Tuesday, 2 June 2026

NPR News: Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn move on to November.

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NPR News: Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand ran unopposed as Republicans continue to count votes.

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NPR News: Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts

Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts
The ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.

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NPR News: Global conflicts push Sri Lanka's economy to the brink

Global conflicts push Sri Lanka's economy to the brink
Sri Lanka was careening from crisis to crisis, then came the Mideast war. People say they've got no buffer left.

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NPR News: Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.

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Monday, 1 June 2026

NPR News: Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and trapping others, authorities said. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in eight of Kyiv's districts.

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NPR News: Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win

Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win
A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

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