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Extra officers called in as violent unrest in Belfast continues for another night

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(BELFAST, Northern Ireland) -- Extra officers from the U.K. are being deployed to Northern Ireland on Thursday following another night of violent unrest over an alleged knife attack by an immigrant suspect.Scotland will send 90 officers to Northern Ireland to support an... Read More.

Ukrainian drones target Moscow again, mayor says, as Kyiv claims oil refinery strike

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow again in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, marking the fourth consecutive day of Ukrainian long-range attacks on the Russian capital.Sobyanin said in posts to Telegram that at least 15 Ukrainian... Read More.

Ukraine drones target Moscow for 3rd consecutive day, mayor says, amid major attack

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(LONDON )-- Russian air defenses shot down at least 22 Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow overnight and into Wednesday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, marking the third consecutive day of Ukrainian long-range strikes on the Russian capital.The latest attacks on Moscow... Read More.

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes as Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic path to end war

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Three people were killed overnight as Russia continued its aerial barrage of Ukraine, firing at least 166 drones, Ukrainian officials said, as Russian officials also claimed a Ukrainian attack targeting Moscow and other regions."At least three people were killed, including a pregnant... Read More.

6.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Cuba, felt across Florida

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Gulf, about 118 kilometers west-northwest of Cuba.The National Weather Service in Miami said the shaking -- which was initially reported as a 6.4-magnitude quake -- was felt across much of Florida.There's no tsunami danger... Read More.

Rescuers suspend search for 2 miners believed trapped in flooded cave in Laos

Sunday, June 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- International rescuers have indefinitely suspended the search for two gold miners believed trapped in a cave in Laos, nearly three weeks after they were reported missing with five others who were rescued, officials said.International dive teams that converged on the country's... Read More.

1 year in, South Korea’s Lee enjoys strong support but faces legal shadow

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- South Korea's ruling Democratic Party swept nationwide local elections Wednesday, tightening President Lee Jae Myung's grip on power one year into his term, though the conservative opposition captured Seoul's mayor's office.The vote drew 61% turnout, the highest for a local... Read More.

Coast Guard dive team searches for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. Coast Guard dive team is in the Bahamas on Wednesday searching for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went overboard and vanished nearly two months ago.The Coast Guard Investigative Service is leading the investigation and received permission from the... Read More.

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as key Putin economic forum opens

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city as the landmark St. Petersburg International Economic Forum prepared to open.Zelenskyy said... Read More.

Trump cursed at Netanyahu in call over Lebanon escalation, sources say

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump cursed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a roughly 15-minute phone call on Monday, multiple sources familiar with the call told ABC News, with the president angered by Israel's escalation in Lebanon and its potential to imperil the... Read More.

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