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In a 6-3 opinion, the court says Louisiana prisoner cannot sue guards after he grew his hair for more than 20 yearsThe US supreme court refused on Tuesday to let a Rastafarian man sue ⁠state prison officials in Louisiana ⁠after guards held him ​down and shaved him bald in violation of his religious beliefs, in a landmark case.The case was brought under a federal law designed to protect incarcerated people from religious discrimination. Continue reading...

Suit ⁠alleged California-based company developed technology that allowed China to surveil members of movement⁠The US supreme court further limited the reach of a federal law used to hold corporations liable for human rights abuses committed abroad, as it issued a ruling on Tuesday ending a lawsuit by ⁠members of the Falun Gong ⁠movement accusing Cisco Systems ​of facilitating religious persecution in China.The justices reversed a lower court’s decision that had breathed new life into the 2011 lawsuit, which was brought under the Alien Tort Statute of 1789. The suit ⁠had alleged that Cisco knowingly developed technology that allowed China’s government to surveil and persecute Falun Gong members. Continue reading...

City hails victory after US officials sued over ordinance that limits LA’s cooperation with immigration authoritiesA California court has dismissed a lawsuit filed ⁠by Donald Trump’s administration against Los Angeles over a city ordinance limiting ⁠its cooperation with federal ⁠immigration ​authorities.Fernando Olguin, a judge in the central California US district court rejected the administration’s argument that the city’s policy was unconstitutional. ⁠He gave the administration permission to file an amended complaint. Continue reading...

• Roblox (RBLX) stock plummeted 9.37% today, closing at $46.72. • The decline is attributed to a combination of weak user data and the emergence of securities class action lawsuits. • This drop reflects growing investor concern over the company's legal liabilities and its ability to maintain user growth.

• Thousands of CIOs and senior IT leaders gathered at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from June 9 to 11 for the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 conference. • The event focused on the practical execution of agentic AI and its role in driving enterprise value across various organizational sectors. • Key discussions centered on how AI is reshaping critical domains, including cybersecurity, data management, IT leadership, and operational models.

• England secured a victory over Pakistan in the 45th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2, finishing with 166/8 after 19.1 overs. • Pakistan posted a total of 164/9, but England's batting effort, highlighted by a critical knock under pressure, overcame the target despite Harry Brook being dismissed by Afridi on the final ball of his spell. • This win is significant as England becomes the first team in the tournament to officially secure a place in the semi-finals.

• CrowdStrike has announced an expansion of its AI-driven security tools specifically designed for applications running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). • The initiative involves the expansion of "Project QuiltWorks," which focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to artificial intelligence. • This move matters as it strengthens the partnership between CrowdStrike and AWS to protect cloud-based AI infrastructure from evolving threats.

• CrowdStrike has expanded its Project QuiltWorks by integrating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide enhanced workload infrastructure. • The integration introduces 110 native integrations and specialized assessments designed specifically for organizations operating AWS workloads. • This expansion allows companies to better secure their cloud environments and manage the complexities of large-scale infrastructure.

• On June 17, 2026, CrowdStrike (CRWD) announced the expansion of Project QuiltWorks, a collaborative security initiative with Amazon Web Services (AWS). • The project focuses on providing continuous security updates to organizations using AWS to defend against evolving AI-driven and emerging cyber threats. • This expansion addresses the rising corporate demand for robust cloud security as more businesses migrate their operations to cloud environments.

• CrowdStrike has expanded its Falcon AI Detection and Response protections specifically for AI applications developed on AWS. • The company is increasing platform accessibility by offering free trials via the AWS Marketplace and introducing new cloud-scale integrations. • This move aims to secure the growing number of AI-driven workloads and streamline security operations for organizations using AWS infrastructure.

Canadian officials find structural defects in material used for hull and say firm failed to fully test ‘novel’ designCanadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias” and failed to understand the profound risks confronting their largely untested craft.The 6.7 metre (22ft) carbon fibre submersible dipped below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023 en route to the wreckage of the Titanic ocean liner. But nearly two hours after it departed with five passengers, communications went dark. The disappearance prompted a frantic international search, with Canada and the US marshalling all available resources. Continue reading...

• On June 15, 2026, Spain faced a challenging World Cup outing marked by a four-game winless streak, tying the longest such run in the nation's tournament history. • In a rare statistical anomaly, Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal became the first player since 1966 to play the first 30 minutes of a World Cup match without touching the ball. • Despite the team's struggles, Gavi joined an elite group including Pelé and Samuel Eto'o as only the sixth player to appear in two different World Cups by age 21.

So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groupsSweden’s parliament has voted to escalate the country’s crackdown on immigrant rights, backing laws that allow authorities to revoke residency permits based on a vague criteria of bad behaviour and obliging most public sector workers to report anyone suspected of being undocumented.The new legislation comes ahead of parliamentary elections in September, pitting the centre-right government, which currently depends on the support of the far-right Sweden Democrats to govern, against a far right that has said its intent is to create one of Europe’s most hostile environments for non-Europeans. Continue reading...

• Mexico's World Cup opening match against South Africa attracted 7.1 million viewers in the United States. • This figure marks a new record for the most-watched opening match of the tournament for an English-language broadcast. • The high viewership underscores the significant growth and popularity of soccer within the U.S. market.

State’s attorney general alleges TikTok exposed children to harmful sexual content and addictive featuresFlorida became the latest state to sue TikTok on Monday after the attorney general accused the company of violating a state law that limits social media access for teenagers.In a press conference, Republican James Uthmeier said TikTok exposed children to harmful sexual content and addictive features, such as unlimited scrolling and push notifications. “It’s designed to keep kids stuck on those screens for hours,” Uthemeier said at a press conference. “Our evidence suggests that so many kids are on TikTok for upwards of six, seven, eight or more hours a day. We are going to get our kids their lives back.” Continue reading...

Police stop comes after far-right activist rose to global prominence on social media amid racial tensions in BritainTommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to global prominence on social media.It was understood the far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped and his phone was seized under section 3 of the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019. Continue reading...

Trump claims strikes called off as deal is close, but Tehran denies agreement near, while legal experts question if US targets may be a war crime. Plus 20 years of Taylor Swift’s incredible influence on pop cultureGood morning. Yesterday, Donald Trump spent the day promising he was going to hit Iran harder than ever before, then announced – again – that the US and Iran were close to signing a deal. Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed the claim, and Tasnim, the semi-official Iranian news agency, wrote that “until a potential understanding is announced by Iran, any news from Trump on this matter should be dismissed”.The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said large parts of the text under negotiation had been finalised but Iran would not compromise on its red lines. Two days of escalating attacks between the warring nations had threatened to collapse the fragile ceasefire.What is the issue around the US choice of targets in Iran? Military strikes on 10 June that damaged two water storage facilities in southern Iran may constitute a war crime, legal and military experts say. The attack on the Bemani district destroyed a key reservoir serving about 20,000 people, raising critical legal questions over whether the strike hit a valid military objective or unlawfully targeted a civilian object.Why is there a legal challenge to the method? The method has raised concerns for its apparent brutality. Eugene Smith, the first person to die by nitrogen hypoxia, thrashed and writhed on the gurney, according to witnesses. The last nitrogen execution, of Anthony Boyd, appeared to take more than 30 minutes as Boyd shuddered and gasped. Continue reading...

Ayoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatmentA video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy in Gaza who suffers from a severe visual impairment crying over his shattered glasses has drawn widespread attention across social and international media.The footage of Ayoub Junaid has shone a light on the plight of the many visually impaired children in Gaza who, because of Israel’s blockade and the devastation caused by the war, have been unable to access eye examinations, corrective lenses or specialist ophthalmic surgery. Continue reading...

Former xAI engineer Devin Kim alleges he was illegally fired for trying to implement safety mechanisms for the chatbotA former engineer at Elon Musk’s xAI who now heads a thinktank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity.Devin Kim claims in the lawsuit filed in California state court on Tuesday that his efforts to place guardrails on the development of the chatbot Grok made him a target for company leadership. Continue reading...

• The Sensex reclaimed the 74,000 mark and rose over 230 points by midday on June 11, 2026, while the Nifty remained above 23,230. • Market recovery was driven by strong buying in private banks and pharma stocks, which offset losses in the IT sector. • This rebound occurs despite severe volatility in US markets, where the Dow Jones fell 1.87% to 49,918.78 and the Nasdaq dropped 1.98% due to Iran-US military escalation.

Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Environmental groups on Wednesday sued in an attempt to stop the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres (280 hectares) of wildlife refuge in Texas, claiming it would worsen ecological risks to a Gulf coast region already transformed by billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket operations.The US Fish and Wildlife Service this month approved moving forward with the deal with SpaceX, which would surrender 683 acres (276 hectares) the company owns in exchange for federal land in the Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge. The 103,000-acre (41,700-hectare) refuge spans four counties along the Texas border and is home to animal habitats and historical landmarks. Continue reading...

Robert Dillon was arrested at home in Florida despite living 300 miles away, and charges were later droppedSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Florida man is suing several law enforcement agencies for his arrest and prosecution for allegedly luring a child after he was wrongly identified using faulty AI facial recognition software.According to the Jacksonville Beach police department, an algorithm returned a 93% probability that Robert Dillon was the man caught on security cameras at a McDonald’s in the town attempting to persuade the unaccompanied girl, aged younger than 12, to leave with him. Continue reading...

• Europe is adopting stricter border laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration, with the author suggesting these measures echo policies previously championed by Donald Trump. • The report highlights a demographic crisis, noting that while native European populations face a "death spiral," migrant populations are growing rapidly. • The author argues that most European political leaders are too weak to implement mass repatriations, leaving only a few nations like Poland as exceptions.

Commuters were forced to run for cover after a group of youths allegedly fought with knives at Flinders Street station on Saturday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government has defended the efficacy of its machete ban after multiple teens were arrested over an alleged machete brawl in the heart of Melbourne.Shocked commuters ran for cover after a group of youths – some armed with machetes – brawled at Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station concourse on Saturday night. Continue reading...

• Thousands of Gen-Z protesters gathered in India's capital to support the "Cockroach Janta Party," a movement that evolved from an internet joke into a serious political statement. • The protests serve as a vehicle for young Indians to express deep-seated frustration with the current systemic failures and political landscape. • This movement highlights a growing trend of digital-first activism where viral social media trends translate into large-scale physical demonstrations.

Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leadersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan faced three major tests this week. The way she handled them has left some of her colleagues speculating about a possible leadership change just months out from the Victorian election.The first came on Monday, as the premier responded to a parliamentary inquiry that six months ago recommended sweeping reforms to Victoria’s integrity laws. Continue reading...

• Director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film *Wrong Move* due to a scene featuring a topless 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski. • Kinski has criticized the filmmaker, stating that Wenders "didn't protect" her during the production of the scene. • During a lifetime achievement honor at the German Film Awards on Friday, Wenders admitted he is struggling with whether to permanently remove the footage.

Tech giants claim Australia’s free trade agreement with the United States will be violated, as they try to kill a proposal to force them to pay news companiesTech companies are invoking Australia’s free trade agreement with the United States, and threats of a Trump administration retaliation in a bid to kill off the federal government’s proposal to force them to pay news companies.The news media bargaining incentive is designed to force Meta, Google and TikTok to make commercial deals with Australian media outlets, or be forced to pay a dedicated 2.25% levy on local revenues. Continue reading...