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France has put emergency services and the military on wildfire alert and limited public drinking of alcohol in some areas due to an ongoing heat wave. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), leading to cancellations of outdoor sports and events to reduce health risks.
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About one-third of France is under a red heat alert with temperatures reaching up to 40°C (104°F).
Emergency services and military forces are on wildfire alert in France.
Public alcohol consumption is banned in heat red alert zones to help emergency medical teams focus on vulnerable people.
Some outdoor sports events and parts of France’s annual Music Day celebrations are canceled or restricted.
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris locations created misting stations to cool people during the heat wave.
Similar heat and event cancellations are happening in parts of Spain and Italy.
Over 200,000 Europeans died from heat-related causes in recent years, mostly preventable, according to the World Health Organization.
Scientists link the increase in extreme heat waves to human-caused climate change.
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Ukrainian drone attacks struck oil and fuel facilities in Crimea and Russia’s Krasnodar region, killing at least five people and causing fires. The attacks targeted supply routes used by Russian forces, leading to fuel shortages and disruptions in Crimea.
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Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot and fuel facilities in Crimea, killing at least four people and wounding 28.
A drone strike in Russia’s Krasnodar region killed one person on a passenger ferry and caused a fire at an oil terminal.
The Russian military said it shot down 239 Ukrainian drones overnight during these attacks.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy confirmed hitting oil facilities in Crimea’s Kerch and Krasnodar.
Explosions and fires were reported across different parts of Crimea, leading to traffic closure on the Kerch bridge.
The attacks caused power outages and delayed fuel deliveries in Crimea, forcing cancellation of petrol distribution to private drivers.
Crimea is facing a fuel shortage as drone attacks have increased during the summer holiday season.
Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014 and is used by Russia to launch attacks on Ukraine.
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Ahmed Wishah, an Al Jazeera cameraman from Gaza, was killed in an Israeli air strike in the Bureij refugee camp. He was the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza, where many journalists have died since the conflict began in October 2023. Ahmed had recently lost his brother Mohammed, also a journalist, in similar circumstances.
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Ahmed Wishah was a cameraman for Al Jazeera Mubasher channel.
He was killed in an Israeli air attack on a house in Bureij refugee camp, Gaza.
Ahmed’s brother, Mohammed Wishah, also a journalist, was killed earlier by an Israeli shelling.
Gaza has become the deadliest place for journalists, with at least 260 Palestinian journalists killed since October 2023.
Ahmed and his brother worked together to report on the conflict and the suffering of Palestinians.
Ahmed took care of his late brother’s children and family responsibilities after Mohammed’s death.
Colleagues described Ahmed as kind, passionate about journalism, and focused on sharing the Palestinian people’s message.
Despite a ceasefire in October 2025, Israeli attacks have continued in Gaza.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly under increasing pressure to resign following Andy Burnham’s recent by-election win. Burnham’s success has raised expectations that he may challenge Starmer for Labour Party leadership and the prime minister role.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering his political situation amid reports he might resign soon.
Andy Burnham won a key by-election for the Labour Party, boosting his chances to challenge Starmer for party leadership.
Burnham has been Greater Manchester mayor since 2017 and intends to run for Labour leader.
Labour currently has a large majority in parliament, so the leader of the party would become prime minister.
If Starmer resigns this year, the UK will have had seven prime ministers in ten years, a record turnover.
Starmer has faced poor polling, policy problems, scandals, and calls from senior ministers to step down.
Starmer became prime minister in July 2024 and has survived previous attempts to remove him.
Andy Burnham is scheduled to return to parliament soon after his by-election win.
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Fuel sales to the public have stopped in Crimea, a region occupied by Russia, because Ukraine has been attacking oil facilities there. The local authorities say fuel will only be sold to government agencies to keep essential services running.
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Fuel was already limited in Crimea due to Ukraine targeting supply routes.
Four people died and 28 were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot in Kerch, Crimea.
Ukraine also hit an oil transport facility in Russia's Krasnodar region near Crimea.
Russian officials reported that one person died on a passenger ferry in the Krasnodar area.
Ukraine targeted military logistics and radar systems, but details on locations were not given.
Russia said it shot down 239 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Both countries have increased attacks recently, with no ceasefire progress.
Crimea is important for Russian military operations and is a popular holiday spot for Russians.
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The United States and Iran agreed on a plan to end their war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stop bombing Lebanon, and end the killings. The article explains that a major cause of conflicts in the region is the idea of a “Greater Israel,” which envisions Israel expanding over large territories, causing ongoing wars and instability.
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The US and Iran agreed on a framework to end their war after more than 100 days of fighting.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen, and bombing in Lebanon is set to stop.
The idea of “Greater Israel” calls for Israel to extend its territory across historic Palestine and nearby countries.
Israeli leaders like Prime Minister Netanyahu and others support or embrace this vision.
This idea has contributed to conflicts in Iraq, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.
The war against Iran intended to topple its government quickly but caused thousands of deaths and economic shocks instead.
Past US and Israeli efforts to remove Syria’s President Assad led to years of destruction without quick victory.
President Donald Trump supports the new peace agreement with Iran as a way to end the costly conflict.
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The European Union has eased rules to allow more use of gene-edited crops created with new genomic techniques (NGTs). These crops could better resist drought and disease, but small farmers are concerned about high costs and control by large biotech companies.
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The EU recently approved fewer restrictions on gene-edited crops using new genomic techniques.
Gene-edited crops can be more resistant to environmental challenges like drought and diseases.
This change comes as climate change makes farming more difficult.
Small-scale farmers worry the new seeds will be expensive to buy.
Large biotech firms will hold patents and control seed distribution.
Critics fear this could increase inequality in farming communities.
Experts, like Agnès Ricroch from AgroParisTech and Pennsylvania State University, have spoken about this issue.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky returned a top award he received from Poland after Poland took the award back. This happened because Zelensky renamed a military unit in honor of a World War II Ukrainian group that Poland sees as responsible for killings they call genocide. Other Ukrainian officials also returned Polish awards in protest.
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President Zelensky returned a Polish state decoration amid a diplomatic conflict.
Poland stripped Zelensky of the award after he renamed a military unit.
The unit was named after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army from World War II.
Poland views this army as responsible for massacres against Poles, which it calls genocide.
Two former Ukrainian presidents and other officials returned their Polish awards in protest.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Poland and Ukraine over historical events.
The issue is part of a diplomatic spat affecting relations between the two countries.
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Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire while peace talks between the US and Iran began in Switzerland. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, and violence in Lebanon continued despite calls for a ceasefire.
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz is closed again as of Saturday.
High-level Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland for peace talks starting Sunday.
US Vice President JD Vance joined the talks after initially cancelling his trip.
Iran wants fighting in Lebanon to stop as a condition for progress on its nuclear program.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 20 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese civil defense.
The conflict involves Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Iran, and the United States.
The peace talks aim to address broader issues including Iran’s nuclear program and regional conflicts.
Violence and military exchanges continue despite announcements of ceasefires.
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Israeli military actions near the Tyre Necropolis in Lebanon have caused damage to this UNESCO heritage site. Several other ancient sites in the city of Tyre are still threatened as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is fragile and not fully effective.
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The Tyre Necropolis in Lebanon is a UNESCO World Heritage site with significant historical value.
Israeli attacks near this site have caused damage to the ancient monuments.
Tyre is a city with a history that goes back about 5,000 years.
Other historic sites in Tyre are still at risk of damage due to ongoing conflict.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is weak and does not fully prevent attacks.
Lebanon’s cultural heritage is facing threats because of the military conflict in the area.
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The U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to begin ending nearly four months of conflict. China did not take part in the fighting but gained strategic advantages by supporting talks and promoting peace, highlighting its image as a responsible global power.
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The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to start ending their conflict after about four months.
China condemned the war from the beginning and supported negotiations between the two countries.
Chinese diplomats talked frequently with Iranian officials during the conflict and helped with mediation efforts.
Iran publicly thanked China for its positive role in promoting peace talks.
China used the conflict to boost its image as a nation that respects sovereignty and prefers dialogue over war.
Beijing criticized the U.S. and Israel for their military actions and the resulting instability in global energy markets.
The war caused disagreements between the U.S. and its European and Gulf allies, creating divisions China can take advantage of.
China used the situation to show other countries that the U.S. is an unreliable and unpredictable partner.
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The United States and Iran have started talks in Switzerland to try to build on an agreement to end the recent conflict. The discussions include issues like reopening the strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iranian oil, unfreezing Iranian assets, and a ceasefire in Lebanon where fighting has increased.
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The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance.
The Iranian delegation is led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with key officials focused on oil sanctions.
Talks are held at a resort in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar also involved.
Iran has kept the strait of Hormuz closed in protest over Israel’s fighting in Lebanon.
The ceasefire talks include Lebanon, where Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel are fighting.
There is disagreement within Iran’s leadership about whether to continue negotiations with the US.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed opposition to the talks but allowed them to continue under certain conditions.
A member of Iran’s delegation criticized the negotiations and faced legal consequences for his statements.
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Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman for Al Jazeera, was killed in an Israeli air strike on a house in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. His mother saw his body for the first time after his death.
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Ahmed Wishah worked as a cameraman for the news organization Al Jazeera.
He was killed by an Israeli air strike.
The air strike hit a house in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.
The article shows the moment when his mother first saw his body after he died.
The incident took place during ongoing conflict in the region.
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Widow’s Bay is a new comedic horror series on Apple TV that mixes humor with scary elements in an original way. It follows Tom Loftis, the mayor of a strange coastal town where mysterious and supernatural events start happening as visitors arrive.
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Widow’s Bay is a comedy-horror TV show available on Apple TV.
The series combines classic horror ideas with comedy, creating a unique style.
The main character, Tom Loftis, wants to make the town a popular tourist spot.
A mysterious fog appears, bringing supernatural events and local warnings about danger.
The town has legends saying people born there cannot leave, which affects Tom’s son.
The show explores the town’s strange history and its ongoing effects on residents.
Creator Katie Dippold previously wrote for the comedy show Parks and Recreation.
The series has been praised by well-known creators like Guillermo del Toro and Damon Lindelof.
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A toddler named Audrey was diagnosed with a serious brain tumor during her routine 12-month checkup, after doctors noticed her head size was larger than expected. Audrey has undergone many surgeries and chemotherapy treatments, but her condition remains challenging and has entered a stage where doctors must make decisions without clear medical guidelines.
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Audrey, a 2-year-old girl, was diagnosed with a 4.5-centimeter brain tumor during a routine checkup.
The tumor is a high-risk, aggressive childhood brain cancer called infant metastatic medulloblastoma.
Metastatic means the cancer has spread from its original location to other parts of the brain or spinal cord.
Audrey had no obvious symptoms before the diagnosis; she appeared healthy at her first birthday celebration.
She has undergone 15 surgeries and 10 rounds of chemotherapy over about 12 months.
One surgery lasted 12 hours and required replacing her entire blood volume twice.
Audrey’s treatment has now moved into an "evidence-free zone," meaning doctors have no standard treatment path.
Her family has faced emotional challenges while managing the intense medical treatments.
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Thousands of people in Albania have protested against a luxury resort project linked to President Donald Trump’s family. The resort is planned in a protected coastal area that is important for wildlife, and protesters are also upset about corruption and lack of transparency in the government.
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The protests are happening in Tirana, the capital of Albania.
The resort project is connected to President Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner.
The planned construction is in a protected natural area known for migrating birds, including flamingos.
Demonstrations have occurred daily since late May, with large crowds joining on recent weekends.
Protesters use the slogan “Albania is not for sale” and want the Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.
Protesters say they support development but want transparency and end to corruption.
Prime Minister Rama refuses to step down and says the controversy is influenced by Kushner’s and Trump’s names.
The protests also involve members of the Albanian community living abroad who have returned to join.
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Colombians will vote in the second round of their presidential election this Sunday. The main candidates are Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing politician linked to outgoing President Gustavo Petro, and Abelardo de la Espriella, who represents the far right.
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The second round of Colombia's presidential election is taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Ivan Cepeda is the left-wing candidate and is considered the political heir to current President Gustavo Petro.
Abelardo de la Espriella is the far-right candidate running against Cepeda.
The election is important for Colombia's future political direction.
Violence by gangs and security issues are key topics in the election.
The report on Cepeda was made by Rodrigo Sedano and Aitor Chavarri, with narration by Juliette Brown.
This election follows Colombia's ongoing challenges with crime and political instability.
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Colombians are voting in a presidential run-off between Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing candidate continuing current peace efforts, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate promising a tough crackdown on crime. The election follows years of violence linked to armed groups and drug trafficking, and both candidates offer very different approaches to reduce crime and address other national issues.
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The run-off vote takes place on Sunday with over 41 million eligible voters.
Ivan Cepeda represents the left and wants to continue dialogue with armed groups for peace.
Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing outsider who promises a strict anti-crime strategy, including building 10 large prisons.
De la Espriella has received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The first round of voting on May 31 showed de la Espriella leading with 44% and Cepeda with 41%.
Current peace talks have had limited success, with only one armed group recently disarming.
Violence linked to illegal armed groups and drug trafficking has increased, with a record number of homicides last year.
Colombia’s decade-old peace deal with FARC has not ended conflict, as many groups now focus on drug trade profits.
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Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are facing extreme heat with temperatures reaching over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Recently, three hikers died from heat-related causes while hiking in the park’s inner canyon, leading to warnings about the dangers of hiking during peak heat times.
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The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for early next week at the Grand Canyon.
Temperatures in lower parts of the canyon like Phantom Ranch can reach or exceed 110°F (43°C).
Three hikers aged 67, 68, and 72 died recently from heat-related illnesses on different trails inside the canyon.
Temperatures inside the canyon can be 20 to 25 degrees hotter than at the rim.
The victims died despite rescue efforts including aerial support, and investigations are ongoing.
Visitors are advised not to hike between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the heat is worst.
The region is currently experiencing above-average temperatures and increased wildfire risks due to dry weather.
Grand Canyon National Park officials warn that extreme heat can be dangerous even for experienced hikers.
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The US and Iran began talks in Switzerland to discuss a recent interim peace deal and broader issues like Iran’s nuclear program and the conflict in Lebanon. Iran announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil trade, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and violations by the US.
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US and Iranian delegations met at a resort in Switzerland for peace talks.
Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators in the negotiations.
Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed, blocking ship transit until further notice.
The closure is a response to Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and US actions.
The Strait of Hormuz is important for global oil and gas shipment, historically carrying about 20% of supply.
US Vice President JD Vance attended the talks to meet with Iranian negotiators for the second time.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon but will keep its right to enrich uranium.
The ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah is a top issue in the US-Iran talks.
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