Armed conflicts and attacks

Many Palestinians, including women and children, are killed and injured during the raid, with Palestinian officials claiming 236 killed and 400 wounded, while Israeli sources claim under 100 casualties. It is unknown how many casualties were civilians and how many were militants. (Reuters) (CNN)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-rescues-four-hostages-gaza-palestinians-say-50-dead-israeli-assault-2024-06-08/
• https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/08/middleeast/four-israeli-hostages-freed-gaza-intl/index.html

Armed conflicts and attacks

At least 41 people are killed in an overnight attack in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Local leaders suspect the Allied Democratic Forces are responsible for the attack. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/death-toll-rises-41-attack-eastern-congo-villages-2024-06-09/

Business and economy

Colombia announces the suspension of coal exports to Israel stating that it will resume exports after Israel complies with the International Court of Justice provisional measure of protection and stops its genocide in Gaza. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/colombia-israel-coal-exports-467a61fed8c0779f27a3179629717436

Law and crime

Police in Vietnam arrest journalist Huy Đức and lawyer Tran Dinh Trien over Facebook posts. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-arrests-two-well-known-facebook-users-over-democratic-freedom-abuse-2024-06-08/

Politics and elections

Elections to the European Parliament continue, with Slovakia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Malta voting today. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/8/slovakia-italy-vote-in-european-union-elections

Sports

In tennis, Iga Świątek wins the Women's singles title at the French Open after defeating Jasmine Paolini, becoming the third woman to win three consecutive titles in the Open Era. (CNN)

• https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/08/sport/french-open-womens-final-spt-intl/index.html