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An Albanian court released 19 people who were arrested during protests against a luxury resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s family. The protests began over the resort project and have grown into wider anti-government and anti-corruption demonstrations.
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Nineteen protesters were freed by a Tirana court after being arrested for disobeying police and organizing illegal protests.
Two protesters were put under house arrest, and 12 must report regularly to judicial police; five face no charges.
The protests started in May against a resort project connected to President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in a protected natural area.
The rallies have expanded into broader protests calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and protesting corruption.
On July 1, hundreds clashed with police near the Albanian parliament, leading to injuries and detentions.
Police used tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons to control crowds during these clashes.
The resort project was first announced in 2024, but recent protests surged when construction equipment appeared in late May.
Previous protests also led to the firing of Edi Rama’s deputy over corruption allegations.
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A wildfire near the border between southern France and Spain has burned over 1,500 hectares and caused around 10,000 people to leave their homes. Firefighters are working from the ground and with aircraft to control the fire, while officials check if the Tour de France cycling race will be affected.
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The wildfire is moving quickly in southern France near the Spanish border.
It has burned more than 1,500 hectares (about 3,700 acres).
About 10,000 people have been evacuated for safety.
Firefighters are using both ground crews and planes to fight the fire.
Officials are looking into how the fire might disrupt the Tour de France event.
The wildfire has caused significant concern for local residents and authorities.
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Right-wing leaders have recently won presidential elections in Peru and Colombia, joining other conservative leaders in Latin America. These leaders use some of the same language as President Donald Trump about crime and migration, raising questions about a possible new regional conservative alliance.
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Right-wing candidates won recent presidential elections in Peru and Colombia.
These leaders are part of a growing group of conservative leaders in Latin America over the last three years.
They use rhetoric similar to President Donald Trump’s on issues like crime and migration.
Experts from Chile, Brazil, and journalism discussed the implications of this political shift.
The article questions if these leaders will form a new regional conservative alliance.
The discussion involves historians and international relations scholars.
Latin America has seen changes in political leadership toward the right recently.
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Retired General Jack Keane said the United States must prevent Iran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. He warned that if Iran attacks in a major way, it could lead the U.S. back into large-scale military conflict.
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Retired General Jack Keane spoke about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for shipping oil.
Keane said the U.S. needs to stop Iran from controlling this waterway.
He mentioned that a major attack by Iran could cause a big U.S. military response.
The comments were made during an interview on Fox News’s "Sunday Morning Futures" show.
Iran’s control of the Strait is seen as a potential threat to global trade and security.
Keane’s remarks suggest concerns about rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz is important for international shipping and energy supplies.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting continues for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, despite Russia's claim that it has taken control. He also warned that Russia is preparing new large attacks ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, where he plans to meet President Donald Trump.
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Fighting is ongoing in Kostyantynivka, a strategic town in eastern Ukraine.
Russia claims to have captured Kostyantynivka, but Ukraine denies this.
Kostyantynivka had about 78,000 people before the war began in 2022.
Zelensky warned Russia is preparing a new major attack before the NATO summit.
The NATO summit is taking place in Turkey this week.
Zelensky expects to meet with President Donald Trump at the summit.
Ukrainian forces have recently launched strikes deep inside Russia, hitting targets like oil depots.
The war in Ukraine has lasted nearly four and a half years, causing widespread damage and loss of life.
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Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State are continuing their search for survivors after two earthquakes hit on June 24. Nearly 3,000 people have died, and about 50,000 are still missing.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24.
The location affected is La Guaira State.
Around 3,000 people have died because of the earthquakes.
About 50,000 people are still missing.
Rescue teams have pledged to keep looking for survivors.
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New York City officials warned residents to prepare for dangerous flash flooding as a strong storm is expected to bring heavy rain through Monday night. The city reminded people, especially those living in basement apartments, to stay safe and be ready to move to higher ground because of the flood risk.
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A multi-day storm will affect New York City from July 5 to July 7, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected.
Officials issued urgent alerts warning of life-threatening flash floods in streets, highways, and basements.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for NYC, Long Island, northeastern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with some areas possibly getting even more.
Heavy rain could cause flooding quickly, overwhelming the city’s drainage systems.
Officials urged residents, especially those in basement apartments, to prepare evacuation plans and avoid traveling during heavy rain.
The warnings come after flash floods caused deaths in October 2025, when two men drowned in flooded basements in NYC.
Authorities reminded people not to walk, swim, or drive through flooded areas and to keep catch basins clear if safe.
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A 12-tonne dead whale washed up on a beach in Muanda, Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials used a large crane to remove the whale after tractors and other smaller equipment could not lift it.
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The whale weighed about 12 tonnes (12,000 kilograms).
It was found on the Atlantic coast beach in Muanda, DR Congo.
Attempts to remove the whale with tractors and smaller machines failed.
A 42-tonne crane was brought in to lift and remove the whale.
The removal operation lasted about two days.
Many people gathered on the beach to watch the removal.
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A 22-year-old woman died in a skydiving accident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were called, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, with no one else injured.
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The accident happened near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire.
Emergency services responded at 12:13 BST on Sunday.
The woman was 22 years old.
She was found in a nearby field and died at the scene.
Police have informed her family and are supporting them.
No other people were hurt in the incident.
Police are preparing a report for the coroner (an official who investigates deaths).
Investigations are ongoing to understand what caused the accident.
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Russia says Ukraine refused a six-hour ceasefire near Kostiantynivka to allow the return of dead soldiers. Both countries disagree over who controls the city, while President Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump have spoken about ending the ongoing war.
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Russia offered a six-hour ceasefire on Monday around Kostiantynivka to exchange bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
Russia claims to control Kostiantynivka, but Ukraine denies this and says its forces still hold the city.
President Zelenskyy called Russia’s claim a lie and suggested a peace meeting could happen there if Russia controlled the city.
Kremlin spokesman said Kostiantynivka is already part of Russia and invited Zelenskyy to meet President Putin in Moscow.
A Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea killed one person and injured two others.
President Donald Trump spoke separately with both Putin and Zelenskyy about ending the war.
Trump offered to help find a solution, and plans to meet Zelenskyy during the upcoming NATO summit.
A U.S. official said the war front has not changed much recently, making an urgent end to the conflict important.
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J.K. Simmons, an actor who won an Academy Award for the movie "Whiplash," gave an extended interview. He talked about his acting roles and portraying real-life characters.
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J.K. Simmons won an Academy Award for his role in "Whiplash."
He participated in a web-exclusive interview with CBS News.
The interviewer was Tracy Smith.
Simmons discussed his various acting roles.
He focused on playing characters based on real people.
The interview is available on the CBS News App and website.
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Yvette Cooper, the UK foreign secretary, warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could threaten humanity like the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima if countries do not work together to set global rules. She said AI will be a major issue in international politics over the next two years and called for stronger cooperation between nations, including the US and China, to manage its risks.
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Cooper compared the risk of AI to the destruction caused by Hiroshima, emphasizing the need for international agreements before disaster happens.
She urged the US, China, and other countries to agree on global rules to control AI development.
Cooper said AI will dominate foreign policy discussions in the next two years due to its potential and risks.
She highlighted other global challenges like climate change, migration, and foreign interference that threaten security and democracy.
Cooper noted the US is stepping back from its traditional role as a global peacekeeper, affecting international relations.
She called for the UK and EU to create a stable, long-term relationship and stronger European security cooperation.
The UK government is negotiating new deals with the EU on agriculture, electricity trade, and youth visas, delayed to engage with the incoming Burnham government.
Cooper warned that focus on conflicts like Iran could distract countries from efforts to bring peace to Palestine.
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Three sons of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appeared at his funeral, but his designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was not present, possibly due to security concerns. The funeral events include a large public mourning in Tehran and a procession through important religious sites in Iran and Iraq, while calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel were heard.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former Supreme Leader, was killed in an air strike on February 28.
His sons Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud appeared publicly at his funeral ceremony in Tehran.
Mojtaba Khamenei, his successor, has not been seen publicly since being appointed in March, likely for safety reasons due to threats.
The funeral includes public prayers, large crowds, and government-organized processions with transport, food, and lodging provided.
Mourners chanted slogans against the United States and Israel, reflecting calls for revenge.
The coffin will be taken to Shia holy sites in Iraq (Karbala and Najaf) and to major cities in Iran (Qom and Mashhad) for burial.
Tens of millions of metro rides were reported in Tehran during the days of mourning, indicating widespread public participation.
High-ranking Iranian political and military leaders attended the funeral ceremonies.
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President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey. The meetings will focus on ending the war in Ukraine and discuss Syria’s role in Middle East conflicts.
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The NATO summit takes place in Ankara, Turkey.
President Trump plans to meet Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday.
Trump and Zelenskyy recently spoke by phone about the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
Zelenskyy believes there is a real chance to end the war with Russia.
Trump told Russian President Putin he wants to help find peaceful solutions to the Ukraine conflict.
Trump feels urgency to end the war and will discuss plans with Zelenskyy, then follow up with Putin.
Trump also plans to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa but details about their agenda are unclear.
Trump has suggested Syria should fight Hezbollah in Lebanon, a proposal al-Sharaa denies interest in.
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Patients and wounded people are holding a protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza. They want Israel to remove travel limits so they can leave Gaza for urgent medical care.
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The protest is taking place outside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.
People there are asking Israel to stop restricting travel for medical reasons.
Gaza health officials say over 20,000 patients and injured people need to be evacuated.
Israel controls the crossings out of Gaza, including the Rafah crossing.
Current restrictions are slowing or blocking medical evacuations.
The situation involves urgent health needs for many people in Gaza.
The protest highlights growing pressure on Israel to ease travel limits for medical cases.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have asked to join Israel for protection from Hezbollah militants. Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon after the recent conflict triggered by Hezbollah rocket attacks following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
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Some Christian villages in southern Lebanon reportedly asked to be annexed by Israel for safety from Hezbollah.
Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel after Iran’s supreme leader was killed in joined U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon.
Israeli troops currently control parts of southern Lebanon near the border.
Many Christian villages have been damaged by fighting but most residents have stayed despite evacuation warnings.
Israeli military told village leaders not to allow Hezbollah fighters into their areas.
Netanyahu said Israel will keep troops in southern Lebanon as long as needed to protect its citizens.
Netanyahu acknowledged occasional disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran deal and related policies but described the overall relationship as strong.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, shared photos of her family reunion after completing the Three Peaks Challenge to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, where she was treated for cancer. The challenge involved climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales within 24 hours to raise awareness about cancer and holistic healthcare.
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Catherine completed the Three Peaks Challenge by climbing Scafell Pike (England), Ben Nevis (Scotland), and Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon (Wales).
The Princess was treated for cancer in 2024 and announced she was in remission at the start of 2025.
She described her cancer diagnosis as a "huge shock" and her treatment as "life-changing."
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity benefits from fundraising linked to her challenge.
Holistic care means supporting the whole person, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing alongside medical treatment.
Catherine was reunited with her husband, Prince William, their three children, and her family after completing the challenge.
She wants to raise awareness about the personal impact of serious illness and the importance of holistic healthcare.
The Princess has returned to royal duties following her remission announcement.
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have worked to keep the United States committed to NATO amid challenges from President Donald Trump. Trump has criticized NATO allies for defense spending, demanded loyalty over money, and expressed frustration about their refusal to join his Iran conflict, complicating relations ahead of a summit in Turkey.
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Mark Rutte has spent almost two years encouraging the U.S. to stay in NATO.
President Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense.
NATO allies agreed last year to increase their defense spending to match U.S. levels relative to their economies.
Despite the spending commitments, European countries worry about turning money into military power, especially facing Russia.
Trump expressed disappointment that some NATO countries did not support his Iran war efforts.
Trump said he wants "loyalty" from NATO allies, not just financial contributions.
The U.S. Pentagon recently said it might reduce troops and military support in Europe if a NATO member is attacked.
Russia’s military activity near European NATO bases has increased, raising security concerns.
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Mali's military government is facing serious attacks from Islamist fighters and their Tuareg allies in the northern part of the country. These groups have recently taken control of several key cities and military positions, challenging the government's ability to keep control and raising concerns about security in the capital and surrounding areas.
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Islamist group JNIM and Tuareg ally FLA are attacking army positions in northern Mali.
They captured the city of Kidal in May and are now advancing toward other towns.
Fighters reportedly seized military posts in Gao despite support from Russian forces.
The military government in Mali is led by a junta, which is under pressure due to these attacks.
There are increasing worries about the safety of the capital city, Bamako, and the nearby military base of Kati.
The offensive shows growing strength and coordination among jihadist armed groups in Mali.
Russian fighters are currently supporting Mali's troops in their fight against insurgents.
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A cargo ship near Yemen's port city of Hodeidah was attacked by unknown armed men but no one was hurt. At the same time, Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 16 government-aligned troops in fighting south of Hodeidah, marking one of the deadliest clashes in years. Hodeidah is controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have been in conflict with Yemen’s government since 2015.
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A cargo ship reported being attacked by armed assailants 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah in the Red Sea.
The attackers used a small boat and opened fire before retreating to a larger ship with its tracking system turned off.
The ship and crew were unharmed, and authorities are investigating the incident.
The Houthis killed 16 government-aligned troops and wounded 22 in fighting near Hodeidah, the worst in years.
The Houthis briefly seized some government positions before they were retaken by pro-government forces.
The Houthis control Yemen’s capital Sanaa and much of the north, including Hodeidah, while the government controls much of the south.
The conflict, ongoing since 2015, has caused massive casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, have threatened attacks on ships and have launched drones and missiles in the region before.
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