Walter MurrowBishop Assassinated in Mozambique
In one of the week’s most shocking developments, Dom Osório Citora Afonso, the bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane, was shot dead during an invasion of his official residence in the early hours of…
Peru’s Presidency Hangs by a Thread
Half a world away, Peru is living through one of the tightest presidential elections in its history. Following the June 7 runoff between Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular and Roberto Sánchez of Juntos…
Europe Tightens the Screws on Russia — and Navigates Its Own Tensions
In Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, the latest attempt to tighten the economic vice over Moscow’s war machine….
Trump Promises “Total Victory” Over Iran — Again
Just hours after Iran and Israel agreed to halt their most intense fighting since an April ceasefire, US President Donald Trump declared Monday that the United States would achieve “total victory”…
Daily News Briefing — 2026-06-09
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
Around the World in Brief
NBA Finals: The New York Knicks lead the San Antonio Spurs 2-0 heading into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, with former President Trump set to attend — the first NBA Finals game in New York since…
World Cup 2026 Kicks Off This Week
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just three days away. The opening match on Thursday will see host nation Mexico face South Africa, followed by South Korea against the Czech Republic later that evening….
Armenia’s Election: A Headache for Moscow
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, led by Western-backed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won Sunday’s parliamentary elections with 49.81% of the vote. While the result gives Pashinyan enough…
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee for Skilled Workers
In a significant legal setback for the Trump administration, a U.S. judge has ruled that the president exceeded his authority by dramatically increasing fees for skilled-worker visas — in some cases…
Ukraine War: Russian Strikes Kill Three in Kharkiv as Moscow Admits Fuel Problems
Russian strikes killed three people and injured several more in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, according to Le Monde, as the grinding war continues into its fifth year. Ukrainian emergency responders were…