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The siblings of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl who was murdered by her father and stepmother, will remain in Pakistan after Surrey County Council withdrew its legal case to bring them back to the UK. The children have been living with their paternal grandfather in Pakistan, and the final custody decision is still pending in Pakistan courts.
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Sara Sharif was murdered by her father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash Batool, who were sentenced to life in prison.
Sara’s five siblings fled with family to Pakistan after her death and have lived with their grandfather since October 2023.
Surrey County Council tried to bring the siblings back to the UK through legal channels, but has stopped pursuing the case.
The siblings were made wards of the English court, which ordered their return, but Pakistan courts have not recognized Surrey’s authority.
Legal proceedings in Pakistan have been slow, with delays, judge changes, and no final resolution on custody or jurisdiction.
The grandfather has temporary custody of the children in Pakistan.
The children hold joint nationality and can return to the UK if they choose in the future.
Sara Sharif’s uncle was convicted and sentenced to 16 years for involvement in her death.
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The Housing First approach, combined with support services and ongoing federal funding for affordable housing, is an effective way to reduce homelessness. Experts believe these key elements are necessary to address the issue successfully.
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Housing First means providing homeless people with permanent housing before addressing other problems.
Clinical and social services include medical care, mental health support, and help with daily living.
Sustained federal investment means the government keeps funding affordable housing over time.
These three parts together help reduce homelessness better than other methods.
The article focuses on the U.S. approach to tackling homelessness.
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Several Democratic candidates are competing for New York’s 7th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens. They are seeking to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who is retiring.
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The 7th District covers areas in both Brooklyn and Queens.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a Democrat, is retiring from this congressional seat.
Top candidates include State Assemblymember Claire Valdez, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and City Council Member Julie Won.
The candidates will participate in a debate as part of the race.
The winner of this race will represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The release of files about Jeffrey Epstein caused a strong reaction among President Donald Trump’s advisors in the White House. A report from The New York Times says they were very concerned when the files became public.
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The files are related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
The release of these files surprised and worried President Trump’s top advisers.
The reaction inside the White House is described as a "freakout."
The information comes from a report by The New York Times.
CBS News covered the story and provided further details.
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President Donald Trump has increased military strikes against Iran after a helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that attacks might continue if Iran does not agree to a peace deal, while Iran has responded with missile attacks on US forces in nearby countries.
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The US began military strikes inside Iran following the downing of a helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said the US might keep attacking Iran and wants a quick peace agreement.
Iran fired missiles at US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in response.
Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges but did not confirm if he would do so.
Iran has not agreed to a peace deal and insists on recognition of its national rights.
Iranian officials say they are not afraid of war and will not surrender to US threats.
The US attacks and Iranian responses have so far been limited and ended quickly, but tensions remain high.
Critics at home say President Trump is struggling to control the situation and is distracted by domestic issues.
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Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina finished fifth in the Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain. Her campaign included criticizing and later seeking support from President Donald Trump and focusing on releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.
Key Facts
Nancy Mace is a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
She came in fifth place in the South Carolina Republican primary for governor.
Mace initially criticized President Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol attack but later sought his support.
She pushed for releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Mace called for a law to bar people not born in the U.S. from holding political office.
She questioned the qualifications of candidate Rom Reddy because he was a naturalized citizen.
Mace struggled with fundraising and had limited media presence during her campaign.
She supports Alan Wilson in the upcoming governor runoff election despite criticizing him last year.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine with a record number of votes, surpassing the previous record set by Sara Gideon in 2020. He will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 election, and current polls show a close race between the two candidates.
Key Facts
Graham Platner received over 130,000 votes in the Maine Democratic Senate primary, about 72% of the vote.
This is the highest vote total for a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine history, beating Sara Gideon's 116,264 votes in 2020.
Platner defeated Governor Janet Mills and David Costello in the primary.
Maine leans Democratic; Kamala Harris won the state by nearly 7 points in the 2024 presidential election.
Senator Susan Collins is a Republican who has won multiple elections in Maine due to her personal popularity and bipartisan appeal.
Recent polls show a close race between Platner and Collins, with Platner holding slight leads or ties in some surveys.
Maine uses ranked-choice voting, which affects how support levels are measured in polls.
Maine’s other Senate seat is held by Angus King, an independent who works with Democrats.
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A 25-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly shooting and killing his parents, brother, and his brother's girlfriend at their home in Livonia, Michigan. Police arrived to find the victims dead and the suspect surrendered without resistance. Investigators are still trying to understand the motive behind the shooting.
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The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. on June 9, 2026, in Livonia, near Detroit.
The suspect's parents, Sterling Pierce (58) and Holly Kimball (53), were found dead in the backyard.
The brother, Tanner Pierce (22), and his girlfriend, Nevaeh Finch (21), were found dead in a bedroom.
The suspect peacefully walked out of the home with his hands raised when police arrived.
Police noted a troubled relationship between the suspect and his parents but have not confirmed a motive.
Authorities had no previous reports or visits to the house related to the suspect.
The suspect's identity has not been released by police.
Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers might use a third budget reconciliation bill to provide money for the military because of the conflict with Iran. Some senior Republican senators are unsure about using this method again for military funding.
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John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
He mentioned a possible third budget reconciliation bill to fund the military.
The military funding is related to the conflict with Iran.
Some senior Republicans in the Senate Appropriations Committee doubt using reconciliation a third time.
Budget reconciliation is a process that allows certain budget laws to pass with fewer votes, avoiding a filibuster in the Senate.
The first two reconciliation bills addressed other budget or policy issues before this.
The discussion reflects ongoing negotiations about how to support the military in current conflicts.
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President Trump is asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a spy law called FISA 702, which is about to expire this Friday. He wants more time to appoint and confirm a permanent head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) after choosing Bill Pulte as acting director, a move that has faced criticism and blocking from Democrats and some Republicans.
Key Facts
FISA 702 is a spy authority law that helps military and national security efforts.
The law is set to expire this Friday without an extension.
President Trump chose Bill Pulte, currently director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence.
Some Democrats and Republicans oppose Pulte’s appointment due to his lack of national security experience and his past actions against Trump’s political opponents.
Democrats have vowed not to support the FISA 702 extension while Pulte is in charge.
President Trump met twice with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss the issue.
Senate GOP leaders want Trump to appoint a permanent intelligence director to help pass the FISA extension.
Trump wants Pulte to start reducing staff at the ODNI before a permanent director is named.
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Bill Gates is scheduled to testify privately before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s activities. He said he came voluntarily and hopes his testimony helps the committee find justice for Epstein’s victims.
Key Facts
Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
The committee is investigating files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates is the latest high-profile person connected to Epstein to be interviewed.
The interview is held behind closed doors.
Transcripts of such hearings are often made public later.
Gates said he hopes his testimony supports the committee’s work.
He came voluntarily to the congressional hearing.
The investigation focuses on achieving justice for survivors of Epstein’s crimes.
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates voluntarily testified before a U.S. congressional committee investigating how the Justice Department handled the Jeffrey Epstein case. Gates said he wanted his testimony to help bring justice to the victims.
Key Facts
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, appeared before Congress to testify.
The testimony was part of a congressional investigation.
The investigation focuses on the Justice Department’s management of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Gates volunteered to testify, meaning he appeared by choice.
Gates expressed hope that his testimony would assist in achieving justice for Epstein’s victims.
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President Donald Trump requested Congress to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a short time. This extension aims to allow more time to appoint and approve a permanent director of national intelligence, as some Democrats oppose renewing the law if Bill Pulte stays as acting director.
Key Facts
President Trump is pushing for a short-term extension of Section 702 of FISA.
Section 702 allows the government to collect foreign intelligence information.
Democrats have threatened not to renew Section 702 if Bill Pulte remains the acting director of national intelligence.
Bill Pulte is currently the acting director of the agency overseeing national intelligence.
The extension would give time to nominate and confirm a permanent national intelligence director.
President Trump made the request public on the social media platform TruthSocial.
The Senate GOP is involved in discussions related to the extension and the leadership of the agency.
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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he was not allowed to attend a fight event at the White House because of his critical comments about President Trump, Israel, and Jeffrey Epstein. UFC officials and the White House have not confirmed his claim, and UFC chief Dana White denied that Strickland was banned from the event.
Key Facts
Sean Strickland, current UFC middleweight champion, said he was blocked from attending a White House fight event.
Strickland criticized President Trump, Israel, and Jeffrey Epstein on social media.
He claims the White House did not clear him to attend the event on June 14, which is also Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.
UFC CEO Dana White denied that Strickland was banned but criticized him strongly.
The event will take place on the White House south lawn with about 4,300 military personnel expected to attend.
There is a lawsuit claiming the event violated federal laws and is a commercial event disguised as a patriotic celebration.
President Trump reportedly bought up to $50,000 in stock of the UFC’s parent company earlier this year.
Weather forecasts show possible rain and thunderstorms during the event time in Washington, DC.
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Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions related to an investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing focused on Gates's connections and any relevant information linked to the probe.
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Bill Gates testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
The hearing was conducted by the House Oversight Committee.
The topic of the hearing was part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates was asked about his relationship and any knowledge connected to Epstein.
The investigation is ongoing and involves public officials and notable figures.
The event was covered by CBS News and other media outlets.
The House Oversight Committee is responsible for examining government and public matters.
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The New York Police Department (NYPD) is looking for several men who reportedly attacked a San Antonio Spurs fan. The attack happened after the New York Knicks lost a basketball game on Monday.
Key Facts
The incident involved an attack on a Spurs fan.
It took place after the New York Knicks lost a game.
The attack occurred on a Monday.
Multiple men are suspected in the attack.
The NYPD is asking the public to help find the suspects.
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Senator Adam Schiff and other Senate Democrats are investigating how entrance fees paid by visitors to U.S. national parks are being used. They want to know if the money is funding projects linked to President Donald Trump that may serve his personal interests.
Key Facts
Senator Adam Schiff (D-California) announced an inquiry into national park entrance fees.
The focus is on how money from visitor fees is spent by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS).
Schiff and other senators sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
They questioned if the fees are supporting projects they call “vanity projects” of President Trump.
Entrance fees are a source of budget for the National Park Service.
The inquiry aims to ensure public funds are used properly and transparently.
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Rep. James Comer, the Republican leader of the House Oversight Committee, is working to have Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testify about the Justice Department’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The committee has been investigating how the Justice Department handled Epstein’s case and has interviewed several people connected to the issue.
Key Facts
Rep. James Comer wants Todd Blanche to appear before the House Oversight Committee in July.
The committee is asking if any important documents about Epstein’s case are missing.
Todd Blanche is currently Acting Attorney General and has been nominated for the permanent position by President Donald Trump.
The committee has interviewed over a dozen people, including former Attorney General Pam Bondi, Bill Clinton, Howard Lutnick, and Bill Gates.
Epstein’s assistant, Lesley Groff, recently testified before the committee.
Comer plans to question Alan Dershowitz based on new information from Groff and Epstein survivors.
Pam Bondi led the Justice Department during the release of Epstein-related documents but has faced criticism and left her position in April.
Bondi said she delegated document review oversight to Blanche, who met with Ghislaine Maxwell before Maxwell’s prison transfer.
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A Michigan court reversed the conviction of Joseph Morrison, a man accused of supporting a plan to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan’s Attorney General and the governor’s office strongly criticized the decision and said they would appeal it.
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Joseph Morrison was convicted for supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned Morrison’s conviction, saying kidnapping was not a violent felony in this case.
Attorney General Dana Nessel called the ruling “nonsensical” and said her office plans to appeal.
Morrison was part of a militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen, involved in armed protests against COVID-19 rules.
Members of the Wolverine Watchmen plotted to kidnap the governor and were arrested in October 2020.
The governor’s chief of staff said the decision endangers public safety and democracy.
The case involved charges including providing material support for a terrorist act and firearms offenses.
Prosecutors and law enforcement worked together to stop the kidnapping plot.
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The article discusses whether President Donald Trump could gain political benefits from the 2026 World Cup, which is set to begin on June 11, 2026. France 24 journalists talked about the event and its possible political impacts on the U.S. president during a live session.
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The 2026 World Cup will start on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The U.S. is one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup.
Journalists from France 24 discussed how President Trump might use the World Cup to gain political support.
The conversation took place during a live broadcast before the World Cup kicked off.
The article mentions the 2026 World Cup as the most expensive ever organized.
Other unrelated news topics are included but not connected to the World Cup or President Trump.
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