Incidents

Yemen’s 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater

After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.

Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes.

Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam’s Jorhat region, air forces says.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport

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ShakeMap - IVTime2026-06-13 11:24:54 UTC2026-06-13 11:24:54 UTC at epicenterLocation51.351°N 179.510°WDepth28.37 km (17.63 mi)

000 ABPZ20 KNHC 131151 TWOEP Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM PDT Sat Jun 13 2026 For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude: Well Southwest of the Baja California Peninsula: A trough of low pressure partially associated with the remnants of Amanda is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity well to the southwest of the Baja California Peninsula. Significant development of this system is not expected while it moves eastward to east-northeastward at 5 to 10 mph during the next couple of days. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent. $$ Forecaster Berg

958 ABNT20 KNHC 131143 TWOAT Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026 For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Southwestern Gulf: A broad area of low pressure just offshore of eastern Mexico continues to produce some shower and thunderstorm activity. While this system has become better organized since yesterday, marginal environmental conditions will probably prevent significant development before the low moves inland over eastern Mexico by Sunday. The system could re-emerge over the northwestern Gulf on Tuesday or Wednesday while interacting with a frontal boundary, but conditions there are also expected to be only marginally conducive for development. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent. * Format…

With limited resources and sanctions tightening, conservationists are forced to find new ways to protect the coral reefs of Ciénaga de Zapata national park At 8am, scuba divers gather to collect plastic and drinks cans from the sea at Cuba’s Ciénaga de Zapata national park. Amid a power crisis that has virtually paralysed the country’s economy, they use an electric trailer to move to a designated spot. In only a few hours, they have collected five sacks of cans and waste. Lack of environmental awareness, invasive species and the climate crisis have long threatened the island’s pristine marine ecosystem but as US sanctions and economic scarcity take their toll on the country, scientists and community conservationists are working with even scarcer resources to protect a vital ecosystem for …

Three vessels have been attacked in the eastern Pacific in recent months and the crews believe the US was to blame Captain Hernán Flores was fishing with his crew about 170 miles off the coast of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands on 17 March when an explosion cut through the air and an unmanned drone crashed into the cabin of his boat, exploding into flames. Flores’s nephew was hit. The attack split his face and cracked his foot, exposing the bone. “Some guys looked for an extinguisher, but the fire was already spreading,” Flores, who has commanded the Negra Francisca Duarte for about 20 years, said. “So some of our crew leapt into the water.” Continue reading...

The company said it received ⁠an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.

Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding.

Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown.

A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said.

We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?

Public report captured. See source for full context.

While U.S. and Iranian officials have said that a deal could be signed within days, the terms remain uncertain, and there is still the potential for it to be derailed.

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On 09/06/2026, a forest fire started in The Democratic Republic of Congo, until 13/06/2026.

On 09/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 11/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 11/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 12/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 09/06/2026, a forest fire started in The Democratic Republic of Congo, until 13/06/2026.

On 09/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 11/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 11/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

On 12/06/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/06/2026.

The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.

Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.

US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.

As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.

After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.

The firm said it was ordered to block foreign nationals from accessing its state of the art Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on national security grounds.

The arrival of a sick newborn at Saint Nicholas Orphanage in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set off an Ebola outbreak that quickly spread among the country’s most vulnerable. Local health authorities are now monitoring the children’s home, but at least two babies have already died.

Every match should be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.

After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting the streets.

No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories.

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

The war has produced regime change, but Iran’s new leaders are more willing to take risks and believe they have already absorbed the worst that America and Israel can deliver.

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.

José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for disruption.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Morocco forward Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd withdraw from their squad because of injury, two days before their World Cup opener against Brazil.

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.

As reports emerge of a possible US-Iran agreement, President Donald Trump is looking for an ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war.

The Israeli military has ordered residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.

A new UNHCR report reveals that 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2025.

US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.

Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.

UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ⁠a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.

Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

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On 11/06/2026, a flood started in Malaysia, lasting until 12/06/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .

On 11/06/2026, a flood started in Malaysia, lasting until 12/06/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .

The AC Milan forward is the USA's talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team's odds of a deep run.

Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader

Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.

Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.

On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?

Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer.

The leader of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang has died in a US strike, US President Donald Trump says. The gang has been labeled a terrorist organization by Washington.

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

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DYFI? - IVTime2026-06-13 06:35:39 UTC2026-06-13 06:35:39 UTC at epicenterLocation4.516°S 79.999°WDepth72.25 km (44.89 mi)

The Security Council on Friday weighed the future of the UN mechanism responsible for completing the remaining work of the international tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, as members debated how to preserve its legacy while bringing its mandate to an orderly close.

Yemen remains gripped by one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with 22 million – out of a population of 35 million – requiring assistance. Women and girls account for half of those in need, and two-thirds of them are of childbearing age, placing reproductive health at the heart of the emergency.

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match.

Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of 'Free Palestine' in Toronto.

UK court has sentenced four pro-Palestine activists to jail for a raid on an Israeli arms factory near Bristol in 2024.

Members of a self-funded athletics club in Meru are proving that competition does not end with age.

Geert Wilders’ PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacing A Dutch court artist has received damages after an MP for the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) used one of her drawings without permission and manipulated it with AI to make the subjects look more menacing. Petra Urban, a court artist for 19 years, was shocked to discover a drawing she had made last year of two Syrian brothers jailed for the murder of their sister had been reworked and used in a video on Instagram and Facebook by the party’s Noord-Brabant region. Continue reading...

The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings of devastating consequences for the country’s economy if voters back the initiative. A “yes” vote would require the Swiss government to take steps to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunification, residency permits and asylum if the number reaches 9.5 million before that date. Continue reading...

Victoria police confirm no formal arrests were made during the protests in South Melbourne on Friday night Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Protesters have clashed with Pauline Hanson supporters, with one man given a move on notice outside a Melbourne venue hosting a One Nation fundraiser on Friday. Michael Nelson, who was convicted of offensive behavior and fined last week for disrupting a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service, was restrained by officers outside the South Melbourne venue. Continue reading...

Other western acts have attempted to crack country’s music scene since singer’s breakout success in 2018 One week after announcing she was “cancer free”, the British pop star Jessie J did what any recovering patient would do and travelled thousands of miles around the world to perform for an audience of more than a billion people. On 29 May, the singer-songwriter, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, belted out a stage-rattling rendition of Frank Sinatra’s My Way on the stage of Singer, a hugely popular Chinese singing competition similar to The Voice. She also performed her new song, California, briefly adapting the lyrics to change California to Changsha, the Chinese city where Singer is hosted. Continue reading...

One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones.