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Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde star together in a new movie called “The Invite,” which opens widely on July 10, 2026. They have developed a playful and intense style of acting where they often yell at each other on screen, creating a unique energy in their performances. Their previous work includes a satirical show called “The Studio,” where Wilde plays a crazy version of herself.
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Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde star in the movie “The Invite,” releasing nationwide on July 10, 2026.
Their on-screen dynamic often involves screaming at each other, which they enjoy and consider part of their style.
They previously worked together in an episode of “The Studio,” a satirical show, where Wilde played a fictional version of herself.
Rogen and Wilde knew each other from a table read over 20 years ago for “Knocked Up,” but Wilde did not get the role.
“The Invite” is a dark comedy-drama about a tense dinner party involving two couples.
The film also stars Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton as the neighbors who cause disruption.
Both actors have grown from TV and early film roles to become successful movie stars and directors.
They describe their approach to acting and their roles as honest and free, without being overly delicate or careful.
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Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended her government’s response to deadly twin earthquakes that hit La Guaira, causing over 2,295 deaths. She said rescue efforts are ongoing despite criticism about slow action and said international help has been deployed.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela’s La Guaira state on June 24, 2026.
The government reports over 2,295 people died, while a digital database lists more than 38,000 missing.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s 180-day mandate as interim leader expired on June 26.
Rodríguez waited over an hour after the earthquake before her first public statement and held her first press conference eight days after the disaster.
She insists search and rescue work continues, citing the recent rescue of a man nearly eight days after the quake.
Rodríguez blamed negative public opinion on what she called politically motivated propaganda.
The government says it deployed 11 international field hospitals and health workers from 33 countries for aid.
The United Nations Development Program estimates physical damage from the quakes at $6.7 billion, about 6% of Venezuela’s economy.
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Russia has increased the number of flights by bombers and fighter jets near NATO’s northern border, especially near Norway. This activity reflects concerns in Moscow about Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks and growing NATO presence in the Arctic region.
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From January 1 to July 3, 2026, NATO jets scrambled 62 times due to Russian aircraft near Norway’s airspace.
This is the highest number of scrambles for Norway since 2021, surpassing the total for all of 2025.
Russian flights often approach the Barents and Norwegian Seas near strategic military bases in the Russian Arctic.
Norway shares a 120-mile border with Russia near key Russian naval bases on the Kola Peninsula.
Russia’s bases house nuclear submarines critical for its "second strike" nuclear capability.
Moscow fears that Ukraine’s long-range drones could target these Arctic military installations.
Ukraine has attacked Russian military bases and oil refineries far behind the front lines, including at least four refineries in the past week.
Norway keeps two F-35 fighter jets ready to respond quickly to Russian flights near its airspace.
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Two inquiries into maternity care in England found that poor treatment in hospitals contributed to maternal and newborn deaths. The investigations revealed problems like understaffing, bullying, ignored patient concerns, and failure by hospital leaders to fix these issues.
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Over 500 mothers and babies were harmed or died due to poor care in Nottingham hospitals.
The Ockenden report found failures in care affected six maternal deaths and many newborn deaths.
A newborn’s body was accidentally thrown away as medical waste after a post-mortem, causing distress to parents.
Key problems included ignoring women’s concerns, lack of continuous care, poor communication, and delayed access to important medical scans.
Hospitals had bullying cultures and routinely sent mothers home when they needed care.
Staff shortages and inadequate resources meant hospitals could not handle the number or complexity of births.
Complaints were often covered up instead of properly investigated.
The Nottingham Maternity Families group wants a full public inquiry into maternity services across England.
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France experienced a severe heatwave that caused tens of millions of people to suffer and led to thousands of deaths. This extreme heat sparked a public and media debate about the use and availability of air conditioning, which is uncommon in France, and raised political discussions about how to address future heatwaves.
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A historic heatwave struck France, resulting in many illnesses and thousands of deaths.
Air conditioning is not commonly used in France compared to other countries.
The heatwave led to widespread media coverage focused on air conditioning as a response.
The topic of air conditioning became political, with different views on how to manage the heat.
Guests on the FRANCE 24 show "Scoop" discussed the media’s role in the debate.
The debate reflects larger questions about climate change and adapting to hotter weather in France.
The coverage included input from environment and technology experts.
Heatwaves and climate adaptation are ongoing challenges for France and other countries.
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Saleem Khader al-Ashqar, a 32-year-old Palestinian goalkeeper, was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while trying to get cooking gas for his pregnant wife. Since the conflict began in October 2023, over 1,000 members of the Palestinian football community have been killed, and many sports facilities in Gaza have been destroyed. Despite this, local football groups continue to hold tournaments and rebuild sports infrastructure to keep the sport alive.
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Saleem Khader al-Ashqar was a Palestinian goalkeeper killed in Gaza by Israeli forces.
He was 32 years old, recently married, and expecting his first child.
Since the Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, about 1,009 people linked to Palestinian sports have died.
567 people in the football community alone have been killed during this conflict.
Israeli attacks have damaged or destroyed many sports clubs, stadiums, and offices in Gaza.
The Palestinian Football Association and local clubs are still organizing football games despite the war and limited resources.
Local leaders criticize international sports bodies like FIFA for not speaking out against the violence in Gaza.
Efforts are underway to repair damaged sports halls and keep football alive for Gaza’s youth.
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The biggest ever byelection in Britain will take place on 30 July, with over 2 million voters in Greater Manchester choosing a new mayor. This election is seen as very important for national politics, as it will test the strength of major parties after recent political changes, including Andy Burnham stepping down and leadership shifts in Labour and Reform UK.
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The byelection in Greater Manchester is the largest in British history with more than 2 million voters eligible.
A turnout of about 30% could mean around 600,000 people will vote.
Andy Burnham, the previous mayor, is not running, and Labour’s share of the vote is expected to drop from his past 63.4%.
Labour is currently the favorite to win but may face challenges from Reform UK and the Green party.
Reform UK was the biggest winner in local council elections in Greater Manchester recently but has internal issues and controversial funding.
The Greens hope to build on recent local wins and may attract second-choice votes from other parties.
The election uses a supplementary voting system, where second-choice votes matter if no candidate gets over 50% initially.
The mayor of Greater Manchester controls a £3 billion budget and powers over important local services like housing and transport.
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Venice's mayor Simone Venturini wants to introduce a dynamic pricing system for the city’s tourist access fee. This plan would increase the fee up to $59 on the busiest days to reduce overcrowding and help pay for city maintenance.
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The current access fee is about $11 for last-minute tourist reservations.
The new system would raise fees based on visitor numbers, similar to "surge pricing."
Venice spends 100 million euros per year to maintain the city, mostly funded by local residents and tourism taxes.
The dynamic pricing plan needs changes to Italy’s special law for Venice.
Critics say the current fee does not reduce crowding and turns Venice into just a tourist spot.
The city uses manual cleaning methods that increase maintenance costs.
Venice's historic center population has dropped to below 48,000, while tourist beds exceed 51,500.
Opposition wants to limit daily visitors, but current law does not allow visitor caps.
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A former Syrian Air Force intelligence colonel, Salem Michel Al-Salem, has been declared unable to stand trial for crimes against humanity due to advanced motor neurone disease. He faces charges related to the killing and torture of protesters in Damascus during 2011-2012, but a trial on the facts will proceed without his participation in 2027.
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Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, is charged with murder and torture as crimes against humanity.
The charges relate to events in Damascus during protests in 2011 and 2012.
He is diagnosed with advanced motor neurone disease, causing paralysis and severe speech problems.
A judge ruled him "unfit to stand trial" based on medical expert opinions.
Al-Salem appeared in court via video wearing an oxygen mask.
He served as a colonel in Syrian Air Force Intelligence and allegedly led violent actions against protesters.
He was arrested in December 2021 and released on bail until charges were made public.
The charges are the first murder crimes against humanity brought under UK law linked to the Syrian civil war.
A trial without Al-Salem’s participation is scheduled for 2027 to decide the facts of the case.
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The United Kingdom's military spending is expected to face cuts due to other government budget needs. This reduction in defense funds could create challenges for the country’s new prime minister.
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The UK is likely to spend less money on its military forces.
Other parts of the government budget will take priority over defense spending.
Reduced military funding may weaken the UK's defense capabilities.
The new prime minister will have to manage these budget challenges.
Military strength is considered important for the country's security and international role.
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A bomb exploded in a cafe near the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, killing nine people, including six lawyers, and injuring 22 others. The attack targeted a popular spot for legal professionals and has been condemned by Syria’s neighbors and the European Union.
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The bomb blast occurred at the Al-Mushairiya Cafe on al-Nasr Street in Damascus’s al-Hijaz district.
Nine people died, including six lawyers, and 22 others were wounded.
The cafe was close to the Palace of Justice and often visited by lawyers and court visitors.
The Syrian Bar Association called the killed lawyers “martyrs” serving the justice system.
Syrian authorities said the bomb was planted inside the cafe and denied reports of a suicide bomber.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
The attack received condemnation from regional countries like Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and the European Union.
This bombing is one of the worst security incidents in Damascus since the new government took power in December 2024.
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ABC News' Deborah Roberts flew with the French Air and Space Force team called Patrouille de France during a special evening flyover of the Statue of Liberty. This event was part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary on July 3, 2026.
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The flyover featured the French Air and Space Force's Patrouille de France team.
Deborah Roberts from ABC News participated in the flight.
The event honored the Statue of Liberty.
The flyover took place in the evening.
This celebration marked the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The date of the flyover was July 3, 2026.
The event was covered as a special feature by ABC News.
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A visitor at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. cooled off in a baptism pool inside a religious tent after feeling overwhelmed by extreme heat. The fair is experiencing very high temperatures due to a heat dome affecting much of the eastern U.S., with officials warning of potentially record-breaking heat through the Fourth of July weekend.
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A woman at the Great American State Fair sought relief from the heat by getting into a baptism pool inside a religious tent.
She felt dizzy and was treated at a medical tent with fluids and electrolytes.
A heat dome is causing very high temperatures across the eastern United States.
Forecasts predict temperatures near 102-103 degrees Fahrenheit with heat indexes up to 115 degrees in Washington, D.C. during the fair.
An extreme heat warning is in effect through Saturday night.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected after storms on Saturday evening and into the early week.
Temperatures are expected to slightly cool down starting Monday but remain warm and humid with chances of rain.
The Great American State Fair is taking place on the National Mall and is entering its final week.
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Scientists have developed a new experimental treatment for glioblastoma, a very deadly brain cancer, by targeting a protein called GPNMB found on both cancer cells and supportive immune cells. This approach aims to attack the tumor and its environment at the same time. The treatment has shown promising results in early lab tests but is still years away from patient use.
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Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest brain cancers with most patients living 12 to 18 months after diagnosis.
Only about 5% of glioblastoma patients survive beyond five years.
Researchers found that glioblastoma tumors are made up of cancer cells plus other supporting cells that help the tumor grow.
The team focused on a protein called GPNMB, present on both glioblastoma cells and immune cells called macrophages.
They designed CAR-T cells (a type of immune therapy) to attack GPNMB wherever it appears, targeting both cancer and supportive cells.
In preclinical tests on lab models, the therapy eliminated tumors and led to long-term survival without detectable disease.
Researchers believe future treatments should address the whole tumor environment, not just cancer cells alone.
The treatment is still experimental and has only been tested in preclinical models so far.
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NATO’s top commander said European countries have replaced most of the military equipment that the U.S. has cut back supplying. The U.S. decided to reduce support like aircraft carriers and fighter jets to Europe, focusing more on other global threats, but European allies have stepped up to fill the gaps quickly.
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The U.S. cut back military contributions to NATO in Europe, including aircraft carriers, support ships, refueling planes, and fighter jets.
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen. Alex Grynkewich, said Europe has mostly filled these gaps within weeks.
NATO’s Force Model plans how member countries provide military forces in peace, crisis, or war, especially in the first six months of any conflict.
For missing capabilities, NATO is exploring alternative resources with similar effects.
Britain has made a second aircraft carrier and F35 jets more ready for emergencies.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the U.S. would likely send more military help if a real conflict occurred in Europe.
NATO has 32 member countries who agree that an attack on one is an attack on all under Article 5 of its treaty, although exact military support is not automatically required.
The U.S. shift is partly because it is focusing on threats in the Indo-Pacific region, especially from China.
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Three men were found not guilty of murder in the 2019 killing of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland. McKee was shot while reporting on a riot, and a member of a dissident group claimed the shooting was accidental.
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Lyra McKee was a 29-year-old journalist killed in April 2019 during a riot in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
She was shot by a masked gunman from a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group called the New IRA.
The New IRA said its members accidentally shot McKee while aiming at police.
Three men were charged as accomplices but were acquitted after a trial without a jury.
McKee was known for reporting on the effects of past violence in Northern Ireland.
Her death drew attention to Northern Ireland’s peace process and led to renewed political cooperation.
No one has been charged with actually firing the gun that killed her.
The trial lasted intermittently for two years at Belfast Crown Court.
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Venice’s mayor, Simone Venturini, is proposing a new pricing plan to charge visitors a higher fee on busy days to reduce overcrowding. The city wants to raise the day-trip access fee from 10 euros to as much as 50 euros during peak times to help pay for maintaining the historic city.
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Venice charges a 10-euro access fee for day visitors to control crowds.
The mayor suggests a surge pricing system where fees rise on the busiest days, up to 50 euros.
The goal is to reduce overcrowding and cover high maintenance costs of about 100 million euros yearly.
Venice’s old town population has fallen below 48,000, while tourist accommodations exceed 51,500 beds.
The city needs hand-cleaning with brooms, boats, and carts, making maintenance expensive.
The pricing idea requires approval and a law change by the Italian government.
Not everyone visiting will pay the highest fee; it increases when visitor numbers surpass certain limits.
Some critics say fees don’t help enough and turning Venice into a paid attraction harms residents.
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Belgium has created special centers called Centres for the Care of Sexual Violence (CPVS) that help victims of sexual assault by offering medical, psychological, and police support all in one place. Since the government expanded this system nationwide in 2020, many more people have reported assaults through these centers.
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The CPVS are centers where victims can get help from doctors, forensic nurses, psychologists, and police officers under one roof.
The system started as a pilot project in three hospitals and showed good scientific results.
In 2020, Belgium decided to expand the CPVS throughout the country.
The number of reports made through the CPVS has quadrupled in three years.
On average, 11 people visit these centers every day for help.
The model is seen as better than more fragmented systems used in other countries, such as France.
CPVS focuses on making the process easier for victims by having all key services in one location.
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Iran held a mourning ceremony for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Many Iranian officials, foreign dignitaries, and mourners gathered to pay respects before his grand funeral planned for next week.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for over 30 years, was killed four months ago in US-Israeli strikes.
His body is lying in state at the Grand Mosalla religious complex in Tehran.
Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, paid their respects.
Foreign officials from Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan’s Taliban government, Hamas, and Hezbollah have also attended.
Around 30 countries are expected to send representatives to the funeral.
Millions of mourners are expected to participate in public ceremonies and processions before the burial.
The city is preparing extensively, setting up tents, cooling stations, and decorations for the event.
Officials have called on Iranians to show unity and remember Khamenei’s leadership.
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France experienced 2,025 more deaths than usual during a heatwave in June. This heatwave brought the highest June temperatures in the country since 1947, with many places reaching above 40 degrees Celsius.
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France recorded its hottest June since 1947.
Temperatures during the heatwave rose above 40°C in many regions.
There were 2,025 excess deaths in France during June compared to normal expectations.
The information was provided by France’s health minister on July 3, 2026.
The heatwave affected large parts of the country during June 2026.
Excess deaths refer to the number of deaths above what is normally expected for that time period.
The rise in deaths is linked to the extreme heat conditions.
This event highlights the health risks during very high temperatures.
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