Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

- U.S. strikes Iran for second day as ceasefire teeters and regional tensions escalate.
- U.N. Security Council warns Middle East conflicts risk wider war as U.S., Iran trade blame.
- Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in West Bank, calls for sanctions.
- US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends farm policies as senators question tariffs, Iran war costs and crop pest return.
- Bill Gates tells House panel meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a mistake as probe expands.
- California sues to block ICE detention facility near Gilroy over environmental and legal concerns.
A woman holds an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

