“Elon Musk and Trump Administration ‘Bromance’ Sours Amid Rising Tensions” – 6/7/2025, 12:22:52 PM
Here are the latest world news headlines as of June 7, 2025:
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Snow warnings issued for South Island in New Zealand, with the Inter Islander ferry closed due to sailing conditions[2]
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Russia has launched attacks on Ukraine with over 400 drones, described as retaliation for Ukrainian drones that struck deep inside Russia. Martha Raddatz is reporting from Ukraine as missiles strike, and has conducted an exclusive interview with President Zelensky, who revealed that Russian drivers unknowingly transported the Ukrainian drones deep into Russia[2][4]
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Trump administration tensions with Elon Musk as their “bromance” reportedly ends[2]
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Tourist ferry disaster where passengers were trapped in a capsizing boat, with reports of people jumping for their lives and smashing windows to escape[4]
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Former sheriff escape: A convicted murderer who was a former sheriff has escaped using a makeshift uniform. Breaking news indicates authorities have found him[4]
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Manhunt continues for a fugitive father who allegedly killed his three young daughters, with authorities warning the community[4]
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US sanctions on ICC judges: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court in response to the court issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Galant for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza[5]
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Trump administration considering State Department restructuring that could eliminate over 3,400 US-based staff positions and entire bureaus focused on conflict resolution, women’s rights, public diplomacy, and humanitarian coordination[5]
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NASA leadership change: President Trump has withdrawn Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA. Isaacman is a billionaire private astronaut and associate of Elon Musk. This comes as the White House has proposed cutting NASA’s budget by 25%, potentially canceling numerous missions and causing thousands of layoffs[5]
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Border wall construction: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has signed waivers to expedite construction of 36 miles of new border wall in Arizona and New Mexico, waiving certain environmental laws[5]