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Citizens in Albania are protesting a plan by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to build a $4 billion luxury resort on protected land along the Adriatic Sea. The project faces criticism over land deals, government involvement, and concerns about privatizing public coastline.
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The protest movement is called the Flamingo Revolution of 2026.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner want to build a luxury resort on land bought through Kushner’s Qatari contacts.
There are claims of no-bid government contracts and fraudulent land sales involving organized crime figures.
Some local ethnic Greeks have been mistreated, causing diplomatic tensions.
Albania’s prime minister supports the project, saying it will boost tourism.
The project raises questions about mixing President Donald Trump’s family business interests with diplomatic power.
President Trump has appointed family members to key government roles related to international affairs.
Public protests in Albania appear stronger than in the U.S. or France regarding this issue.
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France is experiencing very high temperatures during a heatwave. Many people find air conditioning too expensive, especially the most vulnerable, raising concerns about how to handle future heatwaves fairly.
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France is facing a record-breaking heatwave with very hot weather.
Air conditioning can help people stay cool but is costly for many.
Vulnerable groups may not afford air conditioning during heatwaves.
Some experts suggest improving public services to help those affected.
Long-term solutions involve adapting infrastructure to hotter climates.
France is considered well-prepared for heatwaves compared to some countries.
Similar heat challenges are affecting other parts of Europe.
Discussions include policy ideas like shorter work hours or climate-related leave in response to heat.
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Ukraine is using new drones that have artificial intelligence to target Russian military sites far inside Russian territory. These drones help Ukraine strike important places and weaken Russia's ability to continue the war after more than four years of fighting.
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Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian infrastructure and resources.
The goal is to disrupt Russia's military operations.
Ukraine is using AI-powered drones called Hornet drones.
These drones allow strikes deep inside Russian territory.
The conflict relates to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The use of AI gives Ukraine an advantage in the conflict.
The report about this came from France 24 on June 24, 2026.
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A new immigration and asylum bill, introduced by Shabana Mahmood, will be presented to UK Members of Parliament next week. The bill aims to increase forced removals of refused asylum seekers, strengthen age checks, limit some human rights claims, and change the asylum appeals system.
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The bill will be debated in Parliament next Tuesday.
It plans to increase forced removals of people who have been refused asylum.
It will introduce stricter age checks for asylum seekers claiming to be children.
The bill aims to limit applications based on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which covers the right to family life.
The current independent asylum appeals court will be replaced by a new appeals body within the Home Office.
The bill includes measures to stop late claims under the modern slavery framework.
The bill does not currently include plans to double the time required for indefinite leave to remain from 5 to 10 years, but this may be introduced separately.
Refugee charities have raised concerns about the bill’s rapid introduction and potential harm to children and families seeking protection.
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The coastal waters of France are experiencing higher temperatures than usual during a heatwave. For example, near Marseille, the water temperature is 25 degrees Celsius, which is 3 degrees warmer than normal.
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France is currently in the middle of a heatwave affecting both land and coastal waters.
Water temperatures are rising along the Atlantic coast and in the Mediterranean Sea.
Near Marseille, water temperature reached 25°C, about 3°C higher than typical levels.
Higher water temperatures can affect marine life and the local environment.
The heatwave is part of broader climate changes impacting the region.
France is considered one of the best-prepared countries in Europe for dealing with heatwaves.
Other parts of France are also experiencing record-high temperatures and challenges related to the heat.
Efforts to reduce carbon emissions can help lessen the severity and frequency of heatwaves.
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Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential election by a narrow margin and was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda conceded but said he will serve as a constructive opposition.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer with no previous political office, won the presidency by about 1 percentage point.
Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and peace advocate, conceded the election but plans to oppose the new government.
De la Espriella is a dual citizen of Colombia and the U.S., a Republican, and supported by President Trump.
The election had a historic turnout with over 26 million voters and a significant number choosing a "none of the above" option.
De la Espriella promises tough measures against violent crime, inspired by strategies used in El Salvador.
He plans to form his Cabinet soon and join the "Shield of the Americas," a coalition to fight crime in Latin America.
The election result reflects a shift away from policies of outgoing President Gustavo Petro and a desire for new approaches.
Iván Cepeda’s political work is influenced by his family history and focus on peace negotiations in Colombia’s long internal conflict.
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A developing El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean may make Europe’s current heat waves even hotter and longer this summer. This natural climate event changes wind and ocean currents, which can push warm air from Africa into Europe, raising temperatures and increasing the risk of extreme heat.
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El Niño is a natural climate cycle that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean and happens every 2 to 7 years.
A “super El Niño” is a stronger, rare version with ocean temperatures about 2°C (3.6°F) above normal.
El Niño changes global weather by shifting atmospheric circulation, affecting temperatures and rain worldwide.
Europe is experiencing one of the hottest June heat waves on record, with temperatures over 40°C (104°F) in many areas.
Some places in France have exceeded 44°C, breaking national heat records.
Heat waves have caused dozens of deaths in Europe, mostly from people trying to cool off in dangerous waters.
El Niño is expected to continue through March 2027, potentially worsening heat waves and other weather extremes.
The weather impact of El Niño also affects the U.S., often bringing wetter and stormier conditions.
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Police in Pakistan rescued a French woman and her five children after she said her husband held her captive and abused her for over 12 years. The husband was arrested, and authorities are working to help the family, including plans to send them back to France.
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A 54-year-old French woman named Sylvie Yasmina was rescued in Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.
She said her husband kept her captive and abused her physically and mentally for more than a decade.
Yasmina’s five children were also rescued; none had been enrolled in school.
One of the children escaped and reached the local police station to get help.
Yasmina and her children were found living in poor conditions with visible injuries on her face.
The husband was arrested, and police are investigating the case.
Authorities are coordinating with the French embassy to help Yasmina return to France.
Domestic violence is a widespread issue in Pakistan, with many cases going unreported.
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A serious crash between a van and a lorry on the M25 near Godstone caused long traffic jams during a heatwave with the highest June temperatures in 50 years. Emergency services treated people trapped in the traffic for heat-related illnesses, and a man was airlifted to hospital with a leg injury.
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A crash on the M25 involved a white Mercedes Vito van and a white lorry.
The crash happened near junctions 6 and 7, causing the motorway to close and long traffic jams.
The temperature was the highest June heat recorded in 50 years, leading to heat-related illnesses among stranded drivers and passengers.
Emergency services had difficulty reaching patients due to heavy congestion.
A man in his 30s from the van was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital.
Surrey Police are investigating the crash and appealing for witnesses.
The road surface was damaged by an oil spill caused by the crash, delaying reopening.
Some exit slip roads have reopened, but the main carriageway remains closed.
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Children living in the Dheisheh refugee camp in the occupied West Bank regularly experience Israeli military raids, which cause fear and violence. A recent UN report highlights the large number of Palestinian children killed and injured, the rise in settler violence, and attacks on schools and hospitals in the area.
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Nearly 7,500 Israeli military raids took place in the West Bank in the first nine months of 2025, about 27 raids per day.
This number represents a 37% increase in raids compared to the same period in 2024.
Israeli forces have killed over 20,179 Palestinian children and wounded more than 44,000 since October 2023, mostly in Gaza.
The UN report describes the deliberate targeting of children in Gaza as part of a genocide.
In the West Bank, there has been a marked increase in violence by settlers and killings by Israeli forces, including a two-year-old girl in January 2025.
Palestinian children are sometimes held in detention without access to lawyers or contact with their parents.
At least 85 schools in the West Bank face demolition, closure, or attacks.
The UN describes Palestinian life as being under constant terror due to repeated military actions and violence.
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A climate expert said Europe’s recent heatwave shows that very hot weather is becoming normal due to human-caused warming. France has prepared well for heatwaves with strong rules since 2003, but hotter and more frequent heatwaves still pose serious challenges.
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Europe's heatwaves are no longer rare events but part of ongoing climate change caused by greenhouse gases.
Adaptation measures, like preparing cities and health systems, can reduce deaths and problems caused by heat.
France has one of the best systems in Europe to manage heat risks, with reforms made after the deadly 2003 heatwave.
Despite good preparation, rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves will continue to create difficulties.
The UK tends to treat heatwaves as occasional annoyances rather than a major threat.
Experts say infrastructure and public policies need to change to handle hotter climates in the future.
Heatwaves are already impacting farming and outdoor work in France, causing economic and health issues.
The overall message is that climate change means extreme heat will be a growing concern worldwide.
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France recorded its hottest day since 1947 on Wednesday, breaking the previous heat record set just one day earlier. More than 50 regions across mainland France experienced temperatures of 40°C (104°F) or higher during a heatwave that began on June 17.
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The French national weather agency reported the highest temperature for the country since records started in 1947.
The new record was set on Wednesday, surpassing the record from the day before.
Over 50 departments (regions) in mainland France recorded temperatures of 40°C or above.
The heatwave began on June 17 and is ongoing as of June 24, 2026.
The article mentions France is considered well prepared for heatwaves compared to some other European countries.
The intense heat has led to concerns about climate change and adapting infrastructure to hotter conditions.
The information was shared by France 24 and AFP news agencies.
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Ivan Cepeda, a leftist candidate in Colombia, officially accepted his defeat in the presidential election to right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella after a close vote count. Although Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro had raised concerns about possible fraud and foreign interference, the election authorities found the preliminary results to be highly accurate.
Key Facts
Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to Abelardo de la Espriella, who leads by less than 1 percent in the vote count.
The official vote verification process, called scrutiny, has not been fully completed but is reported to be 99.997% accurate so far.
President Gustavo Petro and Cepeda’s supporters raised concerns about vote manipulation and foreign interference.
Petro claimed that President Donald Trump endorsed de la Espriella, which he said undermines the election’s legitimacy.
The National Registry, Colombia’s election authority, maintains that the vote process is trustworthy based on previous election counts.
Cepeda’s concession may create a gap between him and Petro, the founder of their political movement.
Cepeda plans to continue as a leader in the Senate and has called for peace and dialogue in Colombia.
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An Israeli drone strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing two people including a child and injuring others. Palestinian officials report that over 1,005 people have died in Israeli attacks since a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire began.
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An Israeli drone attacked a tent where displaced Palestinians were staying in Khan Younis.
Two people died in the strike, including a child.
Several others were injured in the attack.
Palestinian officials state more than 1,005 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire started.
The ceasefire was arranged with US involvement.
The strike happened despite the ceasefire being in effect.
Khan Younis is a city in the Gaza Strip.
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The CBS News show "48 Hours" will air a report about a man who may have used his 6-year-old son as an alibi for a murder. The story also explores how the son deals with his parents' difficult history.
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The report is part of the CBS News program "48 Hours."
The episode is titled "The Day My Mother Never Came Home."
It questions whether a father used his young son as proof he was not at the crime scene.
The son struggles with his parents' troubled past.
The show will air on Saturday, June 27 at 10 PM Eastern time.
It will be available on CBS and streaming service Paramount+.
The program follows the WNBA game broadcast on CBS.
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Michelle Zajko, a member of a group called the Zizians, has been charged with murder and other crimes related to the deaths of her parents in Pennsylvania in 2022. The Zizians, a group linked to several violent incidents, are under investigation for multiple killings across the U.S.
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Michelle Zajko is charged with murder, burglary, and conspiracy in the deaths of her parents, Rita and Richard Zajko.
The couple was shot on New Year’s Eve 2022 in their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania.
Police have video evidence of a car arriving at the scene and distressing voices recorded on a neighbor’s doorbell camera.
Michelle Zajko denies killing her parents and suggested her father might have killed her mother and then himself.
The Zizians are a group of mostly young computer scientists with beliefs focused on veganism, animal rights, gender identity, and artificial intelligence.
The group has been linked to at least six deaths, including attacks in California, Pennsylvania, and a shootout in Vermont.
Michelle Zajko is also charged with supplying the gun used to kill a U.S. border patrol agent in 2025.
Other members arrested with Zajko face state and federal charges related to illegal guns, drugs, trespassing, and interfering with investigations.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will stay in southern Lebanon, according to Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz. This stance complicates peace talks involving the US and Iran, where fighting in Lebanon remains a major obstacle to long-term peace.
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Israel's defense minister said Israeli troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees with this position.
The US and Iran recently signed a fragile ceasefire agreement with 60 days of peace talks planned.
Iran wants Israel to stop fighting and withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.
Israel controls much of southern Lebanon as a "security zone."
The US is mediating talks between Israel and Lebanon on a possible Israeli withdrawal.
Iran is not part of the Israel-Lebanon talks but links peace to an end of fighting in Lebanon.
Recent fighting began after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel following the death of Iran’s supreme leader, triggering Israeli military action.
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Heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh, a state in northeast India, caused sudden floods and landslides. These natural events resulted in significant damage in multiple areas of the region.
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Arunachal Pradesh is located in northeastern India.
The region experienced very heavy rainfall.
The rain led to flash floods, which are sudden floods caused by intense rain.
Landslides also occurred, which happen when soil and rocks slide down slopes.
The floods and landslides caused damage across various parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Local communities and infrastructure were affected by these events.
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A woman named Michelle Zajko has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of her parents at their home in Pennsylvania. Authorities believe she was involved along with others in a group called the Zizians, which is linked to multiple deaths across the U.S.
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Michelle Zajko was charged with murder, burglary, and conspiracy in the deaths of her parents, Rita and Richard Zajko.
The parents were shot at their home on New Year’s Eve 2022 in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania.
Prosecutors say Michelle was either the shooter or worked closely with those who killed her parents.
Michelle has denied involvement and suggested in court papers her father may have killed her mother and then himself.
The Zizians are described as a cultlike group of young computer scientists with radical beliefs about veganism, animal rights, gender identity, and artificial intelligence.
The group has been linked to several deaths, including an attack in California, the Zajkos’ deaths, and a highway shootout in Vermont involving a border agent.
Michelle is also charged with providing a gun used to kill a U.S. Border Patrol agent in 2025.
Other members of the group have been arrested on gun, drug, and trespassing charges; their leader denies the group is a cult.
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Pop singer Olivia Rodrigo is creating a new music festival called Daisy Chain Fields, inspired by the 1990s Lilith Fair festival that showcased female artists. The festival, featuring an all-female lineup including Sarah McLachlan, will take place on August 29 in Irvine, California, and will raise money for nonprofits supporting women and girls.
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Olivia Rodrigo says Lilith Fair inspired her to start Daisy Chain Fields.
The festival will happen on August 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California.
The lineup includes Olivia Rodrigo, Sarah McLachlan, Bikini Kill, Garbage, Mitski, and others.
Sarah McLachlan was the first person Rodrigo contacted about the festival and will perform as a special guest.
All artists are performing for free to raise money for charities focused on women and girls.
The festival aims to promote women supporting each other rather than competing.
Rodrigo emphasized the strength women have when they work together.
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