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Knicks defeat Spurs to take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals
The New York Knicks secured a one-point victory after overcoming a 29-point deficit in Game 4.
via Al Jazeera English & Le Monde in English
Today's brief·Thursday, June 11, 2026·30 stories·30 min read
Good morning.
30 stories from across the spectrum. Sourced, attributed, ready to read.
Politics
02Politics
Patriotic Alliance retains Malmesbury ward in final Western Cape by-election
The party secured 53% of the vote in Ward 11, while the Democratic Alliance's share fell from 45% to 35% at the Indoor Sports Centre district.
via Daily Maverick
03Politics
BJP lodges complaint over Bengaluru waste management tenders
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok alleges a ₹39,000 crore scam while Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expresses readiness to face a probe.
via The Hindu
Business
04Business
ASX declines as US strikes on Iran impact energy markets
The ASX/S&P 200 fell 0.2 per cent on Thursday as Brent crude surged above $US95 a barrel following fresh US military action.
via Sydney Morning Herald
05Business
Russian seaport cargo turnover rose 3.7% in first five months of 2026
Total turnover reached 369.63 million metric tons, with the Arctic Basin seeing a 14.2% increase according to data from Morcenter.
via TASS
06Business
Portugal could see €945 million economic boost from 2026 World Cup
Euronews reports that the economic impact will be driven largely by household consumption and digital engagement rather than travel.
via Euronews
07Business
India plans 500 E85 fuel outlets by December 2026
The move aims to expand ethanol blending, which has already saved over ₹1.84 lakh crore in foreign exchange, though vehicle compatibility remains a hurdle.
via The Hindu
08Business
European markets open cautiously ahead of expected ECB interest rate hike
Euronews reports the Euro Stoxx 50 opened 1.2% higher as investors anticipate a 25 basis point rate increase on Thursday.
via Euronews
09Business
Turkish benchmark stock index opens higher on Thursday
The BIST 100 rose 0.30% at the open, while Anadolu Agency reports gold prices at $4,092.10 per ounce.
via Anadolu Agency
10Business
Dachser deploys battery-electric trucks at Malsch branch
The logistics firm operates 14 battery-powered prime movers at the site, which handles up to 1,500 tons of cargo daily near the A 5 motorway.
via Frankfurter Allgemeine
11Business
Vietnam's Long Thanh airport powers up for December 2026 opening
The VND336.63 trillion project reached a major infrastructure milestone on June 10 as the main power system was energized.
via VnExpress International
12Business
Mackenzie Scott records largest individual annual donation since 2012
The philanthropist donated an estimated $7.2 billion in 2025 alone, contributing to a total of $26.4 billion given in less than seven years.
via Times of India
13Business
Russian stock indices rise in early trade
The MOEX and RTS indices both increased by 0.23% at the market open, according to Tass.
via Tass
14Business
India completes first flight of locally assembled C-295 aircraft
The $3.5 billion Airbus program includes 40 aircraft for local assembly and aims to replace aging An-32 transport planes.
via Times of India
15Business
Norfolk Metals to acquire Chilean Ciclón copper project in US$55M deal
The acquisition includes a US$45M cash payment and US$5M in shares, supported by a planned capital raising of up to US$120M.
via Sydney Morning Herald
16Business
Former Exxon CEO Lee Raymond dies at 87
Raymond served as chief executive officer from 1993 to 2005 and oversaw the company's $US82 billion acquisition of Mobil Corp.
via Sydney Morning Herald
AI
17AI
AI data centres contribute to local temperature increases
Al Jazeera English reports that land surface temperatures around these facilities rise by an average of 2 degrees Celsius, with some areas seeing spikes of 9 degrees.
via Al Jazeera English
World
18World
Thai court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
A four-judge panel found Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili guilty of premeditated murder in the attack that killed 20 people.
via South China Morning Post + 2 more
19World
Belfast police use water cannons against protesters following stabbing attack
A 30-year-old Sudanese man appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing left a man seriously injured.
via South China Morning Post + 2 more
20World
Heavy rain lashes central Andhra Pradesh as Vijayawada North records 102 mm
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority predicts further heavy rainfall for Markapuram and the Rayalaseema region on Thursday.
via The Hindu
21World
United States becomes world's largest oil exporter
US crude and liquids output nearly tripled since 2000, reaching approximately 22 million barrels per day.
via The Straits Times
22World
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 44 at 200 strike rate for India A
The 15-year-old batting sensation helped India A reach 163/2 after 20.4 overs against Afghanistan A in Sri Lanka.
via Times of India
23World
Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats
More than 3,000 Malawians are sheltering in an open field in Durban as groups demand that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30.
via Al Jazeera English
24World
FIFA releases full match schedule for 2026 World Cup
The tournament features an expanded 48-team format and will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
via Al Jazeera English
25World
Filipino mayor requests air force helicopters for quake survivors
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake left at least 47 dead and 688 injured, with landslides isolating several villages in the coastal town of Glan.
via South China Morning Post
Culture
26Culture
Tony Jackman shares beef mince and braised leek bake recipe
The recipe, created to celebrate six weeks since Jackman's heart surgery, serves 4-6 people and features a parsnip mash topping.
via Daily Maverick
27Culture
Nearly 530,000 students begin French baccalaureate exams
The written exam, the first terminal examination for the degree, runs for four hours on Thursday morning.
via Le Monde
28Culture
Bavaria offers various high-action excursion opportunities for adrenaline seekers
Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that activities including windsurfing, virtual ski jumping, and lake circumnavigation are available across the region from May to September.
via Süddeutsche Zeitung
Health
29Health
India's dengue crisis expands beyond monsoon season
Al Jazeera English reports that rising temperatures and urbanization have transformed the disease into a year-round threat, with 6,927 cases reported by February 2026.
via Al Jazeera English
30Health
Unpaid training placements create financial hurdles for female-dominated professions
RNZ reports that students in nursing and social work face significant debt and high dropout rates due to unpaid on-the-job training requirements.
via RNZ