12 06 2018 news headlines
Here are some of the top news headlines from June 12, 2018:
- Trump Administration Announces New Sanctions on Iran: The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Iran, targeting the country's metals sector, in response to Iran's ballistic missile program and support for terrorism.
- North Korea-US Summit Canceled: The highly anticipated summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump was canceled, citing "tremendous anger and open hostility" from the North Korean government.
- G7 Summit Ends in Disarray: The G7 summit in Quebec, Canada, ended in disarray after US President Trump refused to sign a joint statement, citing disagreements over trade and tariffs.
- Facebook Data Breach Affects 50 Million Users: Facebook announced that a data breach had affected 50 million users, allowing hackers to access their personal information.
- NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors Win Third Championship in Four Years: The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, winning their third championship in four years.
- UK Election Results: Theresa May's Conservative Party Loses Majority: The results of the UK general election showed that Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party had lost its majority, leading to a hung parliament.
- China-US Trade Talks Break Down: Trade talks between the US and China broke down, with both sides failing to reach an agreement on trade tariffs and intellectual property issues.
- Syria: US-Led Coalition Launches Airstrikes on ISIS Targets: The US-led coalition launched airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria, in response to the group's recent attacks on US-backed forces.
- NASA's Parker Solar Probe Launches: NASA's Parker Solar Probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to study the sun's corona and explore the solar system.
- World Cup: France Defeats Australia 2-1: France defeated Australia 2-1 in their opening match at the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
These are just a few of the top news headlines from June 12, 2018.