Police arrested several people who gathered at an unauthorized rally against corruption in Vladivostok, on 12 June, the national holiday of Russia. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to take to the streets in several cities to demonstrate, but it has been reported he was arrested en route to the Moscow protest.
Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench parliamentary group the 1922 Committee, has backed Theresa May to remain as UK prime minister. May has come under fire from some corners after the Conservative Party failed to retain their parliamentary majority in the general election on June 8.
Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.
Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May said in an interview she feels sorry for MPs of the Conservative party who lost their seats after she called the snap election which led to the party losing 13 seats. However, May also highlighted the importance of forming a functioning government to be prepared for the upcoming Brexit negotiations but would not speak about possible staff changes.
In July 2014, Michelle Carter, then 17, allegedly encouraged her then boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide via chilling texts. Now 20, Carter faces up to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Chinese education authorities are using high tech for the Gaokao exam, the annual college entrance test that many believe could lead to lucrative jobs. High school students have reportedly been cheating by using wireless devices over the years. In 2017, exam centers used metal detectors, wireless detectors and even drones to deter cheating. 9.4 million students took the exam this year.If caught, cheaters can face up to 7 years in jail.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged for calm and an ease to the blockade imposed against Qatar by the Arab nations. He said the diplomatic row was causing unintended humanitarian consequences like food shortages, the forced separation of families and children being pulled out of school. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and the Western-recognised governments of Libya and Yemen as well as the Maldives cut ties with Doha on 5 June, accusing it of supporting terror groups, including the Islamic State. The countries also denounced Qatars perceived tolerance of Saudi Arabias arch-rival, Iran.
The US Pacific Command says the two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers was on a 10-hour training mission from Guam over the South China Sea.
It was a win for youth democracy with a reported surge in 18 to 24-year-olds at the polls eager to get their voices heard.
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster spoke in Belfast about the partys successful general election result. DUP won 10 seats in Northern Ireland and will take part in talks with Theresa May about their support for a potential minority government of the Conservatives.
Nicola Sturgeon has appealed for MPs from all parties to form a Brexit strategy which will benefit the whole of the U.K. The Scottish First Minister said Theresa May has now lost all authority and credibility after she failed to form a majority government.
The U.K. went to the polls again on June 8 2017, this time to vote for a new government. But no majority could be gained, here are the key numbers from the results.
Theresa May has announced she will remain prime minister and lead a government with the assistance of the DUP. Seven weeks after calling the snap election she said: I will lead a government that can provide certainty and lead Britain forward at this critical time for our country.
Jean-Claude Juncker said that he hoped there would be no further delay to Brexit negotiations following a June 8 UK general election that resulted in a hung parliament. Speaking during a press conference on EU defense and security, the President of the European Commission said that as far as the EU was concerned, negotiations could begin tomorrow morning at half past nine.