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The United States will restart sending troops back to Poland in the next few weeks after a pause earlier this year. Poland’s Defense Minister confirmed the return of American soldiers as part of a rotating deployment.
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The U.S. paused the rotation of its troops in Poland earlier this year.
Poland’s Defense Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced the return of these troops.
The troop rotation will resume in the coming weeks.
The deployment involves rotating American service members, not permanent stationing.
This move continues the U.S. military’s presence in Central Europe.
The Pentagon previously suspended this troop rotation for several weeks.
Poland and the U.S. have ongoing defense cooperation.
The return of troops supports regional security in Central Europe.
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The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 500, with over 1,500 confirmed cases. Health workers in the affected province have threatened to strike due to unpaid benefits, low wages, and poor working conditions.
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At least 506 people have died and 1,561 Ebola cases confirmed in DR Congo as of early July.
The outbreak was officially declared on May 15 and is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment.
A clinical trial for two treatments and an emergency diagnostic test have recently begun.
The outbreak started in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, where the death rate is over 50%.
Health workers are threatening to strike over unpaid benefits, low pay, poor equipment, and working conditions.
The virus has spread to areas near North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, with some controlled by the armed group M23.
North Kivu has a mortality rate of 57.4%, higher than average and worrying to health officials.
South Kivu has had no new cases since May 26, and M23-controlled areas claim the epidemic is over there.
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Cuba experienced a country-wide power outage due to low fuel supplies and a failing electrical system. The government is working to fix the problem while the fuel shortage has caused transportation stops and canceled many surgeries.
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Cuba has 10 million people and faced an island-wide blackout on Monday.
The state-run Electric Union reported the blackout and said they are investigating the cause.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines activated plans to restore electricity.
Fuel shortages started in January after President Donald Trump warned of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.
Cuba produces only 40% of its needed fuel and used up 730,000 barrels of oil from Russia by the end of April.
The government has been limiting power use with planned outages lasting over 24 hours.
Recent blackouts occurred in March and mid-May, affecting the whole island or parts of it.
The fuel and power crisis has stopped public transport and forced officials to cancel tens of thousands of surgeries.
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Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice for another five years. This decision was announced during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and confirmed by Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, age 69, was reappointed chief justice for five more years.
Mojtaba Khamenei became Supreme Leader in March and confirmed the reappointment in a message.
The announcement coincided with the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and four family members killed in an air strike on February 28.
The funeral procession was protected by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and traveled through Tehran, Qom, Iraq, and then Mashhad.
Mohseni-Ejei is committed to fighting corruption and pursuing actions against what he called “arrogant powers” and “global aggressors.”
Under Mohseni-Ejei’s leadership, the judiciary has increased executions and crackdowns on protesters and people accused of security offenses.
The chief justice has strong powers over the judiciary, including appointing judges and legal officials, and influencing the Guardian Council, which vets election candidates and approves laws.
Mohseni-Ejei supports the “axis of resistance,” a network of armed groups allied with Iran, and has pledged to punish economic crimes like hoarding and price gouging during Iran’s economic troubles.
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A 14th-century church in Melling, England, was saved from closing after nine gold coins worth about £30,000 were found hidden under its altar. The money will help the church start fixing urgent repairs, including its roof, which needed about £750,000.
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St Wilfrid's Church is about 700 years old and located in Melling near Lancaster.
The church faced closure because it could not raise £750,000 for needed repairs.
Nine gold Britannia coins worth around £30,000 were found hidden under the altar in a plastic bag and box.
The coins were discovered by Reverend Jane Lee and a lay minister before morning prayers on Good Friday, April 3.
The church believes the coins may have been hidden there about four years ago by an unknown person.
The money will be used as a starting fund to apply for grants and raise more money for repairs.
This find increased community support for saving the church, which had been struggling to stay open.
Similar mystery gifts were given to other churches nearby in 2022, but St Wilfrid’s only recently found its treasure.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus, Syria, for the first time since 2009, meeting with Syrian officials. This visit comes amid recent major events in the Middle East, including changes in Iran and Gaza, and raises questions about France’s goals in the region.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first French president to visit Damascus since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009.
Macron met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani during his visit.
The visit took place on July 6, 2026, as part of a state visit.
Iran recently buried its Supreme Leader who died in February 2026.
Hamas has started disarming in Gaza around the same time.
The timing of Macron’s visit draws attention because of these regional developments.
The visit aims to engage with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shareh.
This visit could signal shifts in diplomatic relations and strategies in the Middle East.
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Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, using missiles and drones. The strike happened shortly before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to attend a NATO meeting in Turkey. At least 11 people were reported killed in the attack.
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Russia fired 68 missiles and sent 351 attack drones toward Kyiv.
The attack occurred late Sunday and was reported early Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared information about the attack on social media.
The strike killed at least 11 people.
The attack took place just before the annual NATO summit in Turkey.
Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine.
NATO is a group of countries working together on defense and security.
This attack is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A dog trainer explains four signs that show when a dog is ready to stop using a crate. These include being fully potty trained, knowing what is okay to chew, staying calm when home alone, and handling freedom inside the house with little trouble.
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Dogs should be reliably potty trained, meaning they know when and where to relieve themselves and can hold it appropriately.
Dogs need to understand which items they can chew and which they should avoid, showing low destructive behavior.
A dog must be calm and not distressed when left alone at home before leaving the crate.
Owners should gradually increase the time a dog spends out of the crate, starting with short periods.
Dogs should be able to roam freely at home with minimal supervision and few corrections.
Most dogs are ready to be trusted outside the crate between six and twelve months of age.
Continued crate training is beneficial, even after a dog stops sleeping in the crate regularly.
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Cedric Jubillar, a Frenchman convicted in 2025 of murdering his wife Delphine, who disappeared in 2020, has confessed to the killing from jail. He said he will tell authorities where her body is, which had never been found before.
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Delphine Jubillar disappeared in December 2020 in southern France during the COVID pandemic.
Cedric Jubillar was convicted in October 2025 and sentenced to 30 years in prison for her murder.
The body of Delphine was never found until now, and no DNA linked Cedric to the crime at trial.
Cedric always denied guilt during the trial but confessed while in jail, about two months before his appeal.
He said he hid Delphine’s body on the night she disappeared and plans to cooperate with authorities to reveal the location.
The confession letter mentioned a dispute between Cedric and Delphine but gave no further details on how she was killed.
Delphine had asked for a divorce and was having an affair, which a court heard led to a fight the night she vanished.
Legal teams expect the appeal trial to be delayed due to the new confession and ongoing search for the body.
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FIFA changed its decision and suspended the red-card ban on U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun before a World Cup match after President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This move sparked criticism from soccer officials and fans, who said politics influenced the decision and threatened the tournament’s fairness and spirit.
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FIFA used Article 27 of its rules to suspend Balogun’s red card and put him on probation instead.
Initially, FIFA said the red-card suspension could not be appealed but later reversed this after President Trump’s phone call.
President Trump said he only asked FIFA to review the case and denied telling them what to do.
UEFA criticized FIFA and Trump, saying the game’s integrity was at risk.
The Belgian Football Association asked FIFA to explain why Balogun was allowed to play and questioned his eligibility.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned against political influence in soccer.
Some fans and analysts believe this incident damaged the positive image of the U.S. team and turned the tournament into "U.S. vs. the world."
Earlier in the World Cup, many international fans enjoyed American culture, but this controversy may harm that goodwill.
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Flavio Bolsonaro, a candidate for Brazil’s presidency, asked the Trump administration to delay new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods until after Brazil’s October election. The U.S. plans a 25% tariff citing issues like illegal deforestation and unfair trade practices, while political tensions rise with accusations between Bolsonaro and President Lula.
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The Trump administration proposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian products in June due to trade concerns like illegal deforestation and payment practices.
Flavio Bolsonaro requested a 180-day delay on these tariffs to avoid influencing Brazil’s October 2026 elections.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accuses Bolsonaro’s family of encouraging these tariffs to damage Brazil.
Bolsonaro denies this, saying Lula would benefit politically if tariffs are imposed.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are still major disagreements between the U.S. and Brazil on the issues causing the tariff threat.
Some Brazilian imports like beef, coffee, and aircraft parts would be exempt from the new tariffs.
Brazilian public opinion is divided; some believe Bolsonaro encouraged the tariffs, others think he tried to stop them.
The U.S. must decide by July 15 whether to impose these tariffs.
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Berlin will complete its first true skyscraper, the Estrel Tower, by the end of 2026. The 577-foot tall building will be the city’s tallest nontechnical structure and include a hotel, workspace, gallery, restaurant, and bar.
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The Estrel Tower will be 577 feet (176 meters) tall, making it Berlin’s first skyscraper over 150 meters.
It is located in the Neukölln district of Berlin.
The building will serve multiple purposes: hotel, offices, art gallery, restaurant, and bar.
The tower was designed by the Berlin-based architecture firm Barkow Leibinger.
Berlin has historically kept building heights low, around 22 meters, with this tower standing alone as a landmark.
The tower aims for LEED Platinum certification, which is a high environmental standard, using solar shading, smart glass, operable windows, low-carbon energy, water retention, and a green roof.
The design includes geometric shapes and responds to the nearby Estrel Hotel, together forming a new city gateway.
The project balances sustainability concerns with compact urban development and efficient land use.
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A major earthquake struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and many deaths. Rescue efforts by international teams are ending, leaving local people to handle the recovery of their dead and to find shelter for those who lost their homes.
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A strong earthquake hit Venezuela, damaging buildings and causing deaths.
Rescue workers and international teams have been searching for survivors under the rubble.
After about 12 days, rescue teams believe there are no more survivors alive.
International rescue teams are preparing to leave Venezuela.
Local people are now responsible for recovering bodies from the rubble.
Authorities are focusing on finding shelter for thousands of people left homeless.
Families are trying to find and bury their loved ones without enough tools or support.
The situation has caused emotional distress and hardship for many Venezuelans.
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Typhoon Maysak killed two people and caused flooding in southern China, forcing around 48,000 people to evacuate. The storm made landfall in China’s Hainan province and Vietnam before weakening inland, while China prepares for another strong storm called Super Typhoon Bavi.
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Typhoon Maysak caused two deaths in Nanning, Guangxi province, China.
About 55,000 people were affected by floods, and around 48,000 were evacuated.
Floodwaters breached or overflowed reservoirs in Nanning, raising emergency flood responses.
The city of Guigang experienced severe flooding, turning roads into lakes and submerging cars.
Videos showed flooding in Fangchenggang, with cars and scooters struggling against strong water.
Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching eastern China with winds up to 180 mph, expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds.
Maysak was the first tropical cyclone to reach China’s mainland this year, after hitting Hainan and Vietnam.
Heavy rain is forecast in Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and nearby regions, home to over 150 million people.
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President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino about the suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup. After the call, FIFA decided not to enforce Balogun’s suspension, allowing him to play in the next match against Belgium.
Key Facts
Folarin Balogun is the USA’s top goal scorer in the 2026 World Cup.
Balogun was sent off in a previous game and was supposed to miss the last-16 match.
FIFA initially planned to enforce the suspension immediately.
President Trump contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino about the suspension.
Following the call, FIFA allowed Balogun to play in the match against Belgium.
The U.S. is one of the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
The news was reported by BBC’s US media partner CBS News.
The World Cup game in question was scheduled for July 6, 2026.
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The NATO summit in Ankara is considered very important because members are discussing how much support to give Ukraine. President Donald Trump is expected to talk about recent events involving Iran during the meeting.
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NATO members want increased U.S. support for Ukraine.
The summit is held in Ankara, Turkey.
President Donald Trump plans to address issues related to Iran.
The meeting is seen as having high importance for international relations.
Discussions may influence NATO’s future policies and alliances.
The summit brings together leaders from different countries in the alliance.
Ukraine is a key focus due to ongoing conflict in the region.
Iran is also a topic because of recent international concerns.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino responded to a controversy involving a phone call from President Donald Trump about a red card suspension for soccer player Folarin Balogun. President Trump confirmed that he made the call regarding the lifting of Balogun’s suspension during a meeting in the Oval Office.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed questions about a red card suspension issue.
The suspension involved soccer player Folarin Balogun.
President Donald Trump called to discuss the red card suspension.
Trump confirmed the phone call happened in the Oval Office.
The red card suspension for Balogun was lifted following the call.
The controversy centers on political involvement in sports decisions.
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China's navy launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, carrying a non-explosive test warhead. The launch is part of annual training and follows international law but raised concerns among countries in the region, including Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
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The missile test was conducted on Monday by China's navy in the South Pacific.
The missile carried a dummy warhead, meaning it was not armed with explosives.
This was China's first Pacific missile test since 1980 and the first in two years overall.
China stated the launch was routine training, not targeting any country, and followed international rules.
Australia, Japan, and New Zealand criticized the test, saying it threatens regional security.
The test took place within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, established by the Treaty of Rarotonga, which prohibits nuclear weapons in the area.
China informed New Zealand only hours before the test and did not notify the United States in advance.
Experts say the missile launch signals China’s growing military power and its expanding nuclear deterrent beyond land-based missiles.
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Cuba experienced its third country-wide power outage this year, caused by problems in its aging electricity system and a lack of fuel. The situation has worsened since President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, limiting Cuba’s fuel supply and increasing power cuts.
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Cuba had its third nationwide blackout since early 2024.
The national electricity system completely shut down during the outage.
Cuba’s power plants mainly use old Soviet-era equipment.
The U.S. oil blockade, started in January by President Trump, reduced Cuba’s fuel for electricity.
Only one Russian oil tanker was allowed to deliver fuel to Cuba since the blockade began.
Power cuts can last over 24 hours in cities and more than 70 hours in some rural areas.
The blockade and sanctions have worsened shortages of food, water, and medicine.
Cuba is increasing solar energy use, but it still makes up only 10% of its power.
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