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Jun 9, 2026 - World

President Trump said Tuesday he will retaliate against Iran for shooting down a U.S. military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel renewed its assault on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, leaving peace talks hanging by a thread.

Jun 9, 2026 - World

A GOP lawmaker on Tuesday had a different opinion than President Donald Trump when it comes to next steps in the Iran war.Fox News asked Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) during a live broadcast if Trump was helping Iran by ordering Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop attacking Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The ongoing military conflict has now reached the 100-day mark with no end in sight, as talks between the United States and Iran continue."I hate to depart from my president, but actually I agree with it," Gimenez said."I'm starting to feel like we're Charlie Brown and Iran is Lucy, and every time we go to kick the ball it's taken away," he said. "'We're close to a deal, we're 2 days from a deal, we're 3 days from a deal,' and it's not happening. If I were in Vegas right now, I'd be betting that in 2 days we'll be right where we are today," Gimenez added. "I think that bad behavior deserves punishment, and unfortunately the Iranians are exhibiting bad behavior and they're not suffering any consequences for that. As you can tell, I'm a little more hawkish than the president would be."GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "I'm starting to feel like we're Charlie Brown and Iran is Lucy, and every time we go to kick the ball it's taken away. 'We're close to a deal, we're 2 days from a deal, we're 3 days from a deal,' and it's not happening. If I were in Vegas right now, I'd… pic.twitter.com/Yfwzvm08Rf— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 9, 2026

Jun 9, 2026 - World

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday sought to encourage Spain's young people to persevere in their faith, as he presided over an evening rally that was notable for its frank discussion of depression, domestic violence and "toxic" family relationships.

Jun 9, 2026 - World

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is urging prosecutors to investigate possible voter coercion by rebel groups in favor of governing party candidate Iván Cepeda

Jun 9, 2026 - World

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday urged prosecutors to investigate whether rebel groups coerced citizens in remote municipalities into voting for governing party candidate Sen. Ivan Cepeda during the May 31 first-round presidential election.