The United States announces a $1.5 billion aid package to Ukraine, focused primarily on the country's energy industry and humanitarian assistance.
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June 15, 2024 (Saturday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Three people are killed and five others are injured in a Russian cluster munition strike on the village of Ulakly in Donetsk Oblast.
World leaders meet at the BĂĽrgenstock Resort in Switzerland to advance the Ukrainian peace process.
Disasters and accidents
Nine people are injured, including two young children, in a shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States.
International relations
Iran and Sweden complete a prisoner swap mediated by Oman, with former Iranian official Hamid Nouri being exchanged for former Swedish diplomat Johan Floderus and a Swedish-Iranian citizen.
China issues new regulations allowing its national coastguard to detain foreigners accused of illegally entering China's claimed territorial waters and adjacent waters.
Law and Crime
Two people are killed and six are injured after a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration at a park in Round Rock, Texas, United States.
Politics and elections
Over 600,000 people march in cities across France to protest against the far-right National Rally party.
Honduran President Xiomara Castro announces new measures to reduce gang activity in Honduras, including building a 20,000-capacity "megaprison" and plans to designate gang members as terrorists.
Thousands of women march in SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil, in protest of a bill that would equate late abortions after 22 weeks to homicide with sentences of six to 20 years in prison.
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