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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have had a tense relationship during the ongoing war with Iran. While Trump seeks a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to lower global fuel prices, Netanyahu pushes for total victory and opposes political deals with Iran. Their differing goals led to conflict, including Netanyahu’s airstrike on Beirut which angered Trump.
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President Trump planned to announce a ceasefire deal with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ease fuel prices.
Israeli jets bombed Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least three people just hours before the ceasefire deal was set to be signed.
Trump angrily questioned Netanyahu’s decision to attack Beirut, expressing frustration in private and public remarks.
Netanyahu has opposed peace deals with Iran and aims to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons, promising total victory.
Both leaders face upcoming elections and political pressure influencing their war positions.
Thousands of Israelis have been displaced by attacks from Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu’s political survival partly depends on showing success in the war, as he faces a possible corruption trial if he leaves office.
The war has revealed deep differences between Trump’s desire to end "forever wars" and Netanyahu’s goal of a hardline approach.
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The Princess of Wales, Catherine, wrote an essay reflecting on her recent visit to northern Italy, where she explored early childhood education. She expressed concern about the growing role of digital screens and emphasized the importance of real human connection and unconditional love in helping children thrive.
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The Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia in northern Italy to study early years education.
This was her first official trip abroad since her cancer treatment.
In her essay, she highlighted the need to focus on "quiet and unconditional" love based on time and patience.
She warned about the increasing digitalization of life and said genuine human connection is more important than ever.
The essay was published by the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood.
Catherine wants early childhood to be treated as a global priority, like climate change.
The princess praised the openness and creativity of children she met in Italy.
Her future public work will focus on supporting young families and helping children feel connected from an early age.
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China has started teaching artificial intelligence (AI) to children as young as six years old. The country's Ministry of Education has introduced new rules to include AI learning at all school grades, reflecting the government's focus on AI development.
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AI education begins at age six in China.
The Ministry of Education created new guidelines for AI lessons in every grade.
President Xi Jinping prioritizes AI as part of China’s future plans.
The goal is to prepare young students for technology careers.
This information was originally shared in a 2025 news episode by Al Jazeera.
The story was reported by correspondent Katrina Yu and produced by a team at Al Jazeera.
The report includes contributions from multiple producers, editors, and designers.
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The UK has set a minimum age of 11 for children to take part in a clinical trial testing puberty-blocking drugs for those questioning their gender. The trial was paused earlier due to safety concerns but is expected to start recruiting children in August, with new safety measures and legal challenges ongoing.
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The trial tests puberty blockers, medicines that delay puberty, for children under 16 who are distressed about their gender.
The UK had banned puberty blockers for people under 18 in 2024 due to safety worries.
Original plans had no minimum age, but now the trial requires participants to be at least 11 (for birth-registered females) and 12 (for birth-registered males).
Children must have parental consent and understand the risks and benefits before joining.
Safety rules include stopping treatment if there are problems like bone weakness or brain issues.
Researchers will give clearer information on fertility preservation for participants.
The trial was approved by UK regulators and ethics boards in November 2025 but was paused in February 2026 due to safety concerns raised by regulators.
Some doctors and campaigners oppose the trial, claiming children can't give full consent to such treatments and questioning the trial's ethics.
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Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has been leading in many national polls but has had mixed results in recent byelections. The party faces challenges, including competition from the new far-right party Restore Britain and issues related to candidate choices and voter tactics.
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Reform UK has led in over 300 consecutive national polls.
In recent byelections, Reform has won only one seat by a very small margin.
Robert Kenyon came second in the Makerfield byelection, increasing Reform’s vote share but falling short of winning.
Kenyon’s controversial online posts, including sexist comments and strong support for President Donald Trump, hurt Reform’s image.
Tactical voting by other parties’ supporters aimed to reduce Reform’s chances in byelections.
Restore Britain, a new far-right party, gained 7% of the vote in Makerfield, posing a threat to Reform UK.
Elon Musk’s ownership of the social media platform X helps promote Restore Britain’s messages.
Nigel Farage’s party is shifting more to the right politically, which risks losing moderate support.
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Satellite images show that Cuba has expanded a listening site near Florida, which may be connected to China. This expansion might increase tensions between the United States and Cuba, especially as the U.S. accuses Cuba of hosting facilities that gather sensitive U.S. military information.
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Cuba has expanded a listening site at Bejucal, about 50 miles south of Havana.
The site may be linked to Chinese intelligence operations.
Bejucal now has 32 large antennae arranged in a circular pattern called a Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA).
A CDAA helps find the direction of radio signals over long distances.
The site could help Cuba or China monitor U.S. military activities in the Caribbean and nearby areas.
The U.S. has increased sanctions and an oil blockade against Cuba recently.
China supports Cuba and opposes U.S. sanctions and blockades.
Experts say the site is mainly used to track U.S. military signals, not to build Cuba’s military defenses.
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Two men were jailed for starting fires at homes connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They were paid by someone using the name "El Money" through a messaging app, but their main reason for the attacks was money, not politics.
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Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were convicted of arson attacks on property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The attacks happened overnight in May 2025 in London, targeting houses and a car once owned by Starmer.
They were paid by a person called "El Money" using the messaging app Telegram.
Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years in jail; Carpiuc got two years.
Prosecutors said the men had no political motive but acted for financial gain.
"El Money" communicated in Russian and Ukrainian, but the true identity or group behind the name is unknown.
UK police found no direct evidence linking the two men or "El Money" to the Russian government.
The Russian embassy denied involvement, stating Russia poses no threat to UK security.
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European Union leaders could not agree on creating a secret communication channel with Russia to protect EU interests if peace talks succeed in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Some leaders want direct Ukraine-Russia talks without EU mediation, while others see value in opening dialogue, but Russia demands talks without pressure.
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EU leaders met for two days but disagreed on setting up a back-channel to Moscow.
European Council President António Costa proposed contacting Russia through a senior official but not to lead negotiations.
Many EU countries doubt Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate seriously.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said Europe cannot decide if or who will lead peace talks.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin supports opening a contact channel but stresses Ukraine-Russia talks first.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said talks must include Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and the U.S.
Russia says it is ready for talks if Europe stops approaching from a position of force.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected Western accusations and warned about the risk of nuclear conflict.
Some EU leaders, like Estonia’s Foreign Minister, want to support Ukraine strongly instead of acting as neutral mediators.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that President Donald Trump made up a story claiming she begged him for a photo during the G7 summit. President Trump said he felt sorry for her and agreed to take the photo, even though he was not obligated to.
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President Donald Trump claimed Premier Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 summit.
Trump said he was not required to take the photo but agreed because he felt sorry for Meloni.
Giorgia Meloni denied the story, saying Trump made it up.
The incident happened during the recent G7 meeting.
The story involves two high-profile political figures from Italy and the United States.
Both leaders’ statements contradict each other about the photo request.
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France's National Library found a lost music notebook written by Mozart in 1778. This notebook includes exercises and pieces for flute and harp, and its music will be played publicly for the first time in Paris.
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The notebook was found by François-Pierre Goy, a curator at the National Library of France.
It contains seven pieces for harp and flute and daily exercises Mozart gave to a French harp student.
The student was Marie-Louise-Philippine de Bonnieres de Guines, daughter of the Duke of Guines.
The notebook dates back to Mozart’s stay in Paris in 1778 when he was 22 years old.
The document was authenticated by the Mozarteum Foundation in Austria in April 2026.
The music was recovered from materials confiscated during the French Revolution and kept at the National Library.
Mozart died in 1791 at age 35, making such discoveries very rare.
The discovery gives new insight into Mozart’s role as a teacher and his last visit to Paris.
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The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago officially opened with a celebration that included performances by famous singers and musicians. Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem, and stars like Christina Aguilera and Stevie Wonder also performed.
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The Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago.
Jennifer Hudson performed the National Anthem at the event.
Other performers included Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Common, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen.
The event marked the official start of activities at the center.
The center is named after President Barack Obama.
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A British actress, Emaa Hussen, has been charged with trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine worth $208 million into Australia. The drugs were hidden in charcoal bags shipped from Ghana, and police arrested her in Sydney after finding the drugs in storage.
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Emaa Hussen is a 34-year-old British actress known for roles in "Redemption" and "EastEnders."
She appeared in court in Sydney on charges of attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into Australia.
The drugs were disguised in bags of charcoal inside shipping containers sent from Ghana.
Police believe the meth seized could have made 3.2 million deals on Australian streets.
The investigation started in April when authorities found a white crystal-like substance in two containers.
Hussen helped unload the containers and load goods into a vehicle before police arrested her at a home.
Two South African suspects were also arrested for using fake IDs to rent storage units linked to the case.
Hussen was denied bail and is scheduled to appear in court again in August.
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Actress Anne Hathaway announced she is pregnant with her third child. She shared the news in a video on her Instagram account, showing her baby bump and smiling.
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Anne Hathaway is 43 years old.
She announced her third pregnancy on Instagram with a video.
The video showed her wearing a white skirt and revealing her pregnancy.
The post got over 800,000 likes within 30 minutes.
Anne Hathaway is married to Adam Shulman.
They have two sons: Jonathan, 10 years old, and Jack, 6 years old.
Hathaway and Shulman have been married since 2012.
She is known for movies like "The Devil Wears Prada" and “Princess Diaries.”
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday afternoon after mediation by the US, Qatar, and Iran. Despite this, Israel continued air raids and shelling in southern Lebanon, causing confusion and doubt about the ceasefire’s effectiveness.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to begin at 4pm local time on Friday.
The ceasefire was negotiated with the help of the US, Qatar, and Iran.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel launched at least 12 air raids and artillery strikes in southern Lebanon after the deadline.
Lebanese health officials reported 47 people killed and 97 wounded in Israeli attacks starting Friday at midnight.
Israeli military stated it would keep the right to respond to threats in southern Lebanon, allowing continued strikes.
Hezbollah said the ceasefire would hold if Israel stopped attacking.
Iranian Foreign Minister accused Israel of wanting “permanent war.”
Israeli National Security Minister called for major military escalation against Lebanon after Israeli soldier deaths.
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Scientists have found an invasive jellyfish with a painful sting spreading in waterways along the East Coast. They warn people to be aware of this jellyfish, especially as summer activities increase near the water.
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The invasive jellyfish is appearing in East Coast waterways.
It has a sting that can cause pain.
Scientists have issued warnings ahead of the busy summer season.
The jellyfish are not native to the area, meaning they have moved from their original home.
The presence of this jellyfish may affect people who swim or spend time in coastal waters.
There are ongoing efforts to monitor and study this species.
The warning aims to help prevent stings and raise public awareness.
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A CBS News analysis looked at the files released in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The analysis found that some important documents seem to be missing from these files.
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Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
CBS News reviewed the files related to Epstein’s case.
The analysis found gaps or missing documents in the released files.
The missing documents raise questions about the full details of the case.
CBS News correspondent Vlad Duthiers reported on the search for answers.
The analysis was shared through CBS News platforms, including their app.
The investigation into Epstein's case remains a topic of public interest.
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Paris police banned a rally planned by an Iranian opposition group, citing concerns about possible violence and public disorder. The group, which opposes the Iranian government, said the cancellation happened last minute and disagreed with the reasons given by the police.
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The rally was organized by the National Resistance Council of Iran (NRCI), linked to the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), an outlawed group in Iran.
Police said the ban was due to risks of clashes during a tense international and national situation.
The planned march route passed near public buildings and diplomatic missions.
Organizers claim the cancellation was sudden and question the police's reasons.
There was a call between the French and Iranian foreign ministers before the ban, but the French ministry denied any request to cancel the rally.
The demonstration aimed to protest a recent wave of executions in Iran amid conflict in the Middle East.
The NRCI expected about 100,000 participants for the rally.
Since the start of the Middle East war, more than 40 people have been executed in Iran, many linked to opposition groups like the MEK.
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Scientists in Malaysia discovered a new parasitic fungus species that attacks "zombie fungus," which infects and kills insects. This new fungus was found in Borneo’s rainforest and feeds on the tissue of the zombie fungus inside infected ants.
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The new fungus is called Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata and was found in Borneo’s Malaysian rainforests.
It is a hyperparasite, meaning it parasitizes another parasite (the zombie fungus Ophiocordyceps).
The zombie fungus controls ants’ behavior before killing them, and this new fungus feeds on the zombie fungus itself.
The discovery was made by the University of Malaysia Sabah’s Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation.
The research was published in scientific journals including the New Zealand Journal of Botany and Phytotaxa.
Scientists also found a new spider-killing fungus during the same research trips.
These fungi may help develop new antimicrobial medicines and tools to control pests in farming.
Experts say these fungi cannot infect humans because of our body temperature and immune system.
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting in Lebanon after a tense clash. This ceasefire helps protect the ongoing efforts by the United States and Iran to reach a new agreement.
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Israel and Hezbollah have reached a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The recent fighting between them was tense and could have harmed peace talks.
The ceasefire supports negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
Multiple diplomats confirmed the ceasefire to CBS News.
The conflict had the potential to disrupt the Iran deal process.
Experts from security and defense backgrounds are monitoring the situation.
The U.S.-Iran agreement aims to reduce nuclear tensions and improve relations.
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Europe is facing energy crises and rising political tensions. These challenges are pushing countries to use more renewable energy sources like wind and solar power to ensure stable and secure energy supplies.
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Belgium is charging trucks using wind energy stored in batteries.
Energy crises are increasing the urgency of renewable energy beyond just fighting climate change.
Renewable energy helps countries reduce dependence on oil and gas from unstable regions.
Geopolitical tensions are affecting Europe’s energy security.
The European Union is actively working on policies to support the energy transition.
Solar and wind power are key renewable energy sources gaining importance in Europe.
Energy security means having a reliable and safe energy supply, which renewables can help with.
The shift to renewables is accelerating due to the current energy and political challenges.
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