Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist, died in 2017 when a bomb exploded under her car. A witness described her panic just before a two-stage explosion killed her. Yorgen Fenech, accused of ordering the killing, is now on trial nearly nine years later.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a remotely detonated bomb placed under her car’s driver’s seat.
She was known for exposing political and financial corruption in Malta.
The bomb exploded in two stages: a small initial spark and then a large explosion that destroyed the car.
A witness driving nearby heard her scream and saw her panic before the blast.
The murder led to protests and the resignation of Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat.
Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy business heir, is accused of being involved and faces life in prison if convicted.
Police officers described the scene as a bomb attack and reported extensive damage and victim’s remains at the site.
The trial is ongoing, with Fenech denying the charges.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case called Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. The case wants to make energy companies pay for the costs linked to climate change, but it uses old scientific information that may not be accurate today.
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The case involves Suncor Energy, an energy company, and Boulder County, a local government in Colorado.
Boulder County is trying to hold energy producers responsible for climate change damages.
The legal arguments rely on scientific data that experts now consider outdated.
The Supreme Court will decide whether energy companies can be financially liable for climate change impacts.
This decision could affect future climate change lawsuits against corporations.
Climate change science has evolved since the case was first filed.
The outcome could influence how courts view the role of energy companies in climate change.
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A Palestinian driver named Ahmad Esleem was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier while delivering food aid into Gaza. The shooting happened after the convoy stopped due to a truck breakdown, and soldiers ordered the drivers to exit their vehicles before one shot Esleem in the head.
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Ahmad Esleem was driving food aid from World Central Kitchen into Gaza.
The convoy stopped because one truck broke down soon after entering Gaza.
Israeli soldiers ordered the drivers to get out of their trucks.
Esleem was shot in the head while his hands were raised in surrender.
The convoy and its movements had been coordinated and approved by the United Nations and Israeli military.
Drivers claim there was no communication attempt before the shooting.
Esleem was 30 years old, married, with two young children.
Following the shooting, several drivers resigned and may stop transporting aid into Gaza.
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Ukraine attacked two Russian oil storage sites located about 500 kilometers from the frontline after President Zelensky met with President Trump at the NATO Summit in Turkey. The attacks targeted oil depots in the Russian regions of Stavropol and Tver.
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Ukraine carried out strikes on Russian oil facilities on Thursday.
The targets were oil depots in Stavropol and Tver regions of Russia.
These locations are about 500 kilometers away from the current war front.
The attacks happened shortly after a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Trump.
The meeting took place at the NATO Summit in Turkey.
Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively engaging in attacks beyond the immediate frontline.
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Mexico’s government has said it will ask US prosecutors to open criminal investigations into the deaths of Mexican citizens during US immigration enforcement operations. This decision follows recent deaths linked to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and comes as Mexico plans to take legal steps beyond diplomacy.
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Mexico wants US state and federal prosecutors to investigate deaths of Mexican citizens in ICE custody and during immigration operations.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called these deaths unacceptable and said Mexico will file formal criminal complaints.
At least 14 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody and 3 others killed during operations, according to Mexico’s government.
The move follows the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national, shot by an ICE agent in Houston.
Salgado Araujo’s family says he had lived in the US for 35 years with no criminal history and was working towards legal status.
US authorities say Salgado Araujo ignored orders and tried to hit an ICE agent with his vehicle, leading to the shooting. His family disputes this account.
Mexico plans to also sue private companies that run US immigration detention centers.
Deaths in ICE custody have risen sharply, with 32 detainees dying in 2025 compared to 11 in 2024.
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Artists in Gaza made a portrait of Egypt's football coach Hossam Hassan using sand. This artwork honors the support he gave to Palestinians during the World Cup.
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The portrait is made entirely out of sand.
It was created in Gaza.
The portrait shows Egypt's football coach Hossam Hassan.
The art honors Hassan's support for Palestinians.
The tribute is linked to his role during the World Cup.
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The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of 2024 with very high temperatures, as western Europe faces its hottest June ever recorded. Scientists link this extreme heat to climate change driven by fossil fuel pollution, leading to health risks, deaths, and challenges for public services.
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Western Europe had its hottest June on record, with temperatures rising above previous records from 2020 and 1976.
The UK Health Security Agency issued amber heat alerts for most of England due to health risks from the heatwave.
Temperatures in the UK surpassed 35°C (95°F) in some areas, with one spot reaching 37.7°C (99.9°F).
The heatwave could be one of the longest since the deadly 1976 heatwave that caused 250 deaths.
Climate scientists say the current warming of 1.4°C is caused by burning fossil fuels, making heatwaves hotter and more frequent.
Belgium reported 1,747 excess deaths linked to the June heat, while Germany recorded 5,120 heat-related deaths this summer.
France’s nuclear reactor shut down because of the heat; experts suggest improving housing and urban green spaces to protect public health.
The NHS in England is handling more emergency visits than ever, partly due to heat-related illnesses.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that legislative elections will be held on November 28 in all Palestinian Territories for the first time in 20 years. The vote faces challenges such as needing Israel’s approval for voting in East Jerusalem and the difficult situation in Gaza caused by recent conflict.
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The elections will be held on November 28 in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
These will be the first Palestinian legislative elections since 2006.
The 2006 elections ended with Hamas winning and later taking control of Gaza in 2007.
Israel must allow voting in East Jerusalem for the elections to proceed there.
Gaza’s infrastructure is severely damaged from recent conflict, making it hard to hold elections.
The population records in Gaza are outdated due to ongoing war and displacement.
Abbas has been president since 2005 and has ruled by decree for over 15 years.
International countries like France and Saudi Arabia have encouraged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections and reform.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, received £5 million from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, raising questions about the party's finances and transparency. Reports have linked this donation to concerns about money laundering, and Farage's use of media to challenge scrutiny has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump’s approach to accountability.
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Nigel Farage got £5 million from Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire.
The donation was claimed to be a personal gift, so Farage says it did not need to be declared to parliament.
The issue is being investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards.
Banks reported the donation to law enforcement because of concerns about money laundering.
Farage’s party, Reform UK, is linked to a larger financial network involving cryptocurrency and unclear transactions.
Harborne holds a large stake in Tether, the biggest stablecoin issuer, which has been connected to criminal activity.
The National Crime Agency found Tether was used in major money laundering schemes and has frozen $4.2 billion linked to crime.
The article compares Farage’s and President Trump’s support for cryptocurrency and rejection of democratic rules.
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Mexico announced it will request criminal charges related to the deaths of 17 Mexican citizens who died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration. This move follows the recent fatal shooting of a Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, by an ICE agent in Houston, which Mexico says was targeted and demands further investigation.
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Mexico plans to ask U.S. authorities to consider criminal charges for the deaths of 17 Mexicans linked to ICE custody or operations.
The request will be submitted to U.S. state prosecutors and the Department of Justice but has no legal enforcement power.
Mexico will also file civil lawsuits against companies running the detention centers to stop human rights abuses.
The announcement came after ICE fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican citizen, in Houston while he was working transporting a construction crew.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Salgado was shot after ignoring orders and trying to hit an agent with his vehicle, and the agent acted in self-defense.
Mexico’s Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco made the announcement to increase pressure on the U.S. government over the treatment of Mexican citizens.
Mexico has previously sought investigations and used diplomatic channels; now it plans to escalate the situation beyond diplomacy.
Mexico City’s President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed strong condemnation of the deaths and promised to act in defense of Mexican workers in the U.S.
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The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran, hitting about 90 military targets. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire is over and claimed that Iran wants to make a deal, but the timing of any agreement is unclear.
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The U.S. carried out a fresh series of airstrikes on Iran on Wednesday.
Approximately 90 Iranian military targets were attacked, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over.
President Trump stated that Iran wants to negotiate a deal.
The exact timing of any potential deal with Iran is not known.
The strikes and remarks happened amid ongoing conflict concerns between the U.S. and Iran.
The report was provided by CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi.
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A French court has allowed Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, to run for president in the April 2027 election. The court reduced and suspended her prison sentence and ban on holding public office, but she must wear an electronic monitor for a year under house arrest. Le Pen plans to appeal the decision in the highest French court and currently leads in opinion polls.
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Marine Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally party in France.
A court reduced and suspended her prison sentence related to a jobs scandal.
Her ban on running for public office was lifted, allowing her to run for president.
She must wear an electronic monitoring device for one year while under house arrest.
Le Pen says the monitoring will make it hard for her to campaign.
She plans to challenge the ruling in France’s top court.
Le Pen is currently ahead in opinion polls for the 2027 presidential election.
The main question is whether voters opposing her nationalist and anti-immigrant views will unite behind another candidate.
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NATO leaders met in Ankara to discuss military support for Ukraine and defense spending. The US asked NATO allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route Iran had blocked, but many European countries declined, saying the conflict with Iran is not NATO's concern.
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NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for talks on defense and Ukraine support.
The US and Israel are involved in a conflict with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global shipping.
Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz for several months.
The US asked NATO allies to help secure the strait.
Many European NATO members refused to join the effort.
The refusal is based on the view that the Iran conflict is outside NATO's mission.
Experts from various universities and institutes discussed the issue during the meeting.
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England is experiencing its third heatwave of the year with temperatures reaching 35°C (95°F). Heat health alerts cover most of England, warning of pressure on health services and possible travel disruptions until Sunday evening.
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Heat health alerts have been extended to northern England and cover almost all of England until 9 pm Sunday.
Temperatures reached 35.1°C in Surrey, close to the Wimbledon record of 35.7°C in 2015.
NHS ambulance services are under sustained pressure due to the heatwave.
Rail services across England are facing disruptions and have advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel.
This heatwave marks the eighth day this year with temperatures at or above 34°C, setting a new record for the calendar year.
High electricity demand is expected because of increased use of cooling devices, with the grid operator requesting more power availability.
Safety advice urges people to take care, especially children, elderly, and those with health conditions.
The worst heat is expected in southern and eastern England, with Wimbledon players receiving extra care for heat protection.
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Cach Mercer, winner of Love Island 2025, is one of the celebrities joining the 2026 season of Strictly Come Dancing. Other announced participants include celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton, singer Delta Goodrem, actress Lacey Turner, and reality star Dani Dyer.
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Cach Mercer won Love Island in 2025 and works as a model, DJ, and mental health charity ambassador.
Mercer is excited to learn ballroom dances like the foxtrot on Strictly Come Dancing.
Chris Appleton is known for styling celebrities like Kim Kardashian and has created looks for Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry.
Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who previously competed in Eurovision 2026, will also compete in the show.
Actress Lacey Turner, famous for her role on EastEnders, is participating and is a longtime fan of the show.
Dani Dyer, a previous Love Island contestant, is returning after fracturing her ankle during rehearsals last year and missing the competition.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2026 season is expected to start in September.
The show pairs celebrities with professional dancers to compete in ballroom and Latin dances.
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This article highlights several events from the past week, including Prince Harry losing a privacy court case, England's football team winning a match against Mexico, and the United States celebrating its 250th birthday. It also mentions a quiz related to news and events, referencing Kylie Minogue and Australia's Prime Minister's apology.
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Prince Harry lost a privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
England's football team, known as the Three Lions, won a game in Mexico.
The United States marked its 250th birthday recently.
Australia’s Prime Minister apologized to singer Kylie Minogue (though details are not provided).
The article includes a quiz about recent world news events.
The quiz was created by Ben Fell.
Readers are invited to try other quizzes from previous weeks or archives.
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A Ghanaian social media influencer named Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, was extradited to the United States to face charges of running a romance scam that stole over $8 million from elderly Americans. He is accused of using fake online identities created with AI tools to trick victims and send the stolen money to accomplices in both countries.
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Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) is accused of scamming elderly Americans out of more than $8 million.
He allegedly used AI technology to create fake profiles and gain victims' trust on social media and dating sites.
Kumi was extradited from Ghana to the US and could face up to 20 years in prison.
His lawyer claims Ghana’s government ignored court decisions by extraditing him early, raising legal concerns.
Prosecutors say the scam involved false claims like urgent medical needs or investment opportunities to get money.
Kumi’s social media showed luxury cars and properties, which raised suspicion about his income sources.
The case is part of a larger effort by US authorities to stop fraud targeting elderly Americans, especially involving West African networks.
Kumi was arrested last year in a joint operation between Ghana and the US.
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Wally Funk, a pioneering female pilot and the oldest woman to travel to space, has died at age 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the Mercury 13 program in the 1960s and flew to space in 2021 with Blue Origin's New Shepard mission.
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Wally Funk was born on February 1, 1939, and lived in Grapevine, Texas.
She was selected for the Mercury 13 program in 1961, undergoing the same tests as NASA astronauts.
Despite her qualifications, women were not allowed to join NASA astronauts during her early career.
Funk became the first female flight instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and the first female inspector for the FAA.
She trained over 3,000 pilots and logged more than 30,000 flight hours.
In July 2021, at age 82, she flew to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-16 mission, becoming the oldest woman in space.
She received multiple honors, including induction into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame and Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame.
Wally Funk died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, as announced by the city of Grapevine.
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A 14-year-old girl named Lilly Jones was found dead in a park in Blaina, Wales, two days after she went missing. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and is due to appear in court again soon.
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Lilly Jones went missing from her home on June 20.
Her body was found in Duffryn Park on June 22.
The cause of death was multiple stab wounds.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and is in custody.
A court hearing for the boy is planned later this month.
A trial is expected to start in November.
Lilly’s family described her as kind, caring, and unique.
The family thanked the community for support and donations.
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A Hungarian court sentenced an Irish man to 14 years in prison for murdering an American woman tourist in Budapest in 2024. The man killed the woman during a private encounter, hid her body, and later disposed of it in a forest near Lake Balaton.
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The victim was Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse practitioner from Portland, Oregon, visiting Hungary.
She was last seen at a nightclub in Budapest on November 5, 2024, after which she went missing.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Irish citizen identified as L.T.M., was arrested on November 7, 2024.
Police said the man beat and strangled Michalski and then hid her body in his apartment.
He later placed her body in a suitcase and discarded it in a wooded area near Szigliget by Lake Balaton.
The court found that the man intended to kill Michalski and did not seek help after the attack.
He was sentenced to 14 years in prison without parole and ordered to pay court costs and be deported after serving the sentence.
The man is appealing the conviction.
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