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Strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, causing severe damage and collapsing many buildings. Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries are working quickly to find survivors, while thousands of people are feared dead.
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Two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck northern Venezuela less than 40 seconds apart.
The Simón Bolívar international airport and surrounding coastal cities suffered heavy damage.
Over 100 buildings collapsed in the La Guaira region alone, including apartment blocks and hotels.
Thousands of people are feared dead or missing, including children and elderly residents.
Rescue teams, including support from the US Department of Defense and French specialists, are helping with search and rescue efforts.
The earthquakes were felt as far away as Manaus, Brazil, over 1,000 miles from Caracas.
Venezuela declared a state of emergency and designated the area a disaster zone.
World leaders, including President Trump, offered condolences and prepared aid for Venezuela.
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Iran has rejected a UN-supported plan to help evacuate ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global trade. The rejection comes amid tensions over control and safety in the strait, as Iran and other Gulf countries have different plans for managing ship traffic.
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Iran refused a UN plan supported by Oman to create new ship evacuation routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The plan included setting up a management system for the strait, possibly charging voluntary fees like in the Malacca and Singapore straits.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards called the new routes unsafe and insisted ships must coordinate with them to pass through.
A previously used shipping route is blocked by mines, making it dangerous for ships.
Iran and the US recently signed a deal aimed at ensuring free navigation without fees in the strait for at least 60 days.
Saudi Arabia’s efforts to hold talks between Gulf states and Iran for a peace pact were harmed by Iran’s rejection.
Iran is using control over the strait as a bargaining chip in ongoing talks about US sanctions, asset relief, and its nuclear program.
Separately, Israel and Lebanon continue disagreements over Israeli troop withdrawals from southern Lebanon, complicating regional peace efforts.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing severe damage and displacing many people. The government does not seem to have a clear plan to handle the crisis, and communication systems are badly damaged.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes.
The earthquakes caused serious damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Many residents lost their homes and are staying in hotels.
Communication systems were heavily damaged, making coordination difficult.
Authorities appear to lack a clear response plan.
The situation is slowing down recovery efforts.
The report comes from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that all Gulf countries disagree with the idea of charging fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He made this statement while visiting the region after talks between the US and Iran.
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Marco Rubio is the US Secretary of State.
He toured Gulf countries recently.
Rubio said all Gulf countries do not support tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping.
Rubio mentioned that no country in the world supports paying to pass through the strait.
The statement came after talks between the US and Iran.
The issue involves regional security and trade routes.
Gulf countries are collectively opposed to toll charges in this important shipping passage.
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The 10th arrondissement is a lively neighborhood in central Paris on the Right Bank. It is known for its two major train stations, Gare de Nord and Gare de l’Est, which bring many people into the city, as well as the popular Canal Saint Martin. This area has become a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, theaters, and local spots that show everyday Parisian life.
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The 10th arrondissement is located in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank of the Seine River.
It has two of Paris’s biggest train stations: Gare de Nord and Gare de l’Est.
Many people enter Paris through these stations, making the area a busy gateway.
Canal Saint Martin runs through the neighborhood and is a well-loved spot for locals and visitors.
The area is multicultural, with a variety of restaurants and bars from different cultures.
It also has theaters and other hidden places that reflect real Parisian culture.
The 10th arrondissement is considered one of the most vibrant parts of Paris.
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The U.S. Treasury Department is urged to support a new large allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to help address global hunger and malnutrition. This action would also help create jobs in the United States and other countries.
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Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are international reserve assets created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide face hunger and risk of malnutrition.
A new major SDR allocation would provide countries with extra funds to address economic and social challenges.
Supporting SDR allocation can help save lives globally.
The move is expected to also help create jobs in the U.S. and other countries.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s support is necessary for the SDR allocation to happen.
This effort is seen as a way to assist both global health and economic recovery.
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Israeli forces killed at least two Palestinians in separate shootings in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. The violence came amid continuing Israeli military raids and settler attacks, despite a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
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Mustafa Taha Mustafa al-Khatib, 32, was shot dead by Israeli forces during a home raid in Salfit, West Bank.
Al-Khatib had returned from Jordan two years ago and had no known ties to armed groups.
Israeli troops delayed ambulance access to al-Khatib for nearly two hours and left his body inside the house.
Another Palestinian, Mohammad Nazem Zayed, was killed by Israeli undercover agents in Yabad, West Bank.
In Gaza, one Palestinian was killed and two injured in Israeli military actions despite a ceasefire since October 10, 2025.
The Palestinian Health Ministry says over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 3,300 injured in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.
Violence in the West Bank has increased, with 72 Palestinians killed in 2025, including children, women, and elderly people.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian homes with stones after removal of an outpost near Hebron.
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Israeli forces arrested Dr. Mazen Al-Rantisi, a 71-year-old Palestinian doctor known for helping poor communities, during a raid on his home in the West Bank. He is being questioned by Israeli authorities, but no reason for his detention has been given. His arrest has caused concern among Palestinians and human rights groups about access to medical care and pressure on Palestinian civil institutions.
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Dr. Mazen Al-Rantisi was arrested at his home in the al-Tira area of Ramallah before dawn.
He is known as the “doctor of the poor” for providing free or low-cost medical care to low-income Palestinians.
He leads the Union of Health Work Committees, a Palestinian group running clinics in rural areas.
Israel declared this Palestinian health organization illegal in 2020 and closed its headquarters in 2022.
The Union remains registered with the Palestinian Authority despite Israeli actions.
His arrest has sparked social media support using the hashtag #FreedomForDrMazenAlRantisi.
Human rights groups warn this detention harms medical access and represents pressure on Palestinian civil society.
Israeli authorities have not disclosed the charges or current location of Dr. Al-Rantisi.
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Two strong earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit northern Venezuela near Caracas, causing buildings to collapse and forcing many residents to flee their homes. Emergency teams are searching for survivors, and the death toll has reached at least 164, with many people injured or displaced.
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Two earthquakes struck within one minute shortly after 6 pm local time near Caracas on Wednesday.
The quakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 in strength, Venezuela’s strongest since 1900.
Several buildings collapsed in wealthy neighborhoods like Los Palos Grandes and Altamira.
Working-class areas such as Catia were also heavily damaged, with many homes destroyed.
The death toll rose to 164 by Thursday morning, and more deaths are expected.
The international airport in La Guaira sustained major damage and was closed.
Emergency workers, volunteers, and families searched through rubble for survivors.
Many residents spent the night outside due to fear of further building collapses.
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Kenya marked the second anniversary of protests that turned deadly in 2024. On June 25, 2024, young people protested against economic problems and corruption, and some stormed the parliament. Each year, people hold marches to remember those who died and to show frustration with President William Ruto.
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The protests happened on June 25, 2024, led mainly by young people.
Demonstrators were opposing economic hardship and corruption in Kenya.
Protesters stormed the Kenyan parliament during these events.
People killed during the protests are remembered in annual marches.
The marches also express ongoing frustration with President William Ruto’s leadership.
The protests and their anniversary receive coverage from international news sources like France 24 and AFP.
The issues behind the protests include economic challenges and political concerns.
Police brutality was reported during the protests.
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Fighting in western Sudan’s Darfur region forced thousands of people to flee to eastern Chad. Many displaced families live without shelter, food, or water while facing harsh conditions and ongoing danger.
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On June 15, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an attack in the Orchi area of North Darfur, Sudan.
The attack destroyed ten villages, including homes, markets, and livestock.
Thousands of people fled across the border into Chad, where they stay in refugee camps with minimal shelter.
Essential resources like food, water, and medicine are scarce or unavailable.
The destruction of the Orchi water reservoir cut off water supplies to the region.
Displaced families survive by eating tree leaves and using contaminated water found in puddles.
Drones patrol the area, continuing to target water sources, livestock, and homes, preventing people from returning.
Many children and mothers suffer from hunger and exhaustion in the refugee camps.
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There is speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City during the July Fourth weekend. A permit to close streets near MSG has been filed for that time, and some sources, including city officials, hinted the venue could host the event, but no official confirmation exists.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged last August.
A permit was filed to close streets near Madison Square Garden for an event on July Fourth weekend.
A city official suggested MSG may host their wedding.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned the wedding might happen during the July 4th holiday weekend.
MSG's design offers privacy with no windows and secluded entrances.
NFL player George Kittle confirmed he was invited but doesn’t know the wedding details.
Fans and some media express doubt about the MSG wedding speculation.
Taylor Swift has strong ties to New York, including owning an apartment downtown.
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A Paris court ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must reveal the climate risks related to its oil and gas products and update its plans to address these risks. This decision supports efforts to apply France’s corporate duty of vigilance law to climate change but does not require TotalEnergies to reduce production or stop new fossil fuel projects.
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The Paris court requires TotalEnergies to disclose climate risks linked to emissions from its products.
The ruling partially applies France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to the climate crisis.
The court said TotalEnergies’ climate risk plan was incomplete and must include emissions from users of its products (called Scope 3 emissions).
NGOs and the city of Paris brought the case, arguing TotalEnergies should account for indirect emissions from customers.
The court did not order TotalEnergies to limit oil and gas production or stop new fossil fuel projects.
TotalEnergies argued that cutting production would not stop climate change and that the company represents less than 2% of global fossil fuel output.
The city of Paris called the ruling a historic step in French climate law.
The case is part of a larger trend where courts address companies’ responsibilities for climate change.
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Zimbabwe’s senate has approved a constitutional amendment that extends the president’s term from five to seven years and allows parliament to choose the president instead of a direct election. Supporters say the changes will bring stability, while opponents call it a “constitutional coup” removing citizens’ right to elect their leader.
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The Zimbabwean senate voted 75-4 to approve the constitutional amendment.
The amendment extends presidential terms to seven years and changes the election method to parliamentary appointment.
The lower house approved the bill last week, and it is expected to become law next month.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa could remain in power until 2030 under the new rules.
Opposition groups say the amendment reduces democracy and risks increasing repression.
The government denies these claims and says the changes promote political stability.
Critics report harassment and violence against those opposing the amendments.
The government says over 537,000 public submissions mostly supported the changes.
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Teachers in France are protesting unsafe working conditions as a severe heatwave causes school temperatures to reach up to 40°C (104°F). Despite the heat, national exams are continuing with some accommodations like morning exam times, water breaks, and fewer students per room.
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France is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C in some schools.
Education unions say schools are not prepared and called for strikes over health risks.
About 3,500 schools were closed due to heat; 10,000 schools shortened hours.
French school buildings often lack air conditioning and insulation, causing classrooms to become very hot.
The "brevet" exams for around 850,000 15-year-olds are still happening, mostly in the mornings.
Measures include spacing desks, providing water, and allowing breaks during exams.
Some students and examiners have fainted or needed care due to the heat during oral exams.
The Paris region provided emergency funds to buy fans and cooling equipment for schools.
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A small commuter plane made an emergency crash landing in Alaska. Passenger Brett Fillipi recorded the event, and fortunately, all people on the plane survived.
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The plane was a small commuter aircraft flying over Alaska.
An emergency occurred that forced the plane to crash land.
Passenger Brett Fillipi filmed the crash landing.
Everyone on board survived without fatal injuries.
The incident was reported by CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
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The leader of Britain's largest trade union, Unison, has supported Ed Miliband to become chancellor if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Miliband faces competition from Wes Streeting, with differing views on economic policies, while Burnham prepares to announce his government team.
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Unison’s general secretary Andrea Egan endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor.
Miliband and Wes Streeting are the main contenders to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor.
Andy Burnham recently became a Member of Parliament and is expected to become prime minister soon.
Burnham will give a major speech on devolution and the economy in Manchester.
Miliband is seen as more aligned with trade unions and left-wing policies.
Streeting is considered more business-friendly and supports private sector involvement.
Some unions oppose Miliband due to his stance on limiting North Sea oil licenses.
Burnham appointed James Purnell, a former colleague, as his chief of staff, causing some party tensions.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and killing dozens of people. Rescue teams are working to find survivors, and several countries, including the U.S., are sending help.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes in a short time.
Many buildings fell down because of the shaking.
Dozens of people have died due to the earthquakes.
Rescue workers are searching for people trapped under rubble.
The United States and other countries are providing aid to Venezuela.
A geophysics professor explained the science behind the aftershocks.
Survivors described feeling scared and praying as the building shook.
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The 26th episode of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 26, 2026. The episode features relationship tensions between several contestants and includes the return of the heart rate challenge. It will be available for streaming on Hulu starting at midnight Pacific Time.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 26 airs on June 26, 2026.
New episodes are released daily except on Tuesdays during the summer.
The episode becomes available to stream on Hulu at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET.
A Hulu subscription is needed to watch, starting at $11.99 per month.
Episode 26 runs about 60 to 90 minutes.
The episode shows conflicts among contestants, such as Aidan and Tina, and Priya and Samraj.
The heart rate challenge returns where girls perform for the boys.
Original cast members include Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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Lawyers for the fossil fuel industry have tried to stop courts from reviewing climate accountability cases. In the last ten years, communities have faced about $1.5 trillion in damages from extreme weather and climate disasters, but the situation is beginning to change.
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Fossil fuel industry lawyers have worked to prevent courts from hearing climate-related cases.
Courts have often avoided looking at the facts in these cases.
Over the past decade, climate disasters have caused about $1.5 trillion in damages to communities.
The damages come from extreme weather events linked to climate change.
There is a recent trend towards allowing courts to weigh in on climate accountability.
Climate accountability means holding parties responsible for damages caused by climate change.
The article suggests a shift in how courts handle these cases.
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