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At the recent NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump was not the tallest leader as several other leaders were as tall or taller than his 6-foot-3 height. This summit featured an unusually tall group of heads of state, including Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at 6-foot-7 and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at about 6-foot-6.
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President Trump is listed as 6-foot-3 tall.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, a former basketball player, is about 6-foot-7 and the tallest leader at the summit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reported to be about 6-foot-6.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is around 6-foot-4.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković are about 6-foot-3.
Other leaders like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (6 feet), French President Emmanuel Macron (5-foot-7), and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (5-foot-8) are shorter than Trump.
Historically, only Abraham Lincoln (6-foot-4) and Lyndon Johnson (6-foot-3½) were taller U.S. presidents than Trump.
The 2024 NATO summit showed a rare visual where President Trump was no longer the most physically imposing figure in a group of world leaders.
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The music duo The War and Treaty performed their song "Litty" at an event called The Great American Block Party 250. The performance took place at the Woolworth Theatre in Nashville. "Litty" is from their new album titled "The Story of Michael and Tanya."
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The War and Treaty is a music duo.
They performed the song "Litty" live.
The performance was at The Great American Block Party 250 event.
The venue was the Woolworth Theatre in Nashville.
"Litty" is a track from their new album "The Story of Michael and Tanya."
The video of the performance is available on CBS News.
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The Goo Goo Dolls performed their popular song "Slide" at The Great American Block Party 250. This event celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States.
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The Goo Goo Dolls are a music band known for the song "Slide."
They performed live at The Great American Block Party 250.
The event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The performance was featured by CBS News.
Viewers can watch the performance through the CBS News app or website.
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The United States announced it will remove Syria from its list of “state sponsors of terrorism,” a move meant to encourage investment and rebuilding after years of conflict. This decision comes as President Trump met with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and follows assurances that Syria will not support terrorism in the future.
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The U.S. will remove Syria from the “state sponsor of terrorism” list in 45 days unless Congress blocks it.
Syria has been on this list since 1979, limiting foreign investment and trade.
President Trump met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took leadership after the fall of the al-Assad family in 2024.
The removal aims to help Syria rebuild after years of war and instability.
Syria promised the U.S. it will not support international terrorism going forward.
Israel opposes the move and has previously conducted air strikes in Syria.
After Syria’s removal, only Iran, North Korea, and Cuba will remain on the U.S. terrorism list.
The decision follows Syria’s links to Iran and Hezbollah, groups considered terrorist organizations by the U.S.
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Al Carns, a former Defence Minister, has decided not to run for the Labour Party leadership and supports Andy Burnham’s bid instead. Burnham is currently the only MP to have declared a leadership bid after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister last month.
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Al Carns will not stand for Labour leader and urges support for Andy Burnham.
Carns previously said he needed more details about Burnham’s plan before offering support.
After speaking with Burnham, Carns believes Burnham will make good decisions and help the country.
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader and prime minister later this month.
The Labour leadership election process starts when MPs can nominate candidates, needing 20% (81 MPs) to qualify.
Burnham has enough support among Labour MPs that others may not be able to enter the race.
If Burnham becomes leader on 17 July, he could become prime minister on 20 July.
Wes Streeting, another potential candidate, has also decided to support Burnham.
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The U.S. military has carried out additional strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump announced that a previously declared ceasefire had ended. The Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the new military action on Wednesday.
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U.S. forces launched more attacks on Iran recently.
President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was over.
The military action was confirmed by CENTCOM, the U.S. military's Central Command.
The strikes took place on a Wednesday.
This marks a continuation of conflict between the U.S. and Iran following the end of the ceasefire.
CBS News reporters Ed O’Keefe and Aaron MacLean reported on the event.
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The Emmy Award nominations were announced, with the show "The Pitt" leading with 25 nominations. Newcomers such as the cast of "Widow’s Bay" also received multiple nominations, while some popular actors like Jeremy Allen White from "The Bear" were not nominated.
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"The Pitt" received 25 Emmy nominations, nearly twice as many as last year.
Shawn Hatosy from "The Pitt" moved from guest actor to supporting actor nominations.
Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober were nominated in guest-acting categories after submitting themselves.
"Widow’s Bay," a new comedy horror show, earned 19 nominations in its first season.
Charles Melton from "Beef" Season 2 received his first nomination; Cailee Spaeny was not nominated.
Charlie Hunnam got his first nomination for playing a serial killer in "Monster: The Ed Gein Story."
Connor Storrie received a nomination for guest-hosting "Saturday Night Live," not for his usual show due to eligibility rules.
Jeremy Allen White was not nominated despite multiple nominations for his show's final season.
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The US military launched air strikes against Iran for a second day after President Donald Trump declared an interim agreement to end the war was finished. These strikes targeted Iranian military and port sites following attacks on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tensions between the two countries.
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The US conducted strikes on Iran’s southern coastal cities and military sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said the strikes were punishment for Iran’s previous attack on cargo ships in the region.
Iran responded by attacking US military locations in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The interim deal signed on June 17 to end hostilities is now likely dead.
Iran’s nuclear power plant in Bushehr was reportedly not damaged during the strikes.
Oil prices rose sharply, and US stock markets fell amid escalating tensions.
President Trump indicated more strikes could happen but said they would not lead to long-term military action.
Iran claims the right to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as part of the interim agreement.
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Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed five people and injured others, including children. Three people died in a strike on a tent in Khan Yunis, and two died when a vehicle was targeted in Gaza City.
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Israeli airstrikes happened in Khan Yunis and Gaza City, locations within the Gaza Strip.
Five people were killed in total: three in Khan Yunis and two in Gaza City.
The Khan Yunis strike hit a tent where displaced people were staying.
The Gaza City strike targeted a vehicle and resulted in two deaths.
Several others were injured, including children.
These events are part of the ongoing conflict in this region.
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Greenland is an important island because of its location near the Arctic. President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to control it due to its minerals and strategic position for security and trade. This has caused concern among NATO and European allies.
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Greenland is the world’s largest island and lies above the Arctic Circle.
Its location is important for controlling access to the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Greenland has valuable mineral resources.
President Donald Trump has expressed strong interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland.
Trump has made repeated demands for Greenland and mentioned the possibility of taking it by force.
These demands have worried NATO allies and European countries.
NATO is currently working on military projects worth billions to show its strength.
European allies depend on the U.S. as a key defense partner.
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The United States conducted new military strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz ended a ceasefire. US officials said the strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten safe passage in this important waterway.
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The US carried out additional strikes on Iran on July 8, 2026.
President Trump stated that Iranian attacks on ships ended the ceasefire.
The strikes target Iran's capability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for international shipping and oil transport.
US military officials communicated the strike details via social media.
The situation follows recent Iranian attacks on ships in this strategic area.
The strikes are part of an ongoing response to rising tensions between the US and Iran in the region.
The news was reported by France 24 with comments from experts and military sources.
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A new Australian study found that the MenB vaccine does not reduce gonorrhoea infections in men who have sex with men. This challenges earlier reports suggesting the vaccine might offer protection, and UK health officials say they will continue to study the vaccine’s effects before making any changes.
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The MenB vaccine was originally made to prevent meningitis B in babies.
Gonorrhoea is a common bacterial infection spread through sexual contact.
The UK began offering the MenB vaccine to men who have sex with men in 2025, hoping to reduce gonorrhoea cases.
The Australian study, called GoGoVax, tracked 587 men for two years, giving half the vaccine and half a placebo.
The study saw nearly the same number of gonorrhoea infections in both groups (291 vaccinated, 285 placebo).
Other studies support these results, showing the MenB vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea.
Gonorrhoea rates remain high in England, with men who have sex with men being the most affected group.
Health experts stress that condoms and regular testing are still the best ways to prevent gonorrhoea.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO remains strong and united despite some critical comments from President Donald Trump about the alliance. Rutte compared Trump's remarks to a family argument but said he is sure President Trump is committed to NATO and its defence goals.
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NATO is described as the cornerstone of Western defence and is strong according to Secretary General Mark Rutte.
President Trump expressed disappointment that NATO did not join fully in US actions against Iran but several NATO countries allowed use of their bases.
President Trump made controversial remarks, calling Spain "a terrible partner" and suggesting the US should take control of Greenland.
Rutte believes President Trump is fully committed to NATO and understands the importance of European cooperation for US military operations.
NATO's Nordic countries act as an early warning system against Russian nuclear threats from the Arctic region.
The summit focused on turning defence spending promises into real actions, aiming to counter Russia’s missile and drone threats.
NATO members have increased defence spending significantly, with a goal for more countries to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030.
Rutte is confident NATO will be prepared to defend its members if Russia attempts aggression in the future.
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The US has launched new military strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said he would "hit them hard again tonight" following attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten ships in this important waterway.
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The US carried out strikes in southern Iran, including the port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command said the strikes were meant to limit Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the area.
The strikes follow an earlier attack by Iran on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said the ceasefire deal signed last month with Iran is now over.
The ceasefire deal included a 60-day period for talks and safe passage of ships through the strait.
Iran warned any US attack would get an immediate response.
Iran’s Foreign Minister said they respond to threats with “fearless” action.
President Trump said further talks with Iran would be “a waste of time.”
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The U.S. and Iran made a preliminary agreement called a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at easing tensions, including lifting blockades and extending a ceasefire. However, key issues like Iran’s nuclear program were left unresolved, and the deal faced mistrust from both sides, with talks failing to produce a lasting agreement.
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The MoU was reached on June 17 to reduce conflict, including easing blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire.
Important contentious issues, such as Iran's nuclear program, were deferred to future negotiations.
Both the U.S. and Iran have different views on what the MoU actually agreed upon.
The MoU followed the collapse of the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, which President Trump ended in 2018.
Unlike the JCPOA, which involved multiple world powers, the MoU was made quickly and without broad international support.
Iran and some regional countries remain suspicious of U.S. commitments, making negotiations difficult.
The deal’s collapse reflects ongoing deep mistrust and unresolved core issues between the two countries.
Regional tensions and previous conflicts have complicated efforts to reach lasting peace agreements.
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A former rebel leader turned government official in Sudan has proposed a peace plan to end the ongoing civil war and move the country toward democracy. The plan calls for disarming non-state groups, holding discussions among key players, and addressing internal and external influences on the conflict.
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Malik Agar Ayyir, once a rebel leader, is now deputy chairman of Sudan’s transitional government.
He proposes that the government should regain full control over armed forces and dissolve other armed groups.
The plan aims to create agreement through dialogue about Sudan’s military role, the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), international involvement, and future governance.
The proposal builds on a 2020 peace deal but seeks to address new challenges since fighting resumed in 2023.
The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and displaced about 14 million people.
Various peace efforts, including plans by the UN and a coalition of countries, have failed or been rejected by involved parties.
Agar’s plan treats negotiations between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF as a separate issue from his broader peace proposal.
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President Donald Trump attended the NATO summit, arriving on a new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar. After the summit, he left using an older Air Force One plane. He said the new jet would travel to bases in Europe to be shown to people there.
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President Trump arrived at the NATO summit on a new Air Force One plane.
The new jet was a gift from Qatar.
After the summit, Trump departed using an older Air Force One plane.
Trump stated the new jet will fly to military bases in Europe.
The purpose is to show the new plane to people at those bases.
The NATO summit is a meeting of member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Air Force One is the official aircraft used by the President of the United States.
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The U.S. military carried out new strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said these attacks ended the ceasefire and warned of more military actions.
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Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
The U.S. responded with a new round of military strikes targeting Iran.
President Donald Trump said the Iranian attacks ended the ceasefire between the two countries.
The U.S. military confirmed it conducted the strikes on Wednesday.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic location where much of the world’s oil passes through.
President Trump warned that more military actions could follow if Iran continues hostile acts.
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Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat and former Chicago mayor, said Israel should not expect unconditional aid from the United States anymore. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called for changes in the US-Israel relationship, highlighting concerns about Israeli policies in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Rahm Emanuel is planning to run for president in 2028.
He told Israel to expect less unconditional support from the US.
Emanuel criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for ignoring US concerns about Israeli settlements.
He said the US-Israel alliance needs a new approach.
Emanuel mentioned increased criticism of Israel among US Democrats and in Europe.
He pointed to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank as violating international law.
Emanuel supports sanctions against Israelis involved in violence against Palestinians or illegal settlements.
He called on Arab nations to help create a Palestinian governing authority and mentioned a "23-state solution."
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The United States military has launched new strikes on Iran following recent attacks, increasing tensions after a ceasefire agreement made in June. President Donald Trump directed the strikes to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key international waterway.
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The US military’s Central Command announced additional strikes on Iran to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The attacks come after Iran’s air defenses responded to what they called "hostile targets" near several Iranian ports.
Both countries accuse each other of breaking a June ceasefire agreement aimed at ending fighting and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The main dispute concerns Iran’s interpretation of a ceasefire clause about safe passage for commercial ships through the strait.
Iran claims it controls arrangements for ship passage, while the US insists on free and open access for all vessels.
President Trump said the ceasefire is effectively over due to attacks from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on US military sites.
Trump warned that the US might reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and strike critical infrastructure like electricity and water plants.
He also mentioned the possibility of US forces taking control of Iran’s Kharg Island, which would likely involve ground troops.
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