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Lebanese pop singer Fadel Shaker, who became involved in militancy, was released on bail after months in jail. He faces ongoing investigations related to 2013 clashes between Sunni militants and the Lebanese army near Sidon.
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Fadel Shaker surrendered to Lebanese military intelligence in October after 12 years as a fugitive.
He was sentenced to 22 years in prison in 2020 for supporting a terrorist group in 2013 clashes.
Shaker paid 500 million Lebanese pounds (about $5,500) for his release on bail.
He faces charges including membership in an armed group, funding armed groups, and money laundering.
The 2013 clashes near Sidon involved Sunni militants and Lebanese army soldiers, causing deaths and deepening sectarian tensions.
Shaker was close to Sunni cleric Ahmed al-Assir, who was sentenced to death for his role in the clashes.
Shaker denies participating in the clashes but a video shows him taunting the military during the event.
After release, Shaker moved to a rented apartment in Beirut and the legal case is still ongoing.
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Thousands of people in La Guaira, Venezuela, are struggling to get clean water and proper toilets after earthquakes damaged many buildings and water tanks. Relief groups, including the U.S., are providing food, water, and hygiene supplies to help those living in temporary shelters or outside.
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Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, causing 3,685 deaths.
About 190 buildings collapsed, and 856 were damaged in the affected area.
Many families lost their water storage tanks, making it hard to get water.
Some communities had water service only once a month or less even before the earthquakes.
People are using beaches for showers and toilets due to lack of facilities.
The U.S. is sending humanitarian aid with food, water, and hygiene kits.
Relief workers distributed aid boxes near the beach in Maiquetía, home to the country’s main airport.
Humanitarian groups say better living conditions are needed to stop disease from spreading.
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump and the other leaders renewed their commitment to defend each other if attacked, despite previous tensions. Trump described the summit as a success and highlighted unity among the allies.
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The NATO summit took place in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7-8, 2026.
Leaders confirmed their commitment to Article 5, meaning an attack on one ally is an attack on all.
President Trump said there was “a lot of love” and unity among the leaders during the summit.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said allies welcomed President Trump’s leadership.
Trump authorized U.S. military strikes on Iran shortly after the summit dinner.
Rutte did not rule out a future NATO role in the conflict with Iran, although Iran is outside NATO territory.
The U.S. will license its Patriot air defense system technology to allies.
The summit saw discussions about defense and cooperation amid some past disagreements, including Trump’s interest in Greenland.
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Baby Rose, a singer and songwriter from Washington, D.C., grew up surrounded by music from her family. Her latest album, YEARNALISM, explores themes of desire and emotion through songs inspired by her own experiences and group listening sessions.
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Baby Rose was raised in a musical family with influences from funk, soul, and hip-hop.
She received her first piano at age 9, which became a key part of her music and personal comfort.
Early in her career, she worked with hip-hop sampling and appreciated imperfections in sounds.
She won her first Grammy for work on Leon Thomas’s album MUTT.
Her album YEARNALISM focuses on feelings like forgiveness, conflict, and yearning.
YEARNALISM was influenced by listening groups called Yearners Anonymous, which are like group therapy sessions.
Baby Rose aims to preserve music as a way to keep memories and traditions alive.
She believes that yearning is a natural part of being alive and an important theme in her music.
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President Donald Trump has recently taken actions and made statements that challenge the unity and strength of NATO, including threats to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe and criticisms of NATO members. These developments raise concerns about the alliance’s ability to respond effectively to threats from Russia and maintain strong defense cooperation among its members.
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President Trump threatened to pull all U.S. troops out of Europe.
He criticized NATO for not supporting his approach toward Iran.
At the G7 Summit in France, other leaders were relieved Trump did not disrupt the meeting.
The situation creates uncertainty about how quickly NATO allies can strengthen defenses against Russian missile threats targeting Ukraine.
There are concerns that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin may test the resolve of European countries on NATO’s frontline.
Trump reportedly considered not attending the NATO summit held in Ankara but came due to the invitation by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The alliance faces internal strain from these actions and statements by the U.S. President.
Experts and former diplomats from France, Turkey, and international political analysts have discussed these challenges.
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President Donald Trump has warned of more military strikes against Iran, stating that a ceasefire has ended. A retired U.S. Navy vice admiral discussed the situation on CBS News.
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President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over.
He threatens additional military strikes against Iran.
Robert B. Murrett, a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral, provides analysis on the situation.
The information was shared on CBS News.
The focus is on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
No details about the location or timing of the strikes were given.
The situation involves U.S. military and foreign policy decisions.
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France has sent back 23 ancient Syrian artefacts that it kept since the civil war started in 2011. These items, which date from very old times to the Abbasid era, were returned to the National Museum in Damascus after French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria.
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France held onto 23 Syrian artefacts since 2011.
The artefacts cover a wide time period, from prehistoric times to the Abbasid era.
The items were returned following a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The artefacts were given back to the National Museum in Damascus.
The return marks a step in restoring Syria’s cultural heritage after the war.
The Syrian civil war began in 2011, which led to the artefacts being held by France.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters as the NATO summit ended in Turkey. He criticized Iran’s government using strong language and said he is unsure about making a deal with Iran. He also warned that new military strikes against Iran could happen.
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President Trump spoke to the media after the NATO summit in Turkey.
He called the Iranian government "scum."
He expressed uncertainty about making a deal with Iran.
He threatened that the U.S. might carry out new strikes against Iran.
The discussion happened on Wednesday, as the NATO meeting concluded.
NATO is a group of countries working together on security and defense.
President Trump addressed multiple topics during the press conference.
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The 78th Emmy Awards nominations were announced, with the drama series "The Pitt" receiving 25 nods and the comedy "Hacks" setting a new record with 24 nominations. The list included many first-time nominees but also some surprising omissions of well-known actors. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and will air on September 14.
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"The Pitt" leads drama nominations with 25.
"Hacks" earned 24 nominations, the most ever for a comedy series.
Notable first-time nominees include Charlie Hunnam, Chase Infiniti, and Megan Stalter.
Some expected contenders, like Jeremy Allen White from "The Bear," were not nominated.
"The Amazing Race" did not receive a nomination in the reality competition category.
The Emmy ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay on September 14.
Other nominated shows include "The Diplomat," "Abbott Elementary," and "Only Murders in the Building."
Categories covered include drama, comedy, limited series, reality shows, and variety programs.
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Nigel Farage resigned as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton, causing a special election called a byelection. Count Binface, a humorous and fictional candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey, is now one of the main candidates in the race as other rivals refuse to participate.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, stepped down as MP for Clacton.
Farage’s resignation triggered a byelection in the English town of Clacton.
Other major competitors have decided not to take part, leaving a contest mainly between Farage and Count Binface.
Count Binface is a parody political candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey.
Binface has run in past elections against well-known politicians like Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
The byelection is seen as a contest between Farage’s populist movement and an alternative candidate representing “the people.”
Binface’s candidacy has increased public interest in his comedy shows.
Clacton is a coastal town in Essex that voted strongly to leave the European Union in 2016.
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A Palestinian aid worker named Mohamed al-Wahidi, who helped organise World Cup match screenings in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli missile strike. The strike, which targeted a Hamas militant, also killed three other people including two young boys.
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Mohamed al-Wahidi was 57 years old and led the Egyptian Committee in Gaza.
He organised public viewings of World Cup games across Gaza as a break from ongoing conflict.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike was meant for a Hamas militant, not al-Wahidi.
Al-Wahidi was in a taxi when a missile hit the car in Gaza City’s Sabra district.
Two boys aged 8 and 10, and two other men nearby also died in the strike.
The strike happened shortly before a World Cup game between Egypt and Argentina.
The Israeli army expressed regret for civilian casualties and is reviewing the incident.
Over 1,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli military actions since a ceasefire was declared in October.
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During the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump appeared to mistakenly call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "Putin" and described Japan as "Islamic" while discussing missile attacks. These remarks were part of his interactions and press events focused on NATO defense issues and support for Ukraine.
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President Trump referred to Ukrainian President Zelensky as "Putin" during a meeting at the NATO summit.
He also described Japan as "Islamic" while talking about missiles fired at a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The NATO summit in Ankara involved talks on defense spending, military support for Ukraine, and transatlantic security.
Trump urged European NATO members to increase their defense contributions.
White House press secretary said Trump gave a strong and high-energy performance at the summit.
Similar verbal mix-ups have occurred with President Joe Biden, who once called Zelensky "Putin" and mixed up other names.
Such verbal mistakes have been interpreted in different ways by supporters and critics of both presidents.
The story was still developing at the time of reporting.
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The Pitt and Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, with 25 and 24 nominations respectively. Popular shows Stranger Things and Euphoria received fewer main category nominations, with Stranger Things only recognized in technical categories.
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The Pitt got 25 Emmy nominations, the highest this year.
Hacks received 24 nominations, coming in second.
Matthew Rhys is nominated twice for lead acting roles in two different shows.
Stranger Things earned seven technical nominations but was not nominated in top drama categories.
Zendaya from Euphoria is the only main cast member nominated in acting categories.
The Bear is nominated for best comedy but its lead actor, Jeremy Allen White, was not nominated.
The Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14 in Los Angeles.
Other nominated shows include Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Beef, and The Diplomat.
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The UK government plans to change the law to allow the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the former leader of a grooming gang in Rochdale. Ahmed was released from prison recently but cannot currently be deported due to old immigration rules.
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Shabir Ahmed led a gang that abused girls as young as 12.
He was jailed for 22 years in 2012 for child sexual offenses including rape.
Ahmed has dual British-Pakistani citizenship but lost his British citizenship after conviction.
Current immigration law from 1971 stops his deportation because he arrived before 1973 and had lived in the UK for over five years.
The Home Secretary plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to enable his deportation.
After release, Ahmed is under strict conditions including 24-hour staffed housing and electronic GPS monitoring.
Any violation of these conditions will send him back to prison immediately.
Some victims have expressed feeling unsafe and frightened by his release.
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Thousands of people in Albania have protested for over a month against government plans to build luxury resorts in a protected nature area. The protests are the largest since communism ended, reflecting worries about environmental damage, lack of transparency, and wider political frustration.
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The protests are focused on protecting the Zvërnec nature reserve and surrounding areas with more than 2,500 species.
Luxury developments supported by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have caused anger because they threaten this natural area.
The Albanian government says no final deals have been made, but construction activity has sparked large protests.
Protesters want Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign; he won a fourth term last year but with low voter turnout.
A 2024 law change allows building five-star resorts inside nature reserves like Zvërnec.
Many Albanians feel that these projects benefit only wealthy outsiders and worsen local problems like poor healthcare and education.
Young Albanians, some returning from abroad, are actively joining the protests to demand political change.
European officials warn that the resort plans could harm Albania’s goal to join the EU by 2030.
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A new two-part television report called "My Mother's Murder Trials" will air on CBS and Paramount+ on July 11. The story follows a daughter who suspects her mother of committing two murders, and years later, the trial reveals surprising details.
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The report is part of the "48 Hours" series on CBS News.
It will air on Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
The story centers on a daughter who believes her mother is responsible for two murders.
The case goes to court many years after the murders.
The trial uncovers unexpected information about the case.
Jim Axelrod, CBS News chief correspondent, reports the story.
The program is available to watch on CBS TV and the Paramount+ streaming service.
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NATO has pledged 70 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 to help in its fight against Russia. At the NATO summit in Turkiye, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about progress toward a peace deal, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy met with allies to secure further support.
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NATO promised 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid, equipment, and training for Ukraine in 2026.
The support aims to be steady and long-term, continuing into 2027 at similar levels.
President Trump spoke positively about peace talks with Russia, calling it a difficult process but noted recent progress.
Trump agreed to help Ukraine produce US Patriot missile systems.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with leaders from nearly 20 countries to seek additional military and financial support.
Ukraine signed new agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands, Denmark, and expects deals with Germany, Norway, Finland, and Canada involving drones and other aid.
Despite Zelenskyy’s efforts, experts say Ukrainian NATO membership is unlikely at this time.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv continued during the summit, causing deaths and injuries.
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Marine Le Pen, a far-right French politician, will run for president in the 2027 election despite a conviction for misusing EU funds. Her legal team has appealed the verdict, allowing her to campaign without wearing an electronic ankle tag while the case is reviewed by France’s highest court.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling over €4 million of EU money intended for parliamentary assistants.
She received a 45-month ban from public office, with 30 months suspended, a prison sentence partly suspended, and a requirement to wear an electronic ankle tag for a year.
The appeals court confirmed her guilty verdict but reduced her sentence and ban, allowing her to run for office again.
She appealed to France’s highest court (Court of Cassation), which suspends the ankle tag requirement during the appeal process.
Le Pen announced her candidacy after a meeting with her team, aiming for her fourth bid for the presidency.
The final court decision may come by April 2027, possibly affecting her ability to campaign freely if the conviction stands.
Her campaign partner is Jordan Bardella, a young politician seen as a potential future prime minister.
The case has caused strong reactions from supporters, who claim the legal actions against her are politically motivated.
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President Donald Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems to help defend against Russian missile attacks. He made the offer during a NATO summit and said Ukraine could make the missiles quickly once instructed.
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President Trump said the US will give Ukraine the license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles.
Patriot missiles are advanced air defense systems that can detect and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.
A single Patriot battery costs about $1 billion and has a long production time, with only 600 missiles made yearly.
The US used more than half of its Patriot missile supply during a recent conflict with Iran and has limited stock available.
Ukraine has urgently requested this licensing to produce Patriots due to increased missile attacks by Russia.
Russia’s ballistic missiles are hard to stop and have caused deaths in Kyiv, with Ukraine having a shortage of interceptor missiles.
President Trump mentioned Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia and suggested such actions might help end the war.
Trump proposed a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin to discuss peace, noting Putin’s preference for Moscow as the meeting location.
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The Television Academy announced the nominations for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. The HBO drama "The Pitt" leads with 25 nominations, and the comedy "Hacks" follows with 24 nods. The ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and held on September 14, 2026.
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"The Pitt" received the highest number of Emmy nominations this year with 25.
"Hacks" earned 24 nominations for its fifth and final season.
The nominations include categories like Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor and Actress, and Supporting roles.
Jason Bateman received four nominations, the most among individual artists.
The Emmy ceremony will air live on NBC on September 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Other top-nominated shows include "The Diplomat," "Pluribus," "The Gilded Age," and "The Bear."
Nominations cover drama, comedy, and limited or anthology series categories.
Mariska Hargitay is the announced host for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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