Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-11

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Wednesday.

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Lee Raymond, Who Created Global Oil Behemoth Exxon Mobil, Dies at 87

Lee Raymond, the chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp., at a news conference in 2005. A former high school debating champion, he was known for making withering remarks to those who chal...

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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes

Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.

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Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania

As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.

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Are England now ready to go and win the World Cup?

Declan Rice called it a "top performance" against Costa Rica. It left Thomas Tuchel "very proud". So are England now primed and ready to go on and win the World Cup?

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Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes

US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

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Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

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England player ratings: Has Bellingham done enough?

England have played their final World Cup warm-up game. Next comes the real thing. So, who has nailed down their spot? Who has played themselves into contention? And who has damaged their chances o...

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Mexico braced for celebrations, protests as World Cup opens amid tensions

President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.

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Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility

It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

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Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

Anthony Gordon starred as England stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in their final official friendly before the tournament.

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Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.

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Iran war live: US launches attacks on ‘multiple’ Iranian targets

Tehran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.

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