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Ukraine asked Belarus to shut down four relay stations that help Russia guide drone attacks on Ukraine. Belarus has stopped using these stations, which Ukraine says is a result of its strong request.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy demanded Belarus stop using four relay stations that help Russian drones attack Ukraine.
The relay stations are located near the Ukraine-Belarus border and make Russian drone signals stronger and more precise.
Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko allowed Russia to use these stations but later shut them down.
Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove the relay stations and warned Ukraine would act if Belarus did not comply.
Ukraine has the military capability to strike Belarus if needed because Belarus has weak air defenses.
Lukashenko threatened possible retaliation by targeting the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the border.
The last Russian drone crossed from Belarus into Ukraine recently, confirming the relay stations have stopped working.
Analysts say Ukraine’s demand and threat may open new talks with Belarus, possibly changing Belarus’s role in the conflict.
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Nigerians are coming back to their country after experiencing violent attacks and harassment in South Africa. Many lost family members and jobs due to these xenophobic attacks.
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Nigerians fled South Africa because of xenophobic violence.
The violence included deadly attacks and harassment.
People lost their loved ones during the attacks.
Many Nigerians also lost their jobs and means of income.
The return is taking place through organized efforts.
Ahmed Idris reported on the situation from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Xenophobia means fear or hatred of foreigners.
The attacks targeted Nigerians living in South Africa.
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A tape may exist of a 1952 meeting where Air Force officials and scientists discussed UFOs. Lawmakers are asking for the tape to be released to the public.
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The tape is said to record a UFO briefing from 1952.
Air Force officials and scientists took part in this meeting.
The discussion focused on unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Lawmakers want the government to make the tape public.
This request is part of a broader interest in UFO information.
The tape has not yet been confirmed as available.
The meeting happened during a time when UFO sightings were a topic of concern.
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Wildfires are burning across the Western United States, driven by hot weather and strong winds. The National Weather Service says fire danger is very high, especially in the area where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet.
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Three firefighters have died while fighting wildfires in the West.
Hot temperatures and strong winds are making fires spread faster.
The National Weather Service states wildfire risk is critical in the Southwest.
The Four Corners region, where four states meet, faces especially high danger.
Firefighters are working to control the blazes amid tough conditions.
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President Donald Trump signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran to end a months-long conflict. His deputy, JD Vance, supported the deal and criticized Israel’s military actions, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Israel and condemned Iran. These differing views led to questions about unity within the Trump administration, but the White House denied any split.
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President Trump signed an MoU with Iran aiming to end a long conflict.
JD Vance, who helped negotiate the deal, praised the progress and called for ending Israel’s military attacks on Lebanese civilians.
More than 4,000 people have died and 1.2 million displaced in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March.
Marco Rubio supports Israel’s military actions and blames Iran for attacks in the Gulf region.
The U.S. and Iran engaged in several attacks near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the MoU was signed.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global energy supplies.
Vance criticized Israel’s public opposition to the Iran agreement and urged Israel to stop attacking the Trump administration.
The White House said there is no disagreement between Vance and Rubio despite their different statements.
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China sent a warship and coast guard ships to watch U.S. and Philippine military drills in the South China Sea. These exercises happened near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area that China controls but the Philippines also claims.
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China deployed a Jiangkai-class guided-missile frigate and three coast guard cutters over the weekend.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Philippine navy and coast guard conducted joint drills less than 60 miles from Scarborough Shoal.
Scarborough Shoal is a fishing area China took from the Philippines in 2012, leading to ongoing tensions.
China calls its patrols "routine" and accuses the Philippines of working with countries outside the region to harm peace.
The U.S. and Philippines call their drills "maritime cooperative activities" aimed at strengthening regional security and cooperation.
The exercises included search-and-rescue operations, ship maneuvers, and sharing information on maritime activity.
The drills support a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.
China has previously declared a nature reserve over much of Scarborough Shoal and placed structures there, which the Philippines views as a violation of its sovereignty.
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Les Mills, a New Zealand fitness expert, former Olympian, and mayor of Auckland, has died at age 91. He founded a global fitness brand known for music-based workouts and won multiple medals as an athlete.
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Les Mills opened his first gym in Auckland in 1968 with his late wife Colleen.
The gym grew into Les Mills International, famous worldwide for workouts like Body Pump and Body Combat.
He competed in shot put and discus in four Olympic Games and won five Commonwealth Games medals, including discus gold in 1966.
Mills served three terms as mayor of Auckland City in the 1990s.
He coached athletes, including world champion discus thrower Beatrice Faumuina.
He received honors for his service in sport and local government, including the New Zealand Order of Merit and the Order of the British Empire.
His family and New Zealand Olympic officials praised his lasting impact on fitness and sport.
Les Mills’ fitness programs continue to help people worldwide stay active.
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Ivy League colleges have fewer women full professors compared to many state schools, even though they have large financial resources. Data shows state schools like the City University of New York (CUNY) have a higher percentage of women in top academic roles.
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Ivy League schools include eight private universities in the U.S. Northeast, such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
On average, about 30% of full professors at Ivy League schools are women, below the national average of 32%.
Harvard has 29.6% women full professors, Yale 30.3%, and Princeton 27.5%.
Some state schools like CUNY have more than 50% women full professors, example: Hostos Community College has 55.6%.
Women have earned as many PhDs as men since the early 2000s.
Gender Fair ranks colleges by factors like pay fairness, parental policies, safety, and opportunities.
CUNY emphasizes long-term commitment to gender equity and inclusion in its academic staff.
Gender Fair hopes their rankings will encourage students and donors to demand better gender balance at colleges.
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Colombian president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella named Rodrigo Lara, whose father was killed by drug lord Pablo Escobar, as his future interior minister. De la Espriella won a close election and plans to take a tough stance on crime when he becomes president in August.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is the newly elected president of Colombia and will take office in August.
He narrowly won the runoff election by less than one percentage point.
Rodrigo Lara, the designated interior minister, is the son of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, Colombia’s justice minister assassinated by Pablo Escobar in 1984.
Lara has worked against corruption and supported the peace agreement with the FARC rebel group in the past.
De la Espriella criticizes the peace accord and wants to use stronger measures against armed groups, including bombing and building large prisons.
De la Espriella is a right-wing millionaire who received endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump during the campaign.
The outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, pursued peace talks with armed groups, which some studies say increased violence and armed groups’ power.
Colombia has been a key U.S. ally in fighting drug trafficking and trade but relations worsened during Petro’s government.
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Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, completed the U.K.'s National Three Peaks Challenge by climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours. She did this to raise money and awareness for cancer care, following her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Princess Catherine climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Mount Snowdon in 24 hours.
The total hike covered 23 miles with a 10,052-foot climb and 462 miles of driving between peaks.
She aimed to support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, linked to the hospital treating her.
The challenge highlights holistic cancer care, which includes physical, emotional, spiritual, and social support.
Princess Catherine was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 and announced remission in early 2025.
She completed the climb alone but had support from Britain's Mountain Rescue teams.
Her family, including Prince William and their children, greeted her after the challenge.
Since her remission, she has returned to public activities, including a trip to northern Italy in 2026.
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The Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands welcomes over 30,000 campervan trips every year, which helps the local economy. However, some visitors cause problems by leaving litter and human waste in nature, leading to complaints from residents about a lack of proper toilet facilities.
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More than 30,000 campervan and motorhome trips visit the Scottish Highlands annually, with many on the Isle of Skye.
The island has a population of just over 10,000 and features few towns but many natural landscapes.
There are only 10 public toilets on Skye, and some local businesses participate in the Highland Comfort Scheme to offer toilet access.
Some tourists do not use toilets properly and are seen urinating openly, leaving tissue and waste in public areas.
Crofter Calum Beaton reported finding human waste and chemical toilet waste dumped on farmland.
Residents like Julia Dawber see up to nine campervans parked near her home and experience visitors relieving themselves close by.
Most visitors are responsible, as noted by local business owner Sarah MacKinnon, who said 95% behave well.
Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code encourages people to respect others, care for the environment, and take responsibility for their actions while visiting nature.
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Dame Penelope Keith was a famous British actress known for her roles in popular 1970s sitcoms like The Good Life and To the Manor Born. She had a long career in theatre and television, earning many awards including a damehood for her work in entertainment and charity.
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Penelope Keith became well-known for playing Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.
She also starred as Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born.
Keith began her acting career in the late 1950s and continued performing on stage and TV.
She won several awards, including TV Baftas, an Olivier award, an OBE, a CBE, and was made a dame in 2014.
Born in 1940 in Sutton, Surrey, she grew up in south London during World War Two.
Despite her refined voice, she came from a modest background and spent early years with her grandparents.
She was rejected by a top drama school for being too tall but trained at another acting school.
Her height often led her to play supporting roles, which helped her develop a wide acting range.
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A father and son were rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building four days after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela. Rescue teams from France and the United States are working together to find more survivors as they continue search efforts.
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The earthquakes struck Venezuela and caused buildings to collapse.
A father and son were found alive after being trapped for four days.
Rescue workers from France and the U.S. are involved in the search.
Teams are racing against time to save more people.
The rescue of the father and son brought hope to the rescue teams.
The earthquakes have caused widespread damage in Venezuela.
International help is part of the ongoing recovery effort.
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Powerful twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 1,450 people. After more than four days, hopes of finding survivors are fading, and people are upset about the government’s response to the disaster.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela recently.
At least 1,450 people have died because of the earthquakes.
Rescue efforts have been ongoing for more than four days.
The chance of finding more survivors is now low.
Residents are frustrated with how the government is handling the disaster.
International teams have joined the search for survivors.
The disaster caused widespread damage and grief in Venezuela.
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Pakistan's security forces conducted air and ground operations along the border with Afghanistan, killing at least 29 militants. The Afghan Taliban reported that at least 38 civilians died in Pakistan’s airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan.
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Pakistan's military carried out strikes near the Afghanistan border.
At least 29 militants were killed by Pakistan’s forces.
The Afghan Taliban said these strikes caused the death of at least 38 civilians.
The operation involved both air and ground attacks.
The incident happened in eastern Afghanistan.
The reports come from Pakistan's security forces and the Taliban, presenting differing perspectives on casualties.
The conflict area is along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Over 1,400 people have died after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors, but experts say the best chance to find living people is within 72 hours after a disaster, and that time is almost over.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
The death toll has risen to over 1,400 people.
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors.
Experts say that most survivors are found within 72 hours after a disaster.
The search is entering its third day, and chances of finding survivors are decreasing.
A mother and baby were among the survivors found.
The natural disaster has caused a major humanitarian emergency in the region.
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Germany experienced a new high temperature record of 41.7°C (107.1°F) during a heatwave, according to early data from the German weather service. This extreme heat event affected the country on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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Germany set a new temperature record at 41.7°C.
The measurement is based on preliminary data from the German weather service.
The record was reached during a heatwave described as "brutal."
The heatwave is causing temperature records to be broken as it moves eastward.
Extreme heat events like this can have widespread effects on health, environment, and infrastructure.
The news was reported from Berlin by France 24’s correspondent.
Heatwaves are part of a larger pattern of changing weather conditions around the world.
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Film archivists from Europe are working to complete Orson Welles’s unfinished movie based on Don Quixote, more than 70 years after it was started. They are combining about 30 hours of footage from France, Spain, Italy, and Germany to create a coherent film.
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Orson Welles began filming Don Quixote in 1957, initially as a TV project backed by Frank Sinatra, but it was never finished.
Filming took place over about 20 years in Mexico, Italy, and Spain, with Welles working on it until his death in 1985.
The footage is scattered across several European archives, including France, Spain, Italy, and the Munich film museum in Germany.
The reconstructing team has 30 hours of footage and plans to create the film without adding new scenes or special effects.
There is no complete script, but enough alternative versions exist to guide the editing process.
Some scenes are in black and white, while others were shot in color; the soundtrack is incomplete, and Welles himself voiced major roles in parts.
The story is a loose adaptation of Cervantes’s novel, with some scenes changed, such as one moved from a puppet theater to a cinema.
Esteve Riambau, leader of the project, compares Welles’s work to that of Michelangelo and sees this film as an important addition to Welles’s legacy.
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Recent military clashes between the United States and Iran seem to have stopped. Qatar and Pakistan helped both countries return to diplomatic talks, which will focus on safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer commented on the US-Iran situation.
Military exchanges between the US and Iran have reportedly ended.
Qatar and Pakistan played a role in bringing the two sides back to diplomacy.
Talks are planned to take place in Doha on Tuesday.
The discussions will focus on ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping, especially oil transport.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will keep fighting in Ukraine and refused to limit the use of long-range missiles, despite what he said was a proposal from Ukraine to stop such attacks. Ukraine has been increasing its drone attacks on Russian energy sites, causing damage and casualties in Russia.
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Putin said Russia will continue its war against Ukraine and rejected Ukraine’s proposal to limit long-range missile strikes.
Putin claimed Ukraine made the proposal because its forces are under pressure along the long front line.
Ukraine has used long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries and electricity plants far from the front lines.
Ukrainian strikes damaged oil refineries in Slavyansk and Yaroslavl regions of Russia, causing fires and casualties.
Russia reported shooting down over 100 Ukrainian drones and said some drones dropped explosives on Russian territory.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least four people on the same day Putin spoke.
Putin acknowledged Russia had to increase air defenses to protect against Ukrainian drone attacks on its energy sector.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said these attacks weaken Russia’s ability to continue the war.
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