Thursday, June 11, 2026

Toronto officer fatally shot as search warrants executed in connection with U.S. Consulate shooting

CTV News
By Codi Wilson
Updated: June 11, 2026 at 1:57PM EDT
Published: June 11, 2026 at 7:00AM EDT

Here’s what we know about the veteran Toronto police officer fatally shot in North York

A police officer shot and killed at a North York apartment building on Thursday morning was part of a team executing search warrants in relation to multiple shootings in the city, including one at the U.S. Consulate.

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations


BY JON GAMBRELL AND AAMER MADHANI
Updated 11:45 AM PDT, June 11, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, suggesting progress had been made in talks to end the war just hours after the American leader threatened to escalate the conflict by seizing control of Iran’s oil industry.

Did Trump just say: "Let them eat cake"?


Trump’s Disregard for Americans: 
He doesn't care, but he's coming for your votes

June 11, 2026

In a stunning display of disconnection from everyday Americans, President Donald Trump recently said four words that stunned even the most loyal of his voters, “I love the inflation,” a remark that epitomizes his absolute disrespect for the struggles faced by countless families across the nation, Democrat, Republican and Independent. Rising gas prices have sent inflation soaring to its highest level in three years, creating significant challenges for many households. Yet, instead of sympathizing with the financial burdens Americans are enduring, Trump flaunts his indifference like a badge of honor.

When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said

By Arden Farhi
Updated on: June 10, 2026 / 3:02 PM EDT / CBS News

From virtually the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February, President Trump has insisted it is almost over. And he's continued to give timelines ranging from a few days to a few weeks. 

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Iran Updates: Hegseth says U.S. will "negotiate with bombs" if needed, as U.S. military announces more strikes

By Duarte Dias, Eleanor Watson, James LaPorta, Frank Andrews
Updated on: June 11, 2026 
12:03 AM EDT / CBS News

What to know about the Iran war today: 

  • U.S. Central Command said the U.S. launched another round of strikes on Iran after President Trump said Wednesday that Tehran had "taken too long to negotiate a deal" and would "pay the price."
  • Iran appeared to retaliate early Thursday morning local time as Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming strikes.
  • Mr. Trump told reporters earlier at the White House he would hit Iran "hard" as the ceasefire between the countries appeared to crumble with an earlier exchange of fire sparked by the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also told reporters, "If we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs. And we're very good at it."

DemocracyNow.org Headline News May 10 2026

 


Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways


 CNN Politics  By Eric Bradner 

Updated 3 hr ago
Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday

But the swirl of controversies over Platner’s past personal behavior had raised a slew of questions about the outcome: Would there be a significant number of protest votes lodged for Gov. Janet Mills, whose name was still on the ballot even though she suspended her campaign in April? Would Democratic voters skip the race entirely?

None of that came to pass. With votes still being counted Tuesday night, the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary voters’ support — effectively ending any question about whether Maine Democrats wanted him to be their standard-bearer against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s marquee races in November.

US launches airstrikes on Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash, prompting retaliation

Iran launched attacks on sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air defenses in response. Jordan also reported shooting down five missiles.

By Jon Gambrell | The Associated Press • 
Published 39 minutes ago • Updated 8 minutes ago
NBC Universal, Inc.

President Trump also said early Tuesday that “we’re very close to having a very good, strong, powerful deal” with Iran.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Geopolitical Significance of Iranian Strikes Against Israel

Iran Israel
09/06/2026
by Trita Parsi

For the first time in decades, a regional power dares to militarily confront Israel's aggressive actions against third parties.

Picture: Israeli settler stands next to a missile fragment embedded in the ground, following Iran's attacks, in the central area of the Israeli occupation in the West Bank, June 8, 2026 [Naama Stern - Reuters]

This is the first time Iran has struck Israel following an Israeli attack on the territory of a third country, meaning not in Iran itself.

Live Updates: Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter and U.S. must respond


By Duarte Dias, Frank Andrews
Updated on: June 9, 2026 
2:35 PM EDT / CBS News

What to know about the Iran war today:

  • President Trump said Iranians shot down an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The two pilots were uninjured but the U.S. "must, of necessity, respond," the president said on social media.
  • Mr. Trump said earlier that efforts to reach a deal with Iran were in their "final throes," with a deal possible in "two or three days." It is unclear where negotiations stand following the helicopter incident.
  • Israel has continued military operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and health authorities said at least eight people were killed Tuesday in new strikes on the southern city of Tyre. Iran warned Monday that it would retaliate for any new Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

FISA standoff: Even the Republicans acknowledge that “It’s all got everything to do with Pulte”

June 9, 2026

Democrats are firmly opposed to the continued appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. They fear his inexperience could undermine national security and the integrity of intelligence operations. Additionally, considering Trump's influence on him, they prefer a qualified nominee who can restore confidence in the intelligence community, ensure proper oversight, and protect civil liberties, including safeguards against potential abuses of power. This resistance is at the heart of a standoff with the Trump administration that is jeopardizing the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a crucial tool for U.S. intelligence agencies.

Monday, June 8, 2026

Spencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as left-wing rival Nithya Raman advances

5 hours ago
Sareen Habeshian
Los Angeles

Reality star Spencer Pratt has lost the race for Los Angeles mayor, with left-wing city council member Nithya Raman advancing to face incumbent Karen Bass, US media projects.

Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say

By Eric Mack
FOX News
Missing Persons
Published June 2, 2026
10:17 AM MST

One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest.

Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 35 dead



People are told not to enter damaged buildings for fear of aftershocks from the magnitude-7.8 quake
Natasha May and agencies
Mon 8 Jun 2026 15.01 BST

At least 35 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami alerts.

Nithya Raman leaps past Spencer Pratt in tight race to make L.A. mayoral runoff


NBC News hasn’t yet projected who will join Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff election.
June 7, 2026,
By Scott Bland

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman, a Democrat, has taken a narrow lead for second place over former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican, in the race to take on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in a runoff this fall.

Netanyahu says war with Iran, Hezbollah isn’t over after Tehran says it’s halting strikes


Published Mon, Jun 8 2026
Kevin Breuninger
Joseph Wilkins


Key Points
  • Iran said it was halting its strikes against Israel, but will resume hostilities if the Israel Defense Forces continue to attack Lebanon.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later said the war against Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy Hezbollah “has not yet ended.”
  • President Donald Trump insisted “final” peace negotiations are ongoing.
  • Iran’s military has ceased strikes against Israel, but will resume hostilities if the Israel Defense Forces continue to attack Lebanon, Tehran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday.
  • Hours later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war against Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy Hezbollah “has not yet ended,” though he insisted both are weaker than ever.

Trump's Folly has brought the Middle East to the Brink of Armageddon. Now, he Must Navigate Chaos


By Yiannis Damellos

June 7, 2026

The quest for peace in the Middle East was shattered today in the plains of Southern Lebanon, the towns of northern Israel, and at the bombed petroleum installations of Iran. 
The ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv has reached new and alarming heights in the recent hours, following Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets after Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel. Prior to that, the IDF had struck Hezbollah military positions in Lebanon, and all of this is particularly alarming as it comes at a time when diplomatic negotiations involving the United States and Iran are reportedly on the table. Alas, U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention seems to complicate matters further.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Iran fires missiles towards Israel for first time since April ceasefire


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