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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran’s nuclear program has not significantly changed since the recent conflict involving the U.S. and Israel in Iran began over three months ago. The IAEA shared this information in its first report to United Nations members since the conflict started.
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The IAEA is monitoring Iran's nuclear activities.
No major changes were found in Iran’s nuclear program since the conflict started.
The conflict involves the U.S. and Israel in Iran.
The report covers a period of just over three months.
The report was shared with U.N. member states.
Reuters obtained and reviewed the confidential report before its release.
The IAEA has 35 member countries involved in this report.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held his fifth wartime economic conference in St. Petersburg amid concerns about the Russian economy slowing down. The government is facing challenges to find ways to restart economic growth while the Ukraine war continues to affect the situation.
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The conference is the fifth wartime economic meeting held by President Putin.
Russia's economy is currently stagnant, meaning it is not growing or shrinking much.
The government is seeking strategies to resume economic growth.
The ongoing war with Ukraine is a major factor affecting Russia's economy.
Western trade sanctions against Russia continue to impact economic performance.
Energy supplies and trade issues linked to Europe and NATO relate to the conference topics.
Ukrainian drone attacks have recently targeted Saint Petersburg, adding security concerns.
The St. Petersburg economic conference is sometimes called "Russian Davos," referring to the well-known global economic forum.
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Analysts say there is a large, organized disinformation campaign happening in Armenia before the elections. Much of this false information is believed to come from Russia and aims to exploit the recent war trauma in the country.
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Armenia is holding elections soon where voters will decide the country's future direction.
Analysts warn about a widespread disinformation campaign targeting these elections.
The disinformation is coordinated and involves a network acting together.
Much of the false information appears to come from Russia.
The campaign exploits past war experiences and trauma in Armenia.
This strategy aims to influence public opinion and the election outcome.
The issue highlights concerns about foreign interference in national elections.
The report was provided by France 24 and includes coverage from Yerevan, Armenia’s capital.
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The bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in London will stay trans-inclusive after a public consultation showed strong support for current rules. Trans people can use the ponds that match their gender identity or the mixed pond, despite a recent legal ruling defining a woman by biological sex.
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Hampstead Heath has separate ponds for men and women, plus a mixed pond open to everyone.
Transgender swimmers can use the pond that aligns with their gender or the mixed pond.
A public consultation received 38,000 responses, with 86% supporting the current trans-inclusive policy.
This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling saying a woman is legally defined by biological sex.
The City of London Corporation manages the ponds and made the decision to keep the current policy.
A group called Sex Matters is legally challenging the trans-inclusive access, saying it breaks the law.
The City of London Corporation plans to add more private toilets and showers at the ponds.
The Equality Act’s definition of single-sex spaces applies, but the ponds will not be considered single-sex under the new policy.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 12 people and injured many more, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression by honoring over 700 children killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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At least 12 people died in multiple Russian attacks across Ukraine on Thursday.
The Donetsk region suffered the deadliest attack, with 5 killed and 11 injured from bomb and drone strikes.
Russian attacks destroyed homes, cars, a medical facility, and emergency vehicles in several towns and villages.
Additional attacks in Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions caused deaths, injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy said at least 707 Ukrainian children have died in the war since February 2022.
Thousands of children have been wounded, abducted, or their whereabouts remain unknown due to the conflict.
Zelenskyy called for remembering the children killed and emphasized the need to punish what he described as Russia’s evil acts.
He also proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed openness to a full ceasefire to end the war.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin proposing a direct, face-to-face meeting. Zelensky also expressed Ukraine's readiness to agree to a full ceasefire while negotiations take place.
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Zelensky sent a public letter to Putin on June 4, 2026.
The letter requests a direct meeting between the two leaders.
Ukraine is willing to pause fighting completely during talks.
Zelensky called the meeting proposal a way to end the war.
This letter is considered a rare public outreach from Zelensky to Putin.
The letter was reported by news agencies including FRANCE 24 and AFP.
The conflict referred to is the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
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Hundreds of people in Libya protested outside the UN refugee agency’s office in Tripoli, asking for undocumented migrants to leave the country. The protesters said Libya should remain for Libyans and opposed the presence of the UN refugee agency there.
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The protest took place in Tripoli outside the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) headquarters.
Protesters chanted slogans and held signs against undocumented migrants, saying Libya belongs to Libyans.
Some signs said “Our love for our country is not racism” and “Libya is not the world’s garbage bin.”
Libyans blame migrants for some social and economic problems worsened by 15 years of conflict and political division in Libya.
The UN agency said it is not resettling migrants in Libya but helps them find solutions outside the country or return home voluntarily.
Libya hosts about 900,000 migrants, many of whom fled conflicts like the Sudan civil war.
The UN warned about false information and hate speech against its work and condemned any violence or threats toward UN staff.
This protest was the largest in a series of recent anti-migrant demonstrations in Libya.
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R&B artist 6LACK released a new album called *Love is the New Gangsta*, inspired by his experiences with fatherhood and personal growth. The album features a warm, simple sound and focuses on themes of love, presence, and emotional honesty.
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6LACK's new album is titled *Love is the New Gangsta*.
The album reflects his life changes, including preparing for his second child.
Fatherhood influenced him to slow down and be more involved at home.
He describes love as active care through daily routines and responsibility.
The music has a warm, organic feel with simpler production.
Songs were often built from scratch with attention to letting the lyrics guide the sound.
6LACK aimed for the album to feel meditative and emotionally honest.
Collaboration with other artists played an important role in the creative process.
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Russia and the U.S. continue talks about economic and energy issues even though Ukraine peace talks are paused. At the St Petersburg economic summit, many controversial figures attended to support President Vladimir Putin’s policies.
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Russia and the U.S. held discussions on economic and energy matters recently.
These talks happened despite a break in peace negotiations about the conflict in Ukraine.
Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s special envoy, spoke to U.S. counterparts about these issues.
The discussions took place at the St Petersburg economic summit in Russia.
Many well-known and controversial people attended this summit.
The attendees showed support for President Putin’s political policies.
The summit is sometimes called “Russian Davos,” referring to a famous global economic meeting.
Ukraine has been pushing back Russian forces in recent months, affecting the conflict’s dynamics.
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A 52-year-old Sherpa guide named Hillary Dawa Sherpa was found alive after being missing for six days on Mount Everest. He was discovered crawling down a dangerous icefall near base camp and was taken to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment.
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Hillary Dawa Sherpa went missing on May 29, 2026, after separating from his client near 24,600 feet on Everest.
He survived alone for nearly a week without food, water, or extra oxygen.
He was found by a garbage collection team sliding and crawling down the Khumbu Icefall, a very risky glacier area.
After being found, he was flown by helicopter to HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu.
Dawa suffered exhaustion and severe frostbite on his hands but could speak and recognize people.
The incident happened as the Everest climbing season was ending.
Dawa and his client had been returning after failing to reach the summit of 29,032 feet.
Rescue teams involved included 8K Expeditions and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
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Andrea Jenkyns, a mayor from the Reform party, left a meeting with government officials and other city mayors after a disagreement about how social media has affected tensions following the murder of Henry Nowak. The meeting was meant to discuss local government powers but became focused on community division and the role of social media in recent unrest.
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Andrea Jenkyns walked out of a meeting with the communities secretary Steve Reed and other mayors.
The argument was about social media's role in increasing tensions after Henry Nowak’s murder.
Henry Nowak was killed by Vickrum Digwa, who falsely claimed racial abuse.
The murder led to protests with far-right involvement, violence, and arrests.
Some officials blamed hostile foreign groups for stirring up divisions through social media.
Jenkyns argued social cohesion requires freedom of speech and criticized Labour politicians.
Labour mayors responded by accusing her of political deflection and mentioned past controversies.
The main goal of the meeting was to talk about mayors gaining more power from the national government.
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A Nepali Sherpa named Dawa Sherpa was missing on Mount Everest for six days without food or oxygen. He was found alive and safely reunited with his family, who had started funeral rituals thinking he had died.
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Dawa Sherpa went missing on Mount Everest.
He was without food or oxygen for six days.
Rescuers found him alive on the mountain slopes.
His family had already begun funeral rituals.
After being found, he was reunited with his family.
The rescue highlights the dangers Sherpas face on Everest.
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Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister met with Russia’s energy official in St Petersburg to discuss the need for stability in global energy markets amid ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine. Both sides acknowledged rising uncertainty in oil demand and challenges like lower Russian oil production and disruptions in OPEC+ agreements.
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Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in St Petersburg.
They emphasized the importance of a stable energy sector to ensure energy security worldwide.
The ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine are disrupting oil supplies and causing high oil prices.
Russia’s oil production has dropped due to unplanned refinery maintenance, partly linked to attacks on Russian facilities.
The Gulf OPEC members and UAE have cut oil exports, affecting OPEC+ output agreements.
The UAE left OPEC in April after being a member for nearly 60 years.
OPEC+ plans to discuss raising oil production targets in a meeting scheduled for Sunday.
Both officials noted that demand forecasts need to be revised because of current uncertainties.
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Hezbollah’s leader refused a partial ceasefire offer from Lebanese and Israeli representatives, demanding a full stop to fighting and Israel’s complete withdrawal. He also warned northern Israel of possible new attacks, as tensions continue between Lebanon and Israel.
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Hezbollah rejects a limited truce proposed by Lebanon and Israel.
Hezbollah wants a full ceasefire and Israel to fully withdraw from contested areas.
Hezbollah’s leader threatened to launch new attacks on northern Israel.
The conflict between Lebanon and Israel remains active despite ongoing talks.
There have been recent Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
New diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel are happening in Washington.
The situation is influenced by wider regional dynamics involving Iran and other Middle East countries.
The ongoing violence and diplomatic efforts show unstable leadership in the region.
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The British government banned American commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the UK, saying their presence would not be "conducive to the public good." The ban is widely seen as related to their criticism of Israel, raising questions about how governments define what speech or actions are considered harmful to society.
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Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur are US leftwing commentators with large followings.
The UK government banned them from entering the country this week.
The government did not clearly explain what “not conducive to the public good” means.
Piker and Uygur believe the ban responds to their frequent criticism of Israel.
Some accuse them of antisemitism, which they deny.
Other public figures who have said offensive things, like Ben Shapiro, have not been banned from the UK.
The article compares their situation to statements made by former Israeli president Isaac Herzog, who blamed Palestinians for a Hamas attack.
The article discusses broader concerns about how governments decide what is "good" or "bad," especially related to conflicts in Gaza and human rights.
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Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-French artist and filmmaker known for her graphic novel "Persepolis," has died at the age of 56. Her family said she passed away due to deep sadness after the death of her husband.
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Marjane Satrapi was 56 years old when she died.
She was an Iranian-French artist and filmmaker.
Satrapi was famous for her graphic novel called "Persepolis."
"Persepolis" is about her life, exile, and women's freedom.
Her family reported that she died from sadness following her husband's death.
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At a medical conference in Chicago, doctors celebrated a new pill that doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. The event also featured advances in treatments for breast, bladder, and neck cancers, with discussion on how technology, politics, and environmental factors affect cancer prevention and care.
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A new pill was announced that doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer, a very deadly cancer.
Advances were also presented for breast cancer, bladder cancer, and neck cancer treatments.
Innovations like artificial intelligence and better data use played a role in these breakthroughs.
Political actions, such as France passing a law to reduce cadmium in fertilizers, aim to lower cancer risks from pollution.
Cancer prevention efforts also focus on screening access, lifestyle choices, and exposure to pollutants.
The French parliament passed stricter rules on harmful substances despite opposition from farming interests.
Experts discussed how politics and business interests influence cancer rates beyond individual behavior.
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Two brothers in Sheffield were sentenced for killing a 16-year-old boy who was hit by a car they were driving at a group of cyclists. Zulkernain Ahmed was given a life sentence for murder, and his brother Armaan Ahmed received 17 years for manslaughter.
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The victim, Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Taleb, was 16 years old and had recently moved to Sheffield seeking safety.
Zulkernain Ahmed, 21, was driving the car that struck Abdullah; his brother Armaan, 27, was a passenger.
The brothers were targeting a group of three riders, including e-bikes and a moped, when Abdullah was hit.
Abdullah was walking on the pavement when he was killed, captured on video throwing and catching a water bottle.
The incident was connected to a dispute involving stolen e-bikes and threats made to Zulkernain by another man.
Zulkernain was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 30 years; Armaan received 17 years.
The court described the killing as “senseless and shocking.”
Abdullah’s father said the family had come to England to escape war and find a better life.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about strong geomagnetic storms caused by three coronal mass ejections from the sun. These storms may make the northern lights visible farther south than usual.
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NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center announced a strong geomagnetic storm watch.
The storms are caused by three coronal mass ejections, which are large bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields from the sun.
Geomagnetic storms can affect Earth’s magnetic field.
As a result, the northern lights (aurora borealis) could be seen in places farther south than usual.
Such storms may also impact satellite and communication systems, though this was not detailed in the article.
The alert was made on June 4, 2026.
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Zeynab Javadli, the ex-wife of a nephew of Dubai’s ruler, has gone missing. Her home in Dubai is locked and empty, and neither she nor her three daughters have been seen or heard from since Tuesday.
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Zeynab Javadli divorced Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2019.
Javadli has been involved in a long, difficult custody fight with her ex-husband over their three children.
Contacts lost with her on Tuesday; her home was found locked and empty with changed locks.
Javadli feared she might be arrested and worried about losing her children to authorities.
Last year, her ex-husband accused her of kidnapping their daughters amid custody disputes.
Javadli livestreamed one of the custody conflicts online, which led to possible criminal charges against her in the UAE.
Lawyers for her ex-husband accused her of being an unfit mother, claims she denies and legally contests.
A British human rights lawyer compares her disappearance to the 2018 case of Princess Latifa, who tried to escape Dubai and was forcibly returned.
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