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Researchers in Occitanie, France, have launched a 14-month study to identify and quantify endocrine disruptors in the region's ambient air. They identified 46 disruptors out of 56 molecules searched, including phthalates, PAHs, and synthetic musks, commonly found in consumer products.

Philippine military denies allegations that its soldiers on BRP Sierra Madre pointed guns at China Coast Guard personnel on June 4, 2024. The incident occurred during a Philippine mission to supply troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea.

Luxembourg's poverty rate among workers surges, with 12% of full-time employees at risk, and 16% of construction workers not earning a living wage. Stëmm vun der Strooss, a non-profit, reports a dramatic increase in people seeking support, with 1,550 more meals served in April alone.

Washington state's Initiative 2081, a parental rights law, takes effect after a court commissioner declines to block it. A hearing is scheduled for June 21 to deliberate on the law's constitutionality and potential impact on minors' privacy.

Sahrawi refugees in Algeria criticize Spain's recognition of Palestine while ignoring Western Sahara's independence. The refugees argue Spain's stance is hypocritical, given its historical and legal responsibilities towards Western Sahara.

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan led a rally in Yerevan's city center, demanding an end to the border delimitation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The protest, marked by clashes with police, resulted in 29 detentions, including two deacons, and calls for criminal charges against those who assaulted protesters.

Armenia's Chief of Staff commits to rapid peace with Azerbaijan through diplomatic efforts; recent agreements include returning four Azerbaijani villages and potential recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.

La Place, a Netherlands-based restaurant chain, will become an independent organization after separating from Jumbo. Koninklijke Jumbo Food Groep and Vermaat will remain as joint venture partners in the new entity.

Greenpeace activists occupied a drilling platform off the Netherlands' coast to protest ONE-Dyas's gas extraction plans, citing environmental concerns. The Council of State halted the project pending a hearing, following the activists' occupation and opposition from environmental organizations.

Kazan Airport has temporarily suspended all flights due to unspecified reasons, diverting inbound flights to alternate airfields. The suspension follows a series of drone sightings in Tatarstan, prompting increased security measures in the region.