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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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The United States has pulled back most of the troops it sent to Nigeria earlier this year to help fight Islamist militants. The joint mission with Nigerian forces successfully weakened the leadership of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, but attacks by jihadist groups still continue, especially in the northeast.
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About 200 US troops were deployed to Nigeria to support efforts against Islamist militant groups.
The mission targeted militants in the Lake Chad Basin region, including strikes on Christmas Day.
A senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, was killed during the operation.
US officials said the operation disrupted IS leadership and their ability to communicate locally and globally.
Nigerian military says the withdrawal of US troops will not reduce their fight against militants.
Intelligence sharing between Nigeria and the US will continue after the troop withdrawal.
Nigeria faces multiple security problems, including attacks by jihadists, banditry, and criminal violence.
US troops who were in Nigeria before this operation remain stationed in the country.
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Episode 35 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on July 4, 2026. The episode shows the end of Casa Amor, where contestants decide whether to stay with their original partners or switch to new connections; some contestants end up alone after this recoupling.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 35 releases on July 4, 2026.
Episodes are available to stream on Hulu starting at 12 a.m. Pacific Time / 3 a.m. Eastern Time.
A Hulu subscription costs at least $11.99 per month.
New episodes air daily except on Tuesdays.
Episode 35 runs about 60 to 90 minutes.
Casa Amor ends in this episode with contestants choosing to stay or switch partners.
Some girls are left without a partner after the recoupling.
Original cast members include Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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The United Nations has issued a "red alert" about a worsening human rights crisis in El-Obeid, Sudan, warning that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may soon attack the city. Civilians have lived under siege-like conditions for 18 months, facing drone strikes and shortages of power and water as fighting continues between the RSF and the Sudanese army.
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The UN rights chief, Volker Turk, called the situation in El-Obeid a "human rights catastrophe" and urged global leaders to act quickly.
El-Obeid is a city of about 500,000 people, hosting nearly 100,000 refugees displaced by civil war.
The conflict started in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF.
The RSF controls parts of western Darfur, while the army controls eastern regions; El-Obeid lies on a key route between these areas.
Recent drone attacks have hit El-Obeid’s power station and fuel depots, causing blackouts and water shortages.
The UN fears the upcoming assault could mirror the deadly RSF attack on El-Fasher city last year, where thousands died and atrocities happened.
A draft resolution at the UN Human Rights Council calls for an immediate ceasefire by all parties involved.
Foreign countries are said to be benefiting from the conflict, though local leaders bear most responsibility for the suffering.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to get married soon, possibly at Madison Square Garden. The arena has been closed off recently, and fans have spotted hints suggesting a big wedding event there.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
The arena has been on lockdown for about a week.
Fans and reporters have noticed clues hinting at the wedding.
Bryan West, a reporter from USA Today, shared information about the event.
Madison Square Garden is a famous arena in New York City.
The wedding is attracting a lot of public and media attention.
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Russia is struggling to advance in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with its progress slowing significantly and high troop casualties reported. Ukraine has been using drones and missile strikes to disrupt Russian supply lines, which has contributed to Russia’s stalled military gains this year.
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Russia aims to take full control of the Donetsk region by the end of the year but has missed 14 previous deadlines.
At the current pace, Russia would need 14 more years to finish the fight in Donetsk.
The Institute for the Study of War reports Russia’s territorial gains have dropped sharply from 16.6 sq km per day in early 2025 to 1.03 sq km per day this year.
Russia suffered about 39,490 troop casualties in June alone; since the war began, Russia has an estimated 1.4 million casualties.
Russia’s monthly troop casualty rate now exceeds its estimated monthly recruitment capacity.
Ukraine has increased drone production and developed long-range missiles to attack Russian supplies and logistics, calling it a “Logistical Lockdown.”
Ukraine’s attacks destroyed 12 electricity substations in Crimea over two days as part of efforts to disrupt Russian military operations.
Ukraine’s military commander said Ukrainian forces struck a Russian target every 52 seconds in June.
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Three men accused of killing journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland in 2019 have been found not guilty. Lyra McKee was shot while near police during unrest in Londonderry, and the New IRA group claimed responsibility for her death.
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Lyra McKee was a 29-year-old journalist killed in April 2019.
She was shot while near police vehicles during disturbances in the Creggan area of Londonderry.
The New IRA, a dissident republican group, said they were responsible for her death.
Three men—Paul McIntyre, Peter Cavanagh, and Jordan Devine—were charged with her murder.
All three men have now been found not guilty.
The case has drawn significant attention due to its connection to ongoing tensions in Northern Ireland.
The news story is still being updated with more details expected to follow.
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Police are searching for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman named Anastasiia Berezovska, who is suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco. The explosion injured three people, including a Ukrainian-born businessman. German police have searched her home, and she is wanted in Monaco for attempted murder and related crimes.
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Anastasiia Berezovska is 39 years old and from Ukraine.
She is suspected of planting a bomb on a public road in Monaco.
The bomb explosion injured three people, including a Ukrainian-born tycoon.
Police in Germany have conducted a search of her apartment.
She is charged with attempted murder, placing an explosive device with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy.
An Interpol Red Notice has been issued to help find her.
The incident occurred on Monday.
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Three men from Derry were found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in 2019. The court cleared Jordan Devine, Paul McIntyre, and Peter Cavanagh of charges related to her death during riots in Derry.
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Lyra McKee was a 29-year-old journalist from Belfast.
She was shot and killed on April 18, 2019, while near police vehicles during rioting in Creggan, Derry.
The New IRA took responsibility for the killing.
Three men—Jordan Devine (25), Paul McIntyre (58), and Peter Cavanagh (38)—stood trial for her murder.
The trial began in May 2024 at Belfast crown court, presided over by Mrs Justice Smyth without a jury.
Prosecutors said the men did not fire the fatal bullet but allegedly helped the shooter.
On Friday, the judge cleared all three men of the murder charges.
The verdict was described as heartbreaking by McKee’s friends.
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Actors in Philadelphia are portraying important historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. These performances help people learn about and celebrate 250 years of American history through storytelling.
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Actors in Philadelphia are playing roles of famous historical figures.
Characters include Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross.
The performances aim to make history more engaging and understandable.
This event marks 250 years of American history.
The storytelling takes place at Historic Philadelphia sites.
The project is designed to attract tourists and history fans.
The approach turns sightseeing into an educational experience.
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A new trial for an Ebola treatment has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of efforts to fight the current outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the trial.
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The Ebola outbreak is happening in the Bundibugyo area of the DRC.
A treatment trial for Ebola began with its first patient enrolled on a Thursday.
The announcement was made by WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The trial aims to find effective ways to combat the Ebola epidemic.
The WHO is leading and supporting this medical effort.
Ebola is a serious viral disease causing outbreaks mainly in parts of Africa.
Trials like this help researchers test new medicines to save lives during outbreaks.
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Authorities in Kyiv asked people to stay indoors after large Russian attacks caused fires that increased air pollution. At least 30 people died in the strikes, which led to smoky air and health warnings across the city.
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Russian attacks on Kyiv caused many fires, raising air pollution levels.
Authorities advised residents to stay inside and keep windows closed.
The strikes killed at least 30 people between late Wednesday and early Thursday.
Smoke and pollution spread over several neighborhoods in Kyiv.
Lack of wind kept pollutants from dispersing, worsening air quality.
Air quality monitors showed conditions ranging from moderate to very unhealthy.
Ukraine promised to respond to the attacks with retaliation.
Russia has attacked Ukraine regularly since invading in February 2022.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are holding a wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. Before the event, they had a rehearsal dinner with many famous guests, according to law enforcement sources.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are celebrating a wedding event.
The celebration is taking place at Madison Square Garden.
They hosted a rehearsal dinner the night before the event.
Many stars attended the rehearsal dinner.
Law enforcement sources shared information about these events.
There are reports the couple might already be married.
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The International Red Cross says that the suffering of civilians in Sudan is not unavoidable. They point out that much of the damage and pain caused by fighting in Khartoum and al-Obeid over the last three years could have been avoided if countries followed the rules of war and international humanitarian law.
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Fighting in Sudan has been ongoing for over three years, affecting cities like Khartoum and al-Obeid.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) spoke about preventing civilian harm in Sudan.
The ICRC says that respecting the laws of war can reduce civilian suffering.
International humanitarian law includes rules to protect civilians during armed conflicts.
Failure to follow these laws has caused much of the suffering in Sudan.
The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that helps people affected by war and disaster.
Sudan’s civil conflict has led to significant humanitarian challenges for the population.
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Interpol named a Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, as the main suspect in a bomb attack in Monaco that wounded three people. The attack targeted Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian tycoon with connections to Russia, and the suspect is currently on the run.
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Interpol issued a Red Notice to arrest Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco.
The bomb exploded at an apartment building entrance, injuring Yermolaiev, his partner, son, and two others.
Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for his ties to Russia and gave up Ukrainian citizenship years ago.
The bomb was remotely detonated, and the device was sophisticated.
The suspect initially appeared as a man but was identified as a woman disguised as a man.
Investigators traced her escape route through Europe; she last lived in Germany.
German police searched her rented flat and car, found evidence, but she remains at large.
Monaco’s authorities are investigating if the suspect had helpers or worked for others.
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