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In the Middle East, declared ceasefires are not fully stopping fighting. Despite agreements and President Donald Trump declaring victory, Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, and tensions remain high in Lebanon, Iran, and surrounding areas. Experts say modern ceasefires often do not mean complete peace but allow limited conflict while negotiations happen.
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Fighting in the Middle East continues despite ceasefire announcements.
Israel is conducting daily attacks on Gaza.
Lebanon has a ceasefire in name only, with ongoing low-level conflict.
Iran and the United States are holding talks in Qatar under a 60-day deadline but have not reached peace.
Experts note that ceasefires today often allow some fighting and violations.
Ceasefires were originally meant as temporary breaks in fighting to allow negotiations.
Some ceasefires, like the Korean Armistice, have lasted long without formal peace treaties.
The Strait of Hormuz has seen ongoing closures and clashes despite ceasefire talks.
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Reports suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might have wedding events at Madison Square Garden in early July, but Swift is known for keeping plans secret and misleading fans. The reported wedding date is around July 3, with permits filed for related activities at the venue.
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Media reports connect Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding to Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The wedding is rumored to be during the July 4 holiday weekend, especially July 3.
Permits for street closures and events around MSG are filed for July 2 to July 4.
Madison Square Garden has no major events scheduled in late June to early July, allowing possible wedding gatherings.
Taylor Swift often keeps personal events secret and uses misdirection to confuse fans.
Previous wedding rumors focused on Rhode Island but did not lead to a public wedding.
Invitations to the wedding may be very private, with reports of watermarked guest names to prevent leaks.
Fans have learned to expect surprises, as Swift frequently changes or hides real plans behind clues.
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The University of Exeter plans to cut about 150 jobs, mainly in humanities, arts, and social sciences. This has caused concern among staff, experts, and the public, who worry these cuts will harm important courses and the region's economy.
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Exeter University aims to reduce 150 jobs, mostly affecting subjects like history, English, languages, politics, and environmental sciences.
Over 21,000 people have signed a petition against these job cuts.
The University and College Union (UCU) says these cuts will seriously damage humanities courses.
Exeter’s 2024/5 annual report indicates the university is financially stable, questioning the need for large-scale job cuts.
Nearly 700 university staff voted in favor of industrial action to oppose these changes.
Prominent figures like Rory Stewart, Mark Kermode, Hermione Lee, and Rowan Williams have spoken out against the cuts.
Local business leaders warn job losses and fewer students could harm the regional economy.
Critics say the reductions threaten the future of humanities education and risk setting a harmful example for other universities.
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Four new bishops were ordained by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in a village in Switzerland, against the wishes of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope called the ordination a serious breach of Church unity, while the SSPX rejected recent Catholic reforms and seeks to keep traditional practices.
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The ordination took place in Écône, Switzerland, with about 15,000 attendees.
Four men became bishops: one from the US, one from Switzerland, and two from France.
SSPX opposes modern changes made by the Catholic Church in the 1960s and 1970s, like holding Mass in local languages instead of Latin.
Pope Leo XIV warned the ordination could cause a "schism," or split, in the Church.
The SSPX was founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and has about 600,000 followers worldwide.
The Society refuses Vatican reforms that aim to make the Church more open and equal.
Previous SSPX bishops were excommunicated for unauthorized ordinations, and the new bishops may face the same consequence.
SSPX leaders say they acted out of love for the Pope and the Catholic Church's traditions.
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Secret meetings are happening in Cyprus to plan Gaza’s future after recent conflicts. A group led by former world leaders is working on a plan to limit Hamas’s control in Gaza by setting up temporary shelters and services in areas not controlled by Hamas, but the plan faces challenges and criticism.
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Talks are ongoing in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, alongside other discussions in Cairo involving Hamas.
The US-led Board of Peace, including former leaders like Tony Blair and Nickolay Mladenov, is creating a roadmap for Gaza’s administration.
The plan follows Article 17 of President Trump’s proposal to isolate Hamas from Gaza’s population and resources.
Temporary shelters and medical services will be set up only in areas free of Hamas control.
A multinational force with limited equipment will maintain order in these zones, while the Israeli military stays behind a security line.
The plan aims to encourage people to move to Hamas-free areas, leaving Hamas isolated.
Some Israeli groups oppose the plan, arguing it risks Hamas regrouping and threatens border security.
The Board of Peace seeks legal immunity and control over public properties in Gaza, raising concerns about its role and authority.
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Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan criticized Israel’s recent official recognition of the 1915 Armenian genocide, calling it a “weaponization” of history. The recognition has caused tensions involving Turkey, Azerbaijan, Israel, and Armenia, as each country responds to the political implications.
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Israel officially recognized the Armenian genocide, referring to the mass killing of around 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Turks over 100 years ago.
Turkey’s President Erdogan condemned the recognition and mentioned allegations of genocide by Israel in Gaza.
Azerbaijan, an ally of Israel and Turkey, is also affected by the political fallout.
Armenia’s Prime Minister Pashinyan rejected the recognition and accused Israel’s foreign minister of using the genocide for political purposes.
The issue has caused regional tensions among Middle Eastern and Caucasus countries.
The Armenian genocide recognition remains a sensitive and complex historical and political topic.
The news was covered on France 24’s Middle East Matters program with experts from the region.
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Actors Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell talked on CBS Mornings about their new comedy movie called "Summer's Last Resort." They shared their experiences working on the film and what made the project special to them.
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Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell star in the comedy "Summer's Last Resort."
The movie is about growing up, which is called a coming-of-age story.
Sophia Bush said the filming was fun and interesting every day.
Jerry O'Connell shared how his daughters reacted to the movie.
They discussed these details in an interview on CBS Mornings.
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Several new movies featuring famous characters are coming out soon. These include "Supergirl," a space story starring Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, "The Death of Robin Hood" with Hugh Jackman, a live-action remake of "Vaiana" starring Dwayne Johnson, and Quentin Tarantino’s extended version of "Kill Bill."
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"Supergirl" is a Superman spinoff with a space adventure theme.
Jason Momoa plays a bounty hunter named Lobo in "Supergirl."
"The Death of Robin Hood" shows a darker and older version of Robin Hood played by Hugh Jackman.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in a new live-action remake of "Vaiana" (known as "Moana" outside Europe).
Quentin Tarantino releases "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair," a longer edit of his film with intense violence.
These films bring back popular superhero and legendary characters in new ways.
The article is from France 24 culture section and focuses on upcoming cinema.
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England experienced its hottest June ever, with unusually high temperatures and a rare three-day red heat warning from the Met Office. The heatwave is linked to human-caused climate change and has already caused health and infrastructure challenges across the UK and Europe.
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June 2026 was the hottest June in England since records began.
Wales and the UK overall had their second warmest June since 1884.
England experienced very warm nights, often staying above 20°C, known as "tropical nights."
A red extreme heat warning was issued for three consecutive days, the first time since 2021 such warnings started.
The heatwave followed the warmest spring on record for England and Wales.
Climate scientists say human-caused climate change made this heatwave more likely and more intense.
Heatwaves like this impact health, transport, energy, and water supplies.
A recent European heatwave caused over 20,000 deaths between June 22 and 28, including more than 800 in the UK.
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Queen Camilla met author J.K. Rowling at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to promote reading and children's literacy. The photo of them together caused strong reactions online because of Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues, raising questions about the royal family's political neutrality.
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Queen Camilla and J.K. Rowling met at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during Royal Week in Scotland.
The meeting aimed to support reading and encourage children to enjoy books.
A photo of the queen and Rowling together sparked criticism, especially during Pride Month.
Some people believe the meeting conflicts with the royal family's role of staying neutral in political debates.
Buckingham Palace said the meeting focused on literacy and access to books for young people.
Camilla has previously praised the Harry Potter books by Rowling.
Critics describe Rowling’s views on transgender topics as controversial and exclusionary.
The royal family’s social media highlighted their shared passion for reading and children’s education.
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Tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum went on sale, causing online queues of up to nine hours due to high demand. The tapestry, nearly 1,000 years old and depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings, will be shown in Britain from September 2026 to July 2027.
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The British Museum opened ticket sales for the Bayeux tapestry exhibition, causing up to nine-hour wait times online.
Around 80,000 people were waiting online to buy tickets by mid-afternoon on the first day of sales.
Tickets cost £33 at peak times and £27 off-peak; children under 16 enter for free.
The exhibition runs from September 2026 to July 2027; two more ticket releases will happen in October and January.
The Bayeux tapestry has not been shown in England since the 11th century and is insured for £800 million.
In exchange for the loan, several British artefacts will be sent to Normandy, France.
The French president allowed the loan despite concerns about the tapestry’s fragility and legal challenges in France.
The tapestry will be transported in a special container to protect it during the journey.
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A fire broke out in a 10-story apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium, causing at least six deaths and injuring several people. The fire started on the ground floor due to a technical problem, and residents were evacuated while emergency services responded.
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The fire occurred in a 10-story block of flats in Antwerp.
At least six people died, and several others were injured.
The fire started shortly before 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) on Wednesday.
Police said the cause was a technical problem on the building's ground floor.
More than 200 people live in the building.
Firefighters evacuated 80 flats during the incident.
Video footage shows a man climbing from a balcony as smoke filled the building.
The man was helped into a neighboring window by others nearby.
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Victor Willis, the lead singer of the disco group The Village People, has died at the age of 74. He passed away on June 30, 2026, after a brief illness, according to statements from the band and his wife.
Key Facts
Victor Willis was the lead singer of The Village People.
He was known for his role as the policeman character in their hit song "YMCA."
He died on June 30, 2026, at 74 years old.
His death followed a short but aggressive illness.
The news was shared by both the band and his wife on social media.
The family has asked for privacy during this time.
The Village People were an international pop disco group famous for their music and unique costumes.
Victor Willis had a significant impact on disco music and pop culture.
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New research shows that at least 3.3 million people were enslaved by the Netherlands during the transatlantic slave trade, much higher than the previously accepted figure of 600,000. This higher figure includes people enslaved in all Dutch colonies and people born into slavery, expanding the time and regions considered.
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The commonly cited number of enslaved people linked to Dutch ships is around 600,000.
A new book by journalist Leendert van der Valk estimates this number to be between 3.3 and 5.3 million.
The new estimate includes enslaved people in Dutch colonies beyond the transatlantic slave trade, like parts of South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean.
It also counts Indigenous people enslaved by the Dutch and people born into slavery.
The timeframe for Dutch enslavement is expanded from 1595 to 1914, instead of the previous 1630 to 1863.
The research is based on demographic studies and data from Radboud University in the Netherlands.
Dutch officials, including King Willem-Alexander and former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, previously apologized for the Dutch role in the slave trade using the lower figure.
Cultural leaders say recognizing the full number of enslaved people helps humanize those affected and challenges old colonial views.
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A 52-year-old man named Riad Bouchaker was found guilty of trying to kill three children and attacking four others in Dublin in November 2023. One of the children, a five-year-old girl, suffered a serious brain injury after being stabbed in the heart.
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Riad Bouchaker was convicted of all eight charges, including attempted murder and serious assault.
The attacks happened outside a school in Parnell Square, Dublin.
A five-year-old girl was stabbed and left with lifelong brain damage.
Four other people, including children and a crèche worker, were also injured.
The jury reached the verdict after about six hours of discussion.
Sentencing will occur on 12 October, and Bouchaker will remain in custody until then.
The attack triggered riots across Dublin with widespread damage to shops, police vehicles, and public transport.
Irish police described the rioters as a far-right group causing chaos after the attack.
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Ukraine has used long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries, causing fuel shortages in Russia and occupied Crimea. Despite these problems, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains firm in his demands for Ukraine to give up certain territories as part of any peace deal.
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Ukraine’s drone strikes have caused serious fuel shortages in Russia and occupied Crimea.
Russia has started buying fuel from other countries because of these shortages.
Putin admitted the attacks are painful but did not change his conditions for peace.
He insists that Ukraine agrees to neutrality and military limits based on talks from 2022.
Putin demands that Ukraine give up control of the parts of Donbas it still holds.
He also demands land beyond Donbas, called Novorossiya, which could include southern Ukraine areas like Odesa or Zaporizhia.
The Russian population has experienced worse hardships before and continues to support the war effort.
Despite the strikes, Russian oil and gas production is still strong and supports the country’s economy and military.
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Recent polling shows that for the first time in 20 years, more than half of Russians feel pessimistic about their country. This change reflects a drop in trust in the economy, government institutions, the military, elections, and the freedom of the media during the war in Ukraine.
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Over 50% of Russians now express pessimism, a first in two decades.
Public confidence in the Russian economy has declined.
Trust in key government institutions is decreasing.
Confidence in the Russian military has dropped.
Faith in the fairness of elections is falling.
People’s belief in media freedom is weakening.
This shift is linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The research is based on more than 20 years of Gallup polling data.
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Actor and activist Danny Glover has said he has Alzheimer’s disease. He was diagnosed three years ago and shared this news with the public to raise awareness about the illness.
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Danny Glover is an actor known for his role in the “Lethal Weapon” movies.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a disease that affects memory, three years ago.
Glover is turning 80 years old on July 22.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 6 million people in the U.S. alone.
He has received four Emmy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar in 2022.
Glover has been honored by organizations like the NAACP and Black Entertainment Television.
He was a United Nations goodwill ambassador focused on issues in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean from 1998 to 2004.
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A week after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, doctors warn that survivors face new dangers from infected wounds and poor sanitary conditions. Rescue teams from many countries are still searching for people trapped under rubble, while hospitals struggle with lack of supplies and damage.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
Survivors are living in crowded shelters or outside without clean water.
Medical experts warn infections from untreated injuries are becoming a major problem.
Venezuelan hospitals are damaged or compromised, with 38 affected nationwide.
Hospitals face shortages of surgical supplies like screws, plates, and medicated gauze.
The search for survivors continues even though survival chances drop after 48 to 72 hours.
Rescuers have found a toddler who survived six days trapped under rubble.
More than two dozen countries have sent rescue teams to help in Venezuela.
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The National Air and Space Museum opened on July 1, 1976, with President Gerald Ford attending the ceremony. A key part of the event was a ribbon-cutting using a model arm from NASA’s Viking Mars lander, which was later taken back by NASA. The real Viking 1 spacecraft was then on its way to Mars, about 20 days from landing.
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The National Air and Space Museum opened on July 1, 1976.
President Gerald Ford spoke at the opening ceremony.
The ceremony included a ribbon-cutting with the surface sampler arm from a Viking Mars lander model.
The Viking 1 spacecraft was heading to Mars at the time, about 20 days from arrival.
NASA took back the Viking engineering arm after the ceremony.
The event featured performances, an invocation, and a flyover by the Thunderbirds.
Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, was also present and involved in the event.
Communications with the Viking 1 spacecraft had an 18-minute delay each way due to its distance from Earth.
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