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Ceasefire talks in Egypt involving Palestinian groups and mediators are stalled because of disagreements over disarming Hamas and handing over weapons and tunnel maps. The talks center on a key part of the ceasefire plan called Clause 8, which outlines how weapons should be collected and what conditions must be met before Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza.
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The talks are happening in Egypt with Palestinian factions and international mediators.
Nickolay Mladenov, a UN representative, demands no weapons remain in Gaza after the ceasefire.
The United States is pushing for the complete disarmament of Hamas and the surrender of tunnel maps.
Clause 8 of the ceasefire plan covers the disarmament process and the management of security in Gaza after the war.
Hamas initially agreed to hand over heavy weapons like rockets and missiles but wants Israeli withdrawal first.
Palestinian factions want weapons collection tied to Israel pulling out of Gaza and political guarantees for Palestinian rights.
Israel rejected Palestinian proposals and insists on dismantling Hamas's tunnel network and military facilities.
The disagreement over weapons and security is the main obstacle to ending the conflict fully.
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Police declared a major incident after a bus crashed and flipped on its side near Kidwelly in west Wales. At least 26 people were hurt, and emergency services including air ambulances responded to the scene.
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The crash happened on the A484 roundabout near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, west Wales.
A bus collided and flipped onto its side.
At least 26 people were injured in the crash.
Two air ambulance helicopters and ground paramedics attended the scene.
Police closed the road between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog.
The local Member of Parliament, Nia Griffith, asked the public to avoid the area and use other routes.
Emergency services are still working at the site.
Officials have asked for patience as more information will be released later.
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Inflation in Tunisia rose above 5 percent last month, mainly because food prices increased a lot. Problems with supply chains and middlemen raising prices, along with high unemployment in poorer regions, contributed to the situation.
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Tunisia's inflation rate exceeded 5% in the last month.
The rise in inflation is mainly due to higher food prices.
Supply chain problems have made it harder to get food products.
Middlemen are increasing prices, adding to inflation.
High unemployment persists, especially in remote and marginalized areas.
Protests are occurring, focusing on the high cost of living.
The capital and coastal areas are economically better off than poorer inland regions.
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President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open after a deal to end the war with Iran included reopening this key waterway. Although ships have started moving through again, there is still some confusion due to Iran’s claims and concerns about safety.
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President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz is open and that a naval blockade has ended.
The strait is important because about 20% of the world’s oil passes through it.
Iran had closed the strait earlier, citing Israeli violations of a ceasefire.
Since then, dozens of ships have passed through the waterway, but traffic has not returned to normal levels.
Iran and the U.S. agreed to create a phone line to prevent military misunderstandings.
Iran wants to charge ships for passage, but this would break international marine law.
Iran and Oman formed a committee to discuss managing the strait, agreeing to keep it safe and toll-free for now.
There is no clear plan on whether the strait will remain toll-free after 60 days under the current agreement.
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The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic group, plans to ordain four new bishops without approval from the Vatican. The Vatican says this action will cause automatic excommunication, meaning those involved would be officially banned from church roles and sacraments. This event tests Pope Leo XIV’s leadership and highlights ongoing tensions between traditionalist Catholics and church reforms since the 1960s.
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The SSPX will ordain four bishops on July 1 at their seminary in Switzerland without papal approval.
The Vatican states this ordination is a "schismatic act" leading to automatic excommunication.
Excommunication means being banned from receiving sacraments, holding official church roles, or performing liturgical functions.
Pope Leo XIV began his papacy in May 2025 and personally urged the SSPX to cancel the ordinations.
The SSPX has existed since 1970, opposing changes from the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
In 1988, SSPX founder Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre also consecrated bishops without Vatican approval and was excommunicated.
Pope Benedict XVI lifted some excommunications in 2009, but the SSPX remains outside full church membership.
The dispute reflects a wider global Catholic debate between traditionalist groups and church leaders favoring modern reforms.
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Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party won nearly 90% of the seats in the recent national election. The northern Tigray region did not vote because it is still recovering from a deadly conflict that happened from 2020 to 2022.
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The Prosperity Party is led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The party won almost 90% of the seats in the national parliament.
The Tigray region, affected by a conflict causing around 600,000 deaths, did not take part in the election.
The conflict occurred between 2020 and 2022 in northern Ethiopia.
There are growing tensions between local leaders in Tigray and the federal government.
These tensions raise fears of more conflict in the future.
Abiy Ahmed has been in power since 2018.
Some people criticize Abiy Ahmed’s government for becoming more authoritarian, meaning it controls more and allows less political freedom.
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Brexit, the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, has caused deep divisions in British politics. Since the 2016 referendum, the U.K. is about to have its seventh prime minister.
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The U.K. voted to leave the EU on June 23, 2016, with 52% voting to leave and 48% voting to remain.
The U.K. had been a member of the European Union for over 40 years before this vote.
David Cameron, the Conservative prime minister who called the referendum and supported staying in the EU, resigned the day after the vote.
Brexit has caused ongoing political turmoil and instability in British government leadership.
Since the referendum, the U.K. has had six prime ministers and is approaching the appointment of a seventh.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a Northern Ireland politician and former DUP leader, has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape, and is now in Maghaberry Prison. His conviction and imprisonment have caused significant disruption in Northern Ireland's political scene and within the DUP party.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape.
He is serving a prison sentence in Maghaberry Prison, where he is under close watch.
He faces up to 12 hours a day in his cell, possibly shared with another prisoner.
Donaldson’s phone was taken away, and he has limited contact with the outside world.
His conviction has seriously shaken Northern Ireland politics and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Donaldson was suspended and later expelled from the DUP after his arrest.
His case affected the DUP’s image and election results, with some voters feeling betrayed.
Before his arrest, Donaldson was seen as a unifying figure in the DUP and a strong opponent of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.
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Marc Bloch, a French historian and member of the Resistance during World War II, was honored by being inducted into the Pantheon, a place for France’s most respected historical figures. This ceremony happens less than a year before France’s presidential election and holds political importance as far-right party National Rally aims for power.
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Marc Bloch was a historian and fighter in the French Resistance.
He was captured, tortured, and executed by the Gestapo in 1944.
The Pantheon is a special site in France for honoring important historical figures.
Bloch’s induction into the Pantheon took place on June 23, 2026.
The ceremony has political meaning ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party is the far-right political group hoping to win power.
The event highlights France’s remembrance of those who opposed Nazi occupation during WWII.
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Marc Bloch, a French historian, soldier, and Resistance fighter, will be honored by being inducted into France’s Panthéon on June 23, 2026. Bloch fought in both World Wars and was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for his role in the Resistance.
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Marc Bloch was a professor of medieval history.
He fought for France in World War I and served as a sergeant and intelligence officer.
Bloch joined the French Resistance during World War II after France’s 1940 armistice with Nazi Germany.
He was executed by German forces in 1944 alongside other Resistance members.
Bloch came from a Jewish family in Alsace that remained loyal to France after the region was annexed by Germany in 1870.
He wrote about his willingness to sacrifice his life for France in letters during the war.
France is recognizing Bloch’s contributions by placing him in the Panthéon, a national monument that honors notable French figures.
His induction follows other prominent figures who have been honored at the Panthéon, such as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
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A severe heatwave in France and parts of Europe has caused record-breaking high temperatures, leading to around 40 drownings in France as people swam in unsafe locations. The heatwave is expected to continue, with officials warning about the dangers of extreme heat and advising precautions.
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About 40 people have drowned in unsupervised swimming areas in France since June 18.
Most drowning victims were young people, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Temperatures in western France could reach up to 43°C (109°F).
Météo-France placed 54 regions under red heatwave alerts.
Overnight temperatures in France hit the highest since 1947.
Officials advised remote work and limited travel due to strain on transport systems in the Paris area.
The heatwave is caused by a slow-moving mass of hot air from the Sahara Desert.
Other European countries like Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK also issued heat alerts and reported heat-related incidents.
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The Irish government will provide €228 million (£197 million) to improve rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The funding comes from the Shared Island Fund and supports rail infrastructure, hourly train services, sports facilities, port development, canal restoration, water quality programs, and education projects.
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€193 million (£166 million) will improve the Londonderry-Belfast-Dublin rail infrastructure.
€35 million (£30 million) will continue hourly trains from Dublin to Belfast until at least 2030.
The Shared Island Fund supports projects benefiting both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
£3 million will go towards cricket facilities at Stormont in Belfast for the 2030 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
€40 million (£34 million) will help expand port capacity across the island.
€30 million (£26 million) will fund the third phase of the Ulster Canal restoration.
€33 million (£28 million) will support a water quality program for Lough Neagh, which faces ecological challenges.
€13.5 million (£12 million) will create 1,000 new places for early years educators, with 40% reserved for participants from Northern Ireland.
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The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon and the first full moon of summer, will peak on June 29 and can be seen across the United States. Weather forecasts suggest the best views will be in the Northwest and Northeast, with some areas in the South and central U.S. likely to have cloudy skies.
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The Strawberry Moon reaches full brightness at 7:58 p.m. EDT on June 29, 2026.
It is the second-smallest full moon of the year because it occurs just after apogee, when the moon is farthest from Earth.
The name "Strawberry Moon" comes from Native American Algonquian tribes, who linked it to the strawberry harvest season.
The moon will appear low on the southeastern horizon shortly after sunset, making moonrise the best time for viewing.
The full moon is not actually pink or red despite the name.
Clear skies are expected mainly in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast according to NOAA forecasts.
To see the moon clearly, find a place with a clear view, away from bright city lights, such as open fields or near water.
The next full moon after the Strawberry Moon is the Buck Moon, on July 29, 2026.
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Childhood and teen obesity has reached record high levels, with about 20% affected. The FDA has approved GLP-1 drugs to help children aged 12 and older lose weight. Experts explain how these drugs work, the possible risks, and who should consider using them.
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About 1 in 5 children and teenagers in the U.S. live with obesity.
The FDA approved GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in kids aged 12 and above.
GLP-1 drugs help reduce appetite and manage weight.
Doctors say these drugs may not be suitable for everyone.
There are possible risks and side effects to consider.
Medical experts recommend evaluating each child’s health before prescribing.
The goal is to support healthy weight loss alongside diet and exercise.
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Kenya has stopped work on a U.S.-run Ebola quarantine centre after a court ordered a halt due to protests and legal challenges. The facility, planned near Nairobi, was meant to house evacuated U.S. citizens from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Kenya’s health minister announced a complete stop to building the Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia airbase.
The court ordered the halt after the minister ignored earlier stop-work orders.
The quarantine centre was intended for U.S. citizens evacuated from DR Congo, where there is a major Ebola outbreak.
The facility would have about 50 isolation beds and be managed by U.S. medical staff.
Protests and unrest over the facility led to three deaths near the site.
Kenyan medical professionals oppose the centre, fearing it could harm the country’s health system.
Kenya has not yet had any Ebola cases.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has caused over 1,000 cases and at least 267 deaths, with some cases in neighbouring Uganda.
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A bus crashed near the Kidwelly roundabout on the A484 road in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Police declared it a major incident, closed the road, and asked people to avoid the area while emergency teams respond.
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The crash involved a bus and happened near the Kidwelly roundabout on the A484.
The location is in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Dyfed-Powys Police called the situation a major incident.
The road is closed between Parc y Bocs roundabout and Llandyfaelog.
Drivers are advised to use different routes.
Emergency services are at the scene managing the situation.
Members of the public have been asked to stay away until further notice.
Updates are being provided as new information comes in.
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France is experiencing a very strong heatwave that started last week, causing problems like school closures and train disruptions. Since June 18, 40 people have died, many of them young, mainly due to drowning. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held a meeting on June 23 to discuss how to handle the crisis.
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A severe heatwave has affected France since last week.
The country faced its hottest night on June 22.
At least 40 people have died since June 18, with many victims being young.
Causes of death include drowning during the heatwave.
Schools have closed, and some trains have been canceled because of the heat.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called a crisis meeting on June 23.
The heatwave is disrupting daily life in France.
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The UK government knew in 2024 that Ethiopia was supporting a violent militia in Sudan’s civil war but did not share this information publicly to avoid upsetting the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A human rights expert will tell British lawmakers that the UK put its relationship with the UAE above efforts to stop mass killings in Sudan.
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British officials received intelligence in 2024 that Ethiopia was helping the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan.
The UK did not reveal this information publicly due to pressure from the UAE.
Ethiopia denies being involved in Sudan’s civil war.
The RSF captured El Fasher city after an 18-month siege, where an estimated 60,000 civilians were killed.
A senior UK official tried to reduce the reported death toll for political reasons.
Evidence includes encrypted messages, meeting notes, and phone records tracked by Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab.
Phones linked to RSF commanders moved between Sudan, Ethiopia, and the UAE, showing possible secret support.
A British UN official expressed despair over the UK government’s inaction as mass atrocities became inevitable.
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U.S. President Donald Trump will give the World Cup final trophy to the winning team in New Jersey on July 19. This was confirmed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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The World Cup final will take place in New Jersey.
President Donald Trump will present the trophy to the winning team.
The event is scheduled for July 19.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the announcement.
This is a notable involvement of a U.S. president in a major international sports event.
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Iran denies the claim made by U.S. Vice President JD Vance that it agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) return for nuclear inspections. The denial comes amid talks between Iran and the U.S.
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JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, said Iran agreed to nuclear inspections by the IAEA.
Iran has denied this statement, saying it is not true.
The IAEA is an international agency that checks countries' nuclear activities to ensure they are peaceful.
These claims and denials come during ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
The situation relates to efforts to monitor Iran’s nuclear program.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondents Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams.
The disagreement affects international trust in the nuclear negotiation process.
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