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Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospital
[The Guardian US] — 6/12/2026, 4:43:56 PMUS

Possible suspect in Midland attack was in a standoff with officers on Friday afternoon, police say Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A shooting on Friday in Midland, Texas, has left one person dead and nine others in the hospital, according to the city’s authorities. The possible...

Israel vows to keep occupying Gaza, Lebanon and Syria despite possible US-Iran deal
[Middle East Eye] — 6/12/2026, 4:42:32 PMMiddle East

Israel vows to keep occupying Gaza, Lebanon and Syria despite possible US-Iran deal Israel’s defence minister has struck a belligerent tone, insisting that Israel must preserve its freedom to attack Iran even as the US moves towards a possible agreement with Tehran. Israel Katz said Israel must...

Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump
[The Hindu] — 6/12/2026, 4:40:53 PMAsia

The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of major IPOs by AI companies in the coming months

Vance: Iran will get no cash from deal with US
Vance: Iran will get no cash from deal with US
[The Hill] — 6/12/2026, 4:39:46 PMPolitics

The Trump administration is pushing back against reported details regarding the proposed deal with Iran, with Vice President Vance insisting Tehran would not be "receiving any cash" under the agreement. Vance on Friday morning reupped President Trump’s dismissal of details leaked by Tehran about a...

Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai appointed Military Adviser to NSCS
[The Hindu] — 6/12/2026, 4:39:12 PMAsia

For the first time, a serving military officer has been appointed Military Adviser to the NSCS, which functions under National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

1 dead, 11 known victims in Texas shooting
1 dead, 11 known victims in Texas shooting
[The Hill] — 6/12/2026, 4:38:04 PMPolitics

The suspect is barricaded in a building.

Fourteen injured in bee attack near Natham
[The Hindu] — 6/12/2026, 4:34:55 PMAsia
Evening rain disrupts life in Hyderabad
[The Hindu] — 6/12/2026, 4:34:16 PMAsia
Hundreds gather for funeral of French schoolgirl whose killing sparked national outrage
Hundreds gather for funeral of French schoolgirl whose killing sparked national outrage
[France24] — 6/12/2026, 4:34:03 PMWorld

Flags flew at half-mast at the town hall in Fleurance in southwestern France on Friday as hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old schoolgirl whose suspected murder sparked national outrage over the exposed failures in the judicial system.

Hoover Dam Approaches a Hydropower Cliff
[Inside Climate News] — 6/12/2026, 4:33:42 PMEnvironment

Some day in the next 12 months—maybe in late August, maybe not until next spring— Lake Mead will drop below the critical threshold of 1,035 feet above sea level. That is the water-level elevation at which hydropower generating capacity at Hoover Dam, the largest in the Colorado River basin, will be...

Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
[BBC News] — 6/12/2026, 4:33:06 PMWorld

France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".

Iranian foreign minister says deal with U.S. "never been closer"
[Axios] — 6/12/2026, 4:30:22 PMUS

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that an agreement with the U.S. to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program "has never been closer." Why it matters: Araghchi's comments on X were the most positive yet from Tehran about...

Kendriya Vidyalayas must have at least one Sanskrit section for Classes 6 and 9: KVS
[The Hindu] — 6/12/2026, 4:30:08 PMAsia

Keeping Sanskrit as an option in all KVs ensures a smooth transition for students facing frequent transfers, letting others choose regional languages; some KVs face challenges of limited teachers and resources

Supreme Court should weigh government barriers to praying at home — yes, at home
Supreme Court should weigh government barriers to praying at home — yes, at home
[The Hill] — 6/12/2026, 4:30:00 PMPolitics

Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew, was denied the right to pray in his home due to a city ordinance requiring a special-use permit, which led to a lawsuit alleging First Amendment violation and highlighting a split in federal appeals courts on when citizens can access federal courts.

€3,300 for a dress! The Paris Flea Market, where vintage meets luxury
€3,300 for a dress! The Paris Flea Market, where vintage meets luxury
[France24] — 6/12/2026, 4:29:52 PMWorld

Just outside the French capital sprawls the world's largest antiques destination: the Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market. It's a timeless escape, and one of the most visited sites in France. We take you on a tour in this edition of France in Focus.

Knives come out for emerging Iran deal: 5 things to know
Knives come out for emerging Iran deal: 5 things to know
[The Hill] — 6/12/2026, 4:29:35 PMPolitics

Iran hawks are already circling as details emerge about an agreement that President Trump said Thursday could be signed as soon as this weekend between Washington and Tehran. “Any version of this deal with Iran means the leverage is out the window,” said Miad Maleki, a former Treasury official now...