School Shooting in Graz, Austria Leaves 10 Dead.
On June 10, a former student opened fire at the Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, killing 10 people, students and staff, and injuring another 11 before turning the gun on himself. The incident has shocked Austria, reigniting debates over school security, mental health support, and access to firearms across Europe.
Air India Crash
Pilot Sent Mayday Less
Than a Minute Before Impact
A frightening new detail has emerged from the June 12 Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad: the pilot sent a mayday call just 53 seconds before impact, reporting a sudden loss of altitude at about 650 ft above ground. The aircraft then plummeted and exploded roughly 2 km from the runway, killing at least 270 people both onboard and on the ground. This underscores the urgency of India’s directive to inspect all Boeing 787s for autopilot and engine-control issues and intensifies scrutiny over cockpit procedures and emergency response protocols.
Ukraine Claims Gains in Sumy Region Amid Ongoing Counter-offensive.
In eastern Ukraine, President Zelensky announced Ukrainian forces are “slowly pushing Russian troops back” in the Sumy region, where Russia had attempted to establish a buffer zone following Ukrainian incursions near Kursk. Russian drone and missile attacks continue, including strikes on a maternity hospital. The situation remains fluid, but the latest Ukrainian advances signal the potential for widening counter-offensive operations, even as frontline engagements continue unabated.
Trump and Putin Agree Iran–Israel War “Should End” in Hour‑Long Call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 50 to 60‑minute phone conversation on June 14, during which both agreed that the devastating clash between Israel and Iran “should end,” according to Trump and Kremlin spokespersons. Putin initiated the call to wish Trump a happy 79th birthday. The conversation quickly shifted to the crisis in the Middle East, where Israel’s recent pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations, followed by Iranian retaliatory missile attacks against Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, have precipitated the most intense exchange of fire between the two nations in decades. Trump later shared on Truth Social: “He feels, as do I, this war in Israel‑Iran should end, to which I explained, his war [in Ukraine] should also end.” They agreed that both the Iran–Israel escalation and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine must be resolved, though Trump noted the latter would be addressed “next week.” According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin condemned Israel's military action against Iran and expressed serious concern over the risk of further escalation. Putin also briefed Trump on Russia’s ongoing efforts to find a peaceful path forward on Iran’s nuclear program and offered to act as a mediator.
Greta Thunberg Deported After Gaza-Bound Aid Boat Intercepted
Israeli authorities have begun deporting activists from the Madleen, an aid boat bound for Gaza, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The Madleen was seized in international waters on June 9, boarded by Israeli naval forces, and escorted to Ashdod. Of the 12 passengers, four, among them Thunberg, signed voluntary deportation agreements and were flown out on June 10, first reaching France then Sweden. Thunberg, 22, described the operation as “illegal” and likened it to a “kidnapping” in international waters. After landing in Paris en route to Sweden, Thunberg emphasized that they were a group of peaceful volunteers delivering food and baby formula, far from the “selfie stunt” Israeli officials disparaged. She asserted: “We did nothing wrong. We were 12 peaceful volunteers sailing on a civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid on international waters.” Thunberg further accused Israel of committing war crimes and preventing assistance from reaching a starving population of over two million in Gaza. The remaining eight activists, including MEP Rima Hassan, refused to sign the deportation documents and are being held in Givon Prison, Ramla, pending legal review. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has allowed each to choose between voluntary deportation or a judicial deportation order. Rights groups, including Adalah and the United Nations, have condemned the interception in international waters and flagged concerns over possible mistreatment; reports include use of solitary confinement.
Violence erupted in Northern Ireland, starting in Ballymena and spreading to Belfast, Carrickfergus, and Larne between June 9–13. Rioters, reportedly targeting immigrants, threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police and burnt cars and homes. According to official counts, 63 police officers were injured, with 17 arrests made. Authorities have described the unrest as racially motivated and are investigating possible hate crimes as the Northern Ireland Executive calls for calm and increased protection for vulnerable communities.
Middle East Explodes:
Israel-Iran Missile Exchanges IntensifyAwards
A dramatic escalation in the Israel–Iran conflict has unfolded over the last three days. Israel launched airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military installations, including Natanz and Tehran’s Defence Ministry. In response, Iran unleashed multiple waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. At least 78 Iranians and three Israelis have been killed, with hundreds more wounded, and vital Israeli infrastructure damaged. Oil and gas facilities on both sides were hit, prompting global calls for urgent de-escalation.
India Grounds All Boeing 787s After Deadly Air India Crash
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered immediate inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated in the country, after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 people aboard and on the ground. The crash, India’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the Dreamliner’s GEnx engines and aircraft systems. The investigation is expected to take at least three months.
