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Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed three people despite ongoing ceasefire talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington. The talks focus on Israel possibly handing back some territory it occupied during recent fighting with Hezbollah, with the United States supporting the negotiations.
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Three people were killed in an Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh Governorate.
Israeli forces also burned houses in the town of Ain Arab after ordering residents to leave.
Since March 2, over 4,200 people have died and more than 12,000 have been injured in the conflict.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is described as fragile, with Israeli forces continuing attacks near frontline villages.
Talks in Washington aim to negotiate the return of territory Israel occupied back to Lebanon’s military.
A US official said Israel took a “concrete step” by pulling back from part of a buffer zone, but Israeli and Lebanese officials disagreed on this claim.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said progress is being made and highlighted direct talks between Israel and Lebanon for the first time in 30 years.
Hezbollah opposes the talks and wants Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanon before any negotiations continue.
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The article reviews the six UK prime ministers who have led the country between 2016 and 2026, evaluating their time in office and political impact. It highlights David Cameron’s role in initiating the Brexit referendum and Liz Truss’s very short term as prime minister, both of which caused significant political challenges.
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The UK has had six prime ministers over a 10-year period from 2016 to 2026.
David Cameron was prime minister when he promised and held the Brexit referendum.
Cameron called the referendum early, expecting an easy win for remaining in the EU.
He resigned the morning after the Brexit vote to leave the next leaders to handle its effects.
Cameron’s austerity policies created economic and social challenges in some communities.
Liz Truss served as prime minister for only 49 days, one of the shortest terms ever.
Truss’s mini-budget caused financial instability during her brief leadership.
The article questions how Truss was elected leader given her prior reputation as an ineffective cabinet member.
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Tommy Robinson, a British far-right activist known for his anti-Islam views and criminal record, appeared in a podcast interview with Australian TV host Karl Stefanovic. The interview caused major backlash in Australia, leading to Stefanovic likely losing his job and missing a radio show. Robinson is known in the UK for founding the English Defence League and promoting Islamophobic views.
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Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; he adopted the name from a football hooligan.
Robinson has a history of violence and legal convictions, including assault, harassment, and contempt of court.
He founded the English Defence League in 2009, a group known for anti-Islam rallies.
Robinson rebranded as an independent journalist linked to conspiracy theorist media outlet Rebel News.
His views are strongly anti-Islam and often use coded language promoting white nationalist ideas.
He has connections to UK populist figures, billionaire funders, and was hosted by the Trump administration despite visa issues.
Robinson’s interview with Stefanovic led to Nine Entertainment likely ending ties with the TV host.
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People are returning to southern Lebanon after recent events. Peace talks are ongoing between Lebanon and Israel to address issues between the two countries.
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People are moving back to southern Lebanon.
Lebanon and Israel are engaged in peace talks.
The talks aim to improve relations and reduce tensions.
The situation affects local communities in southern Lebanon.
The update comes from Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
The source reporting is Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem have called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. They urge global Anglicans to push for a peaceful two-state solution with Jerusalem as a shared capital, highlighting hardships faced by Palestinians and the health crisis in Gaza.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, visited Palestinian areas including the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.
She met Palestinians attacked by settlers and those held without trial by Israeli authorities.
Mullally and Archbishop Hosam Naoum wrote a joint letter urging politicians to work toward ending the occupation and promote peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
They stressed the importance of a two-state solution where both peoples can live with dignity and security.
The letter expressed concern about the future of the indigenous Christian Palestinian community in the Holy Land.
Gaza’s health system was described as being in catastrophic condition.
Mullally visited families affected by settler attacks, planted an olive tree symbolizing Palestinian roots, and spoke about Jesus living under foreign occupation.
The Church of England plans to debate investment policies related to the region, focusing on justice and human dignity.
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More migrants are trying to cross the English Channel from northern France to the UK in small boats because the weather and sea conditions are better. The UK has agreed to give France 767 million euros over three years to strengthen border policing, but many migrants who reach northern France are still determined to continue to the UK.
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Sunny weather and calm seas have led to a sharp rise in migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
The crossing attempts happen mainly from northern France, near areas like Gravelines and Calais.
Many migrants have already passed through several countries before arriving in France.
The UK agreed to fund France with 767 million euros over three years to help secure its coastline.
Migrants believe the UK offers a better life and are determined to make the crossing despite risks.
French and UK authorities are working to reduce the number of crossings through increased policing.
The situation has attracted media attention with reporters meeting migrants on the beaches.
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela near Caracas, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 164 people. Many buildings collapsed, thousands were injured, and emergency aid is being sent to help survivors.
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Two earthquakes struck west of Caracas, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
These were the strongest quakes in Venezuela in over 100 years.
The shaking was felt in nearby Colombia and Brazil and triggered tsunami alerts.
La Guaira state on the northern coast was hit the hardest.
At least 164 people died and over 900 were injured; numbers may rise.
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency.
The US and El Salvador are sending search teams and humanitarian aid.
Many residents are trapped, with buildings collapsed or badly damaged, and some areas lack electricity and water.
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Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski said Russia might carry out a "false flag operation." This means Russia could fake an attack on its own land to create an excuse to attack a NATO country.
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Radek Sikorski is the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland.
He warned that Russia might stage a "false flag operation."
A "false flag operation" means faking an attack to blame someone else.
Russia could use this to justify attacking a U.S. ally.
NATO is a group of countries including the U.S. and European nations, allied for defense.
Sikorski shared this information during an interview with CBS News.
The warning suggests growing tensions between Russia and NATO countries.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to strengthen their political relationship. Even though they have had disagreements before, shared interests and Meloni’s issues with U.S. President Donald Trump are bringing them closer.
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The summit between Macron and Meloni is a rare meeting aimed at improving ties between France and Italy.
Macron is the President of France; Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy.
Their past relationship included political differences.
Meloni recently had conflicts with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Shared political interests are helping Macron and Meloni work together more.
The meeting takes place on June 25, 2026.
This summit is part of ongoing European political discussions.
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President Donald Trump criticized some European NATO allies for not fully supporting the US military campaign against Iran. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said most European countries did help by allowing the use of their military bases and continuing support near the Strait of Hormuz, but a few like Spain and France refused.
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President Trump expressed disappointment with Italy, the UK, Germany, France, and Spain for their limited support in the US war against Iran.
Trump’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, said Europe’s refusal to allow use of bases hurt the alliance with the US.
NATO Chief Mark Rutte said many European countries provided bases and logistical help for the US military during the six-week conflict.
About 4,000 to 5,000 US planes took off from European bases during the operation called Epic Fury.
Italy and Romania allowed significant US military use of their bases; Romania reduced commercial flights to store tankers.
The UK allowed the use of its Diego Garcia base only for defensive purposes, while Spain and France prohibited military use of their bases.
European nations largely supported the US campaign politically but avoided direct military involvement, saying the war was not Europe’s.
European countries were concerned about the legal justification for the war and avoided actions that might violate international laws.
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France is experiencing very high temperatures due to a heatwave. The French government has raised its health alert to the highest level because the heat is putting a lot of pressure on hospitals and healthcare services.
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A heatwave is causing extremely hot weather across France and Europe.
France's health alert warning system is now at its highest level.
The healthcare system is struggling to handle the increased number of heat-related illnesses.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the health alert increase on June 25, 2026.
Some groups, such as homeless migrants in Paris, are particularly affected by the extreme heat.
Tourist sites in Paris have had to close early because of the heat.
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David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer and lead vocalist of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He was known for writing the hit song "Spinning Wheel" and leading the band to international success in the 1960s and 70s.
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David Clayton-Thomas died peacefully in a Toronto hospital; no cause of death was given.
He wrote "Spinning Wheel," a song that reached number two in the US and won a Grammy award.
Born in England, his family moved to Toronto after World War II.
He faced hardships in his youth, including homelessness and legal troubles.
Clayton-Thomas joined Blood, Sweat & Tears after moving to New York; their first album with him sold 10 million copies and won five Grammys.
The band’s music combined rock, jazz, and R&B styles.
They toured Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War, a trip connected to Clayton-Thomas receiving a US green card.
After leaving the band in 1972, he released solo albums, formed a band in Toronto, helped troubled youth, and wrote a memoir.
A memorial concert for him is planned soon.
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Vinii, leader of the House of Revlon, explains that voguing is a dance form focused on personal freedom and self-expression. Voguing started in Harlem in the 1960s and 1980s and has become popular in France, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Voguing is a dance style mixing fashion, posing, and self-expression.
It began in Harlem’s ballroom scene during the 1960s and 1980s.
The dance is closely linked to the LGBTQ+ community, especially in France.
Vinii is known as the Father of the international House of Revlon, a voguing group.
Voguing is described as a way to experience liberation and freedom.
Paris has become a major center for voguing culture today.
The interview with Vinii was featured on France 24’s show Perspective.
The dance scene offers a community and refuge for LGBTQ+ people in France.
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Poland and Ukraine opened the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk with a friendly tone despite recent disagreements over historical issues. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attended instead of President Zelensky, and leaders called for strong Western support to help rebuild Ukraine after the war with Russia.
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The conference focuses on rebuilding Ukraine’s economy after damage from the Russian invasion.
President Zelensky did not attend due to a dispute with Poland over a military naming decision linked to historical conflicts.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko represented Kyiv and spoke in a conciliatory manner without addressing the historical tensions.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized hope for Ukraine’s recovery and called for Western investment.
Poland has taken in over one million Ukrainian refugees since the war began in 2022 and supports Ukraine joining the European Union.
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment has grown in Poland, with nearly 60% of Poles opposing Ukraine’s EU membership according to a recent poll.
Security was very tight in Gdansk due to concerns about possible provocations connected to the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine estimates that it needs over $500 billion for reconstruction and is seeking international support and investment.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has told commercial ships to use only Iran-approved routes when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This warning came after Oman announced a new shipping route through the strait, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, causing tensions during ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran.
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The IRGC insists that ships use only routes through the Strait of Hormuz approved by Iran.
Oman announced a new shipping transit route through the strait, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The dispute covers control and safety of shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas transport.
The US and Iran recently signed a memorandum of understanding that paused hostilities and started negotiations regarding the strait.
The strait sees about 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products shipped daily, which is about one-fifth of the world’s supply.
The strait is bordered by Iran to the north, and Oman and the UAE to the south, and is a narrow but vital route for energy exports.
Iran objects to Oman’s new route, saying it was announced without Iranian approval and threatens safety.
Iran previously issued a map directing ships to pass closer to its coast than before, asserting greater control over the shipping lanes.
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Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, denied President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s unfrozen funds would be used only to buy American farm products. Iranian officials said the agreement with the US does not require them to purchase American goods and described the deal as a diplomatic win for Iran.
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf leads Iran’s negotiation team with the US and is also Iran’s parliament speaker.
President Trump said $500 million from Iran’s unfrozen funds would be used to buy American corn and wheat.
Ghalibaf rejected this, saying Iran will not limit purchases to US agricultural products.
US officials claim the deal aims to help American farmers and feed the Iranian people.
Iranian media call the agreement a victory for Iran, not a concession.
Iran’s central bank governor stated that the released funds are not restricted to buying only essential goods.
The deal was brokered by Pakistan and signed electronically by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 18.
Negotiations continue over the details of how the agreement will be implemented.
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A 16-year-old boy was found not guilty of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died after being stabbed at her home in North Somerset. The boy said he did not mean to kill her but was trying to scare her, and the court agreed it was an accident.
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Aria Thorpe, aged 9, was stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife at her home on 15 December.
The boy was charged with murder and manslaughter but denied both.
He admitted picking up the knife and waving it to scare Aria but said the stabbing was accidental.
After the stabbing, the boy went to a nearby train station and told others he had killed Aria accidentally.
Police were called and arrested the boy shortly after.
Aria was found by a family friend who called emergency services.
The knife used was 22cm long and pierced 8cm into Aria’s chest.
The judge described the case as tragic and noted that the boy did not intend serious injury or death.
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A strong tornado hit the small city of Xenia, Ohio, over 50 years ago and caused serious damage. Since then, the city’s people have worked hard to rebuild their community. Xenia now stands as an example of strength and recovery.
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The tornado struck Xenia, Ohio, more than 50 years ago.
It was a powerful and destructive tornado.
The city faced heavy damage and challenges after the storm.
Residents of Xenia came together to rebuild their homes and community.
Xenia is now known as a symbol of resilience, meaning it shows strong recovery after hardship.
The story was featured by CBS News reporter Mark Strassmann.
Videos and reports about Xenia’s recovery are available on the CBS News app.
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The UK experienced its hottest June day ever recorded, reaching 36.1°C, with warnings of temperatures possibly hitting 40°C soon. Many schools closed early, public transport faced disruptions, and services increased emergency support due to the extreme heat. People struggled to find cooling devices, especially for vulnerable individuals, revealing a gap in preparation for such extreme weather.
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The temperature in Gosport, Hampshire reached 36.1°C, the highest ever for June in the UK.
The Met Office issued a red extreme heat warning for large parts of southern England.
Over 1,000 schools in southern England shut early or closed to protect pupils and staff.
Transport authorities warned of delays due to heat affecting rail and Tube systems.
London Ambulance Service deployed over 400 extra ambulance crews in response to heat-related demands.
Some public events and university celebrations were postponed because of the heat.
There is a shortage of portable air conditioning units and industrial fans, affecting families caring for vulnerable people.
Older buildings in London often lack cooling systems, making heat adaptation difficult.
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A severe heat wave is affecting much of Europe, breaking temperature records in several countries and causing hundreds of deaths. This heat wave is expected to continue through the weekend and has led to emergency warnings and health risks across many European nations.
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Europe is experiencing one of the strongest early-summer heat waves on record, impacting countries like the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and others.
A "heat dome," a high-pressure area trapping heat, is causing temperatures to rise and stay high.
The UK recorded its hottest June day ever at 36.1°C (96°F) on June 24 in Gosport, Hampshire.
France experienced its hottest day since 1947, and Spain had its highest average June temperature since 1950.
The World Health Organization calls this heat wave a health emergency, with about 200,000 heat-related deaths in Europe over the past four years.
Recent deaths linked to the heat wave include at least 212 in Spain, 58 in France, and 15 in the UK (mostly water-related).
Heat warnings remain active in many countries, including red alerts in parts of the UK, Spain, and Italy.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat domes, making extreme heat waves more common.
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