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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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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week to meet President Trump. The meeting comes during a time of tension because the U.S. plans to reduce the troops and military equipment it would send to support its European allies if they face an attack.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next Wednesday.
He will meet with President Trump at the White House.
The meeting is happening amid growing tensions.
The tensions relate to the U.S. cutting back the number of troops it would send to Europe in case of an attack.
The U.S. is also reducing military equipment support for its European allies.
The visit was announced on Friday.
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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has infected nearly 900 people and killed over 230, including 17 healthcare workers. The outbreak is spreading quickly, especially in crowded displacement camps, and medical supplies and staff are in short supply.
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The Ebola outbreak in DRC began officially on May 15 but may have been spreading for months before.
Over 230 people have died and about 900 people are infected in 31 health zones.
At least 17 healthcare workers have died and 75 have been infected since the outbreak started.
The DRC has very few healthcare workers, with approximately 11 workers per 10,000 people.
Protective gear like gloves and masks is scarce in many health facilities.
Displacement camps, with crowded living conditions and poor sanitation, face high risks of Ebola spread.
African Union countries pledged nearly $1 billion to support the outbreak response in DRC and Uganda.
Funding cuts, including by the U.S. under President Trump, have reduced support for water, hygiene, and sanitation programs that help control the disease.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew a ceasefire after a day of heavy fighting in southern Lebanon. The violence caused the cancellation of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, which were meant to help enforce a new agreement related to Iran's nuclear program and regional stability.
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Israel and Hezbollah had intense fighting for 24 hours before agreeing to a ceasefire.
Four Israeli soldiers were killed by Hezbollah attacks near the city of Nabatieh.
Israel responded with airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 47 people.
US-Iran talks planned for Switzerland were canceled due to the violence.
The ceasefire is part of a larger deal aiming to end hostilities and promote nuclear negotiations with Iran.
Iran warned it would respond strongly to any violations of the agreement.
President Donald Trump supported the deal and said Iran is weakened by the conflict.
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, said they will defend their territory and respond strongly to any attacks.
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Olivia Rodrigo shared her ideal way to be proposed to and her choice for a wedding song. She said she would like a proposal in New York City's Central Park with a special sign and wants the song "I Melt with You" by Modern English at her wedding.
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Olivia Rodrigo is not engaged and does not seem to be in a serious relationship currently.
She recently released an album called "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love."
The album tells the story of a relationship that ends but still shows hope for love.
Rodrigo said she would like to be proposed to in Central Park with a sign on a bench saying, "Will you marry me?"
She wants the song "I Melt with You" by Modern English to play during her wedding.
Rodrigo wanted her new album to show romantic happiness but it ended up showing a love story that did not last.
She hopes her future husband sees her ideas shared in the interview.
The interview was given to the BBC.
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Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones said he is unsure about the band going on tour in 2026 because traveling is difficult. Instead, he suggested they might do a residency, playing shows in one place like London, New York, or Paris, while still enjoying making music together.
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The Rolling Stones have been active for over 60 years.
Mick Jagger expressed excitement about touring again.
Keith Richards doubts the possibility of a 2026 tour due to travel challenges.
Richards suggested doing a residency, which means playing several shows in one city instead of traveling.
Possible residency locations mentioned include London, New York, Paris, and Rome.
Despite touring doubts, Richards enjoys working and making music with the band.
The Rolling Stones will release a new album called "Foreign Tongues" on July 10.
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Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are increasing attacks on cities in Africa’s Sahel region. A recent attack at Niger’s main international airport, claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM, reflects growing competition for control and influence in the region.
Key Facts
A gun attack at Niger’s Niamey airport killed 11 soldiers and 2 civilians.
The attack was claimed by JNIM, an al-Qaeda-linked group active in the Sahel.
This was the second attack on the airport this year; the first was by an Islamic State group affiliate.
Niger’s airport is a key military base for Niger and a regional alliance of troops from Mali and Burkina Faso.
Militant groups are shifting from rural areas to targeting cities and strategic locations.
Sahel countries Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are run by military governments after recent coups.
These countries have turned to Russia for military help as France and the U.S. reduced their presence.
The Sahel faces overlapping threats from several armed extremist groups competing over territory.
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An expert warned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah might face difficulties ahead as tensions rise in Lebanon. These events could delay talks between the United States and Iran.
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire amid recent conflicts.
Tensions in Lebanon have increased, causing concerns about the peace holding.
The situation may cause delays in diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. is seeking a deal with Iran, but current events are affecting the timeline.
The expert described the future as a "bumpy road" for maintaining peace.
These developments are part of ongoing regional instability.
The ceasefire’s success depends on calm being restored in Lebanon.
U.S. involvement aims to stabilize the situation and resume negotiations with Iran.
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Armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok videos to recruit young people by showing money, watches, and women, and promoting their causes. Investigators found these groups offer high monthly pay and accept minors, encouraging recruitment through direct messages.
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Colombian armed groups post TikTok videos to attract young recruits.
Posts show wealth and promote group values like "defense of the people."
Groups include FARC dissidents, ELN, and the Clan del Golfo paramilitaries.
Some groups offer as much as 12 million pesos (€2,900) monthly, about seven times Colombia’s minimum wage.
Recruitment targets vulnerable youth not in school or jobs.
Some recruited roles include lookout duties, coca leaf harvesting, and flying drones.
Investigators contacted 33 accounts posing as a 17-year-old and six responded, some willing to accept minors.
Recruiting minors for armed conflict is illegal in Colombia and punishable by up to 23 years in prison.
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A fire broke out at a primary school in Tokyo, Japan, causing more than 300 students and staff to evacuate. Video shows many children trapped on a narrow window ledge as smoke and flames came from the classrooms.
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The fire occurred at a primary school in Tokyo.
Over 300 pupils and staff were evacuated.
Flames and thick black smoke were seen coming from classroom windows.
Eyewitness video captured children trapped on a narrow window ledge during the fire.
Emergency responders worked to rescue the children and control the fire.
No detailed information on injuries or the cause of the fire is given in the report.
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For the first time in over 360 years, pelican chicks have hatched in St James’s Park, London. Four chicks born to a group of six adult pelicans are being carefully cared for by wildlife experts, marking a historic moment for the park.
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Pelicans have been living in St James’s Park since 1664, gifted to King Charles II by the Russian ambassador.
This is the first time in more than 360 years that pelicans have successfully bred in the park.
Four chicks hatched starting on May 17, and all have survived their first month.
There are six adult great white pelicans in the park: two males (Sun and Moon) and four females (Star, Isla, Tiffany, and Gargi).
Pelicans usually need large groups to breed, but these six managed to produce five eggs in three nests.
The chicks start feathering at eight to nine weeks old and stay vulnerable until they learn to swim at about 12 weeks.
Specialists from several organizations are helping care for the pelicans, as the chicks grow quickly and eat a lot.
The pelicans were temporarily kept on Duck Island during an avian flu outbreak earlier this year and started nesting soon after being released.
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A 68-year-old man died after being hit in the head with a metal boule during a dispute between two pétanque teams in Mimizan, France. An 81-year-old man has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to understand what happened.
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The incident happened in Mimizan, a resort town in France.
The two groups were disputing over where to play pétanque during a heatwave.
Pétanque is a French game where players throw metal balls close to a small wooden ball.
The older man hit the victim with a metal boule, according to police.
The victim collapsed minutes later after suffering a heart attack.
The police have arrested an 81-year-old man related to the case.
Authorities are still investigating the details and roles of people involved.
There is a known rivalry between beach and town pétanque players in the area.
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Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld the conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun for incitement but suspended the rest of his prison sentence. As a result, he will not go to jail but is banned from political activities for five years and from traveling abroad for three years.
Key Facts
Rong Chhun is a senior adviser to the opposition Nation Power Party in Cambodia.
He was convicted last year of inciting social unrest after meeting displaced villagers.
The court’s ruling suspends his prison sentence but bars him from voting, running for office, or practicing politics for five years.
Rong Chhun and his supporters say the verdict is unfair and politically motivated.
Human Rights Watch criticized the ruling as evidence of Cambodia’s courts lacking independence.
Cambodia’s Minister of Information said the government respects court independence and laws.
Cambodia’s new Prime Minister Hun Manet succeeded his father Hun Sen in 2023 but shows little political reform so far.
Rong Chhun may seek a royal pardon from King Norodom Sihamoni after reviewing the verdict.
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A global plan for reparatory justice was agreed upon at a conference in Accra, Ghana. The plan aims to provide fair compensation for people affected by slavery, colonialism, and related injustices and includes measures like returning cultural property and addressing debt burdens linked to these histories.
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The conference in Ghana adopted an 18-point global framework on reparatory justice.
It focuses on reparations for Africans and people of African descent, including compensation for harms caused by slavery, colonialism, genocide, and apartheid.
The framework calls for the return of cultural items, human remains, archives, and heritage to their countries of origin.
It also suggests debt relief and restructuring for countries affected by the long-term economic effects of historical injustices.
Ghana’s president announced three global panels to support reparatory justice efforts: an advisory panel, a cultural restitution panel, and a legal panel.
The advisory panel includes leaders from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean with links to the transatlantic slave trade.
More than 80 countries participated in the three-day conference, including heads of state, ministers, researchers, and civil society members.
The conference followed a UN resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
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Nepali climber Dawa Sherpa was trapped for about a week inside a deep ice crack on Mount Everest after falling into a crevasse. He survived on biscuits, chocolate, coffee, and ice until an avalanche filled the crevasse with snow, allowing him to escape and make his way down the mountain to safety.
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Dawa Sherpa was trapped inside a 25-foot deep ice crevasse on Everest for around seven days.
He survived by eating biscuits, chocolates, drinking dried coffee rehydrated with ice, and melting chunks of ice for water.
Sherpa was working as a cook but acted as a substitute guide despite never having climbed to Everest's summit before.
He lost oxygen supply, became unable to move, and had frostbitten fingers and a fractured leg.
Sherpa fell into the crevasse after slipping on a ladder in the Khumbu Icefall, a dangerous glacier area.
An avalanche later filled the crevasse, creating an exit path that Sherpa used to escape.
His family had already begun mourning him, believing he was dead.
Rescue efforts were delayed because his satellite phone did not work and his walkie-talkie batteries died.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary seat with a large majority, surprising many and raising questions about the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham avoided questions about challenging Starmer directly, but his campaign team confirmed they are ready for a leadership contest if needed. Starmer acknowledged the result but said he plans to stay and fight if challenged.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield seat with 54% of the vote and a majority of 9,231.
Burnham’s win nearly doubled the previous majority held by Josh Simons in 2024.
Burnham avoided media questions about running for prime minister after his victory.
Louise Haigh, Burnham’s campaign manager, said a leadership contest would be difficult and stressful and that Burnham is prepared to stand if necessary.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the result a positive sign but said he will not resign and will fight any leadership challenges.
Starmer urged unity within the Labour Party and against internal conflicts.
Supporters of Burnham see the win as a call for change in Labour leadership.
Nigel Farage, whose party increased its vote share slightly, expressed disappointment with the result.
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Recent events around the world include a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv by Russian forces, causing fires and casualties. Other incidents include Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza, protests in Israel and London, and migrant attempts to cross the English Channel.
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Russian missile and drone attacks struck Kyiv, hitting markets, cultural sites, and residential areas, causing damage and deaths.
Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow’s oil refinery and other locations, causing fires and evacuations.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 18 people after Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers, leading to cancelled US-Iran peace talks.
An Israeli missile strike in Gaza killed civilians, with recovery efforts slow and many victims still buried.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protested military conscription in Israel.
In London, police arrested a supporter of the banned group Palestine Action after a court upheld the ban under the Terrorism Act.
Migrants attempted to cross the English Channel by boat, with increased law enforcement stopping many attempts.
Women miners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo protect their clothing while working in difficult conditions.
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The Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with races, lion dances, and traditional customs. This holiday, over 2,000 years old, honors health, protection, and harmony with nature and commemorates the poet Qu Yuan.
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The Dragon Boat Festival features dragon boat races held over distances of 100, 200, and 500 meters.
Around 1,000 athletes and 200,000 spectators gathered for the races in Beijing in 2026.
Traditional activities include making zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and wearing five-colored bracelets believed to protect from evil.
Lion dances and Wing Chun martial arts demonstrations were part of the cultural celebrations.
The festival honors Qu Yuan, an ancient poet who drowned himself, with boat races and food offerings to protect his body from fish.
The holiday is linked to the summer solstice and ancient ideas of balancing yin and yang.
It originally involved customs to protect people from illness and harmful creatures during early summer.
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Italy’s top diplomat canceled a planned trip to the US after President Donald Trump said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo at a recent meeting, a claim Meloni strongly denied. The dispute has caused tension between the two countries and led several Italian officials to publicly criticize Trump’s remarks.
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President Trump said Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 meeting in France.
Meloni called Trump’s statement completely false and expressed surprise at his behavior toward an ally.
Meloni and Trump had previously maintained a friendly relationship, meeting after Trump’s 2024 election and at his inauguration.
They have disagreed during Trump’s second term on issues like support for Ukraine and US-Israel-Iran relations.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a US visit planned for a business forum and a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Other Italian officials, including the Justice and Defence Ministers, criticized Trump’s remarks as harmful to US-Italy relations.
The White House did not respond to Meloni’s comments as of the article’s publication.
Meloni emphasized that Italy and she do not beg, rejecting Trump’s portrayal of the event.
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