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Prince William is planning to sell 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall’s land over the next 10 years. The money raised, about £500 million, will be used to support local communities with affordable housing, environmental projects, and creating jobs.
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The Duchy of Cornwall provides Prince William with over £20 million a year and owns 128,000 acres across 19 counties.
Selling 20% of the property is expected to raise £500 million in total.
Funds will go toward affordable housing, environmental efforts, and rural job creation.
The Duchy aims to build 12,000 new homes by 2040, with one-third being affordable.
£161 million will be invested in housing projects, and £123 million in workplaces and renewable energy like solar power.
This plan reflects a shift towards creating social value and improving life where the land is located.
The move follows public pressure for more transparency about royal finances, especially after recent scandals.
The UK government’s funding for the Royal Household is expected to decrease next year but maintain protections for future funding levels.
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Matt Brittin started as the BBC’s new director general amid strikes by journalists upset about plans to increase their workloads. Brittin said tough decisions are needed as he plans big budget cuts and changes to keep the BBC relevant in the digital age.
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Matt Brittin is the new director general of the BBC, replacing Tim Davie.
His first day coincided with a strike by journalists from the BBC World Service’s Newshour and Radio 4’s The World Tonight.
The strike is about a plan to add more shifts to journalists’ workloads, which staff say will cause stress and hurt the shows.
Brittin has been visiting BBC departments to look for ways to cut costs, aiming for a 10% budget reduction.
He emphasized the need for the BBC to adapt quickly to new digital platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
The BBC says it regrets the strike but must make savings to continue providing reliable news.
The BBC’s World Service is seen as important for Britain’s global influence through free and accurate news.
The article also mentions ongoing discussions about the BBC’s handling of transgender issues, sparked by a recent critical essay from a former editor.
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The United States and Nigeria carried out air strikes on Sunday against Islamic State group fighters in northeastern Nigeria. The strikes killed at least 20 jihadists and followed a recent joint operation that killed a senior Islamic State leader. The region faces attacks from jihadist groups and criminal gangs that kidnap people.
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The air strikes targeted Islamic State militants in northeastern Nigeria.
At least 20 Islamic State fighters were killed in these strikes.
The operation follows the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a top IS leader.
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was involved in IS media, finances, weapons, and drones.
No US or Nigerian soldiers were harmed during the strikes.
Nigeria faces violence from jihadist groups like ISWAP and criminal kidnappers.
Recently, 46 people, mostly children, were kidnapped in a school attack.
The US has sent troops to Nigeria to help train and support Nigerian forces.
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A Spanish court ruled that singer Shakira should get back €55 million (£48 million) because the tax authorities wrongly charged her for 2011. The court found she did not live in Spain long enough that year to be taxed as a resident.
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The Spanish National High Court ordered the government to return €55 million to Shakira, including fines and interest.
The tax agency claimed Shakira lived in Spain for 183 days in 2011, the limit for tax residency, but the court found she stayed only 163 days.
Shakira says she was wrongly accused and suffered public attacks for nearly a decade.
The repayment includes about €24 million in income taxes and nearly €25 million in fines that the court deemed unlawful.
The tax agency plans to appeal the decision to Spain’s Supreme Court and will not pay the refund before the final ruling.
This ruling covers the 2011 tax year only and does not affect other tax cases involving Shakira.
Shakira has also had other tax disputes with Spain, including a 2018 settlement.
Shakira is currently touring and will perform at the upcoming FIFA World Cup halftime show with Madonna and BTS.
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Iran has created a new authority called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas. It plans to offer insurance for ships passing through the strait, with payments possibly made in cryptocurrency, but many countries oppose Iran charging fees for transit.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key global passage, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and gas during normal times.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to monitor the strait and provide updates.
Iran intends to offer maritime insurance for ships crossing the strait, with payments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Iran has previously collected transit fees from some ships, seen by many as a toll or charge for passage.
The United States and China oppose any country charging tolls or restricting free navigation through the strait.
International law, specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, prohibits fees on ships passing through international straits.
Iran says charging fees or offering insurance helps cover costs of damage from recent attacks by the US and Israel.
Experts warn Iran may face legal and financial challenges in effectively providing this insurance service.
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Celebrities have asked the Royal Horticultural Society to stop banning garden gnomes at the Chelsea Flower Show, where the ban has been in place since 1927. This year, the ban was temporarily lifted to allow painted gnomes to be displayed and auctioned to raise money for a school gardening program.
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Garden gnomes have been banned from the Chelsea Flower Show since 1927.
This year, the ban was temporarily lifted to help raise funds for the RHS’s school gardening campaign.
Celebrities including Bill Bailey, Alan Titchmarsh, and David Beckham painted gnomes for auction at the show.
King Charles supports lifting the ban and enjoys garden gnomes, having one at his own estate.
The celebrities decorated their gnomes in different styles, sometimes reflecting personal themes.
The show features a special garden co-designed by King Charles, Alan Titchmarsh, and David Beckham.
This garden includes wildflowers and weeds to encourage butterflies and other wildlife, a change from past gardening trends.
Alan Titchmarsh criticized noisy garden machinery like leaf blowers, especially when used on Sundays.
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A man was charged with murder after a woman and two children were found dead in a home in Sydney. Police responded to an emergency call and arrested a 47-year-old man at the scene.
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The incident happened in Campbelltown, a suburb in southwest Sydney.
Police were called around 7:50 pm on Monday following a report from the home.
The victims were a woman in her 40s and two boys.
A 47-year-old man was arrested at the house.
He was charged early Tuesday morning with three counts of murder related to domestic violence.
The man was denied bail.
He is set to appear in Campbelltown local court later on Tuesday.
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In Seoul, about half of the households have only one person living there. Many adults between 25 and 49 years old say they do not want to marry, leading local leaders to treat loneliness as a serious health problem. The city government is spending over €260 million in five years to address this issue.
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Half of Seoul’s households consist of a single person.
Over 40% of men and women aged 25 to 49 do not want to get married.
Loneliness is now seen as a major public health concern in Seoul.
The municipal government will invest more than €260 million over five years to fight loneliness.
This situation is called an epidemic by local authorities.
The issue affects both men and women in young to middle adulthood.
The focus on loneliness targets social isolation impacting health and wellbeing.
The article relates to mental health and societal trends in South Korea.
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A lorry driver named Jakub Konkel was caught hiding 90 kilograms of cocaine worth £7.2 million in a shipment of Kim Kardashian's Skims clothing. He was sentenced to 13 and a half years in prison after being stopped by border officers at Harwich Port in the UK.
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Jakub Konkel collected the drugs in Belgium and transported them through the Netherlands to the UK.
The cocaine was hidden inside the rear doors of the truck carrying 28 pallets of Skims underwear and clothing.
Konkel was paid about £3,918 to move the drugs.
Officers became suspicious of his driving and used an X-ray scan to find the hidden cocaine.
A mobile phone linked to the drug supply was found in the truck and had an automatic wipe feature.
Konkel admitted guilt and was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court.
After serving his sentence, he will be deported from the UK.
The truck, mobile phone, and drugs will be destroyed following the court order.
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A British photographer living in Kyiv, Mark Neville, said he does not believe the war in Ukraine will end soon. He takes photos to show the real experiences of Ukrainians fighting against Russia and thinks it is better to focus on each day as it comes.
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Mark Neville is a British photographer based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
He documents the everyday lives of Ukrainian people during the war.
Neville does not expect the conflict to end in the near future.
Recent news shows Ukrainians are finding new ways to fight back against Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure, but that does not mean the war will end soon.
Neville's perspective was shared in an interview with FRANCE 24.
The article mentions ongoing military actions, including Russian drone attacks on ships near Ukraine.
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K-pop group Ateez will headline the BST Hyde Park music festival in London on June 28, joining artists like Pitbull, Lewis Capaldi, and Maroon 5. Ateez is the third K-pop group to headline this festival, following Blackpink and Stray Kids, and they have achieved significant success with multiple top 10 UK albums and major awards.
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Ateez is an eight-member South Korean boy band formed in 2018.
They will perform as headliners at BST Hyde Park on Sunday, June 28.
Other headliners include Pitbull, Lewis Capaldi, Maroon 5, Garth Brooks, Mumford & Sons, and Duran Duran.
Ateez is the third K-pop act to top the BST Hyde Park bill, after Blackpink (2023) and Stray Kids (2024).
The group has completed five world tours across the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Ateez made UK chart history with four consecutive top 10 albums and three top 10 albums in one year.
Ateez won the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award for K-pop artist of the year.
Pitbull will attempt a world record at the festival for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
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Iran has created a new organization to oversee the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. This move comes during stalled peace talks with the United States and ongoing tensions related to this important shipping route.
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Iran announced the formation of a new body aimed at controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage for the global oil trade.
Peace talks between Iran and the United States are currently deadlocked.
The announcement relates to a stand-off over security and control of this shipping route.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S.
The news story is developing, and further updates are expected.
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The article uses the metaphor of a wounded bear to describe Russia, suggesting that a country facing serious problems and feeling trapped can act more aggressively and unpredictably.
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The article compares Russia to a wounded bear.
It suggests that a wounded bear is dangerous.
A bear that feels it has no way out is even more dangerous.
This metaphor implies that Russia might behave more dangerously if it feels cornered or desperate.
The focus is on the risks posed by a struggling or declining Russia.
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Four Italian divers died while exploring a deep underwater cave in the Maldives, and rescuers found their bodies after a difficult search. A Maldivian military diver died during rescue efforts, and experts from Finland joined the search team to help plan new strategies.
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The four Italian divers were found inside a cave at about 160 feet deep, which is deeper than the Maldives' usual diving limit of 98 feet.
One diver’s body, the instructor Gianluca Benedetti, was found near the cave entrance before the four others were located.
The dive was not part of an official scientific mission, although some divers were scientists studying marine life and climate change.
A Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness while trying to rescue the Italians.
Finnish expert divers joined the rescue team to help improve search plans.
Difficult weather conditions slowed the search efforts.
The Italian tour operator said it did not know about or approve the deep dive beyond legal limits.
Investigation into the cause of the divers’ deaths is still ongoing.
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President Donald Trump expressed urgency for Iran to make progress on a peace deal, warning time is running out. He plans to meet with his national security team to discuss next steps and has talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid concerns about possible renewed conflict with Iran.
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President Trump said on social media that Iran must act quickly to secure a peace deal or risk severe consequences.
Trump will meet with his national security team soon to discuss the situation with Iran.
He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before a security meeting focused on Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza.
Israel fears fighting with Iran could resume if no compromise is reached.
The United Arab Emirates blamed a recent fire near its nuclear plant on a drone linked to Iran or its allies, calling it a dangerous escalation.
In domestic politics, Trump criticized Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who opposes Trump’s agenda and faces a tough primary battle.
Workers renovating the Washington DC reflecting pool ordered by Trump are working quickly to finish before July 4, raising union safety concerns.
ICE arrested Christian Cerna for allegedly punching an officer during a protest; his arrest was filmed and shared publicly by ICE.
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Ukraine launched drone attacks inside Russia, hitting military and fuel sites near Moscow and other regions. The strikes aimed to respond to Russian attacks on Kyiv and to pressure Russia’s leadership as Ukraine gains ground in the conflict.
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Ukrainian drones targeted at least 14 Russian regions, Crimea, and nearby seas.
At least four people were killed in the drone strikes inside Russia.
Targets included military industrial sites, oil refineries, and fuel infrastructure near Moscow.
The Ukrainian government used different types of drones, including RS-1, FP-1, and BARS-SM models.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said the attacks were a justified response to Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Russian officials confirmed the attacks but said some facilities continued operating normally.
Damage from drone wreckage affected residential areas and caused fires, including near an international airport.
Moscow and Russian military bloggers showed concern about the ability to defend against these strikes.
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Iran says it has the right to enrich nuclear material and will not give up this right. The country is still talking with the United States, with Pakistan helping as a middleman.
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Iran believes nuclear enrichment is a right it already has.
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman is Esmaeil Baghaei.
Talks between Iran and the United States are ongoing.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in these discussions.
Iran insists its nuclear activities are not open for negotiation.
The issue focuses on Iran’s ability to produce enriched nuclear material.
These talks are part of wider diplomatic efforts regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
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The bodies of four missing Italian divers who died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives were found inside a deep underwater cave. A fifth Italian diver’s body had been found earlier, and a Maldivian rescue diver also died while searching for them.
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Five Italian divers went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week.
Four of the bodies were found inside a 60-meter-deep underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll by Finnish and Maldivian rescue teams.
The fifth Italian diver’s body had already been located after the accident on Thursday.
The Italian divers included university researchers and a diving instructor.
A Maldivian rescue diver died during the search for the missing Italians.
Eight rescue divers were involved in the search when the Maldivian diver went missing and was later found unconscious.
The accident is considered the worst diving tragedy in the Maldives.
Further dives are planned to recover all the bodies.
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At least 10 people, including a child, were killed in a shooting attack by gunmen in Tehuitzingo, Puebla, Mexico. The victims included six family members and four workers, and authorities are investigating the incident amid rising cartel violence in the area.
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The attack happened early Sunday in Tehuitzingo, in Puebla state, Mexico.
Ten people died: six men, three women, and one child.
Six victims belonged to the same family; the other four were workers.
Nine died at the scene, and one woman died en route to the hospital.
Soldiers, National Guard, and police responded to the shooting.
The motive and suspects remain unknown.
Puebla has seen recent violent events and cartel-related crimes.
Central Mexico has seen increased cartel violence forcing many families to flee their homes.
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Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Russia, hitting targets far from the border, which experts say could change the course of the war. Reports show Russia suffered territorial losses and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said their long-range capabilities are improving.
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Ukraine carried out its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war began in 2022.
Ukrainian forces can now strike targets up to 500 kilometers inside Russia.
Russia experienced its first net loss in territory since October 2023.
Some experts believe Ukraine's strengthened capabilities mark a turning point in the conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be pressured to consider peace talks.
The information comes from multiple news sources including The Washington Post, Time Magazine, and The Economist.
The attack reflects a shift in Ukraine’s military strategy towards longer-range strikes.
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