• Today:

  • Iran carries out a wave of arrests and executions in the wake of Tehran’s conflict with Israel. Ukraine says it’s halted Russia’s advance in the northern Sumy region;
• • Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding the president’s resignation;
  • Our More Than A Minute feature today, courtesy of French daily Le Figaro, examines how the introduction of AI is prompting some companies to justify job cuts;
  • And our daily quiz question encounters a critical error.

This is ⁠Six Minutes⁠, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, ⁠Worldcrunch⁠ is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

U.S.-brokered Iran-Israel ceasefire is holding into a second day; NATO leaders are set to back Donald Trump’s increased defense spending target; and our daily quiz question is about a social media milestone. Ava Arcoleo guides you through the news.

In our More Than A Minute feature today, Philippe Gélie, the foreign editor of French daily Le Figaro, offers his take on President Trump’s unusual approach to statecraft.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a surprise ceasefire between Israel and Iran. And in our More Than A Minute feature today, French political analyst Pierre Haski examines how Trump seized an opportunity to attempt to end the war. Israeli forces fire on people waiting in line for aid in Gaza; NATO leaders arrive in The Hague for two-day summit and our daily quiz question is about a killer animal. Emma Albright guides you through the news. 

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

Today:

• Iran threatens retaliation following the U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites over the weekend. For more on this, in our More Than A Minute feature, French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how the U.S. intervention in Iran has strengthened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position;
• a suicide bombing at a Damascus church kills 22;
• Spain reaches a defense spending deal with NATO ahead of the alliance’s annual summit;
• and our daily quiz question is about a world record set in Thailand.

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This is ⁠Six Minutes⁠, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, ⁠Worldcrunch⁠ is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

Russian drones strike Odessa; UK lawmakers are set to vote on a landmark assisted dying bill; and European foreign ministers are meeting. Anne-Sophie Goninet guides you through the top news headlines for Friday, June 20. 

Then, in our More Than A Minute, Emma Albright takes us back to the early hours of the Israel-Iran war last week, when videos emerged from neighboring Lebanon and Syria showing people out partying, dancing and smoking hookah water pipes — as missiles soared overhead.

And finally, today’s daily quiz question is about our beloved pets.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

The conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is giving mixed signals about whether the U.S. will get directly involved in the conflict. In our More Than A Minute feature today, French political analyst Pierre Haski examines three factors that could weigh in Trump’s decision; Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo agree on a draft peace deal that could end decades of conflict; Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel for 14.9 billion dollars and our daily quiz question comes from the depths of the ocean. Emma Albright guides you through the news.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

The Israel-Iran conflict has been going on now for six days; the G7 summit ends without joint statements on Ukraine and the Middle East and in our More Than A Minute feature today, French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at the symbols behind Trump’s premature departure from the Summit; former Argentine President Kirchner begins her six-year sentence under house arrest and our daily quiz question is about a mishap in Italy’s capital.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

U.S. President Donald Trump departs from the G7 summit in Canada to deal with the conflict in the Middle East and in our More Than A Minute feature today Pierre Haski reflects on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unambiguous goal to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; at least 51 Palestinians are killed in Gaza while waiting for aid trucks; Ukraine’s capital city suffers one of its deadliest strikes by Russia; and our daily quiz question comes from the waters of Ibiza. Anne-Sophie Goninet guides you through the news.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

The conflict is escalating between Iran and Israel as Tehran launches a major new missile attack on central Israel — for more on this, in our More Than A Minute feature today, France Inter's Pierre Haski looks at whether this conflict could be the demise of the Islamic Regime in Iran; the suspect of Minnesota politician shootings was arrested after a two-day manhunt, the G7 summit opens in Canada, and our daily quiz question is about a historical female appointment in Britain. Ava Arcoleo guides you through the news.

This is Six Minutes, the seriously international daily news podcast. Each day, Worldcrunch hosts bring you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. In this global news roundup, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of today’s top headlines, and share international affairs insights from major world (and often non-English) news sources. All in just six minutes. 

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the news by working with the best media outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.