Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 9th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. Israel says body of Hamas commander Sinwar found

Israel’s military says it has identified the body of top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar beneath a hospital in southern Gaza.

The Israeli military says it has located and identified the body of Mohammed Sinwar, the military leader of the Palestinian armed group Hamas in Gaza.

His body was found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis. The military says the identity was confirmed through DNA testing, though Hamas has not publicly acknowledged his death.

Sinwar, 49, was killed in an air strike on 13 May, which the Hamas-run civil defence agency said left 28 people dead and dozens injured.

His death is the latest in a series of assassinations that have severely impacted Hamas’s leadership, though the group’s grip on power in Gaza remains unbroken.

2. Protests intensify in Los Angeles after Trump deploys hundreds of National Guard troops

Clashes erupted in Los Angeles on Sunday as National Guard troops deployed by President Trump faced off with protesters outside a federal detention centre. The unrest followed days of demonstrations over immigration raids, with crowds blocking a major freeway and setting autonomous vehicles on fire.

Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs to disperse protesters, some of whom formed makeshift barricades and hurled objects at officers. Authorities declared an unlawful assembly as tensions rose, prompting most demonstrators to leave by evening. Trump vowed “very strong law and order” and hinted at broader troop deployments.

3. Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump's new travel ban targeting 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday, intensifying tensions over his immigration policies.

The order bars entry for citizens of nations including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Somalia, and adds restrictions for travelers from countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Laos without valid U.S. visas. Existing visas remain valid, but new applicants must meet strict exemption criteria or face denial.

4. Thousands march in Colombia to show support for shot senator Uribe

Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot from behind during a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday, his party confirmed. The 39-year-old conservative, and grandson of a former president, remains in critical condition after undergoing neurosurgery, according to Santa Fe Foundation hospital.

The attack comes amid rising political tensions as President Gustavo Petro faces opposition over proposed labour reforms. Authorities arrested an underage suspect, though it’s unclear if he acted alone. Petro condemned the shooting and vowed full intelligence resources to identify those responsible, while also noting the legal protections afforded to the minor.

5. Ukraine confirms upcoming prisoner swap with Russia

Ukraine says a new prisoner exchange with Russia involving 1,000 troops from each side will begin next week.

Ukrainian officials have confirmed a new prisoner of war swap with Russia.

They say the exchange of captured soldiers and bodies is set to begin next week. The announcement follows Moscow’s accusation that Kyiv had delayed the process.

The planned swap involves 1,000 servicemen from each side and also includes the return of deceased and severely wounded individuals. It is based on agreements reached during peace talks held in Istanbul last week.

6. UN Ocean conference kicks off today in France

Dozens of research and exploration vessels gathered off the coast of Nice on Sunday to launch the third U.N. Ocean Conference, coinciding with World Oceans Day.

Under the theme “Ocean Wonders,” ships sailed across the Bay of Angels to highlight the ocean’s vital role and call for stronger global action. Thousands of delegates, including world leaders and scientists, will attend the summit to address urgent threats like rising temperatures, plastic pollution, and overfishing.

Currently, only 2.7% of the world’s oceans are effectively protected—far short of the 30% target set for 2030.

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