The people of 19 June

British home secretary Shabana Mahmood, energy secretary Ed Miliband, and transport secretary Heidi Alexander meet with prime minister Keir Starmer and reportedly urge him to set out a timetable for his departure following Andy Burnham's win in the 2026 Makerfield by-election.

Politics · 19 Jun · with Ed Miliband, Heidi Alexander, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejects reports that Iran has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Conflict · 19 Jun

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi is sentenced by a criminal court to 74 lashes after performing at a concert in 2024 without the use of the hijab. Additionally, she is also banned from performing or leaving the country for two years.

Crime & Justice · 19 Jun

The Swiss foreign ministry confirms that the planned talks between Iran and the United States at the Bürgenstock Resort, Switzerland, have been cancelled after U.S. vice president JD Vance cancelled his trip.

Conflict · 19 Jun

Lebanese conservationist and environmentalist Mona Khalil, a advocate for the protection of endangered sea turtles, dies from wounds sustained during an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon two weeks ago.

Conflict · 19 Jun

Philippine president Bongbong Marcos announces that 24 Filipino nationals detained in Russia will be released and repatriated to the Philippines following a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Kazan.

World · 19 Jun · with Vladimir Putin

Polish president Karol Nawrocki strips Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the country's highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, for naming an army unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which massacred Poles during World War II.

World · 19 Jun · with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The UN secretary general envoy to Sudan calls for RSF head Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to halt attacks on the North Kordofan area of El-Obeid.

Conflict · 19 Jun

Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz and the Bolivian Workers' Confederation trade union reach an agreement aimed at easing a 50-day protest crisis marked by road blockades and supply shortages. Other protest groups continue demonstrations and demand Paz's resignation.

Politics · 19 Jun

In swimming, American swimmer Kate Douglass sets a world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis, finishing in 23.59 seconds and surpassing the previous mark of 23.61 seconds set by Sweden's Sarah Sjöström.

Sport · 19 Jun · with Sarah Sjöström

Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre announces new school guidelines that generally prohibit the use of generative AI by primary school pupils and restrict its use for older students. The policy takes effect in the next academic year.

Science & Tech · 19 Jun

Costa Rican police arrest a man in connection with an alleged threat against president Laura Fernández Delgado. The president is evacuated during a visit to northern Costa Rica after an explosion was reported nearby.

Crime & Justice · 19 Jun