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The article provides advice on how to keep babies cool during heatwaves. It offers practical tips to help parents protect their young children from high temperatures.
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The article focuses on caring for babies during very hot weather.
It gives suggestions to keep babies comfortable and safe from overheating.
The content includes steps parents can take at home.
It highlights the importance of monitoring babies in heat.
The article is part of a series covering babies, toddlers, and heatwaves.
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A couple named Sydney and Joe created a viral video of their marriage proposal. Joe chose not to propose in a common way during their trip to Italy to keep it surprising, which led to millions of views online.
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Sydney and Joe are a couple whose proposal video became very popular on the internet.
Joe felt that proposing in Italy on vacation would be too obvious.
They looked for a less expected way for Joe to propose marriage.
Their video has received millions of views.
The story has attracted attention over the past few weeks.
The proposal took place during a vacation abroad, specifically in Italy.
The video went viral, meaning it spread quickly through social media and online platforms.
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President Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as an "extremely liberal" politician unlikely to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. He also referred to Burnham as "the mayor of a town," highlighting his previous role as Greater Manchester mayor and suggesting potential challenges in UK-US relations if Burnham becomes prime minister.
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President Trump called Andy Burnham "extremely liberal" and doubted he would support North Sea oil and gas drilling.
Burnham is the likely next prime minister of the UK and was formerly the mayor of Greater Manchester.
Burnham has historically focused on domestic issues and avoided foreign policy comments.
Trump described Burnham as "the mayor of a town," a comment that may upset residents of Manchester.
The UK will host the G20 summit next year and the G7 the year after, which President Trump would attend.
Burnham has criticized President Trump before, saying in 2017 he would refuse to meet him during a state visit.
There is debate in the UK Labour Party about continuing or changing energy policies, including approval of new North Sea oil and gas fields.
Rachel Reeves, a Labour figure, supports expanding North Sea energy exploration, contrasting with Burnham’s expected position.
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Oil prices have fallen to levels seen before the start of the Iran war due to expectations of more oil supply from the Middle East. A new agreement has helped restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears about supply disruptions.
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August Brent crude oil dropped to $72.68 per barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell to $69.58 per barrel.
These prices are the lowest since February 27, before the Iran war began on February 28.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil ships, is seeing nearly normal oil flows again after being disrupted by conflict.
Clearing mines from the strait will take a few weeks to fully return to normal.
Iran plans to increase oil sales following a temporary pause in US sanctions.
An initial agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran has allowed traffic through the strait to resume, starting a two-month negotiation period on broader issues.
Oman opened new temporary shipping routes to help tankers leave the strait.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned ships not to use the strait without permission and opposed the new shipping routes.
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A report by the London School of Economics shows that legal cases related to climate change are increasingly targeting datacentres worldwide, focusing on their energy use, water consumption, and pollution. Countries like Chile, Ireland, the US, and the UK have seen lawsuits that challenge how datacentres operate and push for cleaner, renewable energy sources.
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About 3,600 climate-related legal cases since 2015 include many against datacentres.
In Santiago, Chile, a lawsuit stopped Google’s datacentre project due to concerns over water supply and climate impacts.
Ireland uses over 20% of its electricity on datacentres, and groups are legally challenging government decisions to allow fossil fuel use in this sector.
US cities like Pittsburg require datacentres to use renewable energy and recycled water, and lawsuits exist in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi related to fossil fuel use and pollution.
In Mississippi, a lawsuit alleges Elon Musk’s xAI company violates air pollution laws by using methane gas generators without permits.
In the UK, legal action halted a large datacentre project in Buckinghamshire over concerns about its environmental impact; the government admitted process flaws.
The report says litigation helps reveal environmental impacts and can push datacentres to switch to renewable energy, even if cases don’t always stop projects.
The lawsuits aim to prevent long-term reliance on fossil fuels in energy-intensive datacentres.
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Iran is involved in Lebanon and supports the group Hezbollah, which causes disagreement in talks between Israel and Lebanon. These two countries are meeting in Washington, D.C., for the fifth time to discuss their issues, with Iran’s influence being a main concern.
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Iran supports Hezbollah, a military group active in Lebanon.
Hezbollah’s presence is a key problem in talks between Israel and Lebanon.
Israeli and Lebanese officials are meeting directly in Washington, D.C.
These meetings are part of ongoing negotiations that began in April.
The Trump administration shows unclear signals about Iran’s role in Lebanon.
Iran wants to keep its influence in Lebanon through Hezbollah.
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A severe heatwave is affecting over 100 million people across Europe, with temperatures above 35°C in many areas from Spain to Germany. This extreme weather, worsened by climate change, is causing health risks and deaths, including a child found dead in a hot car near Paris.
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At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures over 35°C on Thursday.
Over 380 million people across Europe faced temperatures above 30°C.
France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the UK are among the hardest-hit countries.
Heat led to over 200 deaths in Spain from Sunday to Wednesday, and several deaths in northern France, including a 3-year-old boy.
The heatwave is caused by a "heat dome" trapping hot air from North Africa.
Climate experts say human-caused climate change is making heatwaves hotter and more frequent.
Paris authorities opened the Canal Saint-Martin for swimming to help people cool off.
Temperatures are expected to drop in western Europe soon, but eastern Europe will stay hot over the weekend.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing many buildings to collapse and resulting in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Emergency teams are searching through the rubble to find survivors, and the government declared a state of emergency, especially in the worst-affected area of La Guaira.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela’s coast with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
At least 32 people have died from the earthquakes.
More than 700 people have been injured.
The earthquakes caused buildings to fall in Caracas and nearby areas.
La Guaira state has been declared a disaster zone by the government.
Rescue workers are conducting intensive operations to find survivors.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez made the announcement in a televised address.
The quakes happened just seconds apart on Wednesday evening.
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New research shows that how much you sleep may affect your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially if you have certain genes linked to the illness. The study found that poor sleep and specific gene variants can work together to cause brain changes years before any symptoms appear.
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The study focused on the AQP4 gene, which helps clear waste from the brain during sleep.
Researchers studied 351 adults in their mid-70s who showed early signs of Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup.
People with some AQP4 gene variants lost brain volume faster if they slept less or had poor sleep quality.
Sleep problems, like taking longer to fall asleep, were linked to changes in brain structure and thinking abilities.
The study suggests sleep can change how genetic risk affects Alzheimer’s development over time.
Experts say this research supports the idea that both genes and lifestyle play roles in disease risk.
The research was published in the June 2026 issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Scientists caution that genetic testing for Alzheimer’s based on these findings is not yet ready for medical use.
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The United States has proposed a plan to use $12 billion of Iran’s frozen assets to buy American agricultural products, which would then be sent to Iran. Negotiations between the US and Iran are ongoing, but Iran has not agreed to conditions that limit how it can spend the funds.
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The US wants Iran’s frozen money to be used to buy food like corn, wheat, and soybeans from American farmers.
The money will be kept in a controlled account overseen by the US and used only for food and medical supplies.
Iran’s officials say they have not agreed to US conditions and want the freedom to decide how to spend their funds.
Iran’s foreign ministry insists purchases will be based on fair prices and not terms dictated by the US.
The two countries have had a difficult relationship for decades, with very limited trade mostly for humanitarian needs.
Any agreement over how Iran’s money is spent may require long and complex negotiations.
Some US lawmakers and companies are cautious about restarting trade with Iran due to political risks.
President Donald Trump stated that the deal would help American farmers and address a humanitarian crisis in Iran.
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A UK report has revealed a major scandal in maternity care within the National Health Service (NHS), called the Nottingham maternity care scandal. The report found long-term failures in care that caused serious harm or death to over 500 mothers and babies, especially affecting women of color and teenagers.
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The report reviewed 2,500 childbirth cases from 2012 to 2025.
There were “deeply rooted and systemic” failures in the NHS maternity services.
Women and families raising concerns were often ignored.
Women of color and teenage mothers were particularly affected.
Chronic understaffing was a key problem contributing to poor care.
More than 500 babies and mothers died or suffered serious harm.
NHS leaders knew about the problems but did not take action for over ten years.
Calls are being made for a public inquiry to hold those responsible accountable.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Gulf countries to reassure them that the United States will protect their interests while negotiating a peace deal with Iran. The Gulf states have been concerned because Iran attacked them with missiles and drones during a recent conflict and blocked important oil and gas routes.
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Marco Rubio is the US Secretary of State.
He is on a tour in the Gulf region to meet with local governments.
The talks with Iran aim to end the Middle East war.
Iran used missiles and drones against Gulf states during the conflict.
Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key path for oil and gas transport.
Gulf countries rely heavily on oil and gas shipments through this area.
The US wants to assure Gulf allies that their safety and interests are a priority during the negotiations with Iran.
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A car drove into a crowd of people celebrating Mexico's 3-0 World Cup win over Czechia in Los Cabos, Mexico. At least 17 people were hurt, including the driver, who is now in custody.
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The incident happened around 9:05 p.m. local time in Cabo San Lucas, on Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard.
A black car accelerated into a crowd of Mexican soccer fans celebrating the win.
At least 17 people were injured and taken to local hospitals, including the driver.
The driver is in custody, and the reasons for the incident are not yet known.
The Mexican Football Federation expressed support for the injured and their families.
Local authorities are handling the investigation and medical care.
This incident occurred during celebrations for Mexico’s victory over Czechia in the World Cup.
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Two strong earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit northern Venezuela near Caracas on June 24, 2026. The quakes caused many deaths and injuries, destroyed homes and buildings, and led to rescue efforts and a state of emergency declaration.
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The earthquakes struck Yaracuy state, west of Caracas.
The first quake was magnitude 7.2 at a depth of 22 km (14 miles).
The second quake followed less than a minute later, magnitude 7.5 at about 10 km (6 miles) deep.
Nearly two dozen aftershocks happened after the main quakes.
Many buildings collapsed, especially in Caracas and La Guaira.
At least dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency.
La Guaira, a port city on the Caribbean coast, was called a “disaster zone” with ongoing rescue efforts.
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Two strong earthquakes struck western Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and causing widespread damage. Many countries have expressed condolences and offered help as Venezuela deals with this disaster.
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Two earthquakes measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit near Moron, Venezuela, about 168 km west of Caracas.
The US Geological Survey warned of likely high casualties and extensive damage.
Venezuelan authorities declared a state of emergency and closed the Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Panama, and Pakistan have all offered support or aid.
Colombia confirmed no damage in its capital after feeling the earthquake.
Cuba’s health workers in Venezuela are providing medical help to those affected.
Several countries are sending or preparing to send humanitarian aid and rescue teams to Venezuela.
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A strong heatwave is hitting Europe, with over 100 million people experiencing very high temperatures above 35°C (95°F). In France, tourists on the Champs-Élysées and workers are seeking ways to stay cool as the heat records continue to break.
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More than 101 million people in Europe will face temperatures over 35°C on Thursday.
Around 50 million people in France will experience these high temperatures.
The heatwave is described as intense and is affecting many parts of the continent.
Tourists in Paris are going into air-conditioned shops to avoid the heat.
Workers are adjusting their routines to cope with the extreme temperatures.
France recently had its hottest day since weather records began in 1947.
The Champs-Élysées, a famous street in Paris, is one of the places affected by the heat.
The weather situation is causing concern and changes in daily life across Europe.
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Kenya is marking two years since protests against the 2024 Finance Bill turned violent, resulting in over 60 deaths and many injuries due to police crackdowns. As groups prepare new protests, there are concerns about potential further violence from government forces.
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The protests began in 2024 in response to the Finance Bill.
Police used force against demonstrators, causing more than 60 deaths.
Hundreds of people were injured during the crackdown.
Two years later, civil society groups plan to hold new protests.
There are fears the government may respond with violence again.
Violence in Kenya has been increasing in recent years.
The event is being marked on June 25, 2026.
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Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased recently, helping ease oil price drops. However, uncertainty remains due to ongoing disagreements between the US and Iran over potential toll fees for ships passing through the strait.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for oil transport.
Oil prices have been falling as more ships pass through the strait.
Iran and Oman are discussing charging fees for using the maritime route.
The US and Iran are in talks about these possible tolls, but no agreement has been reached yet.
The shipping industry remains uncertain about future rules and costs.
Recent peace negotiations include a temporary waiver of US sanctions on Iran’s oil.
The situation affects global oil markets and international trade.
Security concerns remain due to the strategic importance of the strait.
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Research shows that younger generations, like millennials and Gen Z, may be aging faster inside their bodies than older generations, which could increase their risk of certain cancers diagnosed before age 55. Factors like obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, and bad sleep habits may speed up this biological aging process.
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Biological age means how “worn out” the body is internally, not just how many years a person has lived.
Faster biological aging is linked to a higher risk of early-onset cancers, especially lung, digestive, and uterine cancers.
Studies analyzed health data from over 154,000 adults in the UK and 10,000 in the US.
People born more recently show bigger gaps between biological and actual age, indicating faster aging.
Faster aging in certain body parts can be tied to specific cancers, like older immune systems linked to lung cancer.
Key causes of faster biological aging include obesity, unhealthy diets, inactivity, and disrupted sleep cycles.
Exercise, good sleep, a Mediterranean diet, avoiding processed foods, and not smoking can slow biological aging.
Measuring biological aging may help doctors identify cancer risks earlier in younger adults.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission will face consequences. The strait is a crucial route for oil shipments, and Iran wants control over the passage and plans to charge fees, while the US says the waterway should remain free for all to pass.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say only the route they announce through the Strait of Hormuz is allowed.
Any ship crossing without Iran’s approval is considered dangerous and unacceptable by Iran.
A Liberian oil tanker recently used a route close to Oman’s coast, causing concern for Iran.
Oman and the International Maritime Organization have suggested a new shipping route around Oman’s Musandam Peninsula.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage that carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
Iran and the US agreed on a temporary 60-day period allowing free passage of commercial ships as part of their ceasefire.
Iran wants to keep control of the strait even after the ceasefire ends and plans to charge fees for maritime services.
The US rejects any tolls or fees on ships passing through this international waterway.
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