Basketball
Knicks championship parade draws two million in New York
The Knicks championship parade drew two million to Manhattan on Thursday, celebrating New York's first NBA title in over 50 years with Jalen Brunson
Entertainment
Jelly Roll files for divorce from Bunnie XO after a decade
Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from Bunnie XO weeks before their tenth anniversary, and the country star's split is dominating searches this week.
Athletes
Perrie Edwards marries Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Portugal
Perrie Edwards marries Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in an intimate Portugal ceremony, with the former Little Mix star wedding her footballer love in Estoi.
Court
Marius Borg Høiby sentenced to four years for rape
Marius Borg Høiby sentenced to four years after the Oslo District Court convicted Norway's crown princess's son on two rape counts.
Brazil
Oliver Tree dead at 32 after Rio helicopter crash
Oliver Tree dead at 32 after a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro killed six, as tributes pour in for the viral Alien Boy musician
Court
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over drone plot
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years after a Seoul court ruled the former president staged a secret drone operation over Pyongyang to justify martial law
Court
Vance Boelter guilty plea secures two life sentences
The Vance Boelter guilty plea sees the Minnesota gunman accept two life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa Hortman and wounding Senator John Hoffman.
Murder & Investigation
Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for murder and files an appeal
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for murder on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, and filed a notice of appeal the following day, citing inability to afford a lawyer.
Immigration
Belfast erupts in second night of anti-immigrant riots
Anti-immigrant riots swept Belfast for a second night after a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder in a knife attack that blinded a local man.
Christianity
Pope Leo XIV opens world’s tallest church at Sagrada Familia
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Sagrada Familia on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, and inaugurated the Tower of Jesus Christ, now the world's tallest Catholic church.
Economy
South Korea’s KOSPI crashes 8% and triggers circuit breaker
The South Korea stock market crash of Monday, 8 June 2026, saw the KOSPI plunge 8% and trigger a circuit breaker after Iran strikes, a Broadcom miss and US jobs data.
Earthquake
Philippines 7.8 earthquake kills eight, triggers tsunami
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, 8 June 2026, killing eight and triggering tsunami warnings across the Asia-Pacific region.
Explosions & Bombings
SAPS investigates Woolworths explosions after two stores hit
SAPS has deployed a national forensic task team after Woolworths stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein were hit by explosions 24 hours apart in late May 2026.
Donald Trump
Artists exit Freedom 250 as Trump-backed concert falls apart
Six acts have pulled out of Trump-backed Freedom 250 concerts, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, citing safety threats and political deception.
Books
Jill Biden says memoir reveals shock at Joe’s debate
Jill Biden's memoir 'View from the East Wing', out 2 June 2026, reveals she was "horrified" watching Joe Biden's 2024 debate disaster and still doesn't know why it happened.
Explosions & Bombings
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral launch pad
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral during a static fire test. No injuries were reported.
Explosions & Bombings
Three dead including child in Dallas apartment gas explosion
Three people including a child are dead after a gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment building in Oak Cliff on 28 May 2026. Search ongoing.
Journalism
CBS News fires 60 Minutes correspondents in sweeping overhaul
CBS News has fired 60 Minutes correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega in a sweeping overhaul linked to editor-in-chief Bari Weiss in May 2026.
Athletes
Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence and felony charges
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs was arrested on five charges including felony strangulation; released from custody as DA reviews the case.
Healthcare
American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Congo
American doctor Peter Stafford has tested positive for Ebola in the DRC as the US implements travel restrictions from affected countries.
Entertainment
BTS, Madonna and Shakira headline World Cup 2026 final show
BTS, Madonna and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Court
Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned, new trial ordered by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions in a unanimous ruling, citing improper jury interference by the trial clerk.
Royal Updates
Princess Charlotte turns 11 as the royal family shares her annual birthday portrait
Princess Charlotte turned 11 on May 2 as the royal family released her annual birthday portrait. A look at how she's grown up in the public eye.
Politics
Aung San Suu Kyi transferred from prison to house arrest in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest in Myanmar. Her son says moving her is not freeing her. The junta cites an amnesty.
Donald Trump
Trump’s awkward marriage joke to Melania goes viral during King Charles visit
Trump's awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during the King Charles White House visit went viral. The Kimmel fallout is escalating.
Politics
Cole Allen charged with attempted assassination of Trump after White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack
Cole Allen, 31, has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What the court heard.
Marathons
Sabastian Sawe makes history as first man to win a competitive marathon in under two hours
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London to become the first man to win a competitive marathon in under two hours, shattering the world record.
Politics
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen to face federal court
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is set to be arraigned in federal court after opening fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What we know so far.
Donald Trump
Trump safe as gunman opens fire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. Trump was rushed to safety; suspect Cole Tomas Allen is in custody.
Mass shooting
Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids
A Canadian tourist was killed and others wounded in a shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon on 20 April 2026.
