AnewZ Morning Brief - June 8th, 2025

Reuters

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot in head during rally

Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times, including twice in the head, during a campaign event in Bogotá.He was rushed by helicopter to the Santa Fe clinic, where he remains in critical condition. Supporters have gathered outside the hospital to hold vigil.Authorities say a 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.

Munich knife attack: Woman shot dead by police after injuring two
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. local time. Police say the woman attacked passersby with a knife before officers opened fire. She later died from her injuries in the hospital, according to the dpa news agency.

Russian airstrikes on Kharkiv kill 4 and injure over 60

Russia carried out a large-scale air attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight and into Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring more than 60 others, including a baby, according to local officials.Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the city is enduring “the most powerful attack since the start of the full-scale war.” The city, just a few dozen kilometers from the Russian border, was targeted by waves of drones, missiles, and guided bombs.

Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles amid migrant raid unrest

President Donald Trump has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to help control unrest following a wave of immigration raids. The decision comes after two days of protests in the city’s Paramount district, where clashes between local residents and federal agents have led to dozens of arrests.Federal immigration officers used tear gas and batons to break up crowds on Saturday. At least 118 people were arrested in the city this week, including 44 on Friday.

Azerbaijan claims historic victory at European Chovken Championship

In a historic moment for Azerbaijani sport, the national Chovken team has been crowned European champions after a dominant performance at the European Chovken Championship, held in Poland from June 5 to 7. Organized by the International Chovken Federation, the tournament featured teams from six countries: Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Hungary, Malta, Poland, and the UK.

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