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Guinea has stopped the export of unrefined gold to encourage refining the metal within the country. This new rule aims to improve the economy and create jobs by keeping more value from gold mining inside Guinea.
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Guinea's president, Mamadi Doumbouya, announced the ban on raw gold exports.
The rule means all gold must be processed in Guinea before it can be sold internationally.
Guinea is the sixth largest gold producer in Africa.
A new gold refinery in the capital city, Conakry, will process the country's gold.
The refinery can handle up to 250 tonnes of gold each year, matching current production levels.
Foreign mining companies face losing their licenses if they break the new export rule.
Other African countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, and Zimbabwe have similar bans on raw mineral exports.
Guinea is also the world's biggest producer of bauxite, a metal used to make aluminum.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday after serving two years in office. His decision followed strong pressure from members of his own Labour Party.
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Keir Starmer was the leader of the United Kingdom as prime minister.
He took office two years ago.
Internal pressure from the Labour Party members led to his resignation.
Starmer announced his resignation publicly on a Monday.
The Labour Party is one of the main political parties in the UK.
The article reports this news through CBS News.
No details were given about who will succeed him or the reasons behind the party’s pressure.
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A U.S. military strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men accused of being involved in drug trafficking linked to terrorism. The operation, called "Operation Southern Spear," targeted a boat believed to be run by groups labeled as terrorist organizations.
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The strike happened in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Two men were killed during the strike.
The men were accused of being “narco-terrorists,” meaning involved in drug trafficking and terrorism.
The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) announced the operation on the social media platform X.
The operation was named "Operation Southern Spear."
The targeted boat was said to be operated by designated terrorist organizations.
This strike is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations connected to terrorism.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, a Northern Irish politician and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), was found guilty of multiple historical sexual offenses against two young girls spanning over two decades. The verdict shocked many who had worked with him and followed his political career, as the charges revealed a hidden abusive behavior behind his public image.
Key Facts
Jeffrey Donaldson is a Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley and leader of the DUP.
He was charged with 18 historical sexual offenses, including rape and indecent assault, against two young victims.
The abuse took place from 1985 to 2008, during which Donaldson rose in political power.
His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, was charged with helping him cover up the abuse.
The victims described traumatic experiences beginning when they were in primary school.
Donaldson was well-regarded in politics prior to the charges, known as calm and articulate.
The verdict came after four weeks of court evidence in Newry Crown Court.
Donaldson’s political career is now effectively ended following the conviction.
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Tens of thousands of people in Albania are protesting against a planned luxury resort backed by an investment firm linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The protests began as environmental concerns but have grown into large anti-government demonstrations calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation over corruption and transparency issues.
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The protests started because of plans to build a luxury resort on Sazan Island and nearby protected coastal areas.
The investment firm behind the project is Affinity Partners, founded by Jared Kushner.
Demonstrations now include students, civil society groups, and Albanian people living abroad.
Protesters accuse Prime Minister Rama’s government of favoring wealthy foreign investors over public and environmental interests.
The protests are some of the largest Albania has seen since the early 1990s.
Demonstrators use slogans like “Rama resign” and call for political change, criticizing both the government and the opposition leader.
Prime Minister Rama calls the protests exaggerated and says the project is still under review.
The government says the land for the project is privately owned and defends the development as an economic opportunity.
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Two six-month-old sloth bear cubs named Ozzy and Champa were introduced to the public at the Smithsonian National Zoo. New video footage was shared showing the cubs’ first appearance.
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The cubs are six months old.
Their names are Ozzy and Champa.
They are sloth bears, a species of bear.
The cubs made their public debut at the Smithsonian National Zoo.
New footage and images of the cubs were released to the public.
The debut happened on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The news was covered by the show “GMA” (Good Morning America).
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Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), was found guilty of multiple child sexual offences including rape. The crimes took place between 1985 and 2008, involving two victims who were children at the time. Donaldson's wife was found to have aided him but was not convicted due to mental health issues.
Key Facts
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 sexual offences including rape and indecent assault.
The offences involved two victims who were children during the abuse.
The trial lasted four weeks and was held at Newry crown court.
Donaldson pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury of 12 people.
One victim reported being raped as a primary school child; the other described repeated abuse.
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor, was found to have helped him but was not criminally charged due to mental health.
Donaldson resigned from the DUP and stepped down as an MP after his arrest in March 2024.
The abuse was reported to police in 2024 after victims came forward as adults.
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Europe is experiencing a very early and intense heatwave less than a month after another record-breaking heatwave in May. Temperatures across many countries are rising, and the World Health Organization says 200,000 people in the European Union have died from heat-related causes since 2022.
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Europe is under a red alert due to an exceptional early heatwave in June 2026.
This heatwave follows another one that set records in May 2026.
Temperatures are expected to increase even more in the coming days.
The World Health Organization reports 200,000 heat-related deaths in the EU since 2022.
Countries most affected include France and Spain.
The heatwave has increased demand for air conditioning in some areas.
Authorities and residents are struggling to cope with the high temperatures.
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France is experiencing a second early heatwave this year, which has increased the demand for air conditioning (AC). Although only 25% of French homes currently use AC, this number is growing due to more frequent extreme heat caused by climate change.
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France traditionally has a low rate of air conditioning use, with about 25% of households equipped.
The demand for AC is rising as heatwaves become more common.
France's electricity mainly comes from nuclear power, so extra AC use has a smaller environmental impact compared to other countries.
Despite this, there are other concerns related to increased AC use.
The heatwave is an early-season event, happening before the usual summer peak.
Climate change is driving more frequent and intense heatwaves in France.
The issue of air conditioning has political and social discussion attached to it in France.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, but fighting resumed the next day when Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon. Israel said it was responding to rocket attacks from Hezbollah that also killed an Israeli soldier. These events could affect the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday.
The next day, Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon.
Hezbollah had launched over 50 rockets toward Israel.
An Israeli soldier was killed in the rocket attacks.
Israel said its strikes were a response to Hezbollah’s rocket fire.
The clashes could influence talks between the United States and Iran.
The U.S. and Iran are currently engaged in negotiations.
Fighting occurred despite the reported ceasefire agreement.
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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce when he will leave office after the Labour Party’s poor election results. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and newly elected member of parliament, is the leading candidate to become the next UK Prime Minister.
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Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign following disappointing election results for the Labour Party.
Andy Burnham is currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Burnham recently won a seat in the UK parliament representing Makerfield.
Burnham is considered the front-runner to replace Starmer as Prime Minister.
No early general election is expected even with the change in leadership.
The situation is described as a “passing of the crown,” indicating a leadership change within the same party.
The news is from June 2026.
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Sir Keir Starmer resigned as the UK prime minister after losing support from his MPs and Cabinet members. During his time in office from July 2024 to mid-2026, the UK economy showed some growth but energy bills increased, immigration fell, and NHS waiting list times improved slightly.
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Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister in July 2024 and resigned in mid-2026 after losing political support.
Public approval of Starmer fell from 36% good ratings in August 2024 to 18% in mid-2026.
The UK economy grew by 2.3% from mid-2024 to early 2026, faster than most G7 countries except the US.
Inflation in household energy bills rose by about £300 due to global issues like the Iran conflict.
Immigration and net migration to the UK decreased, with net migration down 48% in 2025 compared to 2024.
NHS waiting times improved, with 65% of patients seen within 18 weeks by April 2026, up from 58.9%.
The number of small boat crossings in the Channel fell 41% in early 2026 compared to 2025 but remain high overall.
The IMF forecasts slower UK economic growth in 2026 and 2027 compared to the US and Canada.
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Kadeem En Pointe is a male ballet dancer who wants to inspire more men to dance on their toes, a style called "en pointe" usually done by women. He filmed himself dancing in Paris and talked about his goal to share the joy of ballet.
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Kadeem En Pointe is a male ballet dancer promoting men to perform ballet en pointe.
En pointe means dancing on the tips of the toes, a traditional female ballet technique.
He filmed a video dancing in front of famous places in Paris.
Kadeem spoke publicly about his campaign to encourage male ballet dancers.
Ballet requires many years of hard work.
His message is about spreading the happiness ballet brings him.
The story was featured in a program called Perspective on France 24.
The video was made by journalist Stuart Norval.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will step down as the leader of the Labour Party once a new leader is chosen in the next few weeks. He spoke about this decision at 10 Downing Street and asked the party's national executive committee to allow candidates to be nominated for his replacement.
Key Facts
Keir Starmer is the current British Prime Minister.
He will resign as Labour Party leader after a new leader is elected.
The leadership change is expected to happen in the coming weeks.
Starmer made the announcement at 10 Downing Street, his official residence.
He instructed the Labour Party’s national executive committee to open nominations.
The new leader will succeed him as party leader.
This move signals a planned leadership transition within the Labour Party.
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France is facing its hottest day during a current heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 43°C (109°F) in the southwest. The French government has held a crisis meeting to address the situation and issued safety recommendations, warning that the heatwave could be as severe as the deadly 2003 heatwave.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave with peak temperatures up to 43°C (109°F).
The heatwave is considered potentially as dangerous as the 2003 heatwave that caused nearly 15,000 deaths.
The French government held a crisis meeting to coordinate response efforts.
Authorities have provided recommendations for public safety during the heatwave.
Some public measures, such as banning alcohol consumption in public spaces, have been introduced due to the heat.
The extreme weather is linked to climate change and is causing disruptions across the country.
This heatwave comes less than a month after an earlier premature heatwave in France.
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Colombia has elected Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate backed by President Donald Trump, in a very close presidential runoff. The result has caused tensions, with some people supporting the win and others protesting because they fear a shift to the right.
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Abelardo de la Espriella won the Colombian presidential election in a narrow vote.
He is a right-wing candidate supported by President Donald Trump.
His rival was Iván Cepeda, a left-wing candidate.
The election result has divided the country and led to protests.
Supporters see de la Espriella’s win as a victory, while opponents worry about political changes.
The runoff election was closely contested and tense.
The vote result highlights deep political divisions in Colombia.
This election is part of larger political trends in South America.
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Several strong tornadoes struck southern Illinois and other parts of the Midwest on Sunday, with over 24 tornado reports in the region. At the same time, strong winds in the western United States are helping at least 70 wildfires to spread.
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Intense tornadoes hit southern Illinois late Sunday.
There were at least 24 tornado reports across the Midwest.
High winds are common in the western U.S. at this time.
These strong winds are making wildfires worse.
At least 70 wildfires are currently active in the western states.
The storms and fires are happening at the same time but in different regions.
Weather experts are monitoring the tornadoes and wildfires closely.
No information was given about injuries or damage in the report.
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A professor says the United States is not in a strong position in peace talks with Iran. The US tried to force Iran to give in by military pressure, but that did not work. Now both sides are back at the negotiation table while Iran holds the upper hand.
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The US shifted its approach from trying to change Iran’s government to trying to make Iran surrender on certain demands.
Military actions, including bombing, failed to force Iran to agree.
The US ruled out sending ground troops to Iran.
Iran retaliated against Gulf countries during the conflict.
Blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, had a big impact on the global economy.
The current peace talks are tense and not balanced, with Iran having the advantage.
President Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iran during the period of talks.
The ongoing conflict involves multiple countries in the Middle East, including Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
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As the US and Iran continue peace talks, reporters visited Tehran to learn what people there think about the negotiations. Some Iranians who oppose their government hoped the ongoing conflicts would lead to change, but many are now feeling disappointed because Iran’s leaders appear more united.
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The US and Iran are engaged in ongoing peace talks.
Journalists gained rare access to public opinions in Tehran, Iran’s capital.
People opposing the Iranian government had hoped war would bring political change.
Iranian leaders seem more united now than before the talks.
This unity has caused feelings of disappointment among anti-government Iranians.
The peace talks include discussions about Lebanon and regional conflicts involving Israel and Hezbollah.
President Donald Trump has warned of possible military strikes related to Iran’s actions.
The situation around the Hormuz Strait, a strategic waterway, remains tense with sailors facing challenges.
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In 2025, India's Supreme Court declared maternity leave a basic right for working women. Indian law grants 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for up to two children, but challenges remain in fully supporting working mothers.
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The Supreme Court of India made maternity leave a fundamental right in 2025.
Women in India can get 26 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Paid maternity leave covers up to two children per woman.
This law is seen as progress for women's rights in India.
Advocates say more work is needed to protect working mothers’ rights fully.
The issue reflects broader challenges for women in the Indian workforce.
Maternity leave laws in India are among the most generous globally.
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