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Afghan-American photographer Daniel Malikyar has released a new photography book called "Afghanistan," which shows remote communities in Afghanistan from his personal viewpoint. Malikyar is also known for photographing music stars and a photo series called "Weed Nuns," about women in Los Angeles who grow their own cannabis.
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Daniel Malikyar is an Afghan-American photographer and son of Afghan immigrants.
His new book, "Afghanistan," focuses on remote communities in Afghanistan.
He has worked on music videos and portraits of artists like Snoop Dogg, Drake, and Migos.
Malikyar’s approach to photographing celebrities is similar to how he captured images for his Afghanistan series.
He created a photo series called "Weed Nuns" showing a group of women in LA who grow cannabis.
The "Weed Nuns" series will be further developed and shown at Art Basel in Miami.
Malikyar shared his work and thoughts in an interview with arts24, a culture-focused program.
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Wales' largest health board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, has been under special government monitoring for nine years due to problems with care and safety. The Welsh government has given the board a final chance to improve before taking stronger action to fix ongoing issues.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board covers all of north Wales and has had major problems since 2009.
The board has been in special measures, a high level of government oversight, since 2015 because of concerns about patient care and leadership.
The Welsh government will take a more direct role with an expert panel reviewing the board’s progress by the end of October 2026.
Health Minister Mabon ap Gwynfor warned that all options, including emergency powers to remove control, are possible if improvements do not happen quickly.
Two hospitals in north Wales have some of the worst emergency department wait times in the country.
Around two-thirds of patients in Wales waiting over two years for planned care are within this health board area.
The government aims to support the board with reducing long waits for cancer treatment, emergency care delays, and planned care waits.
Previous attempts letting the health board fix itself have not worked, and new measures aim to make leaders more responsible.
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Italian police arrested four suspects linked to a bomb attack in October targeting journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, who investigates corruption and mafia activities. The explosion destroyed Ranucci’s cars near his home, and the suspects face charges related to explosives and mafia-style crimes.
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Four people were arrested in connection with a bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci in Pomezia, near Rome.
The attack took place in October and damaged two of Ranucci’s cars outside his home.
Ranucci has been under police protection since 2021 due to threats from his investigative work.
The suspects face charges including possession and use of explosives, making threats, and causing damage using mafia methods.
Three suspects are in pre-trial detention, and one is under house arrest.
Investigations involved analyzing video footage, phone records, and the explosive itself.
Authorities believe the suspects acted on orders from unknown masterminds who tried to help them with money, phone cards, legal help, and escape plans.
The attack happened on the anniversary of the killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who also investigated corruption and faced threats.
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A parcel bomb exploded in Monaco, seriously injuring Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who is under sanctions by Ukraine. The attack is being treated as attempted murder, and authorities are searching for the suspect who fled toward France.
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The bomb exploded Monday night at an apartment building in Monaco.
Vadym Yermolaiev, his wife, and teenage son were injured.
Surveillance footage showed a man leaving the bomb in the building's entrance and fleeing.
The suspect crossed the border on foot to the nearby French town of Beausoleil.
Yermolaiev is a wealthy Ukrainian businessman with a $230 million fortune.
He was sanctioned by Ukraine in December 2023 for alleged ties to Russia after Crimea’s annexation.
Yermolaiev denies these allegations and reportedly renounced Ukrainian citizenship in 2017.
His family members have faced legal issues in Europe related to criminal activities.
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Monaco authorities say the explosion near a residential building that injured three people is not linked to terrorism. The suspect, described from security footage, acted alone and is still not caught, while police are investigating the case as attempted murder.
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An explosion happened Monday evening at the entrance of a residential building in Monaco, injuring three people.
Authorities ruled out terrorism as the motive for the blast.
The suspect left a package at the scene and then fled on foot; he has not been caught.
Police have opened an attempted murder investigation but the reason behind the attack is unclear.
One injured person is in life-threatening condition; the other two, including a 13-year-old, have less serious injuries.
Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who faces Ukrainian sanctions, is reported among the injured.
Monaco’s government and Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry are both involved, with Ukraine checking the victims’ citizenship.
Monaco is a small, wealthy state with high security and many surveillance cameras.
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A large and intense heat dome is expected to bring extremely high temperatures and humidity across much of the central and eastern United States during the week of July 4. This extreme heat could affect millions of people, with some areas facing record-breaking temperatures and dangerous conditions that strain health and infrastructure.
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The heat dome will peak from Tuesday through Thursday across the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, then spread to the Ohio Valley and East Coast later in the week.
Temperatures could reach the 90s to low 100s (°F), with humidity making it feel like 100 to 115 degrees.
The National Weather Service uses a HeatRisk scale from Level 0 to Level 4; Level 4 means rare, extreme heat that can affect anyone without proper cooling or water.
Level 4 heat risk is expected from Thursday through Saturday in many states including Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.
Many locations in the Northeast and Midwest are predicted to break temperature records during this period.
The heat dome causes heat by trapping hot air and blocking clouds, which increases sunshine and boosts temperatures.
Extreme heat may continue into the next week with some relief possible by July 7.
The heat dome is different from a normal heat wave because it lasts longer and prevents cloud formation, creating more intense heat.
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Five days after two strong earthquakes hit La Guaira, Venezuela, the area is still struggling with damage and recovery efforts. Many buildings were destroyed, and rescue teams continue searching for survivors amid economic and social challenges.
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Two large earthquakes struck the coastal city of La Guaira, Venezuela.
The disaster caused heavy destruction to buildings and infrastructure.
Rescue operations are ongoing but face difficulties due to damaged roads and resources.
Over 1,400 people have died because of the earthquakes.
Thousands of people are still missing after the tremors.
Venezuela faces existing economic problems and displacement before the earthquakes.
The rescue teams say the time to find survivors is running out.
International media outlets have reported on the disaster and relief efforts.
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Vadym Iermolaiev, a wealthy Ukrainian businessman living in Monaco, was injured in a bomb attack near his apartment. Authorities are investigating the motive, with some suggesting personal conflicts or connections to alleged criminal activity rather than political reasons.
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The bombing happened near Iermolaiev’s Monaco apartment on a Monday evening.
The attack injured Iermolaiev, his wife, and their 13-year-old child; the wife was critically hurt.
Iermolaiev is a real estate developer from Ukraine, with businesses in agriculture and vodka production.
He gave up his Ukrainian passport in 2018 and became a citizen of Cyprus.
Ukraine sanctioned him in 2023, accusing him of doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea and paying taxes to Russia; he denies these claims.
Iermolaiev has publicly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s armed forces.
Some people close to him say he is not involved in politics and that the attack may be related to personal or business issues.
His son was arrested in Cyprus and extradited to Estonia, accused of telephone fraud linked to a criminal group.
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Amazon Prime has released a TV show called Elle, a spin-off of the popular movie Legally Blonde. The show has received mostly negative reviews, with critics saying it is boring and poorly written, though some found it fun and enjoyable.
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Elle is a TV series based on the movie Legally Blonde, set in 1995.
It stars Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods, a high school junior.
Reese Witherspoon, the original Elle Woods, works as an executive producer but does not act in the show.
The story follows Elle as her family moves from California to Seattle after her father, a plastic surgeon, makes a mistake.
Many critics call the show dull, with weak writing and outdated cultural references.
Some reviewers praise it as entertaining and full of charm.
The show has eight episodes in its first season.
Critics note the show lacks the humor and strong storytelling of the original movie.
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Iran will have indirect talks with Qatar, which is acting as a mediator, to discuss a deal with the United States. The talks will focus on carrying out their agreement and the release of Iranian money that has been frozen by the US.
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Iran plans to hold indirect talks with Qatar.
Qatar is acting as a mediator between Iran and the US.
The talks will focus on implementing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the US.
Part of the discussion will involve the release of Iranian assets frozen by the US.
Iran warned it will respond if the US violates the agreement.
The agreement aims to help end the ongoing conflict.
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Shetland councillors have approved plans to explore building up to four underwater tunnels connecting some of the islands to replace old ferries. The first two tunnels would link Mainland Shetland to Yell and Unst islands, costing about £655 million and taking at least eight years to build.
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The council voted to look into financing options for two subsea tunnels linking Mainland Shetland with Yell and Unst.
The tunnels aim to replace ageing ferries that are unreliable and contribute to population decline.
Building the two tunnels would cost around £655 million and take at least eight years.
The ferries are on average over 32 years old and often face staff shortages and weather-related cancellations.
Tunnels are expected to increase population, economic growth, and reduce the average age of island residents.
Construction costs may be funded by Scottish and UK governments, with possible private investment and toll revenues.
Shetland is important for the UK’s economy, producing a significant share of Scotland’s farmed salmon and mussels, and hosting the UK’s only spaceport.
Larger fixed links in Shetland may encourage similar projects in other island groups like the Western Isles.
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Actor Himesh Patel discusses his role as Dr. Watson in the Netflix film "Enola Holmes 3," where Watson helps Enola find her kidnapped brother, Sherlock Holmes. Patel explains how he researched the original stories to create a fresh version of Watson who acts as an emotional support for the characters while discovering himself.
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"Enola Holmes 3" is a Netflix movie where Enola Holmes tries to rescue her kidnapped brother, Sherlock.
Himesh Patel plays Dr. Watson, a key character who supports Enola on her mission.
Patel first appeared as Watson in "Enola Holmes 2" (2022) with a smaller role and returns with a larger part in the third film.
Patel read the original Sherlock Holmes books by Arthur Conan Doyle and studied the time period to understand Watson better.
This version of Watson is designed to feel new and different from past portrayals, while still respecting the original character.
Watson acts as an emotional anchor for Enola and Sherlock but remains slightly separate, giving him a unique viewpoint.
Patel relates personally to Watson’s thoughtful and observant nature, which helped him portray the character’s quiet intelligence.
Patel also mentioned working with filmmaker Christopher Nolan on another project called "The Odyssey," but details were limited in the conversation.
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Senegal's parliament passed a constitutional reform that reduces the president’s powers and increases those of lawmakers, causing protests outside the parliament. The government plans to hold a national vote on the changes, but no date has been set yet.
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The reforms give parliament more power to investigate and require the government to share natural resource agreements with lawmakers.
A new Constitutional Court with nine members will replace the current Constitutional Council of seven members.
The reforms stop a sitting president from leading a political party, affecting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is no longer an official party leader but remains a member.
Presidents would be barred from approving certain laws between an election and the inauguration of their successor.
The ruling Pastef party, controlling most seats in the National Assembly, supports the reforms to balance government powers.
Opposition parties and civil groups say the changes are motivated by political revenge against President Faye.
Protests occurred with police using tear gas to clear demonstrators outside parliament during debates.
President Faye intends to hold a referendum on the reforms, but the parliamentary speaker questions the president’s authority to do so.
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The Chinese government is pressuring Catholics to leave underground churches and join state-approved groups. The Vatican has not publicly responded to this situation.
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China wants Catholics to stop worshipping in underground churches.
The government prefers Catholics to join official, state-controlled churches.
Underground congregations are Catholic groups that meet secretly.
The Vatican, the central authority of the Catholic Church, has remained quiet about this issue.
The Chinese government controls religious groups to align them with its policies.
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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha, Qatar, holding discussions about Iran. These talks are happening while tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain very high, and the messages from both sides have been unclear.
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Two U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Qatar for meetings.
The talks focus on issues related to Iran.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are currently very high.
Both sides have given mixed or unclear messages about their intentions.
The discussions are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the situation.
The meetings are being reported by CBS News and covered by contributor Aaron MacLean.
Doha, Qatar, is serving as the location for these talks.
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Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Qatari leaders in Doha to continue talks related to Iran. They will meet with Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, but will not have direct talks with Iran on Tuesday.
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Steve Witkoff is a special envoy involved in talks about Iran.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, is part of the delegation.
The meeting takes place in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will attend the meeting.
Discussions focus on ongoing issues involving Iran.
There will be no direct meetings with Iranian officials on this day.
Qatar is acting as a mediator in the regional dialogue.
The talks are part of broader efforts to address regional tensions.
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A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has ended active fighting, providing a break from war. However, many people in Lebanon still face difficulties like rising prices, poverty, and uncertainty about the future.
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Lebanon and Israel agreed to a ceasefire after months of war.
The ceasefire has reduced fighting but not resolved daily problems for Lebanese people.
Inflation, which means rising prices, is still a big problem in Lebanon.
Poverty remains widespread despite the ceasefire.
People in Lebanon continue to face uncertainty about what will happen next.
Solidarity, or people supporting each other, plays an important role during these hard times.
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Thousands of people marched in several South African cities to demand that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. This follows a recent campaign that caused many migrants to flee and has led to four deaths.
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The marches happened on a Tuesday in multiple cities across South Africa.
The protests called for illegal migrants to leave the country.
A recent campaign against undocumented migrants lasted several weeks.
Thousands of migrants have fled South Africa because of this campaign.
There have been four deaths linked to the campaign and resulting tensions.
The issue is part of broader xenophobic sentiment against immigrants in South Africa.
The marches highlight ongoing social and political challenges related to migration in the country.
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France’s parliament approved a law targeting fast-fashion online companies like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. The law creates fines per product sold to reduce the environmental and social impact of ultra fast-fashion.
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France’s Senate passed the bill after more than two years of debate.
The law targets ultra fast-fashion online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
Fines will start at €0.25 to €6 per product in 2026.
The fines will increase to up to €10 per product by 2030.
The goal is to curb the negative effects of fast-fashion on the environment and society.
The bill reflects ongoing concerns about the speed and volume of cheap clothing sold online.
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France experienced a five-day heatwave in May that caused at least 300 more deaths than usual. In June, the country faced an even longer heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs and causing additional deaths and disruptions.
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The May heatwave lasted five days and led to about 300 extra deaths, about 14% more than normal.
These deaths were from all causes and not always directly linked to the heat.
The May heatwave was early in the year, catching people unprepared as schools and workplaces were still in full operation.
In June, France had 11 days of record-breaking hot weather, the hottest since temperature records began.
Many French homes and schools lack air conditioning, making it harder to cope with extreme heat.
Health officials reported around 1,000 more deaths during the June heatwave compared to previous months.
Experts estimate that heatwaves in France can cause between 1,000 and 7,000 deaths annually, and this summer could be closer to the higher number.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu noted more people died at home during the recent heatwaves than before.
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