WORLDU.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock importsNew World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.CNBC·June 6, 2026
WORLDIsraeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills several PalestiniansIsraeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills several Palestinians.Al Jazeera·June 6, 2026
WORLDIsrael has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it?White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.NPR·June 6, 2026
WORLD‘Unacceptable situation’: Minister cries foul as Jamaica suffers blackoutMinister Daryl Vaz reassures residents that power had been restored across Jamaica after a rare islandwide outage.Al Jazeera·June 6, 2026
WORLDAre the Spurs cooked? How the Knicks have slowed d...Let's break down Game 2 from all angles, then look ahead to a massive Game 3 in New York.ESPN·June 6, 2026
WORLDWhy are Armenia’s elections being so keenly watched abroad?Russia, the United States and European Union all have interests as geopolitics take centre-stage.Al Jazeera·June 6, 2026
WORLDWhat to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updatesApple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.TechCrunch·June 6, 2026
WORLDWatch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal weddingPrincess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.BBC News·June 6, 2026
WORLDThe first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven gamesFellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've pulled together some of the most notable announcThe Verge·June 6, 2026
WORLDGOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbolsGOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a "series of mistakes," including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent font rendering, and beiThe Verge·June 6, 2026
WORLDPope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'Pope Leo XIV said the war in Iran does not qualify as a "just war" according to Catholic teaching, while answering questions by journalists aboard the papal plane for his six-day visit to Spain.NPR·June 6, 2026
WORLDThe cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcaseEvery year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It's similarly packed with games - this year's edition had more than 50 - but the vibe is more chill and, well, wholesome. As in years past, I've pulled out someThe Verge·June 6, 2026
