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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.
Key Facts
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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A bomb exploded in a cafe near Damascus’ main courthouse, killing nine people and injuring 20. Syrian officials promised to find and arrest those responsible, but no group has claimed the attack, and no new investigation updates have been announced.
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The explosion happened in a popular cafe frequently visited by lawyers near the main courthouse in Damascus.
Nine people died, and 20 others were wounded in the blast.
Funerals were held for some of the victims in the Midan neighborhood of Damascus.
Syrian authorities said they would capture the attackers but have given no new details.
A security checkpoint in a Damascus suburb was attacked with hand grenades, wounding three security members; the attacker died when a grenade exploded in his hand.
Another person was arrested in connection with the cafe explosion.
Since the Assad dynasty was overthrown in 2024, Syria’s new rulers have struggled to control extremist groups and maintain security.
Deadly attacks by the Islamic State group have targeted religious minorities in Syria recently.
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Wildfires are spreading across several Western U.S. states due to dry weather and low snowfall, forcing many residents to evacuate multiple times. Firefighters are working hard to control the fires, but some have died, and fears remain about how the fire season will develop.
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Wildfires are burning in multiple Western states including Utah, Arizona, Washington, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Residents like Anitra Cornish in Utah have been evacuated more than once due to fast-moving fires.
The dry weather and record low snow this past winter are increasing wildfire risks.
Over 9,000 personnel are working to control more than 50 large fires nationwide.
Three firefighters recently died fighting a wildfire on the Colorado-Utah border.
Fire officials warn that fire behavior is currently extreme and unpredictable.
Families of firefighters feel anxious and worried for their safety.
Some residents are preparing to evacuate at any moment if fires shift direction.
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After two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, a McDonald’s restaurant in Caraballeda was turned into a temporary medical center for people and pets. Survivors have been using the site to find missing pets and receive treatment amidst the destruction.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread damage and casualties.
The earthquakes killed at least 2,295 people and injured 11,000, according to Venezuelan officials.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Caraballeda became a temporary hospital and pet reunification center.
The restaurant is near collapsed state housing complexes devastated by the earthquakes.
Volunteers including veterinarians and doctors set up medical care for humans and animals inside the restaurant.
Many survivors lost their homes and belongings but used the center to find missing pets like dogs and cats.
A 6-year-old dog named Buddy was found alive after being trapped for eight days under rubble.
The McDonald’s location had air conditioning and was one of the few operational buildings after the disaster.
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The CBS News program "We The Women" highlights important stories about women who made big changes in American history. The show shares research about women pioneers from different parts of life and uncovers important historical records about their contributions.
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"We The Women" is a collection of stories about American women who influenced history.
The program is produced by CBS News, with Norah O'Donnell and Julie Morse Goff involved in its creation.
The stories focus on women from many different backgrounds and areas of life.
The show uncovers key historical records that highlight women’s roles in shaping America.
The program aims to bring attention to women pioneers who often have been overlooked.
Viewers can watch the program on CBS News and through the CBS News app.
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In southern Lebanon, Hussein Hamza cares for many pets and farm animals left behind or injured during the recent Israel-Hezbollah war. The war caused many people to flee or be killed, leaving animals stranded and in need of help in the village of Kfaroue.
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The latest Israel-Hezbollah war began on March 2, 2026.
The war started after Hezbollah fired missiles into Israel following attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
Many residents in southern Lebanon fled suddenly, leaving pets and livestock behind.
Some animal owners were killed in airstrikes during the conflict.
Hussein Hamza runs an animal shelter called Mashala in Kfaroue, where he cares for abandoned and injured animals.
Hamza rescues animals like dogs, chickens, and camels, sometimes from dangerous areas.
The war has increased the number of animals needing care, adding pressure to Hamza’s limited resources.
A tentative truce has calmed the area, and Hamza hopes owners will return to reclaim their animals.
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Cape Verde’s participation in the World Cup has become a source of pride for people of African descent around the world. A visit to Miami’s AfriKin gallery explored how football connects culture, identity, and a sense of belonging for this small African nation.
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Cape Verde is one of Africa’s smallest countries.
The nation is competing in the World Cup, an important global football tournament.
Cape Verde’s success has created pride among the global African diaspora (people of African heritage living outside Africa).
The AfriKin gallery in Miami showcases African culture and heritage.
Football (soccer) is helping to bring attention to Cape Verde’s culture and identity.
The story was covered by Al Jazeera reporter Samantha Johnson.
Cape Verde faced Argentina in a notable World Cup match.
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The United Nations says there is a serious human rights crisis happening in the city of al-Obeid in Sudan. The city is caught in ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and a paramilitary group, which is causing many problems for the people who live there.
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Al-Obeid is the capital city of North Kordofan state in Sudan.
Fighting has been going on for more than three years between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has caused a large humanitarian crisis.
The United Nations human rights chief described the situation as a human rights catastrophe.
The UN warns that there is a pattern of serious abuses happening.
The UN is calling for the world to take action to help the people in al-Obeid.
The situation is part of a broader war affecting Sudan.
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Deniz Göktaş, a popular Turkish stand-up comedian, was arrested in Istanbul for jokes about President Erdoğan and Islam. Turkish authorities accuse him of causing hostility and insulting the president, while his arrest is part of a wider crackdown on critics ahead of an important NATO summit in Ankara.
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Deniz Göktaş was held at Istanbul’s main airport and then arrested by a court.
He is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" and insulting President Erdoğan in his comedy show.
His routine criticizing Erdoğan and the Quran was viewed 9.4 million times on YouTube.
The arrest is part of broader government actions targeting journalists, activists, and opposition figures.
Over 200 people have been detained recently before the NATO summit scheduled for 7-8 July in Ankara.
Demonstrations are banned in Ankara until 10 July during the summit.
Turkish religious authorities criticized the comedian’s use of humor about sacred values.
Göktaş denies aiming to offend anyone and says his show has been performed for nearly three years across Turkey.
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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Iran will respond if the U.S. and Israel do not fully follow an interim peace deal. This warning came as Iran prepared for the funeral of its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Key Facts
Iran has an interim peace deal that requires full implementation by the U.S. and Israel.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning about possible Iranian responses if the deal is broken.
The U.S. and Israel are the parties expected to meet the agreement commitments.
Iran is currently preparing to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its former supreme leader.
The statements emphasize Iran’s demand for the other side to honor the peace agreement.
The term “Zionist regime” is used by Iran to refer to Israel.
This situation highlights ongoing tension between Iran, the U.S., and Israel related to the deal.
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The United Nations warned that a serious human rights crisis is happening in el-Obeid, a city in Sudan, due to ongoing fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UN called on world leaders to quickly act to stop violence and prevent more suffering in the city.
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The UN human rights chief Volker Turk said another catastrophe is unfolding in el-Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan.
Civilians have faced siege-like conditions and drone attacks for 18 months during fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF.
El-Obeid has about 500,000 people, including nearly 100,000 refugees displaced by the civil war.
The city is important because it lies on a route connecting areas controlled by the RSF and the army.
Recent drone attacks have targeted the city’s power station and fuel supplies, causing blackouts and water shortages.
Between June 6 and June 28, UN data shows at least 45 people were killed and 41 injured in 15 drone attacks.
The UN Human Rights Council held an urgent meeting on the crisis after a request from the United Kingdom and other European countries.
European countries plan to propose a resolution to try to address and prevent further atrocities.
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During one week in June 2026, France experienced a record-breaking heat wave that caused a 29% increase in deaths compared to the previous week, adding at least 2,000 more deaths. Hospitals and funeral services were overwhelmed with heat-related cases, and many cities across France and Europe broke temperature records.
Key Facts
Deaths in France rose by 29% during June 22–28, 2026, compared to June 15–21.
At least 8,973 deaths were recorded during the heat wave week, versus 6,948 the previous week.
The increase of about 2,025 deaths is linked to the extreme heat.
Hospitals treated many patients for heat-related illnesses like heart attacks, dehydration, and kidney problems.
Deaths in private homes rose by 91%, care homes by 37%, and hospitals by nearly 20%.
Funeral service centers in Paris reported running out of space for bodies.
Temperature records for both day and night were broken in many French cities and across Europe.
Public Health France noted the death count is still incomplete and may rise.
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Interpol has named Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, as a suspect in a bombing in Monaco. The attack targeted a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and his family, and authorities say Berezovska fled the area after the explosion.
Key Facts
Anastasiia Berezovska is wanted for attempted murder and placing a bomb on a public road in Monaco.
She is described as having a tattoo from her shoulder to her right elbow and speaks German.
Berezovska’s last known address was in Germany; she is believed to have traveled through France and Italy in a rental car.
The bomb was detonated remotely and targeted Vadym Yermolaiev, a wealthy businessman originally from Ukraine, his partner, and his 13-year-old son.
Initial descriptions identified the suspect as a man, but later investigation showed it was a woman disguised as a man.
The investigation includes analyzing bomb remains in France and reviewing CCTV footage and witness testimony.
Monaco’s Prince Albert II called the bombing a serious crime and said security services were fully involved.
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Doctors in Taiz, Yemen, are seeing many diabetes patients become seriously ill after stopping their prescribed medicine to follow a new diet called el-tayebat. This diet, promoted by a former Egyptian doctor named Diaa el-Awadi, claims that diabetes can be cured by avoiding certain foods, but medical experts warn this is dangerous and can cause health crises.
Key Facts
Many diabetes patients in Taiz stopped their medication to follow the el-tayebat diet.
The diet advises avoiding foods like salad greens, citrus fruits, eggs, and beans.
Diaa el-Awadi, who popularized this diet, was a former Egyptian doctor banned for health risks and later died of a heart attack.
After following the diet, some patients became very sick and had to go to the emergency room.
Patients often stop medication because they find it too expensive or believe online claims.
Medical experts stress that stopping diabetes medicine without a doctor’s advice is dangerous.
The civil war and poverty in Yemen make it harder for patients to afford proper treatment.
Doctors at Taiz’s Republican Hospital provide emergency care to these patients and urge caution against rumors.
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In Benin City, Nigeria, local craftsmen continue the traditional art of bronze casting by creating detailed statues using molten bronze poured into clay molds. This work takes place in small workshops where metal and smoke fill the air, and the process is a skilled, hands-on craft passed down through generations.
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The bronze casting takes place in small foundries in Benin City, Nigeria.
Craftsmen pour molten bronze into clay molds buried in sand to create statues.
Each part of the statue is made separately and then joined together.
The artists pay close attention to details like facial features during the work.
The craft is a long-standing tradition native to the area called Benin bronze casting.
The workshops are informal spaces often located near neighborhood bars.
The craft is part of daily life and cultural heritage for people on Igun Street.
The work involves both skill and communal interaction, with breaks for socializing.
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Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian electronic warfare system designed to block Starlink satellite internet in southern Ukraine. Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, is important in Ukraine for reliable, high-speed internet, especially in remote areas and for military use.
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The destroyed Russian system consisted of six trailers equipped to jam Starlink signals.
Video footage shows the Ukrainian military attacking and burning these trailers.
The location of the attack is near Melitopol, in southern occupied Ukraine.
Starlink was activated in Ukraine in February 2022 and helps provide internet in difficult areas.
The jamming system is called "Volna Kupol Garant" and is made by a Russian company, Russkiy Kupol.
The system works by sending interference signals to disrupt Starlink satellites’ communication with ground users.
Ukrainian forces used drones and special units to target and destroy the jamming system.
Starlink is crucial for Ukraine to operate drones and maintain communications during the conflict.
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UK national agencies have advised parents to be careful about sharing photos of their children online because criminals can use new AI tools to create harmful fake images. The National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation suggest making social media private and checking old photos that could be misused.
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The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) issued new guidance about sharing children’s photos online.
They recommend parents set social media accounts to private or share pictures only with close friends.
AI technology can now create fake child sexual abuse images without needing to contact the child directly.
AI-generated child sexual abuse images increased by 14% last year, with over 8,000 cases found in 2025.
Some children have been blackmailed after AI was used to create fake explicit images from their photos.
The NCA and IWF urge reviewing past photo consents with schools or clubs because new AI tools make image misuse easier.
Schools are advised to remove children’s faces from websites and public social media to lower risks.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk openly about who can share and see images of their children online.
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Iran has begun a seven-day state funeral for its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike alongside family members. Hundreds of mourners and foreign delegations from about 100 countries are attending ceremonies in Tehran and other cities, while Iran’s military leaders have vowed revenge against the US and Israel.
Key Facts
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former Supreme Leader, died in an air strike on February 28, along with his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
His seven-day funeral ceremonies started in Tehran, with his body lying in state in a large prayer hall named after Ayatollah Khomeini.
Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was named the new Supreme Leader weeks after his father’s death.
Foreign officials from over 100 countries, including Pakistan, Iraq, and Tajikistan, have come to attend the funeral.
European countries involved in supporting US and Israeli military actions against Iran were not invited.
Iranian military leaders, including General Ahmad Vahidi and Major-General Amir Hatami, are publicly involved in the funeral events.
Iranian armed forces have promised to take revenge on the US and Israel for the killing of Khamenei.
The funeral procession will move through Tehran, Qom, briefly cross into Iraq, and conclude in Mashhad on July 9.
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A Greek man was found guilty of murdering Jean Hanlon, a Scottish woman, in Crete in 2009. The court recognized his mental health issues and sentenced him to 10 years in prison, but his sentence is delayed until his appeal is finished.
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Jean Hanlon, from Dumfries, Scotland, was found dead in the sea near Heraklion, Crete, in March 2009.
A 54-year-old Greek man was convicted of her murder after a four-day trial in July 2026.
The man had a brief relationship with Jean and allegedly stalked her after she ended it.
The cause of death was an injury to the brain stem from a strong blow to the neck with a blunt object.
The man was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and was not reportedly taking his medication during the relationship.
The court accepted that his mental health reduced his responsibility for the crime.
Jean's family pushed for the case to be reopened after the initial ruling of accidental death.
Jean’s sons attended the trial and referred to her diary, which described the relationship and harassment by the accused.
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