Canada national team midfielder Ismaël Koné successfully underwent surgery after a double leg fracture in the 2026 World Cup match against Qatar. The player thanked for the support and promised to return to the field.
On the night of June 20, a drone attack was recorded in occupied Crimea. Explosions were heard in Bakhchysarai and Simferopol, while power was lost in the Dzhankoi and Saky districts.
On the night of June 20, drones attacked the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol, causing a fire. Locals report explosions and power outages.
In the United States, legendary television director James Burrows has died at the age of 86. He directed over a thousand episodes of sitcoms and won 11 Emmy Awards.
Nearly 90 people were injured in a collision of two passenger trains near Bedford. 11 passengers suffered very serious injuries, one person died.
Since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak in Congo, 75 medical workers have been infected, 17 of them have died. WHO reports a shortage of protective equipment and a deficit of personnel.
Israel's ambassador to the US confirmed commitment to the ceasefire regime in Lebanon. Israel is ready to fulfill the agreements if Hezbollah also ceases hostilities.
In the British county of Bedfordshire, two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided. At least one person died, and there are casualties with serious injuries.
The US national team beat Australia (2-0) in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup and became the second team after Mexico to secure a spot in the playoffs. Referee Felix Zwayer received medical attention due to cramps in the 90+4th minute.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk criticized the decision of Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. He stated that this will have negative consequences for Ukrainian-Polish partnership.
US President Donald Trump did not rule out that the operation in Cuba could be similar to the rapid seizure of power in Venezuela. He noted that Cuba is located closer to the US, which simplifies logistics.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Warsaw will not adhere to decisions on the war in Ukraine made without its participation. He emphasized that no format can represent the entire EU without the consent of all countries.
In the DRC, more than 150 Ebola patients have fled treatment centers in search of food. The outbreak has affected nearly 900 people, more than a quarter of whom have died.
Planned talks between the US and Iran in Bürgenstock were canceled after US Vice President JD Vance postponed his trip. The decision was made by the Swiss Foreign Ministry; the reasons have not been officially specified.
US President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran did not show the limits of his authority, but on the contrary demonstrated the strength of the United States. He called the signed agreement an "unconditional surrender" of Iran, but admitted that he agreed to it because of the risk of an economic crisis.
About 100 members of the National Coordination Committee of the Bolivarian Army group surrendered their weapons on the border with Ecuador. They will undergo reintegration into civilian life under the policy of President Gustavo Petro.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1,370 Russian military personnel over the past day. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have exceeded 1.389 million people.
U. S. Vice President JD Vance has postponed a planned visit to Switzerland for talks with Iran on its nuclear program due to complex logistical circumstances. Iran is also delaying the dispatch of its delegation because of Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
US military attacked a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, resulting in the deaths of three people. Since September, at least 211 people have died as part of the US campaign.
The Islamist group JNIM attacked the airport of Niger's capital. 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed, over 20 attackers were eliminated.
Ukraine celebrates Farmer's Day, established in 2020. The UN has proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
On the night of June 19, explosions were heard in occupied Crimea, Melitopol, and Mariupol amid a drone attack. Fires and the activity of Russian fire teams are reported.
As a result of the night strike by Russian KABs on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, six people were injured. Over 40 private houses were damaged, emergency services are working on site.
European Council President Costa explained contacts with Russia as preparation for the peace process. The EU does not have a unified position on dialogue with the Kremlin.
In Mississippi, a police officer fatally wounded one-year-old Cohen Wiley after a call to Walmart over an alleged theft. The child's mother denies the police version, the incident sparked protests and discussions about racial justice.
European partners may finance the purchase of ten L-39NG Skyfox training and combat aircraft. The aircraft have been equipped with the capability to use underwing machine guns and missiles for intercepting drones.
Russian troops launched a KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv at night. About 15 private houses were damaged, there are casualties.
Global oil prices are heading for their biggest weekly drop after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumed. WTI crude fell to $75 per barrel, losing more than 9% over the week.
Ukraine may gain the ability to deploy coordinated swarms of Ruta cruise missiles controlled by the Hivemind combat artificial intelligence. Tests by Shield AI and Destinus have shown rapid progress toward the practical application of these technologies.
US President Donald Trump stated that Apple has agreed to cooperate with Intel in the development and production of chips on US territory. The deal is expected to strengthen Intel's position and reduce Apple's dependence on TSMC.
