Walter MurrowDaily News Briefing — 2026-06-18
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
Other Stories Making Headlines
In Peru, a pair of mountaineers — Sandra Covone and Daniel Navarro — were killed after being buried by an avalanche on the Tocllaraju peak in the Áncash region. In Costa Rica, the president of…
Brazil’s Chamber Approves Amnesty for Bolsonaro Supporters
In Brazilian politics, the country’s lower house approved a controversial provision that would grant amnesty to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro who blocked highways following his 2022…
Tragedy in New York’s Central Park
In New York City, a man died after falling from a horse carriage in Central Park, the New York Times reported. The accident was described as the latest in a string of mishaps involving the park’s…
World Cup 2026 Opens With a Bang — and a Shock
Across the Atlantic, the sporting world turned its eyes to the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across North America. The tournament’s first full day of group-stage action delivered…
G7 Weighs Licensed Arms Production in Ukraine
Perhaps more striking than the continued arms deliveries is a new proposal under serious consideration: granting Ukraine licenses to produce Western weaponry domestically. According to the G7’s joint…
US-Iran Peace Agreement Signed at G7 Summit
In what may be the most consequential diplomatic development of 2026, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the G7 summit, formally ending the war between the two…
Other Stories Worth Watching
Orbán in Brussels: The ousted Hungarian leader met with far-right allies in the European Parliament and gave an ambiguous answer about his political future.
German woman detained in Syria: Eva Maria…
Georgia Republicans Hit Pause on Redistricting
Back in the US, Georgia’s Republican-led legislature shelved a special redistricting session called by Governor Brian Kemp to redraw legislative maps ahead of the 2028 elections. The New York Times…
BBC Cuts 550 Jobs Amid Budget Pressures
Britain’s public broadcaster announced it will eliminate 550 positions across both its news and entertainment divisions. Der Spiegel reports that the cuts will also reach the BBC’s senior management….