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The United States and Iran recently signed a deal to end hostilities involving Iran and Israel, but Israel, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has opposed the agreement and continued military actions in Lebanon. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and called for more restraint, highlighting tensions between the US and Israeli leaders despite their close alliance.
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The US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war involving Israel and Iran.
Israel, under Prime Minister Netanyahu, opposes the deal and continues to bomb areas in Lebanon.
President Trump expressed unhappiness with Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and urged Netanyahu to act more responsibly.
Israel controls about 20% of Lebanon’s territory and refuses to withdraw its forces.
Despite public disagreements, the US continues strong military support for Israel.
Reports suggest Trump called Netanyahu harsh names over the conflict escalation in Lebanon.
Historical US-Israeli clashes occurred, such as President Eisenhower’s pressure on Israel during the 1956 Suez Crisis.
Past US-Israeli disagreements have not stopped cooperation in security and military aid.
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Three large oil tankers from Saudi Arabia sailed through the Strait of Hormuz after a new agreement between the U.S. and Iran reopened the passage. The ships carried a total of 6 million barrels of oil and were managed by the Saudi shipping company Bahri.
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Three supertankers flagged by Saudi Arabia passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
This transit happened after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal reopening the waterway.
The ships were managed by the Saudi Arabian shipping group called Bahri.
The tankers carried 6 million barrels of oil combined.
Between Tuesday and Wednesday, a total of 19 vessels passed through the strait.
Reuters was the news source reporting the tankers’ transit.
The Hill contacted Bahri for comment but a response was not included in the article.
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The European Parliament approved new rules to increase deportations of undocumented migrants, with a vote of 418 to 218. After the vote, right-wing members chanted “send them back,” which caused a strong reaction from other lawmakers who opposed the chant.
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The vote approved changes to immigration laws aimed at making deportations easier across the EU.
The new rules could allow detention of migrants for up to two years and sending them to offshore centers.
These measures have been criticized by human rights groups and 16 UN experts for potentially breaking international law.
Right-wing Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) celebrated the vote with “send them back” chants.
Other MEPs responded with “shame on you” chants, showing deep divisions in the parliament.
The far-right’s actions were condemned as hateful by many politicians and human rights advocates.
Austria’s far-right Freedom party leader praised the chants as a sign of growing right-wing influence.
The vote reflects increased representation of nationalist and far-right politicians in the European Parliament after the 2024 elections.
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At Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Northern Ireland, many patients with severe learning disabilities were abused by some staff members. Police uncovered hundreds of crimes through CCTV footage, leading to a large criminal investigation and a public inquiry.
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Muckamore Abbey Hospital was meant to be a safe home for people with severe learning disabilities and mental health needs.
In 2017, the hospital became the center of the UK's largest adult safeguarding investigation by police in Northern Ireland.
Police reported 124 hospital staff to prosecutors, with 58 directed to face legal action.
Hundreds of thousands of hours of CCTV footage over six months showed abuse and mistreatment of patients.
The footage was discovered after a parent questioned why he could not see recordings involving his son.
Abuse included patients being kicked, dragged, restrained, and left unattended while in distress.
Some staff took patients’ comfort items to provoke reactions, which then led to physical restraint.
The inquiry found a lack of leadership and oversight allowed abuse to continue unchecked for years.
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A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official in London have been jailed for spying for China, marking the first criminal conviction of this kind in the UK. They were found guilty of surveilling Chinese dissidents in the UK and were sentenced under the National Security Act.
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Peter Wai, a UK Border Force officer, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Bill Yuen, a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office manager, was sentenced to 8 years.
Both were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act.
Wai misused a government computer system to gather information on targets.
Their spying targeted Chinese dissidents, including activists and politicians in the UK.
The case involved a “shadow policing” operation against Hong Kong pro-democracy groups.
A third person arrested, Matthew Trickett, died by suicide after being released on bail.
The Chinese embassy called the case a misuse of law aimed at hurting Hong Kong’s stability.
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A jury could not decide a verdict in the trial of a 19-year-old Norwegian accused of planning a murder in England for a crime gang linked to Iran. The accused, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, was arrested soon after arriving in the UK with guns and ammunition but denies the murder conspiracy charge.
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Johannes Kongsnes Natland is 19 years old and from Norway.
He is accused of agreeing to kill someone in England for 25,000 euros.
The crime gang involved is called the Swedish Foxes and is said to have ties to Iran.
He was arrested at a hotel in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, two days after arriving in the UK.
Police found two guns and 12 bullets when they arrested him.
Natland admitted to having the guns and ammunition but denies planning murder.
The jury spent nearly 15 hours trying to reach a verdict but could not.
A retrial will be scheduled, and Natland remains in custody.
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Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Samokutyaev, who flew twice to the International Space Station (ISS) and participated in the last US space shuttle mission in 2011, has died at age 56. He is the first former ISS long-duration crew member to pass away since the space station began hosting crews 26 years ago.
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Aleksandr Samokutyaev was a Russian cosmonaut who joined the cosmonaut group in 2003.
He flew to the ISS twice, first in 2011 and again in 2014.
In April 2011, he commanded Soyuz TMA-21, which flew with two other crew members, including a NASA astronaut.
Samokutyaev took part in the final US space shuttle mission (STS-135) when shuttle Atlantis visited the ISS.
He performed two spacewalks, spending a total of 10 hours outside the ISS.
During his missions, he worked with astronauts and cosmonauts from Russia, NASA, ESA, and Japan.
His cause of death has not been announced.
Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, expressed condolences to his family.
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Daveigh Chase, an actress known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, died at 35 due to sepsis after meningitis. Her manager has warned fans not to donate to a GoFundMe campaign set up by a man claiming to be her boyfriend, as her family and friends do not recognize him.
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Daveigh Chase died on June 17 in Los Angeles at age 35.
The cause of death was sepsis caused by meningitis.
A GoFundMe fundraiser was created by Roy Hernandez, who calls himself her boyfriend.
Chase’s manager, John Ryan, says the boyfriend is unknown to her family and friends.
Three GoFundMe campaigns list Chase as the organizer but were set up by others.
One fundraiser raised about $4,000 and mentions Chase’s struggles with family, bullying, and housing problems.
Chase started acting at age 4 and retired in 2015.
After retiring, Chase faced legal issues including drug possession and joyriding charges.
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Since Israel agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed. Palestinians say the ceasefire has not stopped the fighting.
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Israel and Palestinians agreed to a ceasefire mediated by the United States.
Despite the ceasefire, more than 1,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza.
Palestinians describe the ceasefire as only a name with little effect on the violence.
The deaths occurred during ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups.
The article focuses on the human stories of the Palestinians who were killed.
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More than 18,500 people in Gaza need to leave for medical treatment that is not available inside the area. Israel has largely blocked medical evacuations since October 2023 despite agreements to allow patient travel. As a result, many patients, including children, remain trapped without proper care, and hundreds have died waiting to leave.
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Fifteen-year-old Rafa al-Qudra lost her sight in Gaza due to lack of proper medical treatment and supplies.
The World Health Organization says over 18,500 patients in Gaza need evacuation for treatment unavailable locally.
Israel’s military actions have severely damaged Gaza’s health system, which was already weak before the war.
An October 2023 ceasefire agreement required Israel to allow medical evacuations, but Israel largely ignored this.
The Rafah crossing is the main exit point for Palestinians from Gaza and has been mostly closed since February 2024.
Since May 2024, about 1,200 patients have reportedly died waiting for medical evacuation.
Before the conflict, about 50 to 100 patients left Gaza daily for treatment; now the number is very low.
The charity Save the Children estimates it could take over a year to evacuate all who need medical care at the current rate.
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Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow early Thursday, hitting an oil refinery and injuring at least 17 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv also targeted areas in Russia’s Rostov region and in territories of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
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Ukraine carried out a large drone strike on Moscow’s oil refinery.
At least 17 people were wounded in the attack.
President Zelensky announced additional strikes in Russia’s Rostov region.
Ukraine also targeted areas occupied by Russia in Ukraine.
The attack happened shortly before an important NATO meeting.
The incident highlights ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The attack used drones, which are small flying machines controlled remotely.
Moscow is the capital city of Russia and a major political center.
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The UK Foreign Office has removed its warning against traveling to the UAE, Qatar, and most of Saudi Arabia after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. Despite this, the Foreign Office warns that the situation remains uncertain and attacks could happen suddenly in the region.
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The UK Foreign Office no longer advises against travel to the UAE, Qatar, and most parts of Saudi Arabia.
This change follows a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
The Foreign Office still says the region is unpredictable and attacks could start again without warning.
Thousands of British travelers were stranded when the conflict began.
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have suspended flights to the region for several years.
Emirates Airlines, owned by the UAE government, has continued flying during the conflict.
Over 1.4 million British visitors traveled to Dubai last year.
Iran had previously threatened to target locations linked to the US and Israel in the Gulf, including civilian sites like ports and hotels.
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Myles Smith is a singer whose song "Stargazing" became very popular worldwide in 2024. He is releasing his first album called "My Mess, My Heart, My Life" on June 19 and recently talked about his career and touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Myles Smith had a hit song called "Stargazing" in 2024.
The song was the biggest by any U.K. artist worldwide that year.
His debut album is titled "My Mess, My Heart, My Life."
The album will be released on June 19.
He has toured with the famous singer Ed Sheeran.
Myles Smith discussed his career and new album on CBS Mornings.
The interview is available on the CBS News App.
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President Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran to help end the conflict that began in February 2026 after US and Israeli air strikes. The deal sets a framework for talks focused on Iran's nuclear program, but it lacks many specific details found in the previous 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the JCPOA. This new agreement does not directly address Iran’s missile program or economic sanctions.
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The new deal is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 14 points, meant to guide talks lasting 60 days on Iran’s nuclear program.
The 2015 JCPOA limited Iran’s nuclear material and allowed inspections but was ended by President Trump in 2018.
Before the 2026 conflict, Iran had around 440kg of uranium enriched to 60%, which can be further enriched for weapons.
The MoU states Iran will not develop nuclear weapons and that enrichment issues will be discussed in future talks.
Unlike the JCPOA, the new MoU does not mention restricting Iran’s ballistic missile program.
President Trump claimed that Iran’s nuclear material would be removed, but the MoU itself does not say this.
The JCPOA was a detailed, final deal, while the MoU is only a preliminary agreement to start negotiations.
The conflict began after US and Israeli air strikes damaged many Iranian military sites in February 2026.
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Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., is expected to lose water faster than before, potentially falling to about 1,015 feet above sea level by 2027. This decline is due to ongoing drought conditions affecting the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people and supports large-scale farming in the Western U.S.
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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) forecasts Lake Mead’s water level could drop to 1,015.77 feet by July 2027.
This forecast is lower than last month’s prediction of 1,020.76 feet for the same period.
Lake Mead currently holds about 29% of its capacity, which is 47% of the average for this time of year.
The Colorado River system delivers water to seven U.S. states and supports over 5 million acres of farmland.
Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir, may also fall to levels that threaten hydropower production by 2027.
The states using the Colorado River (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Nevada) have not yet agreed on updated water-sharing rules.
Scientists warn the Colorado River system risks a major failure due to too much water use and not enough supply.
Satellite images show a significant drop in Lake Mead’s water levels over the past 25 years.
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At a large arms fair in Paris, a rule was set that no offensive weapons could be shown or promoted. About twelve Israeli exhibition stands were closed because they did not follow this rule.
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The event is one of the world’s biggest arms fairs, held in Paris.
A rule was made to ban the display or promotion of offensive weapons at the fair.
Around twelve Israeli exhibition stands were shut down for breaking this rule.
The closures happened earlier in June 2026.
French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin attended the event.
The arms fair involves land and air defense and security products.
The incident was reported by FRANCE 24 and involved Israeli companies.
The decision reflects strict enforcement of regulations at the French arms trade event.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in London, was investigated over complaints that he did not pay council tax while living on a houseboat. The inquiry found that the issue was unclear due to his unusual living situation and decided he did not break any rules.
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Complaints came from Labour and Conservative members about unpaid council tax during Polanski’s time living on a houseboat in east London since 2022.
The Greater London Authority’s monitoring officer ruled the situation was outside the guidelines and Polanski did not breach the code of conduct.
Polanski said he did not intend to avoid paying taxes and believed council tax was included in his mooring fees.
He previously lived five years as a property guardian, paying license fees while taxes were handled differently.
Polanski apologized for not making sure about the tax rules given his unconventional housing.
He mentioned personal experience with financial difficulties and housing insecurity.
The Green Party stated the investigation is now closed and no further action will be taken.
A Conservative member who complained said Polanski showed a careless attitude toward the tax issue.
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France is experiencing an early heatwave, with temperatures reaching the high thirties Celsius, about ten degrees higher than usual for this time of year. The government issued an orange heat alert in 26 central and eastern regions, and schools are taking steps to keep children safe during the heat.
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The heatwave in France caused temperatures to rise to the high thirties Celsius.
This heat is about ten degrees higher than the normal temperature for June.
Twenty-six departments (regions) in central and eastern France are under an orange heat alert.
The heatwave is linked to climate change, which makes extreme weather more common.
Schools in affected areas have started measures to protect students from the heat.
The heatwave has led people and businesses to take actions to manage the high temperatures.
The alert and adaptations show ongoing challenges from rising heat conditions in Europe.
Other public places, like swimming pools and canals in Paris, have opened early to help people cope.
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On June 18, Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, firing nearly 200 drones at the city. The attack caused explosions, forced the closure of the airport, and led to passenger evacuations as part of Ukraine's strategy to weaken Russia’s military by striking inside Russian territory.
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The drone attack on Moscow occurred on June 18, 2026.
Ukraine fired almost 200 drones targeting the Russian capital.
Explosions were reported across Moscow during the attack.
Moscow’s airport had to stop flights and evacuate passengers.
The attack aims to damage Russia’s war capabilities.
Kyiv is carrying out strikes deeper inside Russian territory.
The attack happened just before a NATO meeting.
The source includes video footage credited to Camille Knight.
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Aardman, the animation studio known for Wallace and Gromit, is celebrating 50 years in Bristol with a new exhibition. The show at the M Shed highlights the studio's history, connection to Bristol, and creative achievements, featuring puppets, sets, and inspirations from the local area.
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Aardman has been based in Bristol for 50 years.
The exhibition is held at the M Shed museum near Aardman’s studio on Gas Ferry Road.
It features famous characters like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph.
The studio draws inspiration from Bristol’s independent and creative spirit.
Some exhibition sets are based on real Bristol and south-west England locations, such as Bristol Temple Meads station and Montacute House.
The exhibition includes a flying machine from Chicken Run that survived a 2005 fire.
New, never-before-seen sets from the 2024 film Vengeance Most Fowl are on display.
The show aims to inspire young people to consider careers in creative industries.
Visitors can buy Aardman-themed souvenirs and enjoy themed food in the museum cafe.
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