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The United States has paused sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days following the start of peace talks with Iran. Both countries agreed to communicate to keep the Strait of Hormuz safe for commercial ships, but they disagree on some issues like the release of frozen Iranian assets and nuclear inspections.
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The US has waived sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days to support peace talks.
A communication line was set up to avoid problems in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli attacks in February, causing oil prices to rise worldwide.
Qatar and Pakistan are mediators in the talks and will keep reporting on progress in nuclear, sanctions, and monitoring discussions.
Iran claims the US agreed to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, but the US has not confirmed this.
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow nuclear inspectors to return, but Iran denies this.
The US says any unfrozen money will be spent on American agricultural products to help both US farmers and Iran.
Iran insists it will use the funds freely and not be forced to buy US goods specifically.
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Clive Davis, a well-known figure who helped many music artists become famous, died at the age of 94. People from the music industry and beyond shared their respects and remembered his important contributions.
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Clive Davis was 94 years old when he passed away.
He was famous for helping artists from different music styles become successful.
His work influenced many popular musicians over several decades.
Tributes and memories were shared publicly to honor his impact.
Davis had a long career in the music industry, shaping the careers of many stars.
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Niger has officially started the process to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of unfair justice. Niger is the third country to leave the ICC, joining Mali and Burkina Faso, both of which have also experienced recent military takeovers.
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Niger sent a letter to the United Nations to begin withdrawing from the ICC’s treaty, called the Rome Statute.
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso all announced plans to leave the ICC last year.
A military coup in Niger in 2023 replaced the elected government with a military junta, changing the country's alliances.
Niger’s military government has formed new partnerships, including with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin faces an ICC arrest warrant.
The ICC said it is disappointed about Niger’s decision to leave.
Niger’s withdrawal will take effect 12 months after the UN receives the official letter.
The ICC can still investigate crimes committed before Niger’s exit becomes official.
There have been recent violent attacks in Niger’s capital, targeting the main airport that is important for military and regional security.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Gulf countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, to reassure them about a recent 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran. Some Gulf states worry the deal will give Iran money that could be used for military purposes, while the US says the funds will be controlled and used only for food and medicine.
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Marco Rubio is visiting the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain to discuss the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
The Gulf region is divided; Qatar helped mediate the ceasefire, but some countries fear Iran will use the unfrozen assets for its military.
President Donald Trump stated on social media that the unfrozen Iranian assets will be controlled by the US and spent on food and medical supplies from the US.
Iran has not confirmed it agreed to long-term nuclear inspections, despite US claims.
The UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, which host large US military bases, have been targeted by Iranian missile attacks.
Iran expects to receive about $6 billion in unfrozen assets from Qatar and another $6 billion as a loan, plus billions more from oil sales allowed by a US sanctions waiver.
Iran aims to encourage Gulf countries to reduce US military presence in the region.
Iran’s chief negotiator is working with Oman on a long-term deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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Europe has introduced a new digital border system called the Entry-Exit System (EES) that collects biometric data from travellers entering and leaving most European countries. Airport leaders say the system is causing long delays and missed flights, and they want changes to avoid more problems as travel increases.
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The EU rolled out the Entry-Exit System (EES) this year to register biometric data like facial scans and fingerprints from travellers outside the EU.
The system is used at many airports in Europe to check passengers when they enter and leave.
Some airports are experiencing long passenger lines and delays because of the EES.
Passengers at airports in Athens, Milan, and other cities have missed flights due to slow border checks.
The head of Europe’s airports group called for more flexibility for border authorities to pause the EES if needed.
Greek officials promised fewer checks for British tourists, but the details remain unclear.
Portugal and Italy considered exempting British nationals but the EU says there are no official plans for exceptions.
The European Commission oversees the EES and has been asked for comment about the delays.
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Marc Bloch was a famous French historian and soldier who fought in both World Wars. He was captured, tortured, and killed by the Gestapo in 1944. On June 23, 2026, he was honored by being inducted into the Panthéon, a special place in France for the country’s most respected historical figures.
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Marc Bloch was a leading historian of the 20th century.
He co-founded the important French academic journal "Les Annales" with Lucien Febvre.
Bloch served as a soldier in both World War I and World War II.
He was captured and executed by the Nazi Gestapo in 1944.
The Panthéon is a monument in France where national heroes are honored.
Marc Bloch’s induction into the Panthéon on June 23, 2026, is a rare and special tribute.
His work and sacrifice are now officially recognized as part of France’s national heritage.
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Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons flew a training mission near the Arctic region, where NATO fighter jets followed them. Norwegian F-35 jets acted quickly to monitor the Russian planes as part of NATO’s routine defense efforts in the area.
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Russia flew Tu-160 bombers with nuclear capability over the Barents and Norwegian Seas on a 16-hour training flight.
Russian bombers were escorted by MiG-31 fighter jets during the mission.
NATO jets, specifically two Norwegian F-35 fighters, intercepted and followed the Russian aircraft.
Norway maintains a quick reaction alert system with F-35 jets ready to launch within 15 minutes.
The Arctic is strategically important and sees increased military activity from Russia and China.
Russia operates large military bases and civilian cities above the Arctic Circle.
NATO countries closely monitor Russian flights near their airspace as a security measure.
The F-35 is a highly advanced American-made fifth-generation fighter jet used by many NATO members.
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Indian authorities plan to recover the body of a climber known as "Green Boots" from Mount Everest, where he has rested for nearly 30 years. The mission is very dangerous due to the high altitude and harsh weather, and experts say it might be difficult to complete within the planned timeframe.
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is seeking help from specialized teams to recover "Green Boots" from Everest’s northern slope.
"Green Boots" is a well-known landmark on the mountain, located above 27,000 feet in the dangerous "death zone."
The climber is likely Indian soldier Dorje Morup, a member of a group that died during a 1996 Everest storm.
The recovery is expected to take up to a week with a team of about 10 highly trained people.
Experts say weather conditions make a recovery before spring nearly impossible, raising doubts about the June-October plan.
More than 200 bodies remain on Everest because recovering them is very risky and costly.
Past recoveries, like that of Francys Arsentiev, have been rare and difficult, sometimes resulting in only moving bodies out of direct view.
The mountaineering community debates whether bodies should be recovered or left on the mountain out of respect or safety concerns.
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President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has fully agreed to allow the highest level of inspections of its nuclear sites. This statement came as negotiators are trying to reach a final peace deal with Iran.
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President Trump stated Iran agreed to thorough inspections of its nuclear facilities.
The agreement refers to future inspections at the highest level of scrutiny.
Negotiators are actively working toward a final peace deal with Iran.
President Trump dismissed opposing claims as false and labeled some media reports as fake news.
The peace deal aims to address concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
The statement was made amid ongoing diplomatic discussions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, many people in the UK remain unhappy about leaving the European Union. Some who wanted to stay feel disappointed the UK is no longer in the EU, while others who voted to leave feel politicians did not deliver the hard Brexit they expected.
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The UK voted to leave the European Union ten years ago.
A reporter, Clovis Casali, spoke with people in the UK to understand their opinions on Brexit.
People who voted to remain in the EU are still unhappy with the UK's departure.
Leave voters express disappointment that politicians did not follow through with the strong Brexit they wanted.
The reporter’s findings were part of a special program marking the anniversary of the Brexit vote.
Brexit continues to affect the UK politically and economically even ten years later.
The report highlights ongoing division and dissatisfaction across the country about the Brexit outcome.
Official discussions and analysis continue about Brexit’s impact on UK-EU relations.
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Israel secretly brought tens of thousands of Starlink internet devices into Iran in 2021 and 2022. This was done to help protesters in Iran who faced internet shutdowns during their demonstrations.
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Naftali Bennett was Israel's Prime Minister from 2021 to 2022.
He admitted Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran.
About tens of thousands of Starlink devices were brought in secretly.
The goal was to support anti-government protesters in Iran.
These protesters experienced internet blackouts, cutting off their online access.
Starlink is a satellite internet service that can work without local internet infrastructure.
The operation aimed to provide internet access despite Iranian government controls.
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In Mexico, many football fans find it expensive to attend World Cup matches because ticket prices are much higher than usual and the cost of food has also increased. This makes it hard for most people to afford the experience, even though they are excited about the tournament.
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World Cup tickets in Mexico can cost hundreds of euros.
Regular football match tickets in Mexico usually cost about 40 euros.
The price of food at the event has also gone up.
Many Mexican fans cannot afford to go to World Cup games due to these high costs.
The high prices affect the enjoyment of the tournament for some fans.
Football (soccer) is very popular in Mexico.
The article was issued on June 23, 2026.
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The U.S. Treasury Department has allowed Iran to sell oil without facing U.S. penalties for two months. This temporary lift of sanctions comes as a result of progress in talks between the two countries.
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The U.S. issued a two-month license for Iran’s oil sales.
This license means buyers of Iranian oil won’t get punished under U.S. sanctions during this period.
The move is linked to progress in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
The White House confirmed the agreement as a response to improved discussions.
The decision aims to encourage further talks and potential cooperation.
The license covers Iran’s ability to produce, sell, and deliver oil.
This is a temporary measure, not a full removal of sanctions.
The news was reported by CBS News with correspondent Weijia Jiang.
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Ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union (Brexit), new research shows the economy is about 6% smaller than expected. Support for Brexit has fallen, especially among younger people, many of whom would now prefer to rejoin the EU if they could vote.
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The UK voted to leave the European Union ten years ago.
Brexit was promised to improve the UK economy.
Recent studies show the UK economy is approximately 6% smaller because of Brexit.
Younger voters mostly support rejoining the EU now.
Many of these younger voters could not vote at the time of the Brexit referendum.
Public opinion on Brexit has shifted over the past decade.
The article discusses political and economic consequences of Brexit in the UK and Europe.
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Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the UK economy shows a 6% loss linked to Brexit, based on Bank of England data. While the UK’s economic growth was similar to other advanced countries right after 2016, it has fallen behind the US and Canada since the early 2020s.
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Brexit refers to the UK leaving the European Union after a 2016 vote.
The UK economy is estimated to be 6% smaller than it would have been without Brexit.
This estimate comes from analysis of internal data from the Bank of England.
Official GDP numbers from the OECD showed the UK kept pace with other rich countries soon after Brexit.
Since the early 2020s, the UK’s economic growth has slowed compared to the US and Canada.
The report includes opinions from British workers about how Brexit affected their lives.
The news highlights ongoing political and economic challenges connected to Brexit.
The article is from FRANCE 24 and includes video reporting by Clovis Casali.
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A report by U.S. federal investigators found that the deadly collapse of a Florida condo in 2021, which killed 98 people, began slowly weeks before the building fell. The building had design flaws and lacked proper repairs, causing parts of it to fail and collapse.
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The condo, Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, collapsed on June 24, 2021, killing 98 people.
Investigators found two connections between garage columns and the pool deck started failing in early June 2021.
The building’s design did not meet the building codes, and changes made over 40 years weakened the structure.
Additional weight from added planters and materials on the pool deck caused extra strain.
Corrosion was found in some steel reinforcing parts of the pool deck and parking area.
Cracks and damage were visible weeks before collapse, including a detached planter the day before.
Residents reported seeing parts of the pool deck falling in a domino effect and heard loud noises before the collapse.
New laws now require condo associations in Florida to keep enough funds for major repairs after the disaster.
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A 31-year-old man named Kamahl Cameron-Williams was fatally stabbed in Crystal Palace, south London. Police have arrested six people in connection with the murder, with some still in custody and others released on bail.
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Kamahl Cameron-Williams died at the scene in Crystal Palace after being stabbed.
The incident occurred on Westow Hill in the early hours of Sunday, 21 June.
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Two suspects, a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old man, remain in police custody.
Four others, including a 17-year-old boy and three men aged 19, 30, and 45, have been released on bail.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward urgently.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee said police are working quickly to catch all those responsible.
The police speak out against knife crime in the area.
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Israeli troops fired in southern Lebanon, killing two people and wounding two more near the city of Nabatieh. This incident threatens a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States, and Hezbollah has condemned the attack as a violation of the truce.
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Israeli soldiers opened fire with machine guns near an excavator on a road in southern Lebanon.
Two men were killed and two were injured in this shooting.
The ceasefire had been mostly holding for three days before this attack.
Hezbollah called the attack a violation of the truce but did not confirm if it will respond.
The Israeli military said it targeted armed terrorists posing a threat near their security zone in southern Lebanon.
Israeli leaders stated they will continue to act strongly to protect their soldiers and citizens and maintain the security zone.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the US must pressure Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon and mentioned ongoing complex negotiations.
US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon are happening to address issues including Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon.
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Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stopped the building of a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base. He made this decision after a court found him in contempt for continuing the work despite an order to stop it.
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The quarantine facility is supported by the United States.
It is located at Laikipia Air Base in Laikipia County, Kenya.
Construction continued even after a Kenyan court ordered it to stop.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was found in contempt of court for this action.
Following the court finding, Aden Duale halted the construction.
The facility aims to help control Ebola outbreaks by isolating cases.
The story is still developing and more updates may follow.
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