Texas protesters receive decadeslong terrorism sentences
June 23, 2026 |
Crime, Politics and US
Eight people tied to a July 2025 protest outside a Texas ICE detention center received sentences ranging from 50 to 100 years, while a ninth defendant was sentenced to 30 years. Prosecutors framed the case as a terrorism conspiracy involving a “North Texas Antifa Cell.”
Two killed in Chico library shooting, suspect arrested
June 23, 2026 |
Crime and US
Two adults were killed and a child was injured in a shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library. Police arrested 18-year-old Bradley Scott Sayer and said he appeared intent on carrying out a Columbine-type attack.
Supreme Court blocks Rastafarian ex-inmate’s religious rights lawsuit
June 23, 2026 |
Crime, Politics and US
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Damon Landor cannot seek money damages from Louisiana prison officials who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafarian beliefs. The dissent warned the decision will leave many prisoners without a remedy for violations of their religious rights.

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EU holds first Brussels talks with Taliban on deportations
June 23, 2026 |
Politics and World
Taliban officials met EU representatives and member states in Brussels for the first time to discuss consular services and returns of Afghans from Europe. Rights groups warned the talks could legitimize the Taliban and endanger deported Afghans.
Israeli fire kills two in south Lebanon during ceasefire
June 23, 2026 |
Politics and World
Lebanese authorities said Israeli troops killed two men near a road-clearing vehicle in southern Lebanon, the first reported fatal incident since a fragile ceasefire largely took hold. Israel said its forces fired at Hezbollah members who posed a threat inside a declared security zone.
Most Britons now say Brexit was a mistake
June 23, 2026 |
Financial, Politics and World
A decade after the Brexit referendum, YouGov polling shows 57% of Britons now say leaving the EU was wrong, while 30% still defend the decision. The anniversary comes amid debate over Brexit’s economic costs, migration politics and the prospect of rejoining the bloc.