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A Maltese businessman named Yorgen Fenech is on trial for involvement in the 2017 killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He denies the charges as the trial begins in Malta’s capital, Valletta.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was an investigative journalist killed by a car bomb in 2017.
Yorgen Fenech, a 44-year-old Maltese businessman, is accused of helping in her murder.
Fenech denies all charges against him.
Two brothers, George and Alfred Degiorgio, were sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2022 for the killing.
Robert Agius and Jamie Vella were jailed for life in 2025 for supplying the bomb.
Vincent Muscat, involved in the case, was pardoned after giving testimony.
The trial started with a jury sworn in and is expected to last several weeks.
Caruana Galizia’s family members, including her three sons, attended the start of the trial.
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Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building and revealed a large banner with a peace message. After spending about ten minutes at the top, one person proposed marriage to the other before they were taken into custody by police.
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The event happened on a Wednesday at the Empire State Building in New York City.
The climbers showed a banner that said, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."
They reached the very top of the building’s spire, which is 1,454 feet (443 meters) tall.
One person proposed marriage by getting down on one knee.
They kissed at the top before climbing down.
This activity lasted at least ten minutes.
The New York Police Department arrested the two individuals after they came down.
The event was covered by the BBC and included a video.
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Two people climbed the Empire State Building's antenna on Wednesday while wearing black clothes and masks. They held a banner supporting peace and were arrested by the police.
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The two protesters climbed the Empire State Building antenna, which is 1,454 feet tall.
They were dressed in black and wore masks.
They carried a banner promoting peace.
The climb was done without safety ropes or tethers.
Police arrested both people at the top of the building.
It is not yet clear what charges they face.
Many people in New York City watched the event and were confused by it.
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France is working to strengthen its relationship with Oman amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. During Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s first state visit to France since becoming ruler in 2020, both leaders announced major business contracts and called for free navigation through the strait.
Key Facts
Oman is a small, neutral country in the Middle East located near the Strait of Hormuz.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq visited France for the first time since becoming Oman’s ruler in 2020.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Sultan Haitham announced new contracts to boost French-Omani economic ties.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping lane where about 20 percent of the world’s oil passes daily.
The waterway has been disrupted since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began in February 2026.
Iran plans to charge fees for ships passing through the strait, which the US and France oppose.
France and Oman support free and unrestricted navigation in the strait.
The strait is jointly overseen by Iran, Oman, and the UAE under international law, and France stresses it is not solely Iranian territory.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are planning wedding-related events in New York City, according to sources. Details about the events are starting to become public.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are preparing wedding events.
The events will take place in New York City.
The information comes from unnamed sources.
CBS News is reporting on the situation.
More details may be released as the events approach.
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The United States is conducting important negotiations with Iran, led by Vice President and two businesspeople with limited diplomatic experience. Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff have financial ties to Middle Eastern governments, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in these talks during an ongoing US-Iran conflict.
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The US negotiating team with Iran includes Vice President, Jared Kushner, and Steven Witkoff.
Kushner and Witkoff have limited experience in diplomacy and come from real estate and business backgrounds.
Kushner manages an investment firm funded largely by Gulf governments, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
Witkoff invested in a cryptocurrency company partially owned by a UAE security official.
These financial connections may conflict with the US Constitution’s emoluments clause, which prohibits government officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without Congress’s approval.
The Iran conflict has destabilized the Middle East, affecting US relationships with Gulf countries.
Kushner and Witkoff’s roles may challenge their ability to represent solely US interests because of their financial ties to foreign governments.
Kushner also has strong connections to Israel, including family donations to settler organizations.
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Actors Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell talked with CBS News about their new comedy called "Summer's Last Resort." The show will start streaming on Tubi on July 3.
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Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell are starring in a new comedy.
The comedy is named "Summer's Last Resort."
They appeared on CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss the show.
The show will be available on the streaming service Tubi.
The premiere date is July 3.
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President Donald Trump showed hope for progress in indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran held in Doha, Qatar. Meanwhile, Iran promised to react if it faces any new threats.
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The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect meetings in Doha, Qatar.
President Trump expressed a positive outlook on these talks.
Iran has warned it will respond to any threats against it.
The discussions are not direct but involve intermediaries.
Experts like Eric Lob from Florida International University are commenting on the situation.
The context involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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A traditionalist Catholic group called the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland without approval from Pope Leo XIV. The Pope warned that this act was very serious and would harm church unity, but the group said they needed to do this to protect their version of the Catholic faith.
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The consecration of four bishops happened at a seminary in Econe, Switzerland.
The Society of St. Pius X opposes recent reforms in the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter warning them not to proceed, calling it a “sin of extreme gravity.”
The group ignored the Pope’s warning and held the ceremony anyway.
The Pope’s main focus is to keep the Catholic Church united and reduce tensions with traditionalists.
This event marks a clear break between the traditionalists and the Vatican.
The consecrations lasted about five hours.
The traditionalists said the move was necessary to defend the Catholic faith.
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A new movie called The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, will come out on July 17, 2026. It tells the story of Odysseus, a Greek king trying to return home after the Trojan War, facing many challenges along the way. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features a large cast including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya.
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The Odyssey is a film by Christopher Nolan, based on the ancient Greek epic.
Matt Damon plays Odysseus, the king of Ithaca.
Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, Odysseus’ wife, who defends his home from suitors.
Tom Holland plays Telemachus, Odysseus’ son.
The movie features mythological characters like the cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and the goddess Athena.
Other stars include Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong’o in multiple roles.
The film was shot entirely in IMAX and will be shown in IMAX and traditional film formats.
The story follows Odysseus’ journey after ten years of war, his struggles to reclaim his throne, and the threats to his family’s power while he is gone.
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Mick Jagger said the Rolling Stones will not tour this year because guitarist Keith Richards is not feeling well. However, the band plans to play live shows next year and is working on their next album after releasing Foreign Tongues on July 10.
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The Rolling Stones will not tour in 2024 due to Keith Richards’ health concerns.
Mick Jagger clarified the band is not done performing live and expects shows in 2025.
There may be a type of residency, similar to multiple shows in a few cities, but not a full Las Vegas residency.
The band’s new album, Foreign Tongues, will be released on July 10, 2024.
This is the Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, following 2023’s Hackney Diamonds.
Mick Jagger is already writing songs for future albums and possibly for other artists.
Jagger mentioned there could be up to three new records coming after Foreign Tongues.
The band’s songwriting approach allows Jagger to write songs even if they are not all for the Rolling Stones.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Greenland and the Faroe Islands cannot have their own Olympic teams. This is because they are not fully independent countries as required by the Olympic rules.
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The IOC requires a country to be fully independent and recognized internationally to have its own Olympic team.
Greenland and the Faroe Islands are semi-autonomous parts of Denmark but not fully independent states.
Denmark’s parliament asked the IOC to recognize Greenland and the Faroe Islands as separate Olympic teams.
The IOC has repeatedly explained that these territories do not meet the criteria for independent teams.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen supports Greenland in political matters, including resisting U.S. interest in buying Greenland.
Athletes from Greenland and the Faroe Islands can compete under Denmark’s Olympic team.
The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will include athletes from these territories as part of the Danish team.
The current President of the United States, Donald Trump, is mentioned due to his interest in Greenland.
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Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna in New York City and displayed a banner with a message about love and peace. The banner said, “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.” Authorities did not immediately know how the climbers got there.
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Two people went to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna.
They wore black clothes, helmets, and carried climbing gear.
The antenna is 1,454 feet (443 meters) tall, above midtown Manhattan.
They hung a banner with the message: “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
The event happened at midday on a Tuesday.
Police and firefighters had no immediate information about the incident.
Building management did not respond to questions right away.
It is unknown how the two climbers gained access to the antenna.
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Many areas in the Western U.S. are restricting fireworks this Fourth of July because dry weather and wildfires have increased the fire risk. Officials encourage people to watch professional fireworks shows instead of using personal fireworks at home.
Key Facts
Utah banned personal fireworks statewide due to extreme wildfire risk.
Colorado and New Mexico governors asked people to be careful with fireworks.
Cities and counties from the Southwest to the Pacific Northwest have their own fireworks restrictions.
The U.S. is marking its 250th Independence Day with large celebrations planned.
Hundreds of wildfires have started recently in the West, worsened by dry, windy weather.
About 85% of wildfires are caused by people, either on purpose or by accident.
Fireworks often cause more fires on the Fourth of July because they can start fires easily.
Dry vegetation and weather make it easier for fires to spread quickly when started.
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Monaco police arrested a foreign person in connection with an explosion that injured three people, including a Ukrainian businessman with links to Russia. The person was later released, and the investigation is ongoing with help from French authorities.
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An explosion happened at an apartment building entrance in Monaco on Monday.
Three people were injured: a Ukrainian businessman, a woman, and a child.
The Ukrainian businessman is Vadym Yermolaiev, who gave up his Ukrainian citizenship years ago and faced Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 due to connections with Russia.
Monaco authorities called the explosion an attempted assassination.
A foreign national was detained by Monaco police but was released after further checks.
The injured child has been interviewed in France.
The other two wounded victims are too unwell to be questioned.
French authorities are helping Monaco with the investigation.
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Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City and displayed a banner. The banner said, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace."
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Two individuals climbed the Empire State Building.
They reached the top of the building.
They displayed a banner with a message about love and peace.
The banner read: "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace."
The event was reported by CBS News New York.
The Empire State Building is a famous landmark in New York City.
No information was given about their identities or motives beyond the banner message.
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June was the warmest on record in England and the second warmest in the UK, with temperatures rising due to a strong heatwave at the end of the month. The heat caused school closures, transport problems, and was linked to more than 1,000 deaths in Europe, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key cause.
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England’s average temperature in June was 17.1°C (62.78°F), the highest since 1884.
The heatwave lasted from June 21 to 27, with temperatures over 30°C (86°F) across many areas.
The highest temperature recorded was 37.7°C (99.86°F) in Norfolk on June 26, a new record for June.
The warmest night in June was 23.5°C (74.3°F) in Cardiff on June 25, also a new record.
Over 1,000 schools and nurseries closed due to the heat.
Public transport faced issues due to heat affecting overhead wires and signals.
Climate experts warn the UK needs to improve its infrastructure for hotter summers.
Scientists blame climate change for the extreme heat and call for ending fossil fuel use to reduce such events.
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The United States and Iran are holding talks in Doha about controlling the Strait of Hormuz and working toward a nuclear deal. Although they agreed to avoid conflict in the strait for one week, disagreements remain over how to manage the area and Iran's demand to charge tolls for shipping passage.
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators are meeting in Doha to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear agreements.
They set a 60-day deadline to try to finalize a nuclear deal but have not yet agreed on key terms.
Recently, both countries agreed to a one-week pause in military clashes near the strait.
President Trump’s team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Qatari leaders who are mediating the talks.
Iran wants joint control with Oman over the strait and plans to charge fees for ships passing through after the current agreement ends.
The U.S. argues that the strait is an international waterway and that Gulf countries must approve any new arrangements.
The U.S. is encouraging Iran to focus on the bigger benefits of a nuclear deal rather than charging tolls.
The creation of a new shipping route near Oman sparked recent attacks by Iran on commercial ships.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Alberta on Canada Day to show the province’s importance and ease tensions amid a push for Alberta’s independence referendum in October. His government supports a new oil pipeline project meant to improve Alberta’s oil exports and address long-standing concerns about federal regulations.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney will speak in Edmonton, Alberta, on Canada Day (July 1).
Alberta plans a referendum on October 19 to decide if the province should stay in Canada or start a process toward independence.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports the referendum but does not personally back separatism; she wants people to have a say.
Carney supports Alberta remaining part of Canada and wants to build a stronger Canadian energy sector.
A new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast is a key government project to increase oil exports to Asian markets.
The pipeline aims to reduce Alberta’s dependence on selling oil only to the U.S.
Alberta has long been upset with federal environmental rules and delays that restrict oil exports, contributing to separatist feelings.
Carney’s visit and pipeline support are efforts to show cooperation and address Alberta’s concerns within Canada.
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Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members to the country’s new 210-seat parliament, which will hold its first session soon. The appointments include 15 women and 13 former detainees from the previous government era, aiming to represent different groups in Syrian society during the transitional period after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
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The new Syrian parliament has 210 seats, with two-thirds elected by regional electoral colleges and one-third appointed by the Interim President.
15 of the appointed lawmakers are women, to improve gender balance after only six women won elected seats.
13 appointees were imprisoned during Bashar al-Assad’s rule, reflecting groups affected by past conflicts.
The parliament members come from all 14 Syrian provinces, including representatives from minority areas like Suweida.
Elections in some areas, like Suweida and parts of Raqqa and Hassakeh provinces, were delayed due to ongoing conflicts and unstable conditions.
Kurdish parties and some civil society groups have criticized the election process, calling it flawed and influenced by presidential power.
The UN stresses the importance of the new parliament representing all Syrians and addressing the country’s ongoing challenges during the transition.
Efforts continue to implement ceasefire agreements and integrate Kurdish-led forces into government security structures.
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