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Tensions between the US and Iran have increased due to attacks and missile strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. President Trump warned that the US might use military force, while both sides agreed to pause hostilities and resume talks to reopen the strait.
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Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on southern Iran.
President Donald Trump warned that the US might "militarily finish the job," threatening Iran’s existence.
Kuwait intercepted two ballistic missiles without injuries or damage reported.
Bahrain reported damage to a residential building after Iranian drone strikes, with no fatalities.
A Qatari national died and another was injured from shrapnel related to military activities in the area.
Iran insists it should have sole control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas shipping.
The US promotes a southern shipping lane along Oman’s coast, while Iran wants ships to use the northern route under its control.
Both sides agreed to halt recent attacks and continue technical talks to allow free movement of vessels through the strait.
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In August 1918, tens of thousands of people in Toronto attacked Greek-owned businesses, driven by anger and social tensions after World War I. This event is considered the largest anti-Greek riot in history and highlights the dangers of rising xenophobia, or fear and dislike of foreigners, in society.
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The riot took place in Toronto in August 1918 during a heatwave.
20,000 to 25,000 people destroyed almost every Greek business in the city.
Greek immigrants made up less than 1% of Toronto’s population but owned over one-third of cheap local eateries.
Many Canadian veterans returning from World War I were unhappy with the government’s poor support and blamed Greek immigrants, who had mostly not served in the war.
Rumors spread that a Greek immigrant had harmed a Canadian veteran, leading to the violence.
The Greek community was seen as “slackers” because they usually did not serve in the military during the war.
Historian Thomas Gallant calls the riot a warning about the risks of unchecked anti-immigrant feelings.
The riot was sparked by an incident at the White City Cafe, a Greek-owned restaurant.
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Australia and Vanuatu have signed an agreement that stops foreign military bases from being built on Vanuatu’s islands. The deal also includes economic support from Australia and requires Vanuatu to discuss any important infrastructure deals with Australia first.
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The Nakamal Agreement was signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat in Canberra.
Vanuatu agreed to block any foreign military bases or military infrastructure on its islands.
Australia will provide more economic support to Vanuatu under this deal.
Vanuatu will consult with Australia about any third-party investment in critical infrastructure but does not have to give Australia veto power.
China expressed concern that the agreement may be aimed at limiting its influence in the Pacific region.
Vanuatu has separate economic agreements with China, which has funded infrastructure projects and supplied equipment to Vanuatu’s police.
Australia and Vanuatu will deepen cooperation on police training, maritime security, cybersecurity, and intelligence.
Australia is working with other Pacific island nations to reduce China’s growing influence in the area.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine’s drone attacks on oil refineries are causing fuel shortages in Russia. The strikes have forced some regions to limit petrol sales, but Putin said the shortage is not critical and Russia is working to fix the problem.
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Ukraine is using long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries.
These attacks have damaged about a quarter of Russia’s oil refining capacity.
Fuel shortages have led to rationing in at least 56 Russian regions, including Moscow.
Crimea has declared a state of emergency due to disruptions caused by strikes.
Putin said Russia will increase fuel imports and protect refineries to ease shortages.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes in Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl oblast.
The shortages have caused long petrol queues, which is unusual in Russia.
Experts say the impact depends on how long Ukraine continues its attacks.
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China has imposed export controls on several Japanese organizations, accusing Japan of militarism and targeting entities connected to military technology. This move is part of ongoing tensions between China and Japan, especially over Taiwan and Japan’s increasing military activities.
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China added 20 Japanese groups to a blacklist, stopping them from receiving items that could be used for military purposes.
Another 20 Japanese organizations were put on a watch list, requiring them to prove their exports won’t support Japan’s military.
Blacklisted groups include research centers and companies like Mitsubishi Precision and Hitachi Advanced Systems.
China said the controls are lawful and don’t affect normal trade but criticized Japan’s military build-up.
Japan’s government called the actions unacceptable and asked China to reverse them.
Tensions rose after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Japan might defend Taiwan militarily.
China views Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes any foreign military support for Taiwan.
Experts say China uses economic pressure to punish Japan and warn other countries about challenging China’s position on Taiwan.
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Rescue teams and volunteers in Venezuela are searching continuously for people trapped under debris after two earthquakes on June 24. Many people are still missing, and families remain hopeful for survivors.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24.
Rescue efforts are ongoing with teams and volunteers working day and night.
Many people are trapped under rubble.
Tens of thousands of people are reported missing.
Families continue to hope for survivors.
The situation is urgent, with time being critical to find survivors.
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Andy Burnham is expected to become the UK's next prime minister after Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Burnham's stance on the conflict between Israel and Gaza is uncertain, but experts believe he will likely continue the Labour Party's current policies and seek to encourage peace talks.
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Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister amid pressure from the Labour Party.
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, might lead the Labour Party next.
Labour lost many votes to the Green Party, which is critical of Israel's actions in Gaza.
Over 60% of Labour members want stronger actions on Israel, including stopping UK arms exports.
Burnham has called for a ceasefire in Gaza but has mostly aligned with Labour’s existing Israel policies.
Burnham has a mixed history on the Israel-Palestine issue, supporting Palestinian statehood but opposing boycotts of Israel.
Experts say Burnham’s foreign policy will likely focus on ending violence and maintaining voter support.
Burnham has not been deeply involved in foreign policy due to his previous role as mayor.
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Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister of the UK, will present his economic and regional power plans in a speech soon. He aims to raise living standards over ten years by focusing on industry, housing, infrastructure, and public control of services.
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Andy Burnham is the leading candidate to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.
Starmer resigned two years after winning a large Labour majority.
Burnham plans to give more power to local regions and communities, especially in the North of England.
His economic plan includes reindustrialisation, improving housing and infrastructure, and reforms in utilities like transport, water, and energy.
Burnham calls his approach “Manchesterism,” which favors business-friendly socialism and rejects trickle-down economics.
He supports keeping Labour’s fiscal rules on borrowing and debt control.
Fiscal challenges include economic impacts from the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East.
United States President Donald Trump described Burnham as “extremely liberal” and doubted a North Sea oil and gas drilling opening under him.
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Israel's military caused a large explosion in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun. They said they destroyed a long tunnel used by the group Hezbollah, even though there is a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon backed by the United States.
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The explosion happened in Majdal Zoun, a village in southern Lebanon.
Israel’s military said the blast destroyed a tunnel about 200 meters (about 650 feet) long.
The tunnel belonged to Hezbollah, a Lebanese group.
The explosion was very large and shaken the village.
There is a US-led ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon to stop fighting.
This event happened despite the ceasefire agreement.
Hezbollah is considered a political and military group in Lebanon.
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South Korea announced a large investment plan of over $1 trillion focused on making advanced semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The government and major companies like Samsung and SK Hynix will build new chip factories and AI data centers, especially in the southwestern part of the country, aiming to lead in these technologies by 2035.
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South Korea will invest more than $1 trillion in AI and chip industries over several years.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, two leading chipmakers, plan to spend $518 billion to build new chip factories in the southwest.
The government plans to invest between $3.2 billion and $13 billion in projects in Gwangju and South Jeolla province.
An additional $52.5 billion will be used to build a chip-packaging cluster near Seoul.
AI data centers will be developed with $356 billion of investment from companies like SK Group, GS Group, and Naver.
By 2035, South Korea aims to build AI data centers with a total investment of $648 billion.
The government focuses on developing regions outside the capital area to reduce economic gaps.
Some critics say the choice of location favors President Lee’s political stronghold rather than business needs, but Lee defends the plan, citing local power resources and industrial benefits.
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This article honors people who take great risks and explore unknown areas. It focuses on daredevils and pioneers who challenge limits and inspire others through their bravery and creativity.
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The article celebrates individuals known as daredevils.
Daredevils are people who take physical and mental risks.
It highlights pioneers who explore new and uncharted areas.
These individuals push themselves beyond normal limits.
Their actions often inspire others to overcome fear and be brave.
Examples mentioned include Evel Knievel and Chuck Yeager, famous for their bold feats.
The theme is about imagination and courage driving progress.
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Pakistan carried out airstrikes and sent troops into Afghan border provinces, killing dozens, including civilians. Afghanistan’s Taliban government condemned the attacks, while Pakistan said the strikes targeted militants linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan.
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Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground troops into Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces in Afghanistan.
At least 36 civilians, including women and children, were killed according to the Taliban government.
Pakistan’s information minister said 29 militants were killed in the strikes aimed at their hideouts.
The Taliban government called the attacks a "crime and atrocity," saying civilian homes were hit.
Pakistan claims the strikes were in response to recent terrorist attacks on innocent people in its territory.
The Taliban rejects Pakistan’s accusation that it harbors terrorists who attack Pakistan.
The border area has seen intermittent clashes and strikes in recent months, causing deaths on both sides.
The latest strikes followed a suicide attack in Karachi that killed three Pakistani paramilitary members, claimed by a banned militant group linked to Afghanistan.
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Indian journalist R Rajagopal has lost his voting rights and faced delays in renewing his passport due to his name being removed from the voter list in West Bengal. The removal happened during a voter list update called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which aims to remove ineligible voters but has also affected millions of eligible people.
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R Rajagopal, former editor of The Telegraph, had his name removed from West Bengal's voter list during the SIR exercise.
The SIR is an election commission effort to identify and remove ineligible voters, started on 4 November 2025.
Around 60 million names nationwide were removed from voter lists, including about 9 million in West Bengal.
Rajagopal’s passport renewal was delayed because police could not complete verification without his name on the voter list.
Rajagopal has lived in the same constituency for over 25 years and has been a registered voter since 2010.
The Editors Guild of India condemned the removal, calling it a hardship for millions and warning about its effects on ordinary citizens.
Political parties and journalists have expressed support for Rajagopal and criticized the voter removal process.
Rajagopal’s appeal against the voter list removal is pending in court following Supreme Court guidelines.
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Liberal Party member Melissa McIntosh suggested the party might need to change its image or name to attract more voters, as their support has fallen to a historic low in recent polls. Opposition leader Angus Taylor admitted the party lost trust during the COVID pandemic, and despite efforts, voter support for the Coalition remains low compared to other parties.
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Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh said the party may need a “rebrand” to win back voters.
The Coalition’s polling dropped to a historic low of 17% in Newspoll.
Labor leads with 33% support, One Nation has 29%, and the Greens have 13%.
Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, said the Coalition lost trust during the pandemic by supporting a larger government.
Taylor said rebuilding trust will take time and compared the challenge to turning a large ship slowly.
Some Liberal members have privately expressed concern about the party’s direction.
Labor politicians criticized McIntosh’s comments about rebranding or changing the party name.
Andrew Hastie, a Liberal MP, supported Taylor’s leadership and said policy work is ongoing.
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A mother and her 18-day-old baby were rescued from the rubble after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing many people. The mother said her baby gave her hope to stay awake and survive until rescuers found them.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 1,450 people.
Dayana Patino was trapped under rubble with her newborn son, Juan David, who was 18 days old.
She felt her leg was trapped under concrete and was unable to move, but held and cared for her baby.
Dayana stayed calm and used a Bible she found for hope during her time under the rubble.
Her brother heard her calls and led rescuers to her and her baby.
Both mother and baby were rescued after several hours; Dayana had leg injuries and her baby had minor injuries.
Their home was completely destroyed, and their family dog is still missing.
The family plans to start their lives over after the disaster.
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Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan said cost increases in the state’s Big Build projects were due to inflation, not corruption. However, experts and investigations claim that union demands and payments linked to gangland figures have caused large cost overruns and call for a royal commission to investigate.
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Victoria’s Big Build infrastructure projects have seen major cost increases, reaching over $100 billion in total.
Premier Jacinta Allan says inflation and fair wages for union workers explain higher costs, not corruption.
An integrity expert, Geoffrey Watson SC, says blaming inflation alone is “nonsense” and calls for a royal commission to investigate corruption.
Reports show that union demands raised labor costs on the Metro Tunnel project by around 22% above normal levels.
Contractors were forced to add extra non-productive workers due to union pressure, driving labor costs higher.
Investigations revealed money from these projects has been paid to gangland figures, despite government attempts to clean up corruption.
Allan has not read the leaked report detailing these issues but said investigations and law enforcement have powers to act.
The Labor government previously supported meeting the union’s demands during the projects.
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Gabriele Stötzer is an East German artist known for her creative work during the communist era in the former East Germany (GDR). Her first major exhibition is now on display in Berlin, showing 150 pieces and highlighting her art created despite tough conditions and political repression.
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Gabriele Stötzer was a radical artist in communist East Germany who faced material shortages and political restrictions.
She spent a year in prison for protesting against the exile of a dissident singer and began developing her art during that time.
The exhibition "Dabei Sein und nicht schweigen" (Show up and don’t be quiet) is at the Martin Gropius Bau gallery in Berlin until 6 December.
The show presents 150 works and is the largest celebration of an East German female artist in a state museum.
Stötzer refused to leave East Germany to avoid supporting the capitalist West German government and stayed to use the GDR as an artistic and feminist experimental space.
She co-founded a women’s artists’ collective that operated under surveillance and frequent bans by the Stasi, East Germany’s secret police.
Stötzer used everyday materials and her lived experiences, including dreams and traumas, as part of her art.
She preferred to buy film for her Super 8 camera instead of food, capturing personal and rebellious expressions against state control.
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A U.S. rescue team saved a mother and her 9-month-old baby from the rubble of a collapsed building after two earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing over 1,400 people. Multiple countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and El Salvador, are helping with rescue and relief efforts amid widespread destruction and many missing people.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and killing more than 1,400 people.
A U.S. Urban Search and Rescue team pulled a mother and her baby from the rubble; both had minor injuries.
The U.S. military deployed about 100 airmen to manage airport traffic and 130 Marines to reopen a key port in La Guaira.
Other countries like Mexico, El Salvador, and Switzerland are also involved in rescue operations.
Venezuelan officials say about 200 people have been rescued, but around 51,000 are still missing or unaccounted for.
The earthquakes happened very close together in time and were shallow, causing strong damage near the surface.
Many survivors are searching on their own for loved ones because of limited government aid in some areas.
Rescue teams emphasize the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster are crucial for finding people alive.
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A 23-year-old woman named Mallorie Jane Roberts died from gunshot wounds in a home in Biggera Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland. Ethan Midgley, also 23, was charged with domestic violence-related murder and illegal possession of weapons connected to the shooting.
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Mallorie Jane Roberts was found with gunshot wounds at her home around 8 pm on Sunday.
Emergency services arrived after a neighbor called the emergency number.
Roberts was declared dead at the scene despite efforts to save her.
Ethan Midgley was arrested at the home and charged with murder and unlawful weapon possession.
The weapon used was an unregistered homemade firearm.
Roberts and Midgley were in a relationship and lived together; he is not the father of her two-year-old son.
Police had previously been called to the same address.
The Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Alliance expressed sorrow and highlighted the impact of such violence.
Midgley was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in July.
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A drug called Xonvea helps treat severe pregnancy sickness known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). While it is approved and works well for many women, some have trouble getting it through the NHS because doctors tend to prescribe cheaper medicines first, and approval can be complicated.
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of pregnancy sickness that makes women feel very sick and unable to eat.
Xonvea is a drug approved by the UK’s Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) specifically for treating HG.
Some women find Xonvea more effective than other common treatments for pregnancy sickness.
Access to Xonvea is not always easy; some women must fight to get it prescribed or pay for private appointments.
General practitioners (GPs) often prescribe cheaper anti-sickness drugs first due to cost differences.
Approval for prescribing Xonvea sometimes requires a consultant’s permission, causing delays.
The Pregnancy Sickness Support charity calls access to Xonvea a "postcode lottery," meaning it depends on where a woman lives.
Specialists recommend Xonvea but acknowledge cost and access issues affect its availability to patients.
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