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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having their wedding on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event will start at 5 p.m. and could last until 4 a.m. the next day, with many guests expected and tight security in place.
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The wedding is scheduled for Friday at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
The event will begin at 5 p.m. and may continue until 4 a.m. Saturday.
A rehearsal dinner will be held Thursday night in a tented area to keep guests private.
Security is a major focus due to the couple’s fame and the need for privacy.
Truck crews have been setting up large materials inside MSG for days.
The venue was chosen partly because it has no windows and strong security.
The wedding happens during a busy July Fourth weekend, also marking the USA’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Swift and Kelce recently donated $26 million to twenty charities in cities important to them.
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Iran has started a week-long series of funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months ago during a joint U.S.-Israeli attack. The ceremonies include public mourning, large processions, and visits by top Iranian officials and some foreign leaders, with millions expected to participate.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, died four months ago in an attack on his compound on February 28.
His body lies in state in Tehran, draped with Iran’s national flag, and the funeral ceremonies will last a week.
Alongside Khamenei’s coffin are the bodies of his young granddaughter and other family members who died in the same attack.
High-ranking Iranian officials and representatives from more than 50 foreign delegations, mostly from neutral or friendly countries, have paid their respects.
European countries and nations seen as supporting the U.S. or Israeli military actions against Iran were not invited.
Millions of people are expected to join the memorial events in Tehran and other religious cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq.
The funeral includes visits to significant Shia religious sites in cities like Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad.
Iranian state media showed mourners touching Khamenei’s coffin with scarves and other objects, a local blessing tradition.
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Jesse Brackenbury, CEO of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Foundation, spoke about the history and importance of the Statue of Liberty. The statue is a well-known symbol of freedom and America’s history.
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Jesse Brackenbury is the CEO of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Foundation.
The Statue of Liberty is an important symbol of freedom in the United States.
The statue has historical significance linked to America’s past.
The discussion appeared on ABC News Live on July 3, 2026.
The coverage is part of events marking America's 250th anniversary.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States.
Ellis Island, connected to the statue, was a major immigration station.
The foundation works to preserve and educate about these landmarks.
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Israeli settlers in the West Bank have increased attacks on Palestinian communities, damaging homes, water sources, electricity lines, and agricultural facilities. These attacks have caused power outages, harmed vital resources, and led to the seizure of Palestinian properties, raising concerns about the impact on local livelihoods.
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Israeli settlers damaged the main electricity line in al-Maniya village near Bethlehem, cutting power twice in one week.
Settlers vandalized greenhouses near the Shufa military checkpoint, harming agricultural property.
Settlers took control of Ein Rawabi spring, a key water source for Bedouin shepherds and their livestock near Jerusalem.
The seizure of the spring threatens the livelihood of Bedouin families relying on it for water and animals.
Property belonging to Mohammad Salameh in Jalud village was seized while building a home, with no help from Israeli authorities.
There are about 500,000 Israeli settlers living among roughly 3 million Palestinians in the West Bank.
United Nations reported that attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and farmland rose by 130% since 2023.
Attacks include vandalism, land seizures, and violence targeting Palestinian homes and communities.
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NATO's top commander said European countries have mostly replaced the military equipment the U.S. has cut back on supplying to the alliance. Despite the U.S. reducing assets like ships and fighter jets, European allies have prepared their own forces to meet NATO’s defense plans.
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The U.S. decided to reduce the military equipment it provides to NATO, including an aircraft carrier, support ships, refueling planes, and fighter jets.
European NATO members quickly filled most of the gaps left by the U.S. reductions.
NATO's Force Model outlines how member countries should provide military forces during peace, crisis, or war, especially in the first six months of conflict.
Some equipment gaps remain, and NATO is exploring alternative options to match the missing capabilities.
Britain increased the readiness of a second aircraft carrier and F-35 fighter jets to be used in emergencies.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the U.S. would likely send more forces to Europe if a conflict started.
NATO’s Article 5 states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all, encouraging collective defense.
The U.S. is focusing more on other global threats, like those from China in the Indo-Pacific region, which partly explains the cutbacks to NATO equipment support.
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Interpol has named Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, as the main suspect in a bombing that happened on Monday in Monaco. The attack reportedly targeted a Ukrainian businessman connected to Russia.
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The bombing took place in Monaco on a Monday.
Anastasiia Berezovska, age 39, is the main suspect.
She is from Ukraine.
The target was a Ukrainian tycoon.
The tycoon has ties to Russia.
Interpol is leading the investigation.
The incident is treated as a serious crime.
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A rare copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, known as the Exeter Declaration, was found in London after being missing for over 250 years. This copy is unique because it is the only known one outside the United States.
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The Exeter Declaration is a special printing of the Declaration of Independence.
It was printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, shortly after the Declaration was adopted in 1776.
This copy was lost and recently rediscovered in the UK’s National Archives in London.
It is the only known copy of this kind found outside the United States.
The discovery was announced by Britain’s National Archives on a Friday.
The Declaration of Independence is a historic document declaring the American colonies’ freedom from British rule.
The Exeter copy is rare because most early printings stayed within the U.S. or were lost over time.
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Pop singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are expected to get married this weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The venue is preparing for a large event with about 1,000 guests, and fans have come from all over to celebrate.
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Taylor Swift is a famous musician with a large fan base called “Swifties.”
Travis Kelce is a top player in American football, having won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The wedding is planned for Friday, starting at 5pm and could last until 4am the next day.
Madison Square Garden was chosen because it offers privacy and can hold about 1,000 guests.
The couple has not officially confirmed the wedding, but many signs and permits point to it happening.
Security measures and barricades around the venue have been set up for the event.
Fans have traveled from many states to witness the celebration and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Madison Square Garden has hosted weddings before, including a musician’s wedding in 1974 and a mass wedding in 1982.
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Keiko Fujimori, a conservative politician, won Peru’s presidential runoff election with just over 50% of the vote. She will become Peru’s ninth president in 10 years and has promised to fight rising crime in the country.
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Keiko Fujimori won the presidential runoff in Peru with 50.135% of the votes.
Her opponent, Roberto Sánchez, got 49.865% of the votes.
Fujimori is running for president for the fourth time.
The election was held on June 7, with the final result certified on July 3, 2026.
Crime and violence, especially by organized crime gangs, were top concerns for voters.
Fujimori promised a tough approach to reduce crime.
She is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s president in the 1990s, known for defeating a rebel group but also accused of human rights abuses and corruption.
Peru has had nine presidents in the past 10 years, showing political instability.
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A large wildfire near Denver, Colorado, has forced thousands of people to leave their homes and destroyed over 160 buildings. The fire has grown to about 105 square miles, with no part of it contained yet, while firefighters and the National Guard work to control it.
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The Aspen Acres wildfire is burning southwest of Denver, Colorado.
More than 160 structures have been destroyed so far.
The fire covers nearly 105 square miles with zero containment.
Thousands of residents from Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel have been evacuated.
About 40 large wildfires are burning in the western United States due to dry weather and little winter snow.
Firefighters are using water scooped from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the fire.
Around 50 National Guard soldiers have been deployed to help with road checkpoints and water safety.
Nearby, other large fires like the Snyder, Cottonwood, and Babylon fires are also active, with fatalities reported among fire crews on the Colorado/Utah border.
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Ukraine has launched a 40-day campaign of drone strikes targeting Russian energy facilities, causing fuel shortages in Russia. Meanwhile, heavy fighting and a worsening humanitarian crisis are taking place in Sudan, where many civilians are trapped due to a military siege.
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Ukraine targeted Russian oil refineries and fuel infrastructure with drones, leading to fuel shortages and long queues at Russian petrol stations.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia is using strategic fuel reserves and may limit diesel exports but described the situation as "not critical."
Russia responded with a large aerial attack on Kyiv, firing 74 missiles and about 500 drones, killing at least 30 people.
Some analysts warn Russia might escalate its military actions as its options narrow, a situation called "drowning man syndrome."
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces are tightening their siege around the city of El Obeid, trapping about half a million civilians.
The United Nations reports that food supplies are running low and essential infrastructure is damaged in El Obeid.
Amnesty International calls for an international protection force to prevent a humanitarian disaster similar to past conflicts in Sudan.
The situation in Sudan is seen as a serious threat to civilian safety and could lead to a major ground offensive soon.
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A large Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv, Ukraine, causing significant damage and killing at least 27 people. Other global events included earthquake damage in Venezuela, anti-immigration protests in South Africa, and war-related issues involving Israel and Gaza.
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Russian forces launched nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles during an overnight attack on Kyiv.
At least 27 people were killed and many injured in the Kyiv attacks, described by the city’s mayor as the worst in over four years.
Fires and damage affected residential buildings and a hotel in multiple areas of Kyiv.
In Venezuela, a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks damaged or destroyed over 58,000 buildings, with the death toll over 2,500 and expected to rise.
Rescue teams in Venezuela successfully pulled a security guard alive from rubble eight days after the earthquakes.
South Africa experienced mass anti-immigration protests, resulting in at least four deaths and causing thousands to flee their homes.
Australian police are investigating allegations of war crimes by an Australian serving in the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza.
A suspected parcel bomb exploded in Monaco, injuring a Ukrainian-born businessman and his family.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke at the America 250 celebration, calling for national unity, peace, and respect for human dignity. His speech emphasized the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and praised America's history of welcoming immigrants, while coming after a public disagreement with President Donald Trump over war and diplomacy.
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Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pope.
He gave a live speech from the Vatican during the America 250 anniversary celebration in Philadelphia.
The pope received the Liberty Medal for his work supporting religious freedom.
Earlier in 2024, Pope Leo publicly disagreed with President Trump about conflict with Iran, urging peace.
President Trump criticized the pope’s views on war and foreign policy.
The pope stressed the importance of peace, dialogue, and respect in public discussion.
He praised America’s history of immigration and its role as a symbol of freedom.
After the speech, Pope Leo planned to visit Lampedusa, a Mediterranean island known for receiving many refugees.
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Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London. The attack was planned and carried out on behalf of the Iranian government, targeting the journalist because of his work criticizing the regime.
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Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist working in London, was stabbed three times outside his home in March 2024.
The attackers, Nandito Badea (21) and George Stana (25), were found guilty of causing serious injury on purpose.
The judge said the attack was done for the benefit of the Iranian state.
The stabbing happened after the attackers spent time watching Zeraati’s movements and was planned for over a year.
Zeraati had received threats before because of his critical reporting on the Iranian government.
Iran International, the channel Zeraati worked for, is banned by Iran and called a terrorist group by the Iranian state.
One attacker stabbed Zeraati while the other blocked him; a third man involved remains in Romania.
After the attack, the two men quickly fled the UK, travelling through Heathrow Airport.
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Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared the winner of Peru’s presidential election after a close runoff against Roberto Sanchez. She will become Peru’s ninth president in 10 years and plans to focus on uniting the country and tackling crime.
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Keiko Fujimori won the June 7 runoff election with about 9,223,000 votes, narrowly beating Roberto Sanchez, who had about 9,173,000 votes.
Fujimori is the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, who was imprisoned for human rights abuses.
The election process faced delays and concerns about vote counting, but no proof of fraud has been found.
Roberto Sanchez claims irregularities and is seeking support from the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights.
Peru’s Congress has the power to impeach a president with a two-thirds vote, which may affect Fujimori’s presidency since the Senate is evenly divided.
Fujimori has run for president three times before without winning.
She promises to crack down on rising organized crime in Peru, including extortion and kidnappings.
Right-wing leaders in Latin America and the administration of President Donald Trump have supported Fujimori.
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Israel deported hundreds of Palestinians released from prison to Egypt, including fathers who cannot see their children living in the West Bank. Due to Israeli travel restrictions, families remain separated even after the prisoners’ release. Some family members have been denied permission to travel to Egypt, and Israel also prevented the return of a deceased exile’s body to their homeland for burial.
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Amjad al-Najjar was released from a 10-year prison term in January 2025 and deported to Egypt by Israel.
Amjad’s young children have never met him; they were conceived through sperm smuggled out of prison.
Israeli travel restrictions prevent Amjad from reuniting with his family in the West Bank.
Another released Palestinian, Ahmed Hamed, deported after 22 years, is also separated from his family.
Family members trying to visit deported relatives in Egypt have been denied permission by Israeli authorities.
A 10-year-old child was briefly allowed to visit her father in Egypt but was detained and questioned upon return.
Israel refused to allow the body of Riyad al-Amour, a released detainee who died in exile, to be buried in the West Bank.
Families describe the situation as deeply painful, with restricted family reunions seen as a major hardship.
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Brazil is seeing a big rise in sports betting during the World Cup, with many new ads encouraging people to bet on games. This increase has raised concerns because more people are developing gambling addictions, causing health problems and debts, and the government is planning stricter rules to control betting ads.
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The number of Brazilians placing bets has risen from 11% before the World Cup to about 35% during the tournament.
Brazil legalized sports betting in 2018 but faced problems with many ads and little regulation until new rules were introduced in 2023.
Brazil is now the third-largest sports betting market, after the U.S. and the U.K.
Betting and gambling are estimated to cost Brazilian society about $7 billion every year.
The number of people seeking help for gambling addiction in Brazil has more than doubled in the last five years.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry has asked some media and betting companies to explain possible illegal advertising and ordered a halt to ads that break the rules.
The rise in gambling has led to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and increased suicide risk.
Prominent musicians and politicians are calling for tougher gambling laws to protect people.
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Andy Burnham, who may become the UK prime minister in July 2026, said he will not call an early general election and will work according to the 2024 election promises. He answered questions on Reddit about his plans, including keeping the state pension policy and aiming for a closer relationship with the European Union.
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Andy Burnham is the only candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader and could become prime minister on 20 July 2026.
The last UK general election was in July 2024, and the next must be held by August 2029 unless called earlier.
Burnham stated he will not call an early election and will follow the 2024 manifesto promises.
He responded to questions in a Reddit AMA, confirming he will keep the triple lock pension policy, which guarantees a pension increase each year.
Burnham plans to improve ties with the EU and work on a better trade deal with them.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham for avoiding tough media questions and challenged him to face a press conference.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has called for an early election following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Burnham said he will negotiate agreements on the return of failed refugees, including with Afghanistan’s Taliban government.
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A bus carrying many passengers fell into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 40 people and injuring eight. The bus was transporting passengers from another vehicle that had stopped due to a breakdown, and rescue teams arrived at the scene.
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The accident happened in southwestern Pakistan.
At least 40 people died in the bus crash.
Eight people were injured and received medical help.
The bus was overcrowded with passengers.
The passengers were being moved from a broken-down vehicle.
The bus plunged into a rocky ravine.
Rescue teams responded quickly to the crash site.
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Pop singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce began dating privately in summer 2023 after Kelce attended Swift's concert. They publicly confirmed their relationship later that year, got engaged in August 2025, and wedding celebrations reportedly started in New York.
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Travis Kelce first attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Kansas City in July 2023.
Kelce wanted to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number but never did.
The couple started dating privately shortly after Kelce mentioned Swift on his podcast.
Swift appeared at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023, confirming the dating rumors.
They made public appearances together, including holding hands after a Saturday Night Live show.
They celebrated the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl together in February 2024.
Kelce surprised fans by joining Swift onstage during her London Eras Tour stop in June 2024.
The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in August 2025 and are reportedly celebrating their wedding now.
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