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President Donald Trump said the United States will likely strike Iran again soon after declaring a ceasefire with Iran is over. He made these comments during a NATO meeting in Turkey, where he was with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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President Trump spoke at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was present at the same meeting.
President Trump said the U.S. might "hit Iran hard again tonight."
This statement came after Iran and the U.S. declared that a ceasefire is over.
Overnight military strikes had happened before these announcements.
CBS News reporters Weijia Jiang, Courtney Kealy, and Samantha Vinograd reported on the situation.
The events reflect ongoing conflict or tension between the U.S. and Iran.
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In 2024, French scientists remotely monitored a major event on the ocean floor between the Australian and Antarctic tectonic plates. They found that most seafloor spreading happened quickly, sometimes without any earthquake signals.
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The study took place at the mid-ocean ridge between the Australian and Antarctic plates.
Scientists installed underwater monitoring equipment only two months before the event.
Seafloor spreading typically happens at about 60 millimeters (6 cm) per year in this area.
In April 2024, spreading happened in a short burst over several kilometers along the ridge.
The event involved the formation of “dykes,” which are cracks filled with molten rock.
Some changes were recorded without any clear earthquakes.
Seafloor sensors recorded the valley floor dropping rapidly, sinking about 5 cm per minute at the peak.
The total sinking of the seafloor during the event reached 4.2 meters.
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Actor Cristo Fernández, known for his role in "Ted Lasso," has released a new children's book called "Fútbol Is Life." The book is bilingual and inspired by his childhood in Guadalajara, celebrating soccer.
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Cristo Fernández acted in the TV show "Ted Lasso."
He created a new children's book titled "Fútbol Is Life."
The book is written in two languages.
It is inspired by Fernández’s childhood experiences in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The book focuses on the theme of soccer.
Fernández describes the book as a "love letter to the game" of soccer.
The story aims to share his passion for soccer with young readers.
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Two bomb explosions happened in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria. The attacks injured 18 people and highlighted ongoing security problems for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he tries to show Syria is safe for business and peace.
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The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel where the French delegation stayed.
18 people were injured, including four Syrian police officers.
The bombs were hidden in a parked car and a garbage bin and exploded while authorities were trying to disarm them.
No group has officially claimed responsibility for the bombings.
President Macron continued his visit, emphasizing Syrians’ desire for peace and stability.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government has been trying to attract foreign investment since taking power in December 2024.
These attacks undermine efforts to present Syria as stable and safe.
Related recent attacks in Damascus have been linked to the Islamic State group and other militant organizations.
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Researchers found that children’s play sand sold in Australia, contaminated with asbestos, can release harmful fibers into the air when played with. Multiple products were recalled, and officials are now reviewing the new research to decide on further safety actions.
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Colourful children’s craft sand sold in Australia was contaminated with asbestos, a toxic mineral.
A study by Auckland University of Technology tested 15 sand products, finding that 9 of 11 craft sands released airborne asbestos fibers.
The tested “moulding sand” products did not release asbestos fibers.
At least 22 children’s sand products were recalled between November 2025 and May 2026 due to asbestos concerns.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed these products were sold in Australia.
Retailers like Officeworks and Kmart recalled products but initially said the safety risk was low.
The AUT study results have not yet been peer-reviewed, and health authorities in Australia and New Zealand will determine next steps.
The ACCC is working with retailers to update recall information and review risks based on the new research.
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The article discusses a new approach by the United States toward Iran, moving away from simply trying to contain Iran's influence and instead aiming to actively remove what it calls a harmful problem in the region. This indicates a change in U.S. policy under President Donald Trump's administration toward Iran, which has been involved in various regional conflicts for many years.
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The U.S. had previously focused on containing Iran's influence.
The new policy calls for more direct action to address Iran.
Iran has faced internal problems that affect its actions abroad.
The article suggests that U.S. patience with Iran has decreased.
This approach reflects President Donald Trump's administration strategy.
Iran's influence has been linked to various regional conflicts.
The phrase "remove the cancer" implies a stronger stance than before.
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A hidden Wrigley's Spearmint billboard from 2001 was found during construction in Times Square, New York City. The sign, covered for years, shows an example of the advertising style before large digital screens took over the area.
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The billboard is located at 1500 Broadway between West 43rd and West 44th Streets.
It dates back to Wrigley's major advertising campaign in Times Square from 2001.
The sign was uncovered due to recent construction work on the building's facade.
Times Square started shifting from traditional ads to big digital LED screens around 1999-2000.
Important early digital displays included a Sony Jumbotron in 1999 and a Nasdaq screen in 2000.
The building is owned by Tamares Group, which has held it since 1995 and is updating signage.
Historian experts see the sign as a glimpse into the changing advertising trends in Times Square.
Discoveries like this serve as time capsules showing how New York’s public spaces evolved.
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President Donald Trump said the United States would give Ukraine permission to produce Patriot air-defense missiles during a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit. This potential agreement could significantly impact the ongoing war in Ukraine, though it is not yet confirmed.
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President Trump met with President Zelensky at a NATO summit.
The U.S. may allow Ukraine to make Patriot air-defense missiles.
Patriot missiles are used to defend against air attacks.
The deal is described as a potential "gamechanger" in the war in Ukraine.
It is unclear if the agreement has been officially confirmed.
NATO summits bring together leaders of allied countries to discuss security issues.
The discussion took place in mid-2026 during ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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The funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are taking place in Iraq, with large crowds gathering at two important Shia Muslim shrines in Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei, killed in a battle at the start of Iran’s war with the US and Israel, will be buried in Iran after the ceremonies in Iraq.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was carried through the shrines of Imam Ali in Najaf and Imam Hussein in Karbala, two of the holiest sites for Shia Muslims.
Mourners crowded to touch the coffin and prayed inside the mausoleums.
Khamenei was reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike in Tehran linked to the Iran-US conflict.
His son, the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public since the attack and is said to be seriously wounded.
Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the funeral ceremonies in Iraq.
Iraq declared a public holiday during the events and its Prime Minister greeted the Iranian delegation.
The funeral happens amid rising tensions, with recent attacks on tankers and US-Iran military strikes in the Gulf region.
President Donald Trump stated that the recent US-Iran preliminary agreement is likely over following these conflicts, while Iranian officials blamed the US for breaking the deal.
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Queen Camilla visited Wimbledon on Day 10 of the tennis tournament for the fourth year in a row. She watched the women’s quarterfinal match and was joined in the Royal Box by actor Dominic West, who played her husband King Charles III in a TV drama.
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Queen Camilla attended Wimbledon on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
This was her fourth consecutive visit to the All England Club on Day 10 of the tournament.
She wore a light blue dress and watched the women’s quarterfinal match between Jasmine Paolini and Marta Kostyuk.
Actor Dominic West, nominated for an Emmy for playing King Charles III in “The Crown,” was also in the Royal Box.
After the match, Camilla shook hands with two players preparing for the next game.
She met with a ball boy, a ball girl, and long-time Wimbledon staff before play began.
Princess Kate, the patron of the All England Club, visited Wimbledon the previous week and met fans and players.
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Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain for killing her abusive lover in 1955, will receive a conditional pardon. The pardon acknowledges that she should not have been sentenced to death given the abuse she suffered, though it does not declare her innocent.
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Ruth Ellis was hanged on July 13, 1955, for killing her race-car driver lover, David Blakely.
Ellis shot Blakely outside a London pub after enduring sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.
Her trial did not allow her to argue that abuse affected her actions, and the jury was told not to consider her mistreatment.
Two years after Ellis’s execution, Britain passed a law allowing a "diminished responsibility" defense in cases like hers.
Her family applied for a pardon citing evidence of "battered woman syndrome," showing she was abused and threatened.
The pardon changes her sentence to life imprisonment but does not claim she was innocent of the killing.
The UK stopped using the death penalty in 1965 and ended it completely in 1970.
Ellis’s case has influenced British law and remained well-known through media and a 1985 film called “Dance with a Stranger.”
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A 16-year-old boy was arrested after seriously injuring two 13-year-old girls at a secondary school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria, Germany. The suspect carried a knife and a firearm, and police believe he acted alone during the attack.
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The incident happened at Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria.
Two 13-year-old girls were seriously hurt but are not in life-threatening condition.
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
The suspect had both a knife and a firearm.
Police think the suspect acted alone and consider the event a "rampage."
Officials are still clarifying how many others were involved or injured.
Authorities set up a support center for families at a local fire station.
Welfen-Gymnasium is a school founded in 1887, originally almost all girls, now mixed gender for 40 years.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its forecast for global economic growth this year to 3% due to higher energy prices caused by the war in Iran. However, growth in technology investments such as artificial intelligence is helping balance the negative effects. The IMF predicts the economy will grow faster next year, around 3.4%.
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The IMF reduced its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%, down from 3.5% last year.
The energy shock comes from the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas.
About one-fifth of the world’s crude oil and natural gas moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices are expected to rise nearly 32% this year due to the conflict.
Higher energy costs have increased inflation, with consumer prices predicted to rise 4.7% in 2026.
Inflation progress made in previous years is now stalled.
Investment growth in artificial intelligence and other technologies is helping offset some economic setbacks.
The IMF expects global growth to improve to 3.4% in 2027.
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The article discusses how the United States can address the real risks posed by Cuba without causing excessive harm to innocent people. It argues that applying too much pressure on Cuba may be more harmful than necessary.
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The U.S. faces concerns about dangers coming from Havana, Cuba.
There is a way to respond to these concerns without hurting many innocent civilians.
Applying very strong pressure on Cuba is seen as excessive.
The current approach may go beyond what is needed to handle the situation.
The focus is on balancing security issues with protecting innocent people from harm.
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Jenna N., a healthy 28-year-old fitness enthusiast, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a common type of breast cancer, after discovering a second lump in her breast. Despite her healthy lifestyle and no family history, early detection helped her begin effective treatment, and she is now undergoing chemotherapy with positive progress.
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Jenna N. is 28 years old and focuses on fitness and healthy living.
She found a small lump in her breast around age 23 or 24 but ignored it at the time.
Four years later, she found a second, larger lump which led her to seek medical care.
Medical tests diagnosed her with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), the most common invasive breast cancer.
IDC means cancer cells have spread beyond the milk ducts into breast tissue.
Jenna is currently receiving chemotherapy, with treatment going well and the tumor feeling gone.
She was unaware of any family history of cancer and tested negative on genetic tests.
Jenna shared her story on social media to raise awareness about cancer and the importance of early detection.
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A photo showing a Palestinian man from Gaza blindfolded, bound, and stripped to his underwear was shared by an Israeli soldier on social media. Human rights groups say the image proves ongoing reports of Israeli torture of Palestinian detainees and may be a war crime. Israel’s military confirmed the photo is real and said it is investigating the incident.
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The photo shows a Palestinian man from Gaza blindfolded, stripped to underwear, and tied face-down to an iron rod.
The image was originally posted on an Israeli soldier’s personal social media account but was later deleted.
Human rights groups say the photo confirms reports of torture and degrading treatment of Palestinians in Israeli detention.
Holding and photographing detainees partially naked is against international law and may be considered sexual violence.
The Israeli military confirmed the photo is authentic and said this behavior does not follow their rules.
At least two Palestinian mothers identified the man in the photo as their missing sons.
Israeli authorities have denied holding hundreds of Palestinians despite witness reports, and families often lack information about detainees.
The military had refused to share basic information about detainees in Gaza for months but later provided a limited email contact for inquiries.
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France is experiencing its third heatwave in less than two months. The weather agency Météo France has raised the alert level to orange for 61 regions, and temperatures are expected to keep rising throughout the week.
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France is facing its third heatwave in under two months.
Temperatures are increasing and forecast to continue rising.
Météo France has issued an orange alert.
The orange alert currently covers 61 departments (administrative regions).
The heatwaves are causing significant discomfort for people in France.
The situation is monitored closely by weather authorities.
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Oil prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran had ended. He made the statement while speaking to reporters at a NATO meeting in Turkey.
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President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire is "over."
He made the statement during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Trump said he no longer wants to negotiate with Tehran.
The oil price increased soon after his comments.
The announcement came hours after a related event involving U.S. Central Command.
President Trump used strong language to describe Iran.
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President Donald Trump said the United States will likely carry out another round of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night. These actions follow earlier strikes that were done in response to Iranian attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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President Donald Trump announced possible additional strikes on Iran on Wednesday night.
The strikes come after previous US attacks on Iran overnight.
The initial strikes responded to Iranian attacks on ships.
The incidents involved the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global shipping.
The US is actively responding to Iranian aggression in the region.
No further details on the scale or targets of the expected strikes were given.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
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