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Labour MP Jess Phillips resigned from the government partly because she felt it was slow to protect children online. Sir Keir Starmer announced that companies must use technology to stop children from taking, sending, or seeing sexually explicit images on their devices. The episode also discussed recent missile attacks between Israel and Iran and their impact on peace talks.
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Jess Phillips is a Labour MP who left the government over concerns about online child safety.
Sir Keir Starmer instructed companies to add or update features to block explicit images for children.
The new rules apply to phones and other digital devices.
The episode included a discussion about missile fire between Israel and Iran.
The missile attacks lasted for 24 hours before the discussion.
Experts analyzed what caused the attacks and their effect on peace negotiations.
The episode is part of BBC’s Newscast podcast, hosted by Adam Fleming.
Newscast offers daily political news and analysis from the UK and around the world.
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President Trump worked to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Iran after Israeli strikes in Beirut led to Iranian missile attacks on Israel. He urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate further, trying to buy time for a possible deal with Iran to end the conflict.
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Israeli forces struck a Hezbollah target in Beirut, prompting Iran to launch missiles toward Israel.
The Israeli military informed U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) about the strike but not the White House.
President Trump warned Netanyahu that retaliating could lead to him fighting alone.
The call between Trump and Netanyahu was calm, unlike an earlier heated exchange.
Netanyahu argued that failing to respond would make Iran seem dominant and weaken efforts to negotiate.
After consulting his security team, Netanyahu decided to proceed with further strikes.
Israel attacked Iranian petrochemical facilities in Tehran, risking escalation.
The U.S. military helped Israel intercept Iranian missiles but did not take part in attacks.
Several regional countries asked Trump to pressure Netanyahu to avoid more fighting.
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near western Cuba in the Gulf region, causing shaking felt in parts of Florida, including Orlando. No injuries or tsunami warnings have been reported.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1.
It occurred about 65 miles (100 km) west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba.
The quake was shallow, approximately 6 miles (10 km) deep.
Shallow earthquakes can cause shaking over a wider area.
Tremors were felt across parts of Florida, including Central Florida and Orlando.
No injuries have been reported from the quake.
No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake.
The earthquake happened less than 24 hours after a larger 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines.
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Roberto Sanchez, a leftist candidate, has taken a very narrow lead in Peru's presidential runoff election, surpassing conservative Keiko Fujimori. With almost all votes counted, fewer than 4,300 votes separate them, and the final result is still uncertain.
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Roberto Sanchez is currently leading in Peru's presidential runoff election.
Keiko Fujimori, the conservative candidate, is behind by less than 4,300 votes.
Nearly 18 million votes have been cast, with 94 percent of voting centers reporting.
Keiko Fujimori has tried and failed to become president three times before.
She is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori, a former president jailed for human rights violations.
Peru has had eight presidents in the last ten years due to political instability.
The country remains divided between the coastal cities and the rural Indigenous south.
Both candidates say the final outcome depends on counting all votes, which may take several days.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people and causing over 200 injuries. The quake caused building collapses, a deadly landslide, and minor tsunami waves in nearby countries.
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The earthquake hit offshore near Mindanao island at a depth of 33 km (20 miles).
It is the strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines in 2024.
The city of General Santos suffered heavy damage to buildings.
A landslide in Sarangani province killed 13 people.
Other deaths were due to collapsing buildings and falling debris.
Tsunami waves were reported in the Philippines and nearby countries like Indonesia, Palau, and Japan.
The Philippine government canceled classes and activated disaster-response agencies.
Countries including the U.S., France, Japan, and New Zealand offered support.
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John Lithgow won the Tony Award for Lead Actor in a Play for his role in "Giant," 53 years after his first Tony win. At 80 years old, he became the oldest actor to win this award and set the longest time gap between Tony wins.
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John Lithgow won the Lead Actor in a Play Tony Award for "Giant."
His previous Tony win was in 1973 for Lead Actor in a Musical for "The Changing Room."
The 53-year gap between wins is the longest in Tony Awards history.
At 80 years old, Lithgow is now the oldest actor to win a Tony Award for acting.
"Giant" is a play about author Roald Dahl and deals with antisemitism.
The 79th Tony Awards took place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Singer Pink hosted the event, which honored Broadway plays and musicals from the past year.
Lithgow will appear as Dumbledore in HBO’s "Harry Potter" reboot premiering December 25, 2026.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke in London about the strong friendship between Ukraine and the UK. He expressed hope that some UK councils that removed Ukrainian flags will put them back and emphasized the ongoing need for UK support against Russia. Zelenskyy also discussed plans to invite King Charles for a state visit to Ukraine and urged European unity and continued military investment.
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Some UK councils under the Reform UK party removed Ukrainian flags, prompting concern from Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy called the removal a “small mistake” that could harm a strong friendship.
He highlighted that Ukraine’s military position is the strongest it has been in over two years.
Zelenskyy met UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German leader Friedrich Merz in London.
He plans to invite King Charles for a state visit to Ukraine later this year.
Zelenskyy pressed for the UK to align with Europe on sanctions and for the use of funds from the sale of Chelsea FC to support Ukraine.
He stressed that UK support for Ukraine benefits both countries’ security in Europe.
Zelenskyy called for increased defense spending by allies and offered to share Ukraine’s military experience gained from the conflict.
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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir filmed a timelapse of the Southern Lights from the SpaceX Dragon shuttle. The Southern Lights, like the Northern Lights, happen near the poles when charged particles from the Sun hit Earth’s atmosphere and create colorful waves of light.
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The Southern Lights are also called auroras and occur near the South Pole.
They are caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.
These particles collide with gases in the atmosphere, creating colorful lights.
The Southern Lights are common but less known because fewer people live near Antarctica.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured the footage from space aboard the SpaceX Dragon shuttle.
The Northern Lights happen in the same way near the North Pole.
The event is a natural light display usually seen in polar regions.
The video shows the lights moving and changing colors over time.
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France and Germany announced they are stopping their joint fighter jet project called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) due to disagreements between the main companies involved, Dassault Aviation from France and Airbus representing Germany and Spain. This project aimed to build new fighter jets to replace older models and improve European defense cooperation amid rising tensions with Russia and concerns about US support.
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France and Germany started the FCAS project in 2017 to create new fighter jets.
The project involved France's Dassault Aviation and Germany/Spain's Airbus companies.
Disagreements between these companies caused the countries to abandon the project.
FCAS was meant to replace France’s Rafale jets and the Eurofighter planes used by Germany and Spain.
The project was important for European defense unity against Russian threats and uncertain US security commitments.
Other parts of the broader FCAS system, like networking aircraft and drones, will continue.
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the situation extensively before deciding to halt the fighter jet part of the project.
Both countries plan to focus on smaller, more achievable defense projects moving forward.
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NATO fighter jets, flown by French pilots, shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace near the Russian border. The incident is part of growing concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict affecting neighboring NATO countries.
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A drone entered Latvian airspace from Russia and was destroyed by French jets from NATO.
The drone was shot down near Berzgale village, about 30 km from the Russian border.
No injuries or damage were reported after the drone was destroyed over an uninhabited area.
Latvia's Foreign Minister and Prime Minister praised the quick military response.
The incident is linked to ongoing Russian electronic warfare and tensions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Other nearby countries like Moldova and Romania have also experienced similar drone incidents recently.
The French jets operate as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, securing Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia since 2004.
These incidents raise fears of the Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory and causing regional instability.
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A large fire broke out at a recycling center in south London, requiring about 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines to control it. The fire caused thick smoke and disrupted train services between Charing Cross and London Bridge.
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The fire started just after 5:30 pm on Monday at a recycling center in Bermondsey, south London.
About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines responded to the fire.
Fire crews came from nearby areas including Deptford, Old Kent Road, and Greenwich.
Two special 32-meter turntable ladders were used to help fight the fire.
Thick smoke from the fire was visible high above the city.
Train services between Charing Cross and London Bridge were affected, with some trains starting or ending at Tonbridge.
Passengers were advised to check train times and consider traveling later.
Nearby residents were told to keep windows and doors closed because of the smoke.
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The U.S. government led by President Donald Trump has added visa restrictions on over 100 Nicaraguan officials after the death of Indigenous activist Brooklyn Rivera while in state custody. The U.S. condemns the Nicaraguan government for holding Rivera as a political prisoner and accuses it of human rights abuses against dissenters.
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Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous leader, died while held by the Nicaraguan government.
Rivera was detained since September 2023 and held with limited outside contact.
The Nicaraguan government called Rivera’s death a result of organ failure.
The U.S. has now placed visa restrictions on more than 2,350 Nicaraguan officials and their families over their role in the Ortega-Murillo government’s actions.
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called Rivera’s death “horrific” and linked it to efforts to suppress opposition.
The United Nations called for an independent autopsy and the return of Rivera’s remains to his family.
There have been over 120 Indigenous leaders arbitrarily detained in Nicaragua from 2018 to 2024.
Rivera was part of the Miskito Indigenous people and had a long history of opposition to Nicaragua’s Sandinista government.
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A big fire broke out at a recycling centre in Bermondsey, south London. About 100 firefighters are working to control the fire, and the smoke has caused train delays and closures at London Bridge station.
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The fire started around 17:30 BST at a recycling centre on Landmann Way, Bermondsey.
Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are involved in putting out the fire.
Firefighters are using turntable ladders to fight the fire from above.
Large clouds of smoke are visible, and residents are told to keep windows and doors closed.
All train lines at London Bridge station are currently closed due to the fire near the railway.
Southeastern and Thameslink rail services are delayed, diverted, or stopped, with disruption expected until about 22:30.
Network Rail has warned travelers to expect major delays and to consider alternative routes.
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President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be cautious in the conflict with Iran, suggesting Israel might end up isolated. The two countries have been allies, but tensions are rising as Israel continues military actions after Iran launched missiles into northern Israel.
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President Donald Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about the Iran conflict.
Trump warned Netanyahu to be careful, saying Israel could be left alone against Iran.
The U.S. and Israel have been close allies for many years.
Trump wants a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and called for both sides to stop shooting.
Iran launched ballistic missiles into northern Israel, and Israel responded with military strikes.
This exchange was the first direct military action between Iran and Israel since April.
Trump told the news outlet Axios he planned to ask Israel not to retaliate further against Iran’s attack.
The White House confirmed the call took place but gave no extra details.
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An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a target in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City. Local sources reported that several people were injured during the attack.
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The missile was launched by an Israeli helicopter.
The target was located in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City.
The exact target of the missile is unknown.
Local reports say multiple people were hurt in the incident.
The event was captured on video footage.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Uganda’s quick and effective actions to control the Ebola outbreak spreading from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). WHO’s chief encouraged Uganda to keep helping the DRC and to reconsider its decision to close the border, as this affects trade and the economy.
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The Ebola outbreak began on May 15 in both the DRC and Uganda.
The outbreak is centered in Ituri province in eastern DRC, an area with ongoing conflict.
Uganda has responded quickly by screening at borders and managing cases effectively.
Uganda closed its border with the DRC two weeks ago to stop Ebola’s spread.
The Ebola strain involved is Bundibugyo, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
As of now, the DRC has 544 confirmed Ebola cases and 88 deaths; Uganda has 19 cases and 2 deaths.
The border closure disrupts local trade and could hurt the economies of the region, including Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan.
WHO recommends focusing on controlling the outbreak’s epicenter instead of border restrictions.
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Scientists have found that a cool area of ocean called the North Atlantic "cold blob" might show that a major Atlantic ocean current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is weakening. This change in the ocean flow could affect weather, sea levels, and flooding along the U.S. East Coast and other parts of the Atlantic region.
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The North Atlantic "cold blob" is an unusually cool patch of water south-east of Greenland.
This cold area stays cool even as most oceans warm due to climate change.
The cold blob is likely caused by a weakening of the AMOC, a large ocean current system.
The AMOC moves warm salty water north and cold water south, helping balance temperatures.
Melting Greenland ice adds freshwater, which slows the sinking part of the AMOC circulation.
A weaker AMOC may cause higher sea levels and more flooding on the U.S. East Coast.
Changes in the AMOC could also shift rainfall and storm patterns in North America.
Scientists do not yet know exactly how these changes will affect specific U.S. regions.
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The United Nations nuclear agency chief has urged Iran to resume allowing inspections of its nuclear sites. The United States and European countries want Iran to provide clear information about its enriched uranium and damaged nuclear facilities after attacks last year.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head, Rafael Grossi, called on Iran to cooperate with nuclear inspections.
The US, UK, France, and Germany asked the IAEA to require Iran to share details on its nuclear materials and give full site access.
Iran’s nuclear sites were bombed by the US and Israel in an operation called Midnight Hammer in June 2023.
The IAEA currently only inspects Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful uses only and calls military attacks unjustified.
The US President Donald Trump said preventing Iran from making nuclear weapons is a key reason for military actions.
The recent attacks and lack of access have broken communication between Iran and the IAEA.
Iran warned that forcing cooperation through pressure could harm diplomatic efforts.
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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake happened in the Gulf of Mexico, about 118 kilometers northwest of Cuba. The U.S. National Weather Service said there is no tsunami danger for the United States.
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The earthquake had a strength of 6.4 on the magnitude scale.
It was located in the Gulf of Mexico, near Cuba.
The quake's location was about 118 kilometers west-northwest of Cuba.
The National Weather Service reported no tsunami threat to the U.S. from this earthquake.
The news was reported on June 8, 2026.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, and updates may follow.
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A recent missile exchange between Iran and Israel highlighted the unstable situation in the Middle East and the complicated relationship between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite Trump’s efforts to control the situation, Netanyahu launched attacks that led to missile responses from Iran before a ceasefire was restored.
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President Trump said he “calls all the shots” in Middle East affairs, asserting control over U.S. policy.
Trump reportedly insulted Netanyahu, warning him not to attack Beirut to avoid escalating the conflict.
Netanyahu ordered bombing of Hezbollah areas in Beirut after Israeli casualties, which triggered Iranian missile attacks on Israel.
Despite Trump’s advice not to retaliate, Netanyahu ordered missile strikes against targets in Iran.
Both sides eventually stopped fighting so Trump could declare the ceasefire was back on track.
The Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded until a final deal is reached, affecting global oil flow.
Trump and Netanyahu originally united against Iran but have grown apart due to different political pressures and goals.
Netanyahu faces elections soon and pushes for stronger military actions to satisfy his political base.
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