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Budapest held its first official Pride march since Prime Minister Viktor Orbán left office. Thousands joined the event despite very hot weather, but some tensions appeared as far-right activists replaced rainbow flags on a bridge with Hungarian national flags.
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The Pride march in Budapest is the first official one after Viktor Orbán stopped being prime minister.
Thousands of people took part in the parade on a hot day.
The event was fully authorized by the authorities.
Far-right activists removed some rainbow flags on Elisabeth Bridge.
These activists replaced the rainbow flags with Hungarian national flags.
The flag replacement was done to try to prevent conflicts during the event.
The parade shows continuing support for LGBTQ rights in Hungary after Orbán’s departure.
The situation still showed some tensions between supporters and opponents of Pride.
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French hospitals are facing serious challenges due to a severe heatwave lasting seven days. Emergency rooms have seen a large rise in patients with heat-related problems, putting extra pressure on health services.
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The heatwave in France has lasted for seven days straight.
Hospitals, especially emergency departments, report a sharp increase in heat-related health cases within one day.
Dr. Pascal André, an emergency medicine and infection expert, says the situation shows the need for better cooperation and reforms in healthcare.
He recommends changes to how hospitals staff workers and improvements to hospital buildings.
Increased government funding is needed to prepare the health system for more frequent heatwaves.
The heatwave is linked to climate change effects.
Some public events in France have been postponed or canceled to avoid overloading emergency services.
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Scratching a bug bite or rash may feel good at first but can actually make the itch worse and cause more swelling. Scientists studied mice to see how scratching affects the skin and found that scratching activates immune cells that increase inflammation.
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Scratching an itch damages the skin and can lead to a cycle of more itching and scratching.
Researchers used "cones of shame" on mice to stop them from scratching and found less swelling and irritation.
Normal mice that were allowed to scratch developed more inflamed and swollen rashes.
Scratching causes pain-sensing nerves to release a substance that activates immune cells called mast cells.
Mast cells release chemicals that cause the itch and swelling to get worse.
A little scratch feels good because it may help remove parasites or fight some bacteria on the skin.
Ignoring a mosquito bite usually makes the itch go away quickly, but scratching prolongs the problem.
The study looked specifically at allergic contact dermatitis caused by irritants like poison ivy or nickel.
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Reports suggest singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce may get married at Madison Square Garden in early July, but no official confirmation has been made. The couple has shared little about their wedding plans since announcing their engagement nearly a year ago.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became engaged about a year ago.
Reports say the wedding might take place in early July at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Madison Square Garden is a large arena that can seat up to 19,500 people.
News sources say there could be two events: one with about 100 people on July 2 and another with about 1,000 people on July 3.
The couple has not publicly confirmed any wedding details.
The city issued a permit for loading and unloading materials at Madison Square Garden from June 29 to July 4.
A company known for producing big entertainment events applied for a permit to set up a large tent outside the arena for around 999 people.
New York City’s mayor mentioned the wedding reports humorously but said he was not invited.
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Iran launched drone attacks on Bahrain early Saturday after the U.S. military struck Iranian military sites. Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said the drone attacks violated its sovereignty and condemned Iran’s actions.
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Iran attacked Bahrain using drones in the early hours of Saturday.
The drone strikes happened just hours after U.S. military strikes targeted Iranian military locations.
Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, a key U.S. naval force in the region.
Bahrain condemned the drone attacks, calling them a clear violation of its sovereignty.
The U.S. strikes on Iran were a response to unspecified events or threats.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and their allies in the Middle East.
Bahrain blamed Tehran (Iran’s government) for the attack.
These events may increase regional instability in the Gulf area.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing many buildings to fall down and trapping thousands of people. Rescue efforts continue three days later, but there are complaints about a lack of government help, while international aid is arriving. More than 200 people have been rescued, but tens of thousands are still missing.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, causing many buildings to collapse.
Over 200 people have been rescued so far; around 51,000 remain missing.
Many families are searching on their own due to limited government rescue presence.
The government says it is responding and distributing food and water in the disaster areas.
La Guaira, the epicenter, has been militarized and access is controlled by permits.
The earthquakes were very shallow, which made the damage worse.
There have been aftershocks following the initial quakes.
Aid organizations warn the first 48 to 72 hours are critical for saving lives.
Up to 6.76 million people could be affected, including about 2 million in Caracas.
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Overnight attacks between Russia and Ukraine have caused deaths and injuries on both sides. Russian attacks hit several places in Ukraine, killing two people and injuring more than 20, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian-controlled areas killed one person and wounded 10.
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Russian attacks used drones and bombs on Ukrainian regions including Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia.
Two people died in Ukraine from Russian attacks: a 66-year-old man in Sumy and one person in Dnipropetrovsk.
Nine people, including two children, were injured in attacks on Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian emergency workers rescued two people from a damaged high-rise in Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine attacked Russian-held areas, including Horlivka, killing one woman.
Ukrainian strikes injured 10 people in Russia’s Volgograd region and damaged industrial facilities.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said missiles hit a major military production plant in Volgograd.
Russia moved air defense systems closer to Moscow in response to Ukrainian attacks deeper inside Russia.
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The article tells the story of Pia, an eight-year-old girl in Delhi, India, who survived sexual abuse as a baby. Her family is still seeking justice eight years after the crime, while trying to protect and support her as she grows up.
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Pia is an eight-year-old girl living in Delhi, India.
She was sexually abused as a baby.
Pia’s family, including her father Madhav and mother Rakhi, are involved in her care and protection.
The family is waiting for justice, eight years after the abuse happened.
Pia is being raised with love and attention, including support from her adoptive aunt (called "Bua").
Her mother expresses ongoing concern about how long they can keep the trauma from affecting Pia.
The article focuses on the impact of sexual abuse on a child and the family’s struggle for justice.
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David Hencke, a journalist for The Guardian who revealed major political scandals in the UK, has died at age 79 from liver cancer. He was best known for reporting the cash-for-questions scandal and uncovering details that led to the resignation of British ministers.
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David Hencke worked for The Guardian for over 30 years, mainly as a political reporter in Westminster.
He exposed the cash-for-questions scandal involving Conservative ministers Neil Hamilton and Tim Smith in the 1990s.
The scandal contributed to the end of 18 years of Conservative government in the 1997 UK general election.
Hencke also revealed Peter Mandelson’s secret £373,000 loan, which helped him buy a house.
He was named reporter of the year in 1994 and won scoop of the year in 1998 for these investigations.
Hencke continued investigating political stories until a week before his death.
Colleagues described him as a skilled and determined journalist who uncovered wrongdoing by powerful people.
He passed away from liver cancer at age 79.
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A two-year investigation reveals that scam networks in Southeast Asia have trafficked at least 300,000 people from over 60 countries and stolen trillions of dollars worldwide. These criminal groups, led by Chinese syndicates, operate openly while moving their activities to new countries as police try to respond.
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At least 300,000 people from more than 60 countries have been trafficked by Southeast Asia’s scam industry.
The scam networks have stolen trillions of dollars from victims globally.
The industry is highly organized and built on forced criminal activity.
Chinese-led groups are behind much of the scam operations.
Law enforcement agencies are struggling to keep up with these networks.
The syndicates are moving their operations to new parts of the world.
Investigators went undercover to reveal how the scam industry works in Myanmar.
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Dana Shabat, an 18-year-old student from Gaza, is taking her high school graduation exams online due to the destruction of schools in the war between Israel and Gaza. Despite living in a tent after losing her home and mother in the conflict, she studies hard with support from private tutors and faces the exams as a critical step toward a scholarship abroad.
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Dana is one of 37,000 Palestinian students taking the tawjihi exams this year.
The tawjihi exams are the final high school tests needed for university admission.
Schools in Gaza have been destroyed or turned into shelters during the war.
Gaza students take their exams online, while West Bank students take them in schools.
Dana lost her mother in an Israeli attack last year that killed thousands of Palestinians.
She now lives displaced in a tent with her family in central Gaza.
Dana studies by herself, using tutors and videos, and travels early to an internet café to take her exams.
Her father, a former chemistry teacher, is supporting her financially despite difficult conditions.
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Police found the body of a 15-year-old boy who went missing after swimming in Testwood Lakes nature reserve in Hampshire. The boy's family has been told, and the area remains closed as the investigation continues.
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A 15-year-old boy went missing while swimming at Testwood Lakes near Totton, Hampshire.
Police began searching on Wednesday, using marine units.
The boy’s body was recovered and formally identified.
The nature reserve was evacuated and remains closed.
The incident happened on a very hot day, with temperatures reaching 36°C and an extreme heat warning.
The reserve is owned by Southern Water and managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Several water-related deaths have occurred in the UK during this summer’s hot weather, including other drownings in rivers and seas.
Authorities urge people to avoid swimming in dangerous water conditions during the heatwave.
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Caitlin Neelley, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes since she was 11, was diagnosed after a stranger on a plane noticed her symptoms and suggested testing. Her symptoms included extreme thirst, weakness, frequent urination, and bedwetting, which led her mother to take her to urgent care where she was diagnosed.
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Caitlin was 11 years old when she showed symptoms of Type 1 diabetes but was not diagnosed immediately.
Symptoms included extreme thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, and bedwetting.
A man sitting near Caitlin and her mother on a plane mentioned his experience with Type 1 diabetes and suggested she be tested.
After arriving at her grandparents' house, her family noticed she appeared thinner and more tired than before.
The next day, Caitlin was taken to urgent care and then the emergency room, where a blood sugar level around 500 mg/dL led to her diagnosis.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to stop producing insulin.
It requires daily insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring to prevent serious health problems.
Caitlin shares her story on TikTok to raise awareness and encourages people to listen to their bodies when something feels wrong.
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Oxfordshire county council won a court ruling that forbids hanging England’s flag on lampposts without the council’s permission. The case came after a group called Raise the Colours put flags up across Britain, leading to safety concerns and tensions with council workers removing the flags.
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Oxfordshire council leader Tim Bearder secured a legal injunction to stop flags from being hung on lampposts without permission.
The flags involved were mainly the St George’s Cross and union jacks placed by the group Raise the Colours.
Raise the Colours started their campaign in Birmingham last summer and spread flags across several regions in England.
The council initially hoped the flag display campaign would end on its own and did not act immediately.
Flags were sometimes put up in dangerous spots like busy roundabouts, creating safety risks.
Workers removing unauthorized flags faced hostility, harassment, and intimidation from some people linked to Raise the Colours.
Due to safety and harassment concerns, some contractors removed flags at night while trying to hide their identities.
The council spent about £50,000 removing unauthorized flags before getting the injunction.
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A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire, England. The enclosure reopened nine days later, while a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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The attack happened on June 18 at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo.
The boy was visiting the zoo with his family when he entered the crocodile enclosure.
At least one crocodile attacked the boy, who received medical care at the zoo before being taken to a hospital in Cambridge.
The boy’s condition improved from critical to stable.
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested and later released on bail; he is not known to the child and has learning disabilities.
The injured boy’s family helped pull him from the enclosure.
The zoo reopened the crocodile area after closing it temporarily following the attack.
The zoo houses various crocodiles and other animals and has been open for 20 years.
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Ukraine has used drones to attack multiple key sites in Russia, including refineries and facilities in Crimea, increasing pressure on Moscow in the ongoing war. President Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign aimed at forcing Russia to agree to peace talks, while President Putin has admitted some damage but insists on negotiating only on Russia’s terms.
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Ukraine carried out one of the largest drone attacks so far, hitting 12 Russian regions and Crimea.
Russian forces intercepted at least 660 Ukrainian drones during recent attacks.
A major refinery in Moscow was severely damaged and may remain closed until 2027.
Other Russian refineries and infrastructure have also been targeted in the past week.
President Zelensky launched a 40-day operation to increase pressure on Russia for peace negotiations.
President Putin says Russia is willing to negotiate but only on terms favorable to Moscow.
President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Putin and indicated frustration during recent diplomatic talks.
Ukraine’s drone strikes are affecting fuel supplies and infrastructure in Crimea, leading to a state of emergency there.
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Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News, is hiring British journalists to add different opinions to American newsrooms. She aims to challenge what she sees as a dominant and uniform viewpoint in U.S. journalism.
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Bari Weiss left the New York Times and became CBS News editor-in-chief.
Weiss faces internal and external opposition at CBS News.
She hired Trevor Phillips, a British broadcaster, as a senior global affairs correspondent.
Josh Boswell, a British investigative reporter, was also recently hired.
Douglas Murray, a British conservative writer, contributes a weekly column to Weiss’s Free Press outlet.
Weiss met with BBC presenter Justin Webb, but no job was discussed.
Weiss wants to bring more opinion diversity and different attitudes to U.S. media.
Weiss has a network of British contacts who share her views on topics like Israel and trans issues.
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Thunderstorms in southeast England have caused delays and cancellations of over 600 flights at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Air traffic control has put temporary restrictions in place, and disruptions are expected to continue for the rest of the day.
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More than 600 flights were delayed or canceled at Heathrow and Gatwick due to thunderstorms.
Heathrow had about 340 flight delays, and Gatwick had about 320 delays.
The storms caused temporary air traffic control restrictions affecting flight schedules.
Easyjet and British Airways were among the airlines impacted by the delays.
Passengers reported being stuck on planes for hours and some flights were canceled preemptively.
Weather disruption is expected to continue throughout the day in southeast England.
Other areas outside the storm zone had flights arriving and departing on time.
The UK Met Office issued an amber warning for extreme heat, with isolated thunderstorms affecting parts of the region.
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Israel will hold elections in October that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nearly 40-year political career. Netanyahu faces multiple challenges including public anger over his government’s handling of recent wars, ongoing corruption charges, and tensions with the United States about military actions in Lebanon and Iran.
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The general election in Israel is scheduled for October 2024.
Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister and is facing serious political and legal troubles.
Netanyahu reportedly persuaded President Donald Trump to support a war on Iran, triggering Iranian strikes on Israel and nearby regions.
Israel is currently engaged in conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu is caught between U.S. pressure to end military actions in Lebanon and Israeli public opinion, which is divided.
Many Israelis are upset that Netanyahu’s government has not held an independent inquiry into the response to Hamas attacks in 2023.
Netanyahu faces several corruption charges from cases dating back to 2019, which could lead to imprisonment if he is found guilty.
Public opinion in Israel is strongly in favor of continuing occupation of parts of Lebanon despite ongoing conflict and international pressure.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes, the strongest in over 100 years. Over 900 people have died, and tens of thousands remain missing as rescue efforts continue with help from foreign teams.
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Venezuela was hit by twin earthquakes, the worst in more than a century.
The reported death toll has reached 920 and may rise further.
Tens of thousands of people are still reported missing.
Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived to help.
Rescue efforts are slow and face limited resources.
Authorities warn the final number of victims will be much higher.
There is growing frustration about the official response to the disaster.
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