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Hamas announced it has ended its government in Gaza and will transfer authority to a UN-supported technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. It remains unclear if Hamas will disarm or hand over security, while Israel dismissed Hamas’s announcement as insignificant.
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Hamas said it dissolved its government in Gaza and will transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee.
The move aims to support Gaza’s reconstruction after years of conflict.
Hamas did not confirm if it will disarm or give control of security to an international force.
The Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, oversees Gaza’s governance and rebuilding efforts under the ceasefire terms.
Hamas plans for only technical staff to manage day-to-day services in Gaza.
Israel called Hamas’s government resignation announcement “spin” with no real effect.
The ceasefire was signed nine months ago, but talks over its second phase, including disarmament, are stalled.
The conflict that began in October 2023 caused thousands of deaths on both Israeli and Palestinian sides.
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A large wildfire in southern France forced Tour de France race organizers to bar fans from part of the race route near the Pyrenees. Across parts of Europe, including Greece, extreme heat has led to numerous wildfires, with firefighters working to control them amid rising temperatures linked to climate change.
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A wildfire in Pyrénées-Orientales, southern France, has burned about 1,821 hectares (4,500 acres).
The Tour de France stopped its publicity caravan for the last 40 kilometers of the third stage in France to protect people and resources.
Nearly 700 firefighters are battling the wildfire, and more than two dozen villages were evacuated.
The race stage started in Spain, where temperatures reached around 35°C (95°F).
Greece experienced 96 wildfires over 48 hours, most contained quickly.
The largest fire in Greece was near Athens, requiring 29 aircraft and over 200 firefighters.
Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s, increasing risks of heatwaves and wildfires.
Scientists link the growing frequency and severity of these events to climate change effects in southeastern Europe.
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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tehran to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late supreme leader of Iran, who led the country for 37 years before he was killed in US-Israeli air strikes in February 2026. The large turnout was seen as a sign of strong public support despite ongoing conflict in the region.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Iran for 37 years as its supreme leader.
He was killed in US-Israeli air strikes at his home in Tehran in February 2026.
His death sparked a war causing thousands of deaths across the region.
The funeral procession in Tehran drew hundreds of thousands of mourners.
Attendees, including people who traveled from other cities, expressed admiration for Khamenei’s resilience and leadership.
The Iranian government aimed to show strength by organizing a large public turnout amidst ongoing attacks.
Some critics had previously questioned Khamenei’s popular support.
Supporters used the funeral crowd as evidence of his continued popularity and the government's resilience.
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President Donald Trump said he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about a red card given to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun during a World Cup game. He said the red card was unfair and not a foul.
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President Trump spoke directly with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The conversation was about Folarin Balogun’s red card in a World Cup match.
Balogun is a U.S. soccer player who plays as a striker.
The red card caused Balogun to be suspended from playing in the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
President Trump expressed that the red card decision was wrong and that it wasn’t a foul.
FIFA is the international organization that manages World Cup soccer games.
The news was reported by CBS News and shared by reporter Olivia Rinaldi.
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The Avignon theatre festival in France is celebrating its 80th year. This year, well-known actors Wagner Moura from Brazil and Isabelle Huppert from France are performing, and the festival is focusing on Korean language and Mediterranean artists. The event also includes a large fringe program with many shows around the city.
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Avignon is the oldest theatre festival in France and is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
Brazilian actor Wagner Moura and French actress Isabelle Huppert are starring in shows this year.
Korean has been chosen as the festival’s language of honour.
The festival highlights artists from the Mediterranean region.
The festival's fringe program, called the "off," features over 1,700 shows in public spaces throughout Avignon.
The fringe program is co-directed by organizers who help select and manage the many performances.
A recommended fringe show is mentioned as a must-see for visitors.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has asked member countries to present clear and realistic plans to meet NATO’s defense spending goals at the upcoming summit in Ankara. The alliance wants members to spend 5% of their economic output on defense and related infrastructure, as the U.S. reduces its security role in Europe and pushes allies to increase their contributions.
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NATO’s annual summit will be held in Ankara, Turkey, starting July 7, 2026.
NATO members agreed last year to spend 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense and infrastructure.
This 5% target includes 3.5% on defense budgets and 1.5% on infrastructure like roads and ports to help military movement.
Some countries, like Spain, support the target but say they can meet security needs with less spending.
Some NATO members still struggle to reach the old goal of spending 2% of GDP on defense.
Secretary-General Rutte said NATO has ways to convince countries that do not have clear plans, but he did not explain what those are.
The U.S. has indicated it may take action if allies do not increase their defense spending, though details were not shared.
President Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not spending enough and demanded loyalty from member countries.
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An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing at least four people, including a school principal and her mother. The attack occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which began two weeks ago.
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At least four people died in the Israeli attack on a car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon.
Those killed include a school principal, her mother, a foreign worker, and a Syrian citizen.
The car was targeted by an Israeli drone as they were returning from visiting their family home.
Israel continues to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah sites despite the ceasefire.
Hezbollah and Israel accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire.
A ceasefire agreement involving the US and Iran started on June 21 to end regional fighting.
Since March 2, Hezbollah has fired rockets at Israel following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Lebanese officials say Israeli attacks have killed over 4,300 people since the conflict escalated.
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Four male councillors on the Highland Council licensing committee resigned after they voted to let a taxi driver, who was convicted of raping an 18-year-old passenger, keep his operator’s licence. The decision caused public criticism and concern about women’s safety, leading to the resignations and a suspension of one councillor.
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David Brown, a taxi driver, was jailed for over six years for raping an 18-year-old passenger in December 2023.
Brown’s taxi driver’s licence was suspended in January 2024 after his conviction.
His operator’s licence, which allows the use of his vehicle for a taxi business, was voted to be kept by six male councillors, while four female councillors voted against it.
Following public backlash, the committee chairman Sean Kennedy and three other councillors resigned from the licensing committee.
Willie MacKay also resigned as a councillor, and John Grafton was suspended by the Scottish Liberal Democrat group.
Police Scotland opposed allowing Brown to retain his operator’s licence.
The licensing committee met in private, with options to take no action, suspend, or revoke the licence.
Councillors who voted to keep the licence said they were assured Brown would not drive a taxi again and that the decision was made based on information they had at the time.
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US Senator Tom Cotton and other lawmakers are pushing new laws that would make US military support for Israel a permanent part of US defense policy. These laws would limit future presidents and Congress from changing or reducing aid, even as public opinion in the US is shifting and the current $38 billion military aid agreement expires in 2028.
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Senator Tom Cotton is leading efforts to embed US-Israel military cooperation into permanent law.
Current US military aid to Israel is $38 billion over 10 years, expiring in 2028.
The proposed laws would integrate Israeli technology deeply into US military research and production.
The bills would require the president to expand intelligence sharing with Israel and limit the president’s ability to pause it.
These changes are being added to large defense and intelligence budget bills that Congress must approve.
US public opinion is shifting, with a growing number of Americans thinking the US supports Israel too much.
Some members of Congress who once supported unconditional aid now want conditions or reductions.
The legislation aims to make it harder to change the aid arrangement, potentially reducing democratic debate and oversight.
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A British charity called Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron has given nearly £200,000 to a religious school located in an Israeli settlement in Hebron, a Palestinian city. The settlement expansion and school support have raised concerns about increased violence and harm to Palestinian residents in the area.
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Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron donated almost £200,000 to a school in Hebron from 2019 to 2024.
The school is in an Israeli settlement considered illegal under international law.
In June, a new dormitory for the school was approved after Israel gave itself planning authority in Hebron.
Hebron has a divided population with Israeli settlers living in areas isolated from Palestinians by walls and military presence.
Palestinians face restrictions such as being barred from some streets and losing shops and homes due to settlement expansion.
British and international critics say funding the school worsens tensions and supports an extreme settlement.
Some leaders and groups describe Israel's control in Hebron as apartheid, separating people by law and military force.
The charity’s donations may conflict with its own rules that mention work in Israel but not Palestinian territories like Hebron.
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A mother in Kansas City shared how her son and daughter were conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) at the same time but born three years apart. She described the IVF process and how it created a special bond between her two children.
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Taylor Greenhagen used IVF after having trouble conceiving due to a condition called anovulatory PCOS.
She and her husband Justin have two children: Owen, who is 3, and Dylan, who is 7 months old.
The eggs were fertilized together in the lab, creating eight embryos that developed side by side.
Children conceived from the same group of embryos are sometimes called "fraternal twins" in the IVF community, even if born years apart.
Greenhagen said the children share a unique connection, despite the age gap.
IVF can be physically and emotionally hard but offers hope to families struggling with infertility.
Greenhagen encourages others to be patient, kind to themselves, and have support during fertility treatments.
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Iran has started the funeral procession for its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike. The attack occurred at the start of a war involving the U.S. and Israel, and many people have gathered in Tehran to honor him.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike.
The airstrike happened at the start of a war with the United States and Israel.
Funeral processions have begun in Tehran, Iran’s capital city.
Large crowds of mourners are participating in the funeral events.
The situation marks a significant development in the conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel.
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Hamas has announced it is dissolving its government in Gaza and plans to transfer power to a technical committee supported by the United Nations. This move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at rebuilding Gaza after years of conflict. Israel called the announcement meaningless because Hamas members remain in their positions.
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Hamas said it will dissolve its government in Gaza and hand over daily administration to a technical committee.
The technical committee is backed by the United Nations and supervised by the Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump.
The committee is responsible for restoring basic services and managing civilian affairs in Gaza.
Hamas did not clarify if it will disarm or give control of security forces to an international body.
The announcement was made by Ismail al-Thawabta, a Hamas official, who said only non-political staff will stay in their roles.
Israel rejected the announcement, saying it has no real impact because Hamas officials remain in power.
The new committee is chaired by Ali Shaath, an engineer and former Palestinian Authority official.
The move is described by Hamas as a step toward implementing the ceasefire and rebuilding Gaza.
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Édouard Philippe, a right-wing politician and former French Prime Minister, has officially started his campaign for the 2027 French presidential election. Current polls show he has the best chance to beat the far-right candidates.
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Édouard Philippe announced his run for president less than a year before the 2027 election.
Philippe is considered a member of the traditional right-wing in France.
Polls currently place Philippe as the leading candidate able to defeat the far-right in the election.
The far-right party National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, faces legal challenges impacting the 2027 election.
There are many candidates expected to compete in the 2027 presidential race.
The election is set to take place in late April 2027.
Other current events in France include government responses to heatwaves and investigations into the far-right party’s use of EU funds.
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People in Iran are facing very hard times because prices for basic goods keep rising. This is due to the impact of war, changes in government help (subsidy reforms), and international sanctions.
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Many Iranian families are struggling to afford daily necessities.
War in the region has hurt the economy and people's incomes.
The Iranian government has changed or cut subsidies that helped lower prices before.
Sanctions from other countries limit Iran's economic activities and trade.
Some Iranians hoped foreign action would change their government, but the ongoing conflict has worsened their situation.
The article also mentions recent events like funerals and political developments in the Middle East.
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Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, sending many ballistic missiles that hit Kyiv, the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 24 missiles got through Ukraine’s air defense and called on NATO for help with air defense.
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Russia fired multiple ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, Ukraine.
At least 24 missiles passed through Ukraine’s air defense.
The attack caused deaths in the city.
President Zelenskyy publicly asked NATO to provide air defense support.
The attack worsens the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Kyiv is Ukraine’s capital and main city targeted in this strike.
NATO is a military alliance of multiple countries that Ukraine is appealing to for defense help.
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Hamas has announced it is dissolving the government body that has managed Gaza for nearly 20 years. This step is intended to allow a new technocratic committee to take over civilian rule in Gaza under a US-backed plan amid ongoing conflict and blockade.
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Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007 after taking control from the rival Palestinian group Fatah.
The Hamas-run Government Emergency Committee has now been officially dissolved.
A new body called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is expected to take over civilian administration.
The NCAG is part of a US-backed plan aimed at ending the conflict and restoring governance in Gaza.
Hamas says it is stepping back from civilian rule but not giving up its political or military roles.
Israel opposes Hamas governing Gaza but also rejects direct Palestinian Authority control over Gaza for now.
The NCAG has been based outside Gaza and has faced Israeli objections to entering the territory.
The move reflects efforts to negotiate power-sharing and administration amid ongoing conflict and blockade.
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A leading Gaza doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, has suffered serious injuries while held in an Israeli prison without charge for 18 months. His lawyer and human rights groups say his health is rapidly worsening and his life is in danger, with reports of harsh treatment and poor prison conditions.
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Hussam Abu Safiya was the director of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza before his arrest.
He has been detained by Israel for 18 months without trial or charges.
He was recently transferred to the Rakefet prison, known for harsh conditions and lack of daylight.
Abu Safiya suffers from severe injuries, breathing problems, and extreme weakness.
He reported daily beatings and near loss of consciousness in prison.
Human rights groups call for an independent medical examination and his immediate release.
His case is part of wider concerns about Israeli treatment of Palestinian healthcare workers.
A recent incident involved a baby dying after crossing delays at a checkpoint, highlighting wider health access issues in the region.
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Reports have shared new information about the wedding of singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce. The event took place at Madison Square Garden, and details about the venue setup and guest list have been discussed.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married.
Their wedding was held at Madison Square Garden.
Details about the inside of the venue were revealed.
Information about the people invited to the wedding was shared.
The news was discussed by PEOPLE magazine’s editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs.
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