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Parts of India are experiencing very hot nights, with temperatures staying above 46 degrees Celsius even after sunset. This heat makes it harder for people to sleep well, which can harm their health, especially for vulnerable groups like women, children, elderly, and low-income communities. Experts warn that as the world gets warmer due to climate change, these sleep problems and health risks will increase.
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Some areas in India have nighttime temperatures above 46°C.
Humans need to cool down to fall asleep, but hot nights prevent this.
Poor sleep is linked to heart problems and depression.
Women, children, elderly, and poorer people in hot countries are most affected.
Climate change is causing global temperatures to rise.
Rising temperatures will likely cause more sleep difficulties worldwide.
The show features interviews with a sleep expert and a reporter from India.
It also offers practical advice for staying cool during hot nights.
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The United States and Iran have started direct talks in Switzerland following an initial agreement to end their conflict. The deal includes a goal to reach a final agreement within 60 days, ending fighting on all fronts, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
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US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to negotiate a peace deal.
Both countries signed an initial agreement last week to stop the war immediately.
The deal aims to finalize terms within 60 days.
Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group in Lebanon.
Iran briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, but ships have continued to pass.
The agreement includes a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran.
The US will end all types of sanctions on Iran as part of the deal.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the peace talks, with its top leaders attending the meetings.
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The Met Office has extended an extreme heat warning in the UK until Thursday, forecasting temperatures up to 38°C (100°F) in parts of England. The heatwave comes from a severe hot spell in continental Europe and is expected to cause health risks, disruption, and pressure on services across England and Wales.
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The amber heat warning runs from 1:00 AM Monday to 11:59 PM Thursday BST.
Temperatures could reach 38°C (100°F) in some areas of England.
Overnight temperatures may stay unusually high, above 20°C (68°F) in some urban areas, causing "tropical nights."
The heatwave spreads from Europe, where places like western France may reach 43-44°C (109-111°F).
Heatwaves in the UK are defined as three days in a row with temperatures over 25-28°C (77-82°F), depending on location.
The warning covers large parts of England and Wales, extending northward midweek.
The heat poses health risks, especially for vulnerable people, and may disrupt work, transport, energy networks, and water safety.
Cooler weather may arrive late next week, but exact timing is uncertain.
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The UK Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning, predicting temperatures up to 38°C (100.4°F) this week. The heatwave may break June temperature records and could cause health and infrastructure problems, especially for elderly and vulnerable people.
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The Met Office expects very high temperatures from Monday to Thursday.
The predicted high of 38°C could break the UK’s June heat record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
High humidity will make the heat feel more oppressive and harder for people to recover from.
Overnight temperatures will stay above 20°C in many southern and urban areas, called “tropical nights.”
The heatwave warning initially covers southern England, central and eastern Wales, and the Midlands, then expands to areas including Greater Manchester and Yorkshire.
People are advised to drink lots of water, avoid the sun from 11 am to 3 pm, and reduce physical activity during the heatwave.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts and warns that health services should be prepared.
Simple precautions like staying hydrated and keeping homes cool can help reduce health risks during hot weather.
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Colombians are voting in a runoff election to choose their next president between Iván Cepeda, a left-wing candidate, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate. Both promise to address the high violence and social problems in Colombia, but they have very different plans and political styles.
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Over 41 million Colombians are eligible to vote in the runoff election.
Iván Cepeda is the candidate from the left-wing ruling party and supports continuing President Gustavo Petro’s policies.
Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing lawyer who models his approach after President Trump and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele.
De la Espriella has received an endorsement from President Trump.
Colombia faces ongoing violence, including car bombs, kidnappings, and clashes between armed groups.
The previous peace deal with guerrillas has failed to stop violence, partly due to drug trafficking.
Cepeda seeks dialogue with illegal armed groups and aims to continue social reforms.
De la Espriella plans a tough law enforcement approach, including building very large prisons to cut crime.
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Vice President Vance arrived in Switzerland to participate in talks about Iran’s nuclear program. The visit comes after increased fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Vance met with Pakistan's Prime Minister and Army Chief as part of his trip.
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Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland for discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
The talks happen amid rising conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Vance was joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
They met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The group also met with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Meetings took place at a resort outside Pakistan’s capital.
The focus is on negotiating and reducing tensions related to Iran’s nuclear program.
This diplomatic effort involves multiple countries and leaders in the region.
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Prince William celebrated his 44th birthday and Father’s Day with a family photo shared by the Princess of Wales. The royal family also shared birthday messages and photos, while reports say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK with their children, possibly staying in a royal residence.
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Prince William turned 44 and was shown in a photo with his daughter Charlotte.
The photo was taken at Kensington Palace after the Trooping the Colour event.
The Princess of Wales and their three children shared a message wishing him a happy birthday and Father’s Day.
The King and Queen posted a separate birthday message with a photo of Prince William and King Charles taken last year.
Buckingham Palace shared a photo of a young Charles with his father, Prince Philip, to honor all fathers.
Prince William attended Royal Ascot with the Princess of Wales, her first time there since her cancer treatment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK with their children Archie and Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan have been offered a royal residence for their stay, signaling improved relations with the royal family.
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Reports suggest that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer might be close to resigning. Cabinet Secretary Peter Kyle indicated the prime minister is reconsidering his position, which contrasts with earlier statements that he would continue.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may soon resign.
Peter Kyle, the Cabinet Secretary, said Starmer is thinking about the current political situation.
This is a change from earlier messages saying Starmer planned to stay in office.
Experts are discussing when he might resign and who could take over.
The information comes from a BBC Newscast episode dated June 21, 2026.
Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell hosted the program.
The program delivers daily political news analysis in the UK.
Listeners can access the podcast via smart speakers and online platforms.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at age 88 and had a private funeral with only his partner and great-nephew attending, as he wished. His life and work will be honored with public memorial services in London and other cities in the coming years.
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David Hockney died peacefully at home on June 11 at the age of 88.
Only two people attended his funeral: his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney.
Both attendees are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, started by Hockney in 2008.
Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held in London in spring 2027, followed by events in Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles.
Hockney created about 35,000 artworks over 60 years, including a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey.
Around 8,000 of his works, worth over £1 billion, have been donated to his foundation.
His works are featured in current and upcoming exhibitions in London.
Demand for Hockney’s art surged by over 1,200% shortly after his death at Art Basel, an international art fair.
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France has taken emergency actions like banning public drinking and canceling some outdoor events due to a heat wave hitting parts of Europe with temperatures around 104°F. Other European countries, including Spain and Italy, have also set heat alerts and precautions to protect people from the extreme temperatures.
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About one-third of France is under a heat red alert, with temperatures near 104°F expected.
France banned public alcohol drinking in high-risk areas to help emergency services focus on vulnerable people.
The French government ordered 845 schools to close and canceled some outdoor sports and cultural events.
Authorities warned about the dangers of heat, especially to elderly people and those without air conditioning.
Similar heat warnings and cancellations are in place in Spain’s Basque Country and eight cities in Italy.
The heat wave is linked to human-caused climate change, which increases extreme weather events.
France increased wildfire readiness and monitored water supplies for nuclear reactors due to the heat.
Public cooling measures, like misting stations at landmarks and people seeking relief in fountains, are being used.
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Pope Leo XIV praised Mother Cabrini, the first American saint, as a role model for helping migrants during a visit to her birthplace in Italy. He emphasized the importance of caring for migrants today and spoke out against strict migration policies, highlighting his ongoing disagreement with President Trump’s approach to immigration.
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Pope Leo XIV visited Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, Italy, to honor Mother Cabrini, known for helping Italian immigrants in the U.S.
Mother Cabrini was the first American saint, canonized in 1946 after helping migrants and building schools and hospitals worldwide.
The pope encouraged young people to learn about Cabrini’s life and mission of serving migrants.
Pope Leo has criticized President Donald Trump’s stricter migration policies.
Leo spent July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) in Lampedusa, a symbolic place for migrants.
Polls show Pope Leo is generally more popular than President Trump in the U.S., though some Republican Catholics view the pope less favorably.
Pope Leo’s focus on welcoming migrants follows gospel teachings about caring for strangers.
His visit to northern Italy is part of a tour to connect with people across Italy.
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A fatal train crash near Bedford caused the death of the train driver and injured about 100 people. Train services between London and Bedford will be disrupted until Thursday while recovery work continues.
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Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford around 5:15 pm on Friday.
The train driver was killed; about 100 passengers were injured.
28 injured people remain in the hospital; 9 are in critical condition.
Train services to and from London St Pancras are suspended over the weekend.
From Monday to Thursday, limited train service will run only north of Bedford.
Passengers described the crash as frightening, with reports of screams, injuries, and smoke.
The British Transport Police declared the crash a major incident.
Network Rail and East Midlands Railway are working on recovery and will update when services can safely resume.
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Millions of Indian medical students are retaking a major exam called NEET-UG after the first test was canceled due to reports of leaked questions. The government has put very strict security in place at exam centers, including cameras, metal detectors, and biometric checks to prevent cheating.
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The NEET-UG exam is needed for admission to medical colleges in India.
About 2.28 million students took the exam on May 3 before it was canceled for a leak.
Security measures for the retake include metal detectors, CCTV cameras, frisking, drones, and police presence.
The Indian Air Force helped deliver secure exam papers to some areas.
More than 95,000 exam rooms had cameras installed, with over 1.3 million cameras used in total.
Phone signal jammers were set up to stop cheating via mobile devices.
The messaging app Telegram was temporarily blocked to prevent cheating communications.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into the cheating allegations.
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Four months after a U.S. missile struck a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, killing at least 175 people mostly children, the Pentagon has not explained why the attack happened. The investigation remains secret, and some people doubt the military will fully reveal what led to this deadly mistake.
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A U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile hit a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, killing at least 175 people, mainly children.
The strike occurred on the first day of the current conflict involving Iran.
The Pentagon has not released any public explanation or full report on why the attack took place.
President Donald Trump initially blamed Iran but later suggested the missile was U.S.-made and hinted at possible Iranian access, which is not true.
Trump called the attack a “mistake” but said it was not done on purpose.
Pete Hegseth, the new Pentagon secretary, has promoted a military approach with fewer restrictions and less civilian casualty oversight.
Some former officials believe the Pentagon may avoid taking responsibility or fully releasing information about the bombing.
The attack happened during a brief military operation President Trump called a “little excursion” into Iran.
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Delegations from the United States and Iran have arrived in Switzerland to hold important talks. Leaders from both sides, along with mediators from other countries, are meeting to discuss key issues.
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US and Iranian delegations are meeting in Switzerland for high-level talks.
JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner from the US side met with Pakistani mediators.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and chief negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf met with Swiss hosts.
The talks are taking place at a hotel in Switzerland.
These meetings aim to address important matters between the US and Iran.
Third-party countries like Pakistan and Switzerland are involved as mediators or hosts.
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The Brexit vote in 2016 increased support for Scottish independence because most Scots wanted to remain in the EU, but the UK left anyway. Since then, political events and economic concerns have affected support for independence, which has risen and fallen but remains near 50%.
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In 2016, 62% of Scottish voters chose to stay in the EU, but the UK overall voted to leave.
The Brexit decision strengthened the case for Scottish independence for many people.
Support for independence is currently around 50%, with some polls showing up to 55%.
After Brexit, political leaders like Nicola Sturgeon called for a second independence referendum.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) lost seats and vote share in the 2017 general election partly due to pushing for independence again.
Support for independence dropped below 40% in 2017 but has not reached the expected high of over 60%.
Political crises such as Brexit’s aftermath, the COVID-19 pandemic, and global conflicts have influenced voters’ priorities.
Unionist parties like the Scottish Conservatives and Labour have gained ground since 2017.
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Several government insiders believe that UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer may soon announce a plan to resign as prime minister. This comes after growing pressure within his party and recent election results have increased doubts about his leadership.
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Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not quit and will fight any leadership challenge.
In the last 48 hours, the mood inside the government has shifted toward expecting his resignation.
Some senior ministers privately told Starmer he should step down, but they remain in their positions.
Andy Burnham, a former regional mayor, recently won a by-election and is now viewed as the favorite to replace Starmer.
There is talk about how quickly a leadership transition should happen, with some wanting a prompt change before the Labour conference in September.
Wes Streeting, a former health secretary, may also run for Labour leader but might negotiate with Burnham supporters.
Questions remain about who Burnham would pick as chancellor if he becomes prime minister.
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President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have been exchanging public comments about their popularity and political relationship. Recent polls show that both leaders have roughly similar levels of popularity and approval in their own countries, though both face significant disapproval.
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President Trump said Meloni’s popularity is low in Italy, which she denied, saying her popularity is not his concern.
Meloni and Trump have been close political allies in Europe but tensions arose over the Iran conflict.
Trump claimed Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the G7 Summit, which Meloni denied as false.
Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned U.S. visit due to Trump’s offensive remarks.
Polls show Trump has a net favorability rating around -17 and an approval rate near 36%.
Meloni has a similar net favorability of about -17 and an approval rating near 44% in Italy.
Both leaders have disapproval ratings of over 50% in their countries.
Polls rank Meloni’s popularity ahead of some European leaders like the UK’s Keir Starmer and France’s Emmanuel Macron.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators are meeting in Switzerland to discuss details of an interim agreement aimed at ending conflict involving Iran. The talks also involve Pakistan and Qatar as mediators, and focus on Iran’s nuclear program, a ceasefire in Lebanon, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. and Iranian teams are in Switzerland to work on an interim deal to halt the war involving Iran.
Vice President JD Vance leads the U.S. delegation, joined by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
Iranian negotiators are led by parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Pakistan and Qatar have officials participating as mediators in the discussions.
The talks focus on Iran’s nuclear program, a ceasefire in southern Lebanon, and unfreezing billions of dollars of Iran’s assets.
Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, affecting a key global oil route.
The interim deal calls for toll-free passage through the strait for 60 days.
President Donald Trump warned of U.S. tolls in the strait if a final agreement is not reached within 60 days.
The chief of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, is also present at the talks to observe.
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Officials in Russian-held Crimea stopped selling gasoline to regular people after Ukraine increased attacks on fuel supplies in the area. The Crimean leader said fuel will now only be sold to government agencies, as recent strikes have caused deaths and worsened fuel shortages in the region.
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Crimea is controlled by Russia but is targeted by Ukrainian attacks on fuel supplies.
Ukrainian strikes recently killed four people and wounded 28 in Crimea.
Civilians can no longer buy gasoline; only government agencies can get fuel.
Ukraine targeted a Crimean oil depot and an oil facility in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
Ukraine calls these attacks “long-range sanctions” on Russia’s energy infrastructure.
Fuel shortages in Crimea are the worst since Russia annexed the peninsula in 2014.
Authorities limited gasoline sales to 20 liters per vehicle per week using prepaid coupons.
Some people bring fuel via the Kerch bridge but with limits, and some resell it at higher prices.
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