MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 10th 2026
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Wednesday, June 10th 2026 - 14:51 UTC
Argentina: A year after Kirchner's final conviction, a possible pardon splits Peronism before 2027
A year has passed since Argentina's Supreme Court made final the corruption conviction against former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner —six years in prison and a lifetime political ban— and the possibility of pardoning her if Peronism returns to power is dividing the movement, as it searches for a candidate for the late-2027 presidential elections. Kirchner is under house arrest in a Buenos Aires apartment, in the Constitución neighborhood, where her supporters will again gather on Wednesday to demand her release.
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Wednesday, June 10th 2026 - 13:52 UTC
US launches strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command (Centcom) said. The action marks a sharp escalation that deepens doubts over the ceasefire in place since April 8 and over the peace negotiations that President Donald Trump says are within reach.
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Wednesday, June 10th 2026 - 10:37 UTC
Is It Possible for Gold's Value to Rise By 24% in 2026?
Even though any kind of forecast should be treated with some degree of caution, analysts and investors are optimistic about the price of gold. Major financial institutions have increased their price targets, citing global demand.
