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A Catholic bishop in Kentucky has ordered a priest to stop celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass, an older form of the service used before modern reforms. The bishop’s decision follows Vatican rules set by Pope Francis that restrict this older type of mass and give local bishops authority to enforce these limits.
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Bishop William F. Medley of Owensboro, Kentucky, told Father David Kennedy to end the Traditional Latin Mass after June 30.
The Traditional Latin Mass uses the 1962 Roman Missal, the last mass form before changes made in the 1960s.
Pope Francis issued a 2021 rule called Traditionis Custodes that limits the use of this older mass and puts bishops in charge of regulating it.
Bishop Medley delayed the decision for almost a year, waiting to see if new Vatican leadership would change the rules.
The bishop said Father Kennedy did not meet the conditions that required encouraging attendance at modern masses.
The Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated entirely in Latin and follows older prayers and rituals, different from the common modern mass.
Bishop Medley allowed Latin to continue in the modern mass and the priest can still face the altar.
This move highlights ongoing disagreements in the Catholic Church about traditional worship practices.
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Hundreds of schools in England and Wales plan to close partially or fully due to a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 39°C. A rare red extreme heat warning is in effect, signaling a serious risk to health and safety, while transport services advise people to avoid travel unless necessary.
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Temperatures in southern England may reach up to 39°C, with high humidity making it feel like 41°C.
A red extreme heat warning is active from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening in parts of England and Wales.
The heatwave poses risks of serious illness and danger to life, including impacts on power, water, and other services.
More than 300 schools plan partial or full closures or early finishes to keep children safe.
The UK Health Security Agency issued a rare red heat health alert, warning even healthy adults are at risk.
Demand on emergency services like ambulances is expected to rise due to the extreme heat.
The UK is likely to break the June heat record of 35.6°C but not the all-time UK high of 40.3°C set in 2022.
Travel disruption is expected due to heat-related issues affecting trains and roads.
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A Russian missile strike using cluster munitions hit the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing three people and wounding 25. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with attacks on both sides, while Russia faces economic problems like a weaker currency and fuel shortages.
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A missile attack struck Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine, killing 3 and injuring 25 people.
The missile carried cluster munitions, which break into smaller explosives over an area.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more international help and faster delivery of air defense systems.
Ukraine attacked important Russian-controlled infrastructure in Crimea, including a railway bridge and power plant.
Russia and Ukraine have both increased attacks recently, with Ukraine using drones to target Russian fuel sites.
Fuel shortages and rising prices have affected many parts of Russia.
The Russian currency, the rouble, weakened to its lowest level since May 2023.
Russia’s government says its economy remains stable despite these problems.
Efforts to end the war are stalled, with the U.S., under President Trump, focusing on Iran instead.
Russia accuses the U.S. of increasing sanctions on Russia rather than acting as a neutral mediator.
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Prince William arrived at a climate event in London using an electric bus to highlight environmental protection. He spoke about progress made through the Earthshot Prize, a 10-year program that funds ideas to help the planet, and emphasized the need to act on proven solutions.
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Prince William arrived at the event on an electric bus in London’s Guildhall.
The event focused on fighting climate change and protecting the environment.
The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 to find new ways to save the planet.
It awards £1 million each year to five projects that tackle environmental problems.
Projects have cut 18 million tonnes of emissions, equal to removing 4 million cars from the road.
85 million hectares of land, forests, and rivers have been protected or restored by prize winners.
Future projects include improving green energy batteries, climate-smart farming in India, and eco-friendly fashion dyes.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised efforts to reduce pollution in the city and supported Prince William’s environmental work.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are challenging a decision by UK prosecutors to keep secret the names of people accusing them of crimes. They face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, and will be extradited from Romania once legal matters there are finished.
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The Tate brothers want the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to reveal names of their accusers.
The CPS is withholding the names temporarily until formal court proceedings begin in the UK.
The brothers have denied the accusations and say not knowing the accusers' names hinders their defense.
Bedfordshire Police issued European arrest warrants in 2024, but extradition will follow once Romanian cases conclude.
The brothers offered to be questioned by UK police in Romania, but this was declined by the CPS.
The 21 charges relate to events between 2012 and 2016.
A UK court is deciding whether to allow a judicial review of the CPS’s decision about the accusers’ identities.
The Tate brothers hold UK and US citizenship.
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Authorities have found new details about two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family soon after she went missing. They believe the notes were written by the same individual or group.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared some time ago.
Two ransom notes were sent to her family shortly after she vanished.
Law enforcement officials think both notes come from the same person or group.
The notes are related to the ransom demand for Nancy Guthrie’s release.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter provided the update.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into the notes’ origins.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate have not been told the names of women accusing them of rape and human trafficking because of fears they might share those names on social media. The Tates’ lawyers are asking the court to review this decision, saying it affects their right to a fair trial. The prosecutions say the women’s identities are kept secret to protect them and the justice process.
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Andrew Tate (39) faces accusations from three women about events from 2014 to 2016; Tristan Tate (37) faces accusations from one woman about events from 2012 to 2016.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) charged the Tates in March 2024 but has not revealed accusers’ names.
The Tates deny all allegations.
The Tates live in Romania and Bedfordshire police declined to interview them there.
The CPS fears the Tates could use their large social media followings to publicly identify the women.
Andrew Tate has over 10 million followers on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
The CPS will disclose accusers’ names once the Tates are extradited to the UK.
The Tates offered to pay fines to gain access to the names, but this was rejected.
The Tates’ lawyers argue withholding the names harms their defense and believe the women’s vulnerability is not proven enough to justify secrecy.
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Israeli police and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters clashed during a demonstration against mandatory military service. The protest followed the arrest of Yosef Friedman for taking part in an earlier protest.
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The protest involved Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews in Israel.
The protest was against mandatory military conscription.
Police and protesters clashed during the event.
The demonstration was sparked by the arrest of Yosef Friedman.
Friedman was arrested for participating in a previous anti-draft protest.
Such protests against conscription have happened before in Israel.
The clashes occurred on a Monday.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, the UK economy has grown much slower than the US economy. Studies show Brexit has reduced UK economic size by 6% to 8%, lowered business investment by about 12%, and decreased both employment and productivity by up to 4%.
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The UK economy grew about 13% since the Brexit vote, less than half of US growth in the same period.
Brexit caused increased trade barriers, fewer workers moving freely, and years of unclear policies.
Business investment in the UK has been 12% to 13% lower than if the UK had stayed in the EU.
Employment and productivity in the UK are estimated to be up to 4% lower due to Brexit.
Economic uncertainty led businesses to delay investments and spend years dealing with Brexit complications.
Firms closely linked to European markets experienced the most economic harm.
Economists predicted early Brexit costs but underestimated the long-term negative effects.
The UK faces low economic growth, higher prices, stressed public services, and political challenges connected to Brexit.
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Homicide rates in Mexico have decreased during the World Cup. This drop happened at the same time when authorities temporarily stopped targeting cartel leaders.
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Mexico saw fewer murders during the World Cup event.
Law enforcement paused actions against cartel bosses during this time.
The reduction in violence is linked to this pause.
Cartels are criminal organizations involved in illegal activities.
The World Cup is an international soccer tournament that attracts global attention.
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The movie "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will be available to watch digitally starting June 30, 2026, on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. It will then be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu from July 29, 2026, and will come out on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on July 28, 2026.
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is a sequel to the 2006 hit film directed by David Frankel.
The first movie made over $677 million worldwide.
The second movie stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs.
The film is about Andy returning to Runway magazine and teaming up with Miranda to save the magazine.
Digital rental and purchase start June 30, 2026, on services like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Physical copies on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD will be released on July 28, 2026.
Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu will begin exclusively on July 29, 2026.
Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage, fashion insights, a music video by Lady Gaga and Doechii, and audio commentary.
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Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham as he plans to step down as prime minister and wants a smooth transfer of power. Burnham, who recently won a by-election, is the only candidate so far to possibly replace Starmer and could become prime minister by mid-July.
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Sir Keir Starmer announced he will resign as prime minister after less than two years in office.
Starmer met with Andy Burnham, who won a recent by-election in Makerfield.
Burnham is currently the only candidate for Labour party leadership and could become prime minister around 17 July.
Access talks with government officials will start soon to prepare candidates for leading the government.
Starmer agreed to pause major spending and policy decisions until a new prime minister takes over.
Burnham supports existing fiscal rules and promises not to raise major taxes like income tax, VAT, or National Insurance.
He plans to focus on more public control of utilities, building council houses, and improving the economy.
Some Labour MPs consider other leadership candidates, but it is unclear if they will officially run against Burnham.
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Keir Starmer has announced he is resigning as the U.K. prime minister less than two years after winning the general election with the Labour Party. Andy Burnham is currently the leading candidate to become the next prime minister.
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Keir Starmer was the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
He led the Labour Party to a general election win.
Starmer resigned from his position as prime minister.
His resignation comes less than two years after taking office.
Andy Burnham is now considered the top candidate to replace him.
The news was reported and explained by CBS News.
The reasons behind Starmer’s resignation were discussed in the CBS News report.
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A Chilean court found three former agents of Augusto Pinochet’s secret police guilty of killing Ronni Karpen Moffitt in a 1976 car bomb attack in Washington DC. The agents were sentenced to 15 years in prison for their roles in the murder.
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Ronni Karpen Moffitt, an American working with Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier, was killed by a car bomb in Washington DC in 1976.
Three former agents of Chile’s secret police (Dina) were convicted for Moffitt’s murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The secret police operated under Pinochet’s dictatorship and targeted opponents in Chile and abroad.
The bombing was ordered directly by Pinochet and planned by Dina’s chief Manuel Contreras.
The killing caused tension between Chile and the US, which later placed an arms embargo on Chile.
Previous legal actions had punished some involved Chilean military officials and an American collaborator named Michael Townley.
Moffitt’s family and supporters see the court ruling as a long-awaited step toward justice.
Orlando Letelier was an outspoken critic of Pinochet and was murdered in the same attack.
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Iran and Oman said they will study fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint group, aiming to manage the waterway together. Both countries said they have rights over the strait but promised safe passage without tolls, despite the U.S. opposing any charges.
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Iran and Oman will work together to decide on fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz.
They claim sovereignty over their territorial waters in the strait.
The joint group will discuss future navigation rules and related costs following international standards.
Iran plans to charge "maritime service fees" after a 60-day free period stated in a deal with the U.S. and Oman.
The U.S. strongly opposes any tolls or fees on the strait and has threatened sanctions against Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route used for about 20% of the world's oil and natural gas shipments.
Iran previously closed the strait but lifted the blockade in line with a recent agreement with the U.S.
Both countries declared commitment to international law and toll-free safe passage through the strait.
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South African police are investigating the murder of a 29-year-old Malawian man in Pietermaritzburg amid growing anti-migrant violence. Many Malawians are seeking to leave South Africa due to threats and attacks ahead of a June 30 deadline set by protest groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country.
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A 29-year-old Malawian man was murdered in Pietermaritzburg after a protest.
Hundreds of Malawians gathered to be repatriated out of fear of anti-migrant attacks.
South Africa is increasing security ahead of a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
Anti-migrant protests target foreigners from countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, and Mozambique.
South African police opened a murder investigation after the man was found injured near a river.
Violence against migrants has happened before, with deadly riots in 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2019.
Local elections in South Africa are upcoming on November 4, during ongoing political tensions.
Some political violence also occurred recently, including shootings linked to local parties during voter registration.
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Iain Robertson, an actor known for his role in the BBC soap River City, was found guilty of raping one woman and assaulting two others in crimes dated between 2004 and 2019. The trial took place in Glasgow, and sentencing is scheduled for July 23.
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Iain Robertson is 45 years old and played Stevie O'Hara in River City.
He was convicted of five crimes, including rape and domestic abuse.
The offenses happened from 2004 to 2019.
Witnesses described Robertson as violent and controlling.
The trial was held at the High Court in Glasgow.
The judge has postponed sentencing until July 23.
The prosecutor said the victims’ stories were strong and consistent.
Robertson denied the charges and said he was "no angel."
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A survey shows that most people in the United Kingdom now think leaving the European Union, known as Brexit, was a mistake ten years after the 2016 referendum. The country has faced political and economic problems since leaving the EU, but many people who voted to leave still support Brexit.
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In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU with 51.9% of the vote.
A recent YouGov poll finds a majority of Britons now believe Brexit was a mistake.
Brexit has caused political troubles, with seven prime ministers in ten years dealing with its effects.
Economic studies show that Brexit reduced UK productivity, imports, exports, and caused about a 6% drop in the economy.
Some who voted to leave admit to "Bregret," but two-thirds still support Brexit.
Nigel Farage, a Brexit leader and ally of President Donald Trump, says leaving the EU was the right decision.
The promise to control borders and limit EU migration was not fully realized, leading to increased migration from outside the EU.
Many Britons are tired of the idea of holding another referendum on EU membership.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave that has caused early closures of major Paris tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum. The heat has also disrupted daily life, leading to school closures and train cancellations across the country.
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The Eiffel Tower closed early at 4 pm on Tuesday due to extreme heat and may close early again on Wednesday.
Visitors with tickets to the Eiffel Tower during early closures will be refunded.
The Louvre museum will close two hours early from Wednesday to Saturday because of the heat.
Both the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among the most visited sites in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually.
The Louvre's old building is not well adapted to climate change and faces funding challenges for upgrades.
Other tourist attractions, like Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, have warned visitors to postpone visits during the heatwave.
More than half of mainland France is under the highest weather alert level due to the heat.
The heatwave has caused school closures and train cancellations, affecting daily life in France.
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A severe heatwave in France has caused the early closure of two famous Paris tourist sites, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. These closures aim to protect visitors and staff from dangerous high temperatures.
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The Eiffel Tower closed early at 4 pm on June 23, 2026, instead of its usual hours from 9 am to 12:45 am.
The Louvre Museum will close two hours early, at 4 pm, from Wednesday to Saturday due to the heatwave.
The heatwave has disrupted daily life in France, causing school closures and train cancellations.
The Eiffel Tower receives about seven million visitors annually.
The Louvre, home to famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, has around nine million visitors each year.
The Louvre is an old building that is not well-equipped to handle extreme heat and needs upgrades.
Visitors who had tickets for early closure times at the Eiffel Tower will be refunded.
The highest heat buildup occurs late in the day and is worsened by large numbers of visitors inside these sites.
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