Climate activist Greta Thunberg has hit back at US Senator Lindsey Graham’s mocking remark about her Gaza aid mission, saying, “We can swim very well.” Graham, a key Trump ally and staunch supporter of Israel, earlier posted, “Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” Thunberg, along with 11 others including actor Liam Cunningham and MEP Rima Hassan, is aboard a humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. The group aims to challenge Israel’s siege with non-violent action. As tensions mount, Israel has signaled readiness to intercept the vessel, which is currently off Crete’s coast, equipped with an advanced tracking system. (PC: Instagram)

Following the June 4 stampede that killed 11 and injured 56 during RCB’s IPL victory celebration at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Karnataka High Court has posed nine critical questions to the state government. The court, acting on a suo motu writ, demanded clarity on authorisation, crowd estimates, permissions, medical response, and SOPs for large gatherings. It asked the government to respond by June 10. The incident led to the suspension of five senior police officers, including Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner. The tragedy, linked to poor crowd control, has intensified public and judicial scrutiny of the event’s organisation and emergency preparedness. (PC: ANI)

Elon Musk has deleted a controversial post from X claiming US President Donald Trump was named in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, a move seen as a potential olive branch following their recent public spat. Musk had accused Trump of suppressing the files for self-protection, calling it the “real reason” they remained sealed. The claim reignited conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein case. Trump responded by saying he had no interest in speaking to Musk, who he claimed had “lost his mind.” Their fallout follows disagreements over Trump’s spending bill and tax reforms, with Musk recently exiting the Department of Government Efficiency. (PC: Reuters)

Ukraine has vowed to stand firm after Russia launched its biggest drone strike on Kharkiv, killing three and injuring 21, including a baby. Mayor Ihor Terekhov called the 48-drone assault “open terror,” while President Zelensky urged the world to increase pressure on Moscow. The attack follows Ukraine’s daring strike on Russian airbases, dubbed “Operation Spider’s Web,” targeting 40 warplanes. Despite reaching a deal on prisoner and body swaps, both sides now accuse each other of delaying implementation. As peace talks stall and Russia escalates retaliation, Ukraine says its fight continues not just for survival—but for global democratic security. (PC: Reuters)

A public fight between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump has created big trouble for Musk’s companies. Tesla’s stock fell by 14% after Musk criticized Trump on social media. Investors are worried Musk is focusing too much on politics and not enough on his businesses. Some experts say Tesla is falling behind in self-driving cars, and Musk isn’t paying enough attention. Trump even warned he might cancel big government contracts with Musk’s companies, like SpaceX and Starlink. Even though Trump may find it hard to replace them, this fight could still hurt Musk’s reputation and his business plans. (PC: Getty Images)

The Karnataka High Court has posed nine critical questions to the state government over the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 during the RCB IPL victory celebration. The court sought clarity on who approved the event, crowd control measures, medical preparedness, and more. Despite no police clearance for a victory parade, RCB announced it on June 4, triggering chaos. The state has ordered a judicial inquiry led by retired Justice John Michael Cunha. Five police officials, including the commissioner, have been suspended. KSCA officials received interim protection, even as arrests were made from RCB and the event agency. (PC: PTI)

Los Angeles erupted in protests after surprise immigration raids by ICE on June 6, detaining at least 44 undocumented workers across the city. Tensions peaked outside the Federal Building as demonstrators clashed with riot police using tear gas, flash-bangs, and pepper spray. The protests turned violent after objects were hurled at officers, prompting an unlawful assembly declaration. Labour leader David Huerta was among those detained. ICE confirmed four raids in downtown LA as part of a nationwide crackdown under President Trump’s directive for mass deportations. The LAPD, though not involved in enforcement, was deployed to manage the escalating civil unrest. (PC: Reuters)

Russia has launched its largest drone assault yet on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, killing at least three and injuring 21, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The overnight attack involved 48 drones, two missiles, and four gliding bombs. Several residential buildings were hit, with extensive damage reported. The strike follows a Ukrainian drone offensive on Russian airfields last Sunday. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated a retaliatory response was imminent. This is the second night of intense attacks across Ukraine, with six killed and 80 injured the night before in nationwide strikes. (PC: Reuters)

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran man mistakenly deported from Maryland under a Trump-era policy, has been returned to the US and indicted for conspiring to smuggle illegal immigrants. US Attorney General Pam Bondi said Garcia played a major role in an alien smuggling ring over nine years, allegedly transporting over 100 individuals, including MS-13 members. His lawyers deny gang ties and slammed the charges as “preposterous.” Garcia had previously received protection from deportation in 2019. His arraignment is set for next Friday in Nashville. The case has sparked fresh criticism of Trump’s immigration policies and handling of deportation orders. (PC: Sky News)

A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli by activist HM Venkatesh at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park Police Station, alleging Kohli promoted “gambling through IPL,” inciting the crowd that led to the June 4 stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium, which killed 11 people. Police have not registered an FIR yet but confirmed the complaint will be reviewed. Four individuals, including RCB official Nikhil Sosale, are in judicial custody. Karnataka Police have also booked the RCB franchise, DNA Entertainment, and KSCA for culpable homicide. Meanwhile, the high court granted interim relief to KSCA officials and adjourned the case to June 9. (PC: ANI)