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Devastating heatwave spreads across Europe and causes countless deaths and disruption: On June 20, 2026, a massive heatwave struck Western Europe, and from there began spreading eastward across the continent, bringing high temperatures, increased mortality rates, and disrupting public services.; People & Events 2026-07-11 22:09 Ian Kim

Supreme Court shields Monsanto from pesticide lawsuits: On Thursday, June 25th, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal law restricts state lawsuits claiming that the chemical giant Monsanto failed to warn consumers that its weedkiller, Roundup, could cause cancer.; People & Events 2026-07-06 06:25 Jiwoo Bang

Europe’s heatwave breaks records, and its resistance to air conditioning: A severe heatwave gripping western Europe through late June has killed dozens, forced schools and major institutions to close, strained power grids across the continent, and accelerated a sharp shift in Europe’s longstanding resistance to air conditioning, according to weather agencies, governments, and industry analyses.; People & Events 2026-07-06 02:21 Alice Hong

Man gets arrested for a mass shooting in a Northern California library: On June 22nd, an 18-year-old named Bradley Scott Sayer was arrested and charged with the shooting at the Butte County Library Chico Branch, located in Northern California.; People & Events 2026-07-05 05:12 Elly Kim

Europe’s record-breaking omega heatwave catalyzes macroeconomic instability: On Wednesday, June 24, France, which has been the epicenter of an ongoing heatwave in Western Europe, hit a nationwide average of 30°C (86.0°F) with the highest local temperature of 44.3°C (111.7°F) since the records began in 1947.; People & Events 2026-06-28 23:50 Rachel Oum

San Diego mosque shooting leaves community shaken: On May 19, 2026, two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three worshippers before later being found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, bringing the death toll to five.; People & Events 2026-06-11 08:18 Chaewon Lee

White House announces deals after Trump-Xi summit: The White House announced on May 17th that China committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of American agricultural products annually through 2028 and agreed to resolve U.S. concerns over rare earth shortages, highlighting some of the most concrete results from a high-profile bilateral summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.; People & Events 2026-06-10 20:38 Brandon Chang

Protesters set hospital on fire amid deadly Ebola outbreak: On May 21, 2026, the Rwampara hospital in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was set ablaze by an angry crowd.; People & Events 2026-06-10 07:13 Yuna Cho

High sea faces challenge from the dilemma over domestic economy and international preservation: On April 24, 2025, the United States government released an executive order expanding deep sea mining within and beyond national jurisdiction, drawing worldwide concern, especially as the newly enforced BBNJ aims to strengthen the protection of the High Sea.; People & Events 2026-06-10 00:00 Heo Younjae

Kenneth Law admits aiding suicides in Ontario court: Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in an Ontario court on Friday, May 29th, to aiding 14 counts of suicide in Ontario.; People & Events 2026-06-07 07:16 Jooha Roh