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James Burrows, a well-known TV director and co-creator of the show "Cheers," has died at the age of 85. He directed over 1,000 TV episodes and helped create several famous shows like "Friends," "Taxi," and "Frasier."
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James Burrows was 85 years old when he died.
He co-created the TV show "Cheers."
Burrows directed more than 1,000 television episodes.
He worked on popular shows such as "Will & Grace," "Frasier," and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
He was involved in creating shows like "Friends," "Taxi," and "Frasier."
Burrows won 11 Emmy Awards during his career.
His last Emmy was won in 2020 for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).
His death was confirmed by his attorney, Tom Hoberman.
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Two trains collided in the Bedford area, and emergency teams responded to the accident. A passenger described the crash as very intense, similar to a bomb explosion.
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Two trains operated by East Midlands Railway crashed in Bedford.
British Transport Police confirmed emergency services are at the scene.
Passengers were evacuated after the collision.
A passenger named Pete Knapp described the crash as feeling like a bomb explosion.
Footage shows the site of the crash and evacuated passengers.
The incident is currently under investigation and more details are expected.
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Norway plans to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, viewing them as illegal under international law. The government has started a consultation process on a new bill that would prohibit trade and real estate transactions related to these settlements.
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Norway’s government says Israeli settlements in Palestine break international law.
The planned ban includes trade in goods, property transactions, and related services in settlements located in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
The Foreign Affairs Minister said these settlements cause displacement and violence and block peaceful solutions.
Norway recognized the state of Palestine in 2024, along with Ireland and Spain.
Israel responded by withdrawing ambassadors from Norway, Ireland, and Spain and summoning their diplomats.
Norway joined other countries in coordinated sanctions targeting settler violence in the West Bank.
The bill is open for public consultation until September 19.
UN human rights officials called Norway’s move a small but important first step and questioned Norway’s sovereign wealth fund investments linked to Israeli companies.
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This article discusses the impact of recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and examines whether these actions have made the world safer or caused harmful effects. Experts and commentators debate the reasons behind the war, its consequences, and if President Donald Trump deployed US troops to support Israel.
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The US and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran in February.
The airstrikes have had global effects, raising questions about safety and freedom in Iran.
Mehdi Hasan and David Des Roches, a retired colonel and former Pentagon official, discuss the war’s justifications and costs.
The debate includes views on whether President Donald Trump sent US troops to fight alongside Israel.
Other participants include Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, Mohammad Ali Shabani, and Barak Seener.
The discussion took place before a deal was announced between the US and Iran.
Mohammad Ali Shabani edits a news outlet that focuses on Iran and nearby Middle Eastern countries.
Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini leads an organization focused on global civil society efforts.
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Several right-wing European leaders who once supported President Donald Trump are now distancing themselves from him due to disagreements over U.S. policies on Iran, Greenland, and trade. These tensions have led to diplomatic strains, including a cancelled visit between Italy and the U.S. and public criticisms from French and German politicians.
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Right-wing European leaders are increasingly breaking ties with President Trump’s administration.
Disputes involve U.S. policies on the Iran war, trade tariffs on Europe, and America’s interest in Greenland.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied President Trump’s claim that she wanted a photo with him at the G7 summit.
Italy blocked U.S. use of the Sigonella air base in Sicily for Middle East military operations.
French far-right leaders, including Marine Le Pen, criticized Trump’s foreign policy as unpredictable.
Some German politicians have directly clashed with Trump over military troop withdrawals.
These disagreements show growing political risks for European leaders tied to Trump.
Experts say maintaining close political relations with President Trump has become very difficult for European leaders.
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Jimmy Kimmel is taking a summer break from his late-night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Celebrity guests will host the show while he is away. ABC revealed that Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Jelly Roll, Colman Domingo, and Ike Barinholtz will be guest hosts this summer.
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New episodes start on July 6 with Tiffany Haddish as the first guest host.
Anthony Anderson will host the week of August 10 and has hosted the show 24 times before.
Colman Domingo will host the week of July 20 and recently appeared on the show with Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel has taken summer breaks and used guest hosts since 2020.
Previous guest hosts have included well-known celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Lawrence.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs on ABC weeknights at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time and is available on Hulu the next day.
The show features a sidekick named Guillermo Rodriguez who works with the hosts.
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Israeli government ministers are angry about a new agreement between the United States and Iran signed by President Donald Trump. US Vice President JD Vance responded strongly to their criticism. The agreement raises questions about its effects on Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran.
Israeli government ministers have expressed strong anger over this deal.
US Vice President JD Vance gave a sharp response to Israel's criticism.
The agreement's impact on Israel's security and politics is a concern.
The discussion included opinions from experts and former aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The guests were from different backgrounds: a Haaretz columnist, a former aide to Netanyahu, and a senior analyst on Israel.
The situation highlights tensions between US policy and Israeli government views.
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Reports say British government ministers want Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a date to step down and plan a smooth transition. Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Manchester, recently won a by-election and is seen by some as a potential future prime minister.
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Some British cabinet ministers reportedly believe Keir Starmer’s time as Prime Minister should end soon.
There is no official confirmation from the Prime Minister’s office about these discussions.
The phrase "events dear events," attributed to a past British Prime Minister, describes how unexpected events can disrupt a government.
Andy Burnham won a by-election in Makerfield, a constituency near Wigan in northern England.
Burnham is a former Mayor of Manchester and is known for calling for change in Britain.
In his victory speech, Burnham suggested he wants to challenge the current Prime Minister.
The by-election result is viewed by some as significant for British politics and leadership.
The article includes analysis from a former Labour special adviser and political columnist.
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President Donald Trump repeated his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after they exchanged sharp words at the recent Group of Seven (G7) summit in France. He told NBC News that Meloni had been supportive but also expressed that he did not want her support.
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President Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Their disagreement happened after the G7 summit in France.
The leaders exchanged insults during or after the event.
Trump said Meloni was once a "big fan" of his.
Trump told NBC News he no longer wants Meloni’s support.
The G7 summit included major world leaders from seven countries.
The interaction reflects tensions between the U.S. and Italy’s current government.
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after heavy fighting that caused many deaths in southern Lebanon. Despite this, some air strikes continued, and both sides have made strong statements about continuing their actions to protect their interests.
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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed 47 people, including women and children.
Hezbollah ambushed an Israeli group, killing four Israeli soldiers and destroying tanks.
A US official said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting at 16:00 local time.
Despite the ceasefire, at least 12 air strikes were reported afterward in the city of Nabatieh.
Hezbollah's leader said Israel failed to eliminate the group and will withdraw.
Israeli officials said they would continue to act against immediate threats from Hezbollah.
The ceasefire is part of a deal involving the US and Iran, but there are doubts about its stability.
Both sides accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire and want to continue fighting if attacked.
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting in Lebanon and reached a ceasefire. At the same time, talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were delayed due to logistical problems.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday to end fighting in Lebanon.
Three diplomats confirmed the ceasefire to CBS News.
The U.S. and Iran planned to start talks in Switzerland on Friday.
These talks were postponed and did not take place as scheduled.
The White House said the delay was because of logistical issues.
A planned trip by U.S. Senator JD Vance to Geneva was canceled.
CBS News reporters Robert Berger and Natalie Brand provided the information.
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Several opposition members in Armenia were arrested after this month’s election, which Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party won. The opposition accused the government of election fraud and voter bribery, while the government denied these claims and said the opposition also bribed voters. The Constitutional Court will decide soon whether to review the election complaints.
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Armenia’s ruling party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won about 49.7% of the vote in the June 7 election.
The opposition Strong Armenia party asked the Constitutional Court to cancel the election results or hold a new vote, claiming fraud.
Several opposition politicians were arrested on charges of vote buying and bribery.
The government denies wrongdoing and says the opposition is also guilty of bribery.
The Constitutional Court will decide within two days whether to hear the opposition’s case.
Observers said voters had a real choice but noted many criminal cases against opposition candidates, raising concerns about fairness.
Strong Armenia is led by Armenian-Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, currently under house arrest on charges related to attempting to overthrow the government.
Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, opposes Armenia’s move away from Moscow toward the West and imposed trade bans before the election.
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Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, causing multiple injuries. Emergency services and transport police are at the scene, and train services in and out of London are disrupted.
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The collision happened near Bedford, about 56 miles north of London.
Two East Midlands Railway trains hit each other, with one running into the other.
Passengers were seen standing on the tracks beside damaged train carriages.
Both trains remained upright on the tracks after the collision.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the incident.
Train services between London and surrounding areas are blocked for the day.
Authorities asked people to avoid the area near the collision.
Train crashes are very uncommon in the United Kingdom.
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UK Member of Parliament Sarah Pochin said that a good performance by England’s football team in the World Cup could help reduce domestic violence. Several anti-abuse groups disagreed and said her comment wrongly blamed football players for the issue.
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Sarah Pochin is a Member of Parliament from the UK Reform Party.
She suggested that success in the England World Cup could lead to fewer cases of domestic violence.
Anti-abuse organizations criticized her statement.
These groups said domestic violence is the fault of the offenders, not related to football.
The backlash highlights sensitivity around discussing causes of domestic violence.
The discussion links sports events to social issues in England.
The article focuses on the reaction to Pochin’s claim rather than the World Cup itself.
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President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran, creating a 60-day period to discuss unresolved issues. Meanwhile, the G7 meeting in Geneva included the original members plus leaders from other countries and big tech bosses, focusing on global cooperation and renewed support for Ukraine.
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President Trump signed an interim peace agreement with Iran at the Palace of Versailles.
The deal starts a 60-day negotiation period for unresolved conflicts between the US and Iran.
Some Republicans criticized the deal, seeing it as a strategic loss.
Iran’s Supreme Leader described the deal as a result of US desperation.
The G7 meeting took place in Geneva, with original G7 members plus invited leaders from India, Kenya, Brazil, Turkey, Egypt, UAE, and Qatar.
For the first time, major technology company leaders joined the G7 discussions.
President Zelensky secured renewed Western commitment and support for Ukraine at the G7.
President Trump endorsed a joint G7 statement supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia but did not directly criticize Putin.
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Andy Burnham, a popular Labour politician known as the "king of the north," won a byelection in north-west England with 55% of the vote. His victory gives him a chance to challenge Keir Starmer to become the next UK prime minister, marking a potential shift in British politics.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with 55% of the vote, beating Reform UK’s 35%.
The byelection victory gave Burnham a seat in the UK Parliament (Westminster).
Burnham previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years.
He has a history in government, having been a minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
Burnham is running for Labour party leader for the third time.
His campaign focused on representing neglected northern communities.
The victory may lead Burnham to challenge current Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Burnham uses the symbol of the worker bee to represent his northern roots and industrial heritage.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure from his party to set a date for his departure after Andy Burnham’s big win in a by-election. Starmer said he plans to stay and fight any leadership challenge, while some Labour members want a smooth handover to Burnham.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a large margin, increasing Labour’s vote share by 10%.
Labour MPs and ministers are urging Sir Keir Starmer to announce a plan to leave office and let Burnham take over.
Sir Keir Starmer said he was elected with a mandate and will run if there is a leadership contest.
Burnham and another potential challenger, Wes Streeting, are not speaking to the media over the weekend to give Starmer time to decide.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander privately suggested Starmer set a timetable for leaving.
Some Labour MPs want a peaceful and orderly leadership transition to avoid party chaos.
Starmer told Labour staff the party should unite and avoid internal conflict.
Burnham’s victory has increased calls for him to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.
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British police and fire crews are responding to a reported collision between two trains in the Bedford area, north of London. The incident was first reported at 6:45 p.m., and authorities are working at the scene.
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The collision involved two trains near Bedford, north of London.
The incident was reported at 6:45 p.m.
British police are at the scene responding to the report.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue teams are assisting with the response.
Officials have not yet released details about injuries or cause.
Authorities said they will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Two trains collided near Bedford, causing injuries and major travel delays. Emergency services, including police and fire teams, are at the scene, and train lines between Luton and Bedford are closed.
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Two trains collided near Bedford, England.
Some people were injured in the collision.
Train lines between Luton and Bedford are closed, causing travel delays.
East Midlands Railway stopped trains running between London St Pancras and Leicester.
British Transport Police, Bedfordshire police, and fire and rescue teams are responding.
Bedfordshire police asked people to avoid the area.
Social media showed videos of a damaged Luton Express train and passengers near the tracks.
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A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya on June 12, resulting in 51 people dead or missing and 10 survivors. This happened in a common migration route where many try to reach Europe but face dangerous sea journeys and human trafficking.
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The boat sank near eastern Libya in the Mediterranean Sea.
11 bodies were recovered, and 40 people are still missing.
The incident is part of ongoing migrant crossings from North Africa to Europe.
Many migrants use small, unsafe boats operated by smugglers.
Over 800 migrants died or went missing on this route from January to mid-May 2024.
Libya is a major transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East.
Migrants caught and returned to Libya often suffer abuse in government detention centers.
Human traffickers exploit Libya’s chaotic situation following the fall of Moammar Gadhafi in 2011.
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