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The article reviews the film "Citizen Vigilante," starring Armie Hammer as an American ex-soldier in Croatia who uses violence against migrants and others he blames for crime. The review criticizes the movie for poor acting, low production quality, and promoting controversial themes about migrants and the judiciary.
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Armie Hammer stars as Sanders, a man fighting migrants and officials in Croatia.
The film is written, produced, and directed by Uwe Boll, known for low-budget movies.
Hammer’s character uses weapons and violence against migrants, police, and judges.
The movie has been promoted online by Elon Musk.
The film tries to imitate older vigilante movies but lacks their quality and depth.
The review highlights Hammer’s past legal issues, noting charges were dropped.
The movie is seen as politically controversial, focusing on migrant-related crime claims in Europe.
The reviewer suggests the film is incoherent and badly acted.
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Israeli government actions have accelerated land use changes and settlement expansion in Gaza and the West Bank. Israeli forces have altered sites in Hebron, advanced settlement plans in northern Gaza, and declared Palestinian lands as state land, expanding Israeli control over these areas.
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Israeli forces installed steel beams over the Ibrahimi Mosque courtyard in Hebron and blocked the Muslim call to prayer for over a week.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced completion of plans for three new settlements in northern Gaza, asking Prime Minister Netanyahu to approve them.
Israeli forces moved cement markers westward along Gaza’s “Yellow Line,” increasing territory under Israeli control.
Israeli authorities declared 0.465 square kilometers near Sinjil as state land to legalize the Givat Haroeh outpost and connect it to other settlements.
Settlers built new roads and fences on private Palestinian land near Kobar and Beitillu, creating a new outpost between al-Mazraa ash-Sharqiya and Kafr Malek.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported nearly 65% of Gaza is “access-restricted” for Palestinians.
The UN Commission found that Israeli forces deliberately killed at least 20,179 Palestinian children between October 2023 and October 2025, describing this as part of broader genocidal intent, though Israel denies the claims.
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem documented the killing of 241 Palestinian children and teens in the West Bank from October 2023, highlighting lack of accountability.
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Taylor Sheridan, creator of the TV show "Yellowstone," explained that actor Kevin Costner planned to be on the show for only three seasons. The story was meant to shift focus to the younger Dutton family members, but after the show's big success, Costner stayed longer before deciding to leave to pursue other work.
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Kevin Costner played John Dutton, the lead role on "Yellowstone" for four seasons.
Costner initially signed on for three seasons.
The storyline was designed to gradually focus on the next generation of the Dutton family.
Due to the show's strong success, Costner's role was extended beyond the original plan.
Costner decided to leave to do other projects, and his character was killed off in Season 5’s second half premiere.
Scheduling conflicts and frequent script changes contributed to Costner’s exit.
Sheridan said the plan to pass leadership to younger characters was always intended, but the timing changed.
Costner’s departure reflects challenges in balancing creative plans and practical issues in modern TV production.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes that caused significant damage and left many people missing. Families, including Daniel Lansberg-Rodriguez’s, are still searching for their loved ones days after the disaster.
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Venezuela was hit by twin earthquakes.
More than 58,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged.
The city of La Guaira remains deeply affected five days after the quakes.
Many people are reported missing following the earthquakes.
Families continue efforts to find missing relatives.
The article includes a personal story from Daniel Lansberg-Rodriguez about his missing mother-in-law.
The disaster has caused shock and disruption in the affected areas.
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South Africa is experiencing large protests against immigrants, causing violence and fear. Thousands of immigrants are fleeing the country, with some governments helping their citizens leave. The protests have led to deaths, displacement, and threats against foreign nationals living in South Africa.
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Anti-immigration protests are happening across South Africa, with thousands participating.
At least four people have been killed during recent violence linked to these protests.
Immigrants face threats and are being forced to leave by a self-imposed deadline of June 30.
More than 25,000 immigrants have been sent back to their home countries by police efforts.
Many immigrants are living in makeshift camps or rough conditions after fleeing homes.
Some landlords have evicted tenants who are immigrants due to fear of backlash.
Immigrants report difficulty renewing work permits, leading to undocumented status.
Local people often blame immigrants for economic problems like unemployment and crime.
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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy facilities have worsened fuel shortages in Russia. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the problem publicly, saying fuel rationing and queues at gas stations are happening due to these strikes.
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Ukraine has increased drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including oil refineries, gas plants, and fuel ports.
Russian President Putin admitted fuel shortages and rationing linked to these attacks.
The Norsi oil refinery near Nizhny Novgorod, Russia’s fourth-largest, stopped operating after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Ukraine also hit the Orenburg gas processing plant near the Kazakhstan border, far from the battlefront.
Ukraine’s long-range drones attacked oil facilities in Crimea and the port of Kavkaz, which supply Russian forces.
Experts say Ukraine targets vital parts of refineries called catalytic cracking units, which are costly and hard to replace.
Ukraine’s FP-5 missile, with a range of 3,000 km, helps reach targets deep inside Russia.
Ukraine’s campaign shows that Russia’s large energy system is hard to defend and is being stretched thin.
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More than 58,000 buildings in Venezuela were destroyed or damaged by two earthquakes last week. Many people are still missing nearly a week after the quakes.
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The earthquakes happened in Venezuela last week.
Over 58,000 buildings were either destroyed or damaged.
NASA provided the data on the damage.
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for after the quakes.
The city of La Guaira is still deeply affected five days after the earthquakes.
The event is causing ongoing shock and difficulties in Venezuela.
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Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman and critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. court for crimes including bank fraud and money laundering. Beijing responded by calling him a fugitive wanted under an Interpol notice, while Guo denies the charges and claims they are politically motivated.
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Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a U.S. federal judge in Manhattan.
He was convicted on nine counts such as bank fraud and money laundering involving over $1 billion.
Guo fled China in 2014 after his associates were targeted in an anti-corruption campaign.
He applied for political asylum in the U.S. in 2017, but it was not granted.
China requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest and extradite Guo on multiple charges, including kidnapping and bribery.
Guo became an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party and worked with Steve Bannon on anti-CCP projects in the U.S.
Prosecutors said Guo raised funds through investment schemes targeting supporters of his anti-CCP movement and used the money for a lavish lifestyle.
Guo plans to appeal the sentence and denies all allegations of criminal wrongdoing.
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Germany's domestic intelligence agency reports a rise to almost 60,000 far-right extremists in the country last year, with many showing a potential for violence. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party’s membership increased, contributing to this rise, while left-wing extremism and threats from foreign intelligence agencies also grew.
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The number of far-right extremists in Germany rose to 58,700 in the last year, up by more than 8,000.
About 5,600 of these far-right extremists show a tendency toward violence.
The AfD party’s membership grew to 70,000 in 2025 and is linked to the increase in right-wing extremists.
The AfD won 152 seats in the 2024 federal election and is polling around 40% in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election.
Far-right groups are recruiting young people through events like far-right music shows.
The AfD was labeled a right-wing extremist group last year, but a court challenge suspended this classification; it remains a "suspected extremist organisation."
Around 26,000 far-right extremists belong to the "Reichsbürger" and "Selbstverwalter" groups, which reject Germany’s government and laws.
Left-wing extremism grew by 4,200 to 42,200 individuals, while Islamist extremism slightly increased to 28,645.
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The US and Iran will restart indirect talks in Doha about unfreezing $6 billion of Iranian assets. These talks include issues like control and fees for shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, amid tensions over regional conflicts and a Lebanon ceasefire.
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Talks between US and Iran aim to unfreeze at least $6 billion of Iranian assets.
No direct US-Iran meetings have occurred since a ceasefire deal covering the Strait of Hormuz.
US envoys met in Qatar for talks on regional issues but not directly with Iran.
Iran wants to charge tolls on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman has proposed a plan for voluntary fees for navigation services in the strait.
Western countries oppose Iran’s toll plan but consider Oman’s proposal.
Iran warned European countries not to intervene in clearing mines or managing the strait.
Shipping traffic through the strait remains below normal levels due to ongoing tensions.
The International Maritime Organisation temporarily suspended a sea route near Oman after attacks on two ships.
Iran expects challenges during this diplomatic process after recent conflicts.
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The UK government has released its Defence Investment Plan (DIP), aiming to increase defence spending towards targets set by NATO. The plan projects defence expenditure rising to 2.7% of the UK’s GDP by 2027-28, with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament and NATO’s 3.5% target by 2035.
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The UK’s Ministry of Defence budget for 2026-27 is £68.3 billion.
NATO-qualifying defence spending, which includes extra military-related costs, is estimated at £70 billion for 2025, or 2.4% of GDP.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer committed to raise NATO-qualifying defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
Security and intelligence agency activities will now count as NATO-qualifying spending, raising the 2027 target to 2.6% of GDP.
The government aims to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP in the next parliament (post-2027).
NATO members, including the UK, agreed at a 2025 summit to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security by 2035, with 3.5% dedicated to NATO qualifying “core defence.”
The Defence Investment Plan predicts spending at 2.7% of GDP by 2027-28 and stable through 2030, which may not align with hitting the 3% target by then.
Former Defence Secretary John Healey criticized the plan for not committing to a 3% target by 2030 and called for a clear timeline and plan to meet NATO’s 3.5% goal by 2035.
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A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that switching all vehicles to electric by 2040 in the US could save over 100,000 lives by reducing air pollution. The report compares different scenarios of electric vehicle use and shows major health benefits, especially in reducing diseases linked to pollution.
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Air pollution from road transport causes over 41,800 early deaths in the US each year.
Harmful chemicals like nitrogen oxides and particulates from engines contribute to lung diseases, asthma, and heart problems.
Heavy-duty diesel vehicles cause a large share of pollution, despite being a small portion of the total vehicles.
The ICCT study modeled vehicle emissions and health impacts through 2050, covering cars, trucks, buses, and smaller two- and three-wheel vehicles.
A scenario with 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2045 predicts big drops in air pollution worldwide, helping the poorest countries as well.
In 2024, transportation pollution caused nearly 700,000 early deaths and 250,000 new asthma cases globally.
The US leads in new asthma cases related to pollution, with about 23,100 in 2024.
Even without aggressive policies, richer countries like the US could see about a 50% reduction in pollution-related early deaths with existing trends by 2025.
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Venezuela is facing a crucial moment in its rescue efforts following deadly earthquakes last week. Authorities are searching for missing people as they work to respond to the disaster.
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Earthquakes struck Venezuela last week, causing deaths and damage.
Rescue teams are actively searching for people who are missing.
The situation has reached an important stage where timely response is critical.
Authorities are coordinating efforts to save as many people as possible.
The disaster has prompted emergency actions across affected areas.
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A new series called "Elle" will be available on Prime Video starting July 1, 2026. The show is a prequel to the "Legally Blonde" movies and follows Elle Woods as a high school student.
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"Elle" is a prequel to the "Legally Blonde" films, focusing on Elle Woods' high school years.
The show stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods.
The story is set in the 1990s and shows Elle moving from California to Seattle.
Season 1 has eight episodes, all released on July 1, 2026.
The episodes will be available at 12 a.m. Pacific Time / 3 a.m. Eastern Time on Prime Video.
Episode lengths range from 40 to 53 minutes each.
A Prime Video subscription is required to watch the series.
Prime Video costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year with Amazon Prime, or $8.99 monthly as a stand-alone service.
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Heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, killing at least 12 people in Ghana and about 20 in the Ivory Coast. Rescue teams have saved hundreds in flooded areas, and officials warn that more rain may come.
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At least 12 people died in floods and landslides in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
About 20 people reportedly died in the Ivory Coast due to heavy rains.
Rescue teams in Ghana have helped over 400 people through floodwaters.
Ghana’s Interior Minister said the government’s response to the floods could have been better.
President John Mahama of Ghana reported that Accra received around 140 millimeters of rain in one day, much more than usual.
Authorities in Ghana plan to remove illegal buildings that block waterways to prevent future flooding.
The heavy rain is partly due to changing climate conditions.
Ghana’s Meteorological Agency warned people to prepare for more rain this week.
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Several world leaders have argued that their countries contribute only a small share of global emissions, often less than 1%, to justify delaying stronger climate action. However, experts say that historical emissions and per-person contributions matter more for climate change, and that every reduction in emissions helps prevent future warming.
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The UK, Germany, Australia, and Italy each contribute around 1-2% of global carbon emissions.
The US, China, and India together contribute just over half of global emissions.
Small-emitting countries make up about 32% of global emissions when combined.
Climate scientists emphasize that past emissions and money available for cutting pollution are important factors.
Recent research showed 200 instances where countries with less than 2% of emissions used this fact in media to argue against stronger climate policies.
Leaders from major European economies have used the "small share" argument to support weaker climate action.
Every tonne of carbon dioxide reduced helps lessen future global warming and extreme weather.
Climate experts say the argument that small emitters' efforts do not matter is misleading and delays necessary action.
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Paul Flack, the older brother of TV presenter Caroline Flack, died on June 21, 2026, in Norwich. A provisional cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by hanging, and a full investigation will happen in October.
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Paul Flack was 55 years old and worked as a graphic designer.
He was found unresponsive at his home and later died in the hospital.
The coroner said the likely cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by hanging.
Caroline Flack, Paul’s sister, died by suicide in 2020 while facing legal issues.
Caroline's death led to discussions about the effects of online abuse on mental health.
Both siblings were born in London but grew up in Norfolk.
A mental health festival named Flackstock is held in memory of Caroline Flack.
Organizers of Flackstock expressed deep sadness over Paul Flack’s death.
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Brandon Lake, a well-known Christian music singer and Grammy winner, spoke with CBS News about his music career. He shared how his songs help connect with people, how his audience is growing, and his work with other artists.
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Brandon Lake is a Grammy-winning Christian music artist.
He discussed the meaning behind his songs, calling them "open doors."
His music is gaining more fans.
He talked about working with other musicians.
Brandon Lake shared how he began his music career.
The interview was featured on CBS Mornings.
Viewers can watch the full interview on the CBS News App.
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A new study shows human-caused climate change has sped up the retreat of Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier by about 18–20% since the 1940s. Using satellite images and computer models, researchers found the glacier has moved several miles farther inland because of warming linked to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Pine Island Glacier is one of the fastest-changing glaciers in Antarctica.
Since the 1940s, the glacier started retreating, but human-driven warming since the 1960s made the retreat much faster.
By 2015, the glacier had retreated around 2.4 miles farther inland than it would have naturally.
The glacier’s flow has increased to more than 10 meters per day since the early 1990s.
Large blocks of ice break off (calving), reshaping the glacier’s edge quickly.
Pine Island Glacier contributes significantly to global sea level rise.
Researchers used satellite data and advanced models to compare scenarios with and without human-caused warming.
The study warns that the glacier might slow down temporarily but will likely continue retreating if global warming keeps increasing.
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An Italian lawmaker said the Italian government may be hiding the truth about poor conditions at a migrant detention center in Albania. The center holds people caught trying to reach Italy by sea, but officials blocked a full inspection and denied providing key information.
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The detention center in Gjadër, Albania, is run by Italy and holds migrants before deportation.
Italian and European officials faced restrictions when trying to inspect the center.
Staff refused to say how many people were detained or allow access to cells.
Six suicide attempts and other self-harm incidents happened since mid-May.
The center is overcrowded, with estimates of 70-80 detainees and capacity for about 1,000 across two Albanian sites.
Italy pays around €130-140 million per year for these centers under a five-year agreement.
The agreement faces legal challenges because many migrants cannot be safely sent back to their home countries.
Some Italian politicians praise the centers as models for handling immigration, while others raise concerns about conditions and detainees' mental health.
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