News about june 12
Here are some of the top news stories from June 12:
World News
- Iran shoots down US drone: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down a US Navy RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. The US military confirmed the incident, saying the drone was in international airspace. (Source: CNN)
- Protests erupt in Hong Kong: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong to demand greater democracy and an investigation into alleged police brutality. The protests were sparked by a proposed extradition bill that would allow Hong Kong to send suspects to mainland China for trial. (Source: BBC)
- Taliban attacks Afghan city: The Taliban launched a coordinated attack on the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, killing at least 100 people and wounding hundreds more. The attack was one of the deadliest in recent years. (Source: Al Jazeera)
US News
- Trump announces new tariffs on Mexico: President Donald Trump announced that the US would impose a 5% tariff on all Mexican goods, effective June 10, in an effort to pressure Mexico to do more to stop the flow of migrants to the US. (Source: The New York Times)
- NASA's Artemis program gets funding boost: NASA received a funding boost from Congress to support its Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024. The program received $2.2 billion in funding for the 2020 fiscal year. (Source: Space.com)
- California wildfires continue to spread: Wildfires continued to spread across California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. The fires were fueled by hot and dry weather conditions. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
Sports News
- NBA draft lottery results: The NBA draft lottery results were announced, with the New Orleans Pelicans winning the first overall pick. The Pelicans will likely select Zion Williamson, a star forward from Duke University. (Source: ESPN)
- US Women's Soccer wins World Cup: The US Women's National Soccer Team won the FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. It was the team's fourth World Cup title. (Source: The New York Times)
- Tiger Woods wins PGA Tour event: Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament, his first victory in over five years. Woods shot a 15-under-par 273 to win the tournament by two strokes. (Source: Golf Digest)
These are just a few of the top news stories from June 12. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific topics you'd like to know more about!