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• Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival June 2, 2026
  Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
• At least nine people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine June 2, 2026
  Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.
• South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach June 2, 2026
  Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
• Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks June 2, 2026
  Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.
• India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA June 2, 2026
  Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
• Rafael Grossi: the next Iran nuclear deal will look very different June 2, 2026
  IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model.
• Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup June 2, 2026
  Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
• Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans June 2, 2026
  US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
• Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera June 2, 2026
  Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.
• US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office June 2, 2026
  Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
• President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon June 2, 2026
  US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
• Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election June 2, 2026
  Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
• Iran war live: Trump talks to Hezbollah, Israel as Lebanon fighting surges June 2, 2026
  Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says 'time' to say 'no' to Trump and continue striking Hezbollah in Lebanon.
• Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draft June 1, 2026
  Police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from under a bus after they blocked roads in Jerusalem over conscription.
• Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmes June 1, 2026
  Labour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.