Politicians

Congolese security forces disperse protesters opposing constitutional change

A crowd of protesters gather near the parliament building in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Aristote Lokinda

Britsh PM Starmer says he has not lost authority, will fight to stay in job

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a roundtable meeting for leaders of NHS Trusts, at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain June 9, 2026. BEN STANSALL/Pool via REUTERS

Minnesota man pleads guilty to lawmaker shootings after death penalty removed

A June 2025 photo shows a makeshift memorial to State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were gunned down in their home on June 14, 2025.

Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), charged with historical sex offences, leaves the Newry Courthouse where he appeared for trial, in Newry, Northern Ireland, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Democrats gamble on Trump playbook to flip key Senate seat

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner and his wife Amy Gertner wave to supporters in Blue Hill, Maine.

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, poll finds

A person enters the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Late French president Jacques Chirac’s widow dies aged 93: Daughter

Bernadette Chirac “passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the evening”, on June 5, her daughter said.

Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country

Ireland announced it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir (left) and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) from entering the country.

Somalia government says it has restored order after fighting in the capital

A truck carrying Somali security forces drives on a road ahead of a planned protest against Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over his decision to remain in office after his term expired last month, in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Feisal Omar

Putin sidesteps question on whether he will stay in power until 2036

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026. Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS

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