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A man in his 30s was stabbed and died at the scene in Crystal Palace, south-east London. Another 30-year-old man with serious injuries was taken to the hospital and later arrested on suspicion of murder. Police have started a murder investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.
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The stabbing happened shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday at Westow Hill, Crystal Palace.
The victim was found with stab wounds and died at the scene.
A second man, about 30 years old, was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
The injured man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Metropolitan Police are leading the investigation.
Police and ambulance services responded quickly to the incident.
Residents in the area can expect increased police presence as the investigation continues.
Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police with any information.
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Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum, a decision known as Brexit. This marked a major change in the U.K.’s relationship with Europe and has had lasting effects on its economy and politics, with trade and economic growth facing challenges since the split.
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The U.K. voted to leave the EU on June 23, 2016, with 52% of voters supporting Brexit.
The process of leaving the EU took almost five years to complete.
Brexit was driven by frustration with the EU and economic issues after the 2008 financial crisis.
Supporters believed Brexit would boost the U.K.’s economy and focus on domestic priorities.
Opponents warned Brexit could disrupt the economy and weaken the U.K.’s global position.
Since Brexit, the U.K. economy is estimated to be 4% to 8% smaller than it would have been if it remained in the EU.
British companies now face extra customs rules, paperwork, and travel restrictions when trading with the EU.
Several promised new trade deals, especially with the United States, have yet to be finalized.
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Police in Edinburgh, Scotland, have charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that injured five men and appear to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. Officials, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, condemned the violence and emphasized that hate crimes and racism will not be tolerated.
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A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested and charged for attacks on June 19, 2026, in Edinburgh.
Five men aged 22 to 39 were injured in the attacks, with three needing hospital treatment for non-life-threatening wounds.
The attacks occurred across different parts of the city including Sighthill, Telford Road, and Leith Walk.
Videos showed a shirtless man with a large weapon and attacking people or property during the incidents.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the attacks showed anti-Muslim hatred and promised that the law would fully address it.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also spoke out against the violence and hatred.
Muslim community groups expressed concern and criticized political rhetoric they say unfairly targets their community.
Police Scotland called the incident shocking and urged the public to reject racism and faith-based hate.
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This article presents notable photos from the week including World Cup soccer matches, the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, and people in Paris swimming in a canal to cool off during a heat wave. It also features images related to conflicts in the Middle East, a drone attack on a Russian oil refinery, and celebrations for the New York Knicks’ NBA championship.
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Soccer fans watched the 2026 World Cup matches, including France vs. Senegal and DR Congo vs. Portugal.
Parisians used the Canal Saint-Martin for swimming to beat a summer heat wave.
The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago with the Obama family attending.
A photo shows a peace deal signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end the Middle East war.
Buildings in Lebanon were damaged by Israeli air strikes in the ongoing conflict.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Gazprom Neft’s oil refinery near Moscow.
New York Knicks players were celebrated at City Hall for winning the NBA championship.
Red Cross volunteers conducted Ebola-related burials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" paid tribute to several well-known people who passed away recently. Among them was James Burrows, a famous TV director known for helping create the popular show "Cheers."
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"Sunday Morning" is a CBS News show that honors notable people who have recently died.
James Burrows was a well-known TV sitcom director.
Burrows helped create the TV show "Cheers."
The tribute featured multiple notable figures, not just James Burrows.
The program is available to watch through CBS News and its app.
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Shooter Jennings, son of country music legend Waylon Jennings, is working to preserve and share his late father's music by producing albums with previously unreleased songs. Waylon Jennings was an influential figure in the outlaw country music movement and had many hit songs during his career.
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Shooter Jennings is a musician and producer who has worked on Grammy-winning albums.
He is producing new albums from his father Waylon Jennings' long-lost recordings.
Waylon Jennings was a key artist in the outlaw country music scene.
Waylon had 16 number-one hits, including songs with Willie Nelson.
Shooter describes the unreleased tracks as emotional and personal, like a conversation.
Waylon Jennings grew up in Texas and was close friends with Buddy Holly.
Waylon helped musicians gain creative control in Nashville’s music industry.
He walked out of the "We Are the World" recording session due to his objections.
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The French Court of Cassation upheld the conviction of Mohamed Makni, who was punished for quoting a statement that framed Palestinian actions as resistance rather than terrorism. This ruling reflects a shift in the French judiciary's stance on the Palestinian cause, especially in how it handles public discourse on Palestine after events in October 2023.
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Mohamed Makni was sentenced to four months of suspended prison and barred from public office for four months.
Makni was convicted for quoting Tunisia’s former foreign minister, who called some Palestinian acts “resistance.”
France’s highest court confirmed this conviction in March 2024.
The case highlights how French courts are treating political speech related to Palestine and terrorism.
The French government has used anti-terrorism laws to limit public debate about Palestine after October 7, 2023.
International law generally supports the right of people under military occupation to resist.
France’s official position seems to criminalize linking the Palestinian cause to resistance.
This judicial stance contrasts with views held by much of the Global South and many parts of the world.
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Musician Shooter Jennings talks about his father, Waylon Jennings, a famous country singer. Shooter has released new albums that include music Waylon never shared before.
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Shooter Jennings is a musician and music producer.
His father was Waylon Jennings, a well-known country music star.
Shooter has released an album called "Songbird."
He plans to release another album called "Diamonds."
The new albums include music recorded by Waylon Jennings that was not heard before.
The interview was conducted by CBS News.
This is a web-exclusive extended interview.
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An old video shows Andy Burnham saying that if he became UK Prime Minister, his first trip abroad would be to Israel. Burnham, a new member of Parliament, may soon challenge for Labour Party leadership. The video highlights his previous comments on the Israel-Palestine situation.
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Andy Burnham is a newly elected UK Member of Parliament for Makerfield.
He has suggested Israel would be his first foreign visit as UK Prime Minister.
The clip showing this statement is from an earlier time and has recently resurfaced.
There is speculation Burnham will run for the leadership of the Labour Party.
The video draws attention to his past views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
This information adds to public knowledge about his foreign policy priorities.
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Vice President JD Vance said there has been "great progress" in talks with Iran during a meeting with leaders from Pakistan and Qatar. The meeting in Switzerland included representatives from the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.
The meeting involved four countries: the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.
The meeting took place in Switzerland.
Vance described the discussions with Iran as making "great progress."
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues involving the four nations.
The meeting was described as a quadrilateral, meaning four-party talks.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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Seahorses are small ocean animals with unusual features, such as a horse-like head and a tail they can use to grab things. Male seahorses carry and protect fertilized eggs, which is different from most animals. The report also covers seadragons, relatives of seahorses, shown at an aquarium in California.
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Seahorses have a head shaped like a horse.
They have a pouch similar to a kangaroo’s to carry their young.
Their tails can grasp objects like a monkey’s tail.
Seahorses can change colors to blend in with their surroundings, like a chameleon.
Male seahorses carry fertilized eggs until they hatch.
Seadragons are marine relatives of seahorses.
These creatures were featured at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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Colombia is holding a presidential election with two main candidates: Abelardo de la Espriella, who supports restarting military actions against armed groups, and Iván Cepeda, a left-wing senator who wants to change the current peace plan based on negotiations. The country has experienced decades of conflict that caused many deaths, and the candidates have very different ideas on how to achieve peace.
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Colombians are voting to elect a new president.
Abelardo de la Espriella leads the race and supports using full military force against armed groups.
Iván Cepeda is the main challenger and supports modifying the peace plan to focus more on negotiations and disarmament.
Colombia has endured about 60 years of conflict that killed hundreds of thousands of people.
The current peace plan aims to end violence through disarmament and talks with armed groups.
The election highlights a major choice between a hardline military approach and a negotiation-based peace process.
The article is based on analysis from an expert at Chatham House, an international policy institute.
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The CBS News Almanac for June 21 reviews important events that happened on this date in history. The program "Sunday Morning" presents these past events for viewers.
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The Almanac covers historical events from June 21.
It is featured on CBS News.
The segment is part of the "Sunday Morning" show.
The content is accessible through the CBS News app and browser.
The program aims to inform viewers about past significant moments on this day.
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Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz closed despite peace talks between the US and Iran starting in Switzerland. The closure affects global trade and leaves many sailors stranded, facing challenges like avoiding drone attacks and rationing their food.
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Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
The closure happened even as the US and Iran began peace talks in Switzerland.
Iran blames Israel for breaking a ceasefire by continuing attacks in Lebanon.
Thousands of sailors are stuck on ships in the conflict zone around the strait.
Sailors are trying to avoid drones and have to ration their food supplies.
The Strait of Hormuz closure impacts the global economy by disrupting trade.
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire despite the ceasefire.
The situation involves multiple countries including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the USA.
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A 51-year-old man died after falling from a high level inside Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. He was found unconscious and taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The man fell from the arena's 300 level just before 10 p.m. on Saturday.
He was attending a live performance by the rock band Goose.
Emergency personnel responded quickly and took him to Bellevue Hospital.
The band Goose expressed sadness and sympathy in a statement on Instagram.
Goose was scheduled to perform the next day at SummerStage in Central Park.
Police and venue officials are involved in the investigation.
No information about the cause of the fall was provided yet.
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The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that calls for an immediate and permanent end to military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have continued, causing many deaths and complicating peace efforts tied to the Iran-US agreement.
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The MoU between the US and Iran demands stopping all military operations immediately, including in Lebanon.
Israel has continued air and ground attacks on Lebanon since March, killing over 4,000 people.
Iran delayed talks with the US scheduled in Switzerland because of ongoing Israeli strikes.
Lebanese group Hezbollah wants Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory as part of the Iran deal.
Lebanon’s government prefers direct talks with Israel rather than linking peace to Iran negotiations.
US President Donald Trump criticized Israel for their actions in Lebanon and called for scaling back operations.
The US aims to separate conflicts between Lebanon and Iran and promote a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Experts say Lebanon’s role is important for the Iran-US deal’s success, focusing on protecting Lebanon’s borders peacefully.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at 88 in London earlier this month. His private funeral was attended only by his partner and great-nephew, and several memorial services are planned in cities important to his life.
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David Hockney was 88 years old and died at his home in London.
Only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney attended the funeral, as he wished.
Memorial services will be held next year in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire.
Hockney’s artworks will mostly go to foundations and public institutions worldwide.
He was known for colorful paintings, including Yorkshire landscapes and Los Angeles swimming pools.
Hockney was a leading figure in the 1960s pop art movement.
In 2018, one of his swimming pool paintings sold for nearly £70 million, a record for a living artist.
King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly expressed sadness at his death.
Exhibitions of Hockney’s work are currently showing and planned for next year in London.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to resign after Andy Burnham won a by-election by a large margin. Burnham, a rival within the Labour Party, plans to challenge Starmer’s leadership as Labour suffers from declining support and recent election losses.
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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election with a big lead.
Burnham plans to challenge Keir Starmer to lead the Labour Party.
Starmer’s popularity has dropped, with only 19% of Britons viewing him positively.
Labour recently lost local and regional elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Starmer may announce a resignation timetable soon, possibly as early as Monday.
Labour figures, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, have called for Starmer to step down.
Starmer has been involved in controversy linked to his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
Burnham is expected to be sworn in as a lawmaker on Monday and could become prime minister if he takes Labour leadership due to the party’s large majority.
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President Donald Trump explained that his "I'm the boss" comment at the G7 summit was a joke, not a serious claim of authority. He said the remark came from the seating arrangement and was meant to be funny during the meeting with other world leaders in France.
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The "I'm the boss" comment happened at the G7 summit, where leaders of major Western countries met.
President Trump said he was joking and not trying to assert control over other leaders.
The comment was linked to how the leaders were seated at a large table meant for more people.
Trump stated all leaders understood the comment was a joke.
He described his second term as president as more powerful than the first.
Trump called the G7 summit successful and described it as "very dominant."
The summit also included a dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photo request.
Meloni denied Trump's claim that she begged for a photo, calling the story made up.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in many areas. Authorities have issued high heat alerts, canceled some events, and restricted alcohol at a nationwide music festival to protect public health.
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More than one-third of France is under a red heat alert, affecting 35 departments.
About 76% of the population faces level 1 or 2 heat alerts, totaling around 53 million people.
Temperatures could reach 42°C or higher in some parts from Monday onward.
The annual Fête de la Musique festival has alcohol restrictions and some event cancellations due to heat risks.
Paris banned strong alcoholic drinks in public near the Seine and Canal St-Martin to reduce accidents.
Nearly 5,000 police and 2,500 emergency workers are deployed in Paris to ensure safety.
Over 800 schools closed and 1,800 rescheduled classes because of the heat.
Heat warnings have also been expanded in Italy and Spain due to similarly high temperatures.
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