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US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin new talks with Iranian leaders aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. These negotiations focus on controlling Iran’s nuclear program and building on a recent interim agreement, amid tensions including Iran’s move to close the Strait of Hormuz again.
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Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland for peace talks with Iran.
The discussions aim to limit Iran’s nuclear activities and finalize details of a recent framework agreement.
Negotiators have 60 days to reach a detailed agreement.
Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Talks were delayed earlier due to Israeli strikes following combat losses.
US President Donald Trump warned of possible tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if no agreement is made.
Iran accused the US of acting in bad faith and not ending the war as promised.
The negotiation outcome could affect global security and the world economy.
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Simon Case, a former top UK civil servant, said that uncertainty about government leadership causes big problems and costs the country money. His comments came after Andy Burnham won a by-election, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to plan his departure.
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Simon Case was the UK Cabinet Secretary from 2020 to 2024 and advised four prime ministers.
Leadership uncertainty raises government borrowing costs and creates financial challenges.
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election and became a Member of Parliament.
Burnham’s win has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a timetable for leaving office.
Some Labour ministers have urged Starmer to announce when he will depart.
Starmer says he will fight any leadership challenge and remains focused on governing.
Leadership changes cause delays in important decisions like defense spending.
Case advised Burnham to prepare well and rely on good people to face UK’s challenges.
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Colombia is holding a presidential runoff election amid rising violence, the worst since the 2016 peace deal with the rebel group Farc. The main candidates are Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right businessman wanting a tough military response to crime, and Iván Cepeda, a left-wing senator supporting continued peace efforts with adjustments.
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The election involves over 41 million eligible voters in Colombia.
Abelardo de la Espriella admires President Trump and opposes the current government’s peace plan.
Iván Cepeda is President Gustavo Petro’s chosen successor and supports modifying the peace process.
De la Espriella promises to regain control over territories controlled by armed groups quickly and to target major crime leaders aggressively.
Violence in Colombia has increased, reaching the highest levels since the 2016 peace agreement.
De la Espriella presents himself as an outsider offering fast solutions to violence.
Cepeda’s supporter, Petro, achieved lower poverty rates and expanded social programs during his presidency.
The election is part of a broader trend of far-right candidates gaining support in Latin America.
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A recent survey shows that about two-thirds of people in European Union countries support the United Kingdom rejoining the EU. In the UK, many voters believe Brexit has harmed important issues like the economy and trade, and most want closer ties with the EU, including free movement of people.
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66% of EU citizens in 15 countries think the UK rejoining the EU is a good or neutral idea.
Support for the UK rejoining ranges from 56% in Bulgaria to 75% in the Netherlands and Denmark.
Even some voters of far-right parties in countries like Poland, Germany, and France support closer UK-EU relations.
European leaders including France’s Macron and Spain’s Sánchez have said they support the UK returning to the EU.
In the UK, most voters feel Brexit has negatively affected issues such as the cost of living, the economy, youth opportunities, immigration, and trade.
75% of UK respondents want a closer relationship with the EU and 66% want closer trade and economic ties.
A majority of UK voters, including many who supported leaving the EU, now accept free movement of people if it leads to better trade relations.
The survey identifies three groups of UK voters: “optimists” wanting strong EU ties, “realists” wanting balanced EU and US relations, and “loners” prioritizing national sovereignty.
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Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency and sent military forces to clear roadblocks set up by protest groups. The protests have lasted over six weeks, causing shortages and economic losses, as unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers oppose the government’s economic policies.
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President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday to stop protests blocking roads.
Soldiers and bulldozers were used to remove barricades in cities like El Alto.
Protests have caused shortages of fuel, food, and medicine and hurt the economy.
The state of emergency limits the right to protest and allows the military to act inside the country.
Protesters want Paz to reverse economic reforms and resign.
Paz made a deal with one major union to end protests, but many Indigenous groups continue protesting.
Paz accused former President Evo Morales and his supporters of causing the protests.
Morales is in hiding and faces legal charges, while his supporters block police efforts to arrest him.
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A man carrying a machete was arrested by police in Edinburgh, Scotland, after a series of stabbings believed to be directed against Muslims. The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, strongly condemned the attacks.
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The incident took place in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A man armed with a machete was arrested by the police.
The attacks were suspected to target Muslim individuals.
Bystanders recorded the arrest on video.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attacks "absolutely appalling."
Police are investigating the motive behind the stabbings.
No further details on victims or casualties were provided.
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King Charles III will publicly share his personal tax payments for the first time as part of efforts to make royal finances clearer to the public. Although British monarchs do not have to pay some taxes by law, Charles will continue the practice begun by Queen Elizabeth II of voluntarily paying income and capital gains taxes.
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King Charles III plans to reveal his personal tax bill to improve transparency.
British monarchs are legally exempt from income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax.
Queen Elizabeth II started voluntarily paying income and capital gains taxes in 1993.
King Charles III began disclosing his tax payments when he was Prince of Wales.
The decision to share tax information reflects an effort to modernize the monarchy since Charles became king in 2022.
Royal income includes private earnings from the Duchy of Lancaster estate, which gave Charles about 26.8 million pounds in 2024-25.
The UK government provides the royal family payments called the Sovereign Grant for official duties.
Recent public interest in royal finances has increased due to controversies involving Prince Andrew.
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King Charles III will be the first British monarch to publicly share his personal tax information to increase transparency. This decision follows recent public scrutiny of royal finances and aims to modernize how the monarchy shares financial details.
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King Charles III will release his personal tax bill, a first for a British monarch.
British monarchs do not have to pay income, capital gains, or inheritance tax by law.
Since 1993, monarchs have voluntarily paid income and capital gains taxes.
The decision to disclose the tax bill was made by King Charles himself after he became sovereign in 2022.
The release of Charles's tax information will happen alongside the annual royal financial accounts.
The royal family’s finances have been closely examined following scandals involving Prince Andrew’s private income and ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The sovereign receives income from the Duchy of Lancaster, a large estate with land and investments, which gave Charles about 26.8 million pounds in 2024-25.
The UK government pays the royal family through the Sovereign Grant to cover official duties.
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Jeremy Clarkson announced he is in remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which was diagnosed in 2025. He credits early testing for catching the cancer and encourages others to get checked regularly.
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Jeremy Clarkson was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in 2025.
Recent tests show no sign of cancer, and he is officially in remission.
Clarkson had part of his prostate removed as treatment.
He stresses the importance of early testing to catch prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer causes about 12,000 deaths annually in the UK.
Clarkson has regular blood tests to monitor his health and a 40% chance cancer could return.
Before this, he had a heart procedure in October 2024 to fit two stents.
Clarkson shared his cancer journey on his show Clarkson’s Farm during its fifth season.
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A small jet crashed into Green Turtle Lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday evening. The pilot escaped without injury, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday.
The jet involved was a SubSonex JSX-2 model.
The pilot was the only person on board and left the jet safely.
The pilot refused medical treatment after the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and New Jersey State Park Police are investigating.
The jet is owned by Mini Jet Airshows LLC.
The jet was reportedly involved in the New Jersey Air Show, which was taking place nearby.
It is not confirmed if the jet was performing at the air show when it crashed.
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The Grand Canyon is expecting extreme heat with temperatures possibly reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43°C) early next week. Recently, three hikers died from heat-related illnesses while hiking in the inner canyon, prompting warnings for visitors to avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day.
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An extreme heat watch is in effect at the Grand Canyon from Monday to Tuesday next week.
Temperatures at Phantom Ranch in the canyon could reach or exceed 110°F (43°C).
Three hikers aged 67, 68, and 72 died recently of heat-related illnesses on difficult inner canyon trails.
The North Kaibab Trail is the toughest major trail in the inner canyon.
Temperatures at the canyon rim are usually 20-25 degrees cooler than at the bottom.
Hikers must climb thousands of feet back up to the rim in extreme heat, increasing the risk of heat illness.
A wildfire near Oak Creek Canyon led to evacuations and is being fought by multiple firefighting agencies.
The hot, dry weather increases fire risk across the Western U.S.
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Gorillaz performed their first ever stadium show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to celebrate their 29th anniversary. The concert featured over 30 musicians from 15 countries and combined live music with visuals of the band’s cartoon characters.
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The concert lasted two and a half hours and covered songs from Gorillaz’ career.
Damon Albarn, the band’s frontman, was relaxed and friendly backstage.
There were many guest artists from different musical styles and countries.
The show's visuals included LED screens displaying cartoon characters singing along.
The band’s co-creator, Jamie Hewlett, was filming a documentary during the event.
The backstage atmosphere was described as friendly and without ego.
Food offered to performers included honey-glazed lime chicken and passion fruit meringue.
This was a unique event blending live musicians with animated band members on stage.
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France has banned drinking alcohol at some music festival events during a severe heatwave that is causing record high temperatures. The government took this step to reduce strain on emergency and healthcare services amid warnings of extreme heat affecting much of the country.
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A major national music festival called Fête de la Musique takes place every year on the summer solstice and attracts millions of people.
Due to a heatwave raising temperatures up to 41°C (around 106°F), the French government banned alcohol in public at state-organized events under red alert areas.
The heatwave is affecting about 75% of France's population and has disrupted transportation and schools.
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, potentially matching the highest recorded temperatures.
The ban aims to help emergency and healthcare workers focus on vulnerable people during the heatwave.
Parks and gardens in Paris will stay open overnight to help people cope with the heat.
The heatwave is unusual because temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of year.
The duration of the heatwave is uncertain, according to France’s weather service Météo-France.
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The Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., has reopened temporarily after being closed for several years for renovation. The reopening coincides with the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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The Smithsonian Castle is a historic building in Washington, D.C.
It was closed for a multi-year renovation.
The renovation was extensive, meaning many repairs and updates were made.
The Castle has now reopened for visitors for a limited time.
This reopening is part of the events marking America's 250th anniversary.
The Castle is part of the Smithsonian Institution, which hosts museums and cultural sites.
The reopening allows people to see the restoration work and visit the site again.
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Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer may announce his resignation soon amid leadership struggles. Meanwhile, King Charles plans to release his personal tax return for the first time to modernize the monarchy.
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Sir Keir Starmer might reveal his departure date as early as Monday.
Labour MP Andy Burnham is supported by many Labour members to take over leadership.
Burnham recently won a by-election, boosting his chance to lead the Labour Party.
The Sunday Times reports Burnham may remove Rachel Reeves as chancellor if he becomes prime minister.
King Charles will release his personal tax return on Thursday, a first for a British monarch in modern times.
This tax release is seen as a move to make the monarchy more transparent.
Tory politician Kemi Badenoch ruled out working with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party after its poor election results.
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson announced he is in remission from aggressive prostate cancer.
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Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland to start direct peace talks with Iran. This trip happens amid new problems in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran announced it would close the waterway used for shipping.
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Vice President JD Vance went to Switzerland for peace negotiations with Iran.
The talks aim to find a long-term peace agreement.
Iran said it is closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The closure has caused disruptions in shipping traffic.
The negotiations are described as direct talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The trip took place on a Saturday.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a significant issue for global trade.
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Three men died after a fire broke out in a single-storey pavilion on New Zealand Way in west London. Firefighters rescued the men, but two died at the scene and the third died later in hospital. The fire destroyed more than half of the building, and its cause is under investigation.
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The fire happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Saturday in west London.
The building affected was a single-storey pavilion on New Zealand Way.
Firefighters rescued three men from the fire.
Two men died at the scene; the third died later in hospital.
About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines responded to the fire.
More than half of the pavilion was damaged by the fire.
The fire was controlled by 9:25 p.m. the same day.
Authorities are investigating what caused the fire.
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CrimeCon is an annual event in Las Vegas where true crime fans, law enforcement, and victims' families come together to share stories and raise awareness. The event grew from 800 attendees in 2017 to 6,500 in 2026 and includes advocates promoting victims' rights alongside content creators and investigators.
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CrimeCon started in 2017 with 800 attendees and grew to 6,500 by 2026.
The event hosts true crime enthusiasts, podcasters, prosecutors, victims' families, and advocates.
Dr. Maggie Zingman attends to share her murdered daughter's unsolved case.
Some families use CrimeCon to raise awareness and promote advocacy, like Gabby Petito’s parents.
Critics say true crime can focus too much on criminals and exploit victims.
Organizers aim to balance education and respect for victims while building a large audience.
Many charities participate to support missing people and victims' rights.
CrimeCon was bought by Fox News’s Red Seat Ventures in 2025.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland's highest state honor after the Polish president took it back due to a disagreement about World War II history. The controversy arose because Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian military unit after a group accused of killing Poles during the war, which Poland sees as offensive.
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Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked the Order of the White Eagle from President Zelenskyy over naming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
The UPA is accused by Poland of committing mass killings of Polish citizens during World War II.
Zelenskyy had received the award in 2023 from former Polish President Andrzej Duda for contributions to security and human rights.
Zelenskyy said the award was meant for the Ukrainian people and returned it respectfully.
Poland remains a key supporter of Ukraine's fight against Russia despite the dispute.
Some Ukrainian officials also returned Polish state honors in protest of the revocation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for calmer relations and warned that the dispute benefits Russia.
The UPA fought against both Nazi and Soviet forces but is remembered in Poland mainly for the attacks on Poles during the 1940s.
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Colombia’s presidential election is strongly influenced by growing violence linked to armed groups involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining. The two main candidates have very different plans: one supports negotiating peace deals, while the other wants a strict military approach.
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Colombia has faced over 60 years of conflict involving armed groups, the state, and drug cartels, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Illegal armed groups like FARC dissidents, ELN, and Clan del Golfo have increased their numbers and expanded control in rural areas.
Violence has forced many people to flee their homes, with some areas experiencing bombings and threats.
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda supports negotiations and peace talks based on the 2016 FARC peace deal but admits changes are needed.
Conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella wants to build big prisons and use strong military actions to stop armed groups, rejecting further negotiations.
De la Espriella is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and is also a U.S. citizen.
Forced displacement in Colombia surged by 300% between 2024 and 2025, reaching levels not seen in two decades.
Critics say the current peace strategy allows armed groups to grow, while supporters believe it reduces overall loss of life.
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