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Nicholas Rossi, an American convicted rapist who faked his death and fled to Scotland, has died in a US hospital in June 2026. He was serving a prison sentence after being extradited from Scotland to the US and convicted of raping two women in Utah in 2008.
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Nicholas Rossi was 38 years old when he died in a hospital in the US.
He had chronic, degenerative health conditions and stopped his medical treatment before dying.
Rossi was convicted in 2024 of raping two women in Utah in 2008 after two trials.
He fled to Scotland in 2021, pretending to be someone else, to avoid arrest.
Staff in a Glasgow hospital recognized him from an Interpol wanted notice while he was in a Covid ward.
He claimed to be an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight but couldn’t provide identification documents.
Scottish courts ruled in 2023 that he was indeed Nicholas Rossi, rejecting his fake identity claim.
Rossi was extradited to the US in January 2024, where he faced trial, and was later imprisoned.
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Many people in Mexico are enjoying the World Cup with outdoor celebrations in the cities hosting the games. However, in some areas affected by violence from criminal groups called cartels, people feel fear instead of excitement during the event.
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The World Cup started on June 11, 2026.
Mexico is hosting matches in three cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
These host cities have lively celebrations in streets and public places.
Some regions in Mexico face ongoing violence caused by cartels.
People living in these violent areas do not feel safe enjoying the World Cup.
The difference in experience shows how violence affects communities differently.
The article focuses on how cartel violence impacts World Cup celebrations in Mexico.
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Canada’s prime minister’s official residence, 24 Sussex Drive, is severely damaged and uninhabitable due to mold, rodents, and structural problems. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a design competition for Canadian architects to restore the building, with the winning design expected by Canada Day 2027.
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24 Sussex Drive has been the residence of Canadian prime ministers since 1951.
The building has serious problems including rodent infestations, mold, leaky roofs, cracked windows, failing plumbing, and dangerous electrical systems.
The National Capital Commission closed the residence in 2023 due to safety hazards.
Renovations have already removed asbestos, mold, lead, and dead rodents, but full restoration is estimated to cost around 40 million Canadian dollars.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding a contest among Canadian architecture firms to create a restoration plan.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada will manage the competition and select a jury to recommend the winner.
Prime Minister Carney and previous prime ministers have lived elsewhere during the repairs, including Rideau Cottage.
Carney said the residence must be both a home and a national symbol, and officials do not own these government buildings but are caretakers for the public.
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A mother in Venezuela died while saving her young daughter during two strong earthquakes near Caracas that killed at least 589 people and injured nearly 3,000. Rescuers are still searching for survivors in the rubble, and families, including that of footballer Héctor Bello, are coping with loss and damage.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas, Venezuela, causing widespread destruction.
At least 589 people died and about 2,980 were injured in the quakes.
Héctor Bello’s wife, Andrea, died saving their toddler daughter during the building collapse.
Bello’s daughter and her aunt survived and are currently hospitalized.
Rescuers continue to search through rubble to find survivors.
Four Spanish nationals, one Portuguese, and two Brazilians died in the earthquakes.
Around 106 people remain missing according to Spanish officials.
The Portuguese president sent a message of support to the Venezuelan people and Portuguese citizens in Venezuela.
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France is facing a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 38°C in cities like Paris, Strasbourg, and Lyon. To protect health services overwhelmed by the heat, authorities have banned evening alcohol sales and public drinking in Paris, and several events, including the Pride parade, have been canceled or postponed.
Key Facts
A heatwave with highs up to 38°C is affecting many parts of France.
Cities such as Paris, Strasbourg, and Lyon are experiencing extreme heat.
Hospitals are overwhelmed by heat-related health issues.
Paris has banned sales of alcohol in the evening and public drinking to reduce pressure on health services.
Several public events, including the Paris Pride parade, have been canceled or postponed.
The heatwave is moving eastward across France.
The French Riviera has been less affected by the heatwave.
Officials have called for the cancellation of major festivals in Paris due to the heat crisis.
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A powerful earthquake hit Venezuela’s coastal city of La Guaira, causing severe damage and many deaths. Rescue efforts are ongoing as families search for missing loved ones amid collapsed buildings.
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Two strong earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, causing large-scale destruction.
At least 589 people have died and thousands have been injured across the country.
About 250 buildings, mostly in La Guaira, were destroyed, according to government officials.
Many families remain missing, with some entire families feared dead.
Survivors and volunteers are searching through rubble for trapped people, often without official help.
Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, called it an unprecedented disaster and said international rescue teams are arriving.
Hospitals in nearby Caracas are treating many injured people, including children.
The earthquake is the worst to hit Venezuela since 1900.
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At the end of June 2026, the UK and parts of Europe experienced extremely high temperatures that broke heat records. The intense heat affected daily life, causing problems for trains, schools, and emergency services.
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Record-breaking temperatures occurred in late June 2026 in the UK and Europe.
The extreme heat lasted for about one week.
The heat caused disruptions in transportation, especially trains.
Schools faced challenges due to the high temperatures.
Emergency services struggled to keep up during the heatwave.
Some people enjoyed the sunny weather despite the problems caused.
The event was covered by BBC News in a program called "Boiling Point: The Week of Extreme Heat."
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Canada’s official residence for the prime minister, 24 Sussex Drive, has fallen into serious disrepair and has been unlivable for over ten years. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to restore the building through a design competition and public donations, avoiding full public funding.
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24 Sussex Drive has been the official home for 10 Canadian prime ministers and hosted famous leaders like Queen Elizabeth II.
The building was constructed in the 19th century but now has problems like asbestos, mold, and rodent infestations.
It has been uninhabitable for over a decade due to lack of maintenance.
Prime Ministers Carney and Trudeau have lived at nearby Rideau Cottage instead.
Restoration costs are estimated at over C$100 million (about $71 million US).
The government will hold a design competition for renovations, with a winner chosen by July next year.
Funding will come from a national public fundraising campaign led by the Rideau Hall Foundation, limiting donations to individuals and philanthropic groups.
Public donors and amounts will be made public to ensure transparency.
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A powerful double earthquake hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026, especially damaging La Guaira State. Satellite images show a lot of destruction, and more than 589 people have died while nearly 3,000 have been injured.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
La Guaira State was the hardest-hit area.
Satellite images reveal a large amount of damage.
Rescue teams are still searching for survivors.
At least 589 people have died because of the quakes.
Nearly 3,000 people have been hurt.
Experts say an earthquake this big would challenge any country.
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Idaho is facing two contrasting weather alerts this weekend due to the same low-pressure system. Parts of the state have a wildfire warning because of dry conditions and thunderstorms, while higher mountain regions have a winter storm watch for heavy snow.
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Idaho has both a Red Flag Warning for wildfire risk and a Winter Storm Watch for snow this weekend.
The Red Flag Warning runs from Friday noon to midnight in some forest areas and around Boise, with a risk of fire from dry/wet thunderstorms and strong winds.
The Winter Storm Watch is for areas above 6,500 feet in western Lemhi County and warns of up to 6 inches of wet snow.
This weather pattern is unusual but occurs every few years, with the last heavy summer snow in June 2024.
Wildfire danger grows in late June as dry fuels and thunderstorms increase, while snow can still fall in the mountains due to cooler air.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 50 mph may spread any fires and create safety hazards.
Heavy snow may block roads and increase hypothermia risk for hikers or campers not prepared for cold conditions.
These alerts reflect how the same weather system can cause both fire and snow dangers depending on elevation and location.
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A Turkish court convicted three pest control workers and a hotel owner for causing the deaths of a German family poisoned by insecticide in an Istanbul hotel. The family suffered poisoning from a toxic gas used to kill bedbugs, and the court sentenced the accused to prison terms between 12 and 18 years.
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The Bocek family from Germany died after being exposed to insecticide gas at Harbour Suites Old City hotel in Istanbul.
The family fell ill in November and passed away over several days, with two children dying first, followed by their parents.
Investigators ruled out food poisoning and linked their deaths to phosphine gas used for bedbug fumigation in the hotel.
The gas likely traveled through a bathroom ventilation duct between rooms in the hotel.
The hotel owner was sentenced to 13 years and 4 months, while three pest control workers received sentences of 12 to 18 years.
The convicted individuals plan to appeal their sentences.
Inspections found phosphine gas on towels, masks, and other items in the hotel rooms.
The case raised concerns about hotel safety and led to calls for better regulations in Turkey.
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Utah’s governor has limited fireworks and declared a state of emergency due to several large wildfires growing quickly in dry, windy weather. The Iron Fire and Cottonwood Fire have burned tens of thousands of acres, causing evacuations and damage, while fire risks remain high across the southwestern United States.
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The Iron Fire in Juab County, Utah, has burned 63 square miles and is 26% contained.
The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah covers nearly 111 square miles and remains uncontained.
The fires forced evacuations, including the town of Eureka and areas near the Eagle Point ski resort.
Utah’s governor restricted fireworks through July 5 to reduce fire risk during holiday celebrations.
The National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” warning for extreme fire danger.
Dry, windy weather and severe drought are helping fires spread across Utah and neighboring states.
Similar fire warnings and high risks are in place for parts of California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Rocky Mountain Power warned of possible power shutoffs to prevent fires in central, southern, and eastern Utah.
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The European Union has restricted visas for Somali citizens to pressure Somalia into accepting the return of people living illegally in Europe. Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country will accept genuine Somali returnees but noted some people claiming Somali identity are not actually Somali.
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The EU stopped issuing multiple-entry visas to Somali citizens.
The visa fee waiver for diplomatic passport holders from Somalia was removed.
Visa processing times for Somalis have increased from 15 to 45 days.
Somalia was found to be not cooperating enough in taking back nationals refused stay in Europe.
President Mohamud said some people returned as Somalis were not Somali and spoke no Somali language.
Somalia is recovering from decades of conflict and faces ongoing attacks from the al-Shabab group.
Many Somalis travel through dangerous routes, including Libya, to reach Europe.
The EU has used similar visa restrictions on other countries like The Gambia and Ethiopia.
The United States also imposed travel bans affecting Somalia under President Trump’s administration.
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King Charles has shared for the first time how much tax he paid, revealing a bill of £12.9 million. This is a break from past royal traditions, but the full details of his income and how the tax was calculated are still unclear. Public funding for the Royal Family is expected to nearly double in the next three years.
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King Charles disclosed a tax payment of £12.9 million.
This is the first time a British monarch has published part of their financial details.
He is now ranked among the top 100 taxpayers in the UK.
The exact amount of his income and the method of tax calculation were not fully revealed.
Public funding for the Royal Family will increase significantly, almost doubling within three years.
The disclosure marks a change in how the Royal Family shares financial information.
The topic was discussed by BBC’s Newscast with experts on royal and political matters.
Listeners can access Newscast via smart speakers and online platforms.
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Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes on June 25, 2026, killing nearly 600 people and injuring thousands. These quakes, known as a rare “doublet,” happened very close to each other in time and place, making the disaster more severe.
Key Facts
The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
They struck about 170 kilometers west of Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
The death toll is at least 589, with thousands more injured.
The quakes happened about 40 seconds apart and were only 45 kilometers apart.
“Doublet” earthquakes are rare and involve two similar-sized quakes close in time and location.
These quakes occurred on the same fault line between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates.
Previous notable doublets happened near the South Sandwich Islands (2021) and Turkey (2023).
Scientists are still studying whether this event was truly a doublet or a single complex quake with aftershocks.
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The UK government has set the Sovereign Grant for the monarchy's public funding at £99.9 million for the next year, slightly below £100 million. This funding supports royal expenses like travel and building upkeep. King Charles III has also publicly disclosed his personal tax payments for the first time, showing increased transparency about royal finances.
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The Sovereign Grant for 2024-2025 is £99.9 million, a slight reduction from previous years.
This grant covers the monarchy’s operational costs, including travel, staff salaries, and building maintenance.
King Charles III revealed his personal tax payment of £12.9 million, marking the first time a monarch has shared this information.
His income includes money from the Duchy of Lancaster, private investments, and properties like Sandringham.
The Prince of Wales declared a personal tax payment of £7.76 million.
The Sovereign Grant is based on a portion of the Crown Estate’s profits but is actually paid by the UK Treasury.
The current reduction of the Sovereign Grant ends a period of increased payments used to help fund Buckingham Palace renovations.
Details about the breakdown of King Charles’s income and exact use of funds remain undisclosed.
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A small plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday night, causing an emergency response in the city’s central business area. Witnesses and social media shared images showing debris from the plane and broken windows on the 108-story Citic Tower.
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The crash involved a small aircraft hitting the Citic Tower.
Citic Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Beijing with 108 floors.
The incident happened on a Friday night.
Emergency services responded quickly to the crash site.
Witnesses confirmed seeing the plane hit the building.
Videos and photos showed debris from the crash falling from the tower.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reflected on the challenges of political leadership while responding to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation less than two years after his election win. Although both leaders share some similarities, Albanese’s long political experience and strong party management set him apart from Starmer’s troubled leadership in the UK.
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Anthony Albanese compared the Labor Party to a bicycle that needs constant effort to move forward.
Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, announced his resignation after less than two years in office.
Starmer faced many internal rebellions and criticism for compromising too much on his party’s values.
Albanese has over 25 years of experience in Australian politics and is seen as a skilled manager.
Albanese maintains strong party discipline, with little internal opposition compared to Starmer.
Starmer’s former chief adviser caused controversy, affecting Starmer’s leadership negatively.
Both leaders are centrist and not known for flashy communication but differ in political effectiveness.
Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from social media in the UK, following Australia’s lead.
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Western Europe is experiencing its worst heatwave ever, made worse by climate change. Low-income families and women suffer the most because cities lack enough green spaces and ways to cool down, making daily life very hard for them.
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The heatwave in western Europe is the hottest ever recorded.
Poorer neighborhoods have fewer trees and green areas, so they get hotter.
Trees and grass can reduce surface temperatures by up to 19-24 degrees Celsius.
Many schools closed due to the heat, forcing parents to care for children at home or work.
Families without extra help struggle with childcare and education during the heatwave.
High costs of air conditioning and fans make staying cool difficult for low-income families.
Some parents face tough choices between caring for children and managing their own health conditions.
Experts say heatwaves like this will likely become more common because of climate change.
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