "over and over" for a picture at G7, after she said the US president "made-up" a story that she "begged" for a photo.
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The European Social Stack
Article URL: https://european.social Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48609421 Points: 12 # Comments: 4
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The rise of South Korea’s weapons business
Article URL: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/06/20/south-korea-weapons-dealer-trump-00959559 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48608515 Points: 3 # Comments: 3
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Republican Bill Bans Lawmakers’ Political Bets but Spares White House
Republican Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation that would bar members of Congress and their families from profiting from prediction markets tied to political events and government actions.
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The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.
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Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
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Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
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White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions
The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.
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Cuba Passes 176 Historic Reforms to Open Its Economy to Private Banks and Real Estate
The Cuban National Assembly passed a set of reforms that would open the Cuban system to private investment and private banks in the island’s financial system.
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Jio Platforms Files IPO Papers as India’s Largest Digital Firm Eyes Public Market Debut
Jio Platforms has taken a major step toward entering public markets after filing draft documents for an initial public offering that could become one of India’s largest listings.
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Bernie Sanders Proposes Public Ownership Stake in AI Giants
Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan that would give Americans a direct ownership stake in major artificial intelligence companies through a federally managed sovereign wealth fund.
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African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.
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How to Feed a Dictator
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/09/how-to-feed-a-dictator-film Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48605301 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
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A record 242 US cities now have starter homes that cost $1M
Article URL: https://investors.zillowgroup.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2026/A-record-242-US-cities-now-have-starter-homes-that-cost-1M/default.aspx Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48605208 Points: 19 # Comments: 2
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Iran requires insurance on ships using Strait of Hormuz, fees likely to follow
Article URL: https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1157571/Iran-imposes-mandatory-insurance-on-ships-transiting-Strait-of-Hormuz-with-fees-likely-to-follow Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48604584 Points: 8 # Comments: 0
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Americans express unease over SpaceX's influence on retirement savings
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/19/spacex-retirement-savings-elon-musk Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48604186 Points: 33 # Comments: 11
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Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
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