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Here are the top world news highlights for June 12, 2025:
1. UN General Assembly to vote on Gaza ceasefire
The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote today on a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza—this follows the U.S. veto of a similar motion at the Security Council last week.
2. Racially charged riots in Northern Ireland
Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has endured three nights of racially motivated unrest triggered by a court appearance involving Romanian interpreters in a teen assault case. Seventeen police officers and multiple residents have been injured, with anti-immigrant violence sharply directed at Eastern European families.
3. World Day Against Child Labour
Observed today, World Day Against Child Labour highlights the plight of 138 million children worldwide who remain part of the workforce—and 54 million in dangerous conditions. The 2025 theme urges accelerated global efforts to end this crisis under UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.7.
4. Concern over Atlantic hurricane season
Colorado State University experts reaffirm an above normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction, citing neutral ENSO conditions and warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures. They anticipate at least one major landfalling hurricane.
5. Pentagon reviews AUKUS pact and other global developments
• The U.S. Pentagon has launched a review of the AUKUS partnership, prompting questions in Australia about the pact’s future.
• Legendary Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson passed away at age 82.
• Sunscreen brands in Australia are under scrutiny for not meeting their advertised SPF protection.
Additional Global Updates
• G7 Summit: Canada is preparing to host the 50th G7 Summit later this month, with key agenda items including Ukraine, tariffs, and global economic coordination.
• NATO Summit: The Hague is set to host NATO’s 2025 summit from June 24–26, focusing on collective defense, funding, and membership.
• UK Wildfires: The UK is recording its largest wildfire season since record-keeping began in 2012, with unusually high burn area and fire counts.
• LA Protests: Ongoing protests in Los Angeles tied to immigration enforcement have sparked concerns over media freedom, with numerous journalists injured or detained.
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