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Kenya's President William Ruto attended the G7 summit after being invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. At the summit, Ruto called for African countries to receive better recognition from international organizations.
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President William Ruto of Kenya attended the G7 summit in 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron invited Ruto during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi.
Ruto used the summit to ask for greater recognition of Africa by international institutions.
The G7 summit is a meeting of leaders from seven major world economies.
The call highlights ongoing concerns about Africa's representation in global decision-making bodies.
The Africa Forward summit aimed to discuss Africa’s development and partnership with the world.
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Most major rail operators in Great Britain are now owned by the government as part of a plan by the Labour government to improve the train system. This nationalisation effort, which started before Labour took office, aims to finish by 2027 and will be managed by a new public body called Great British Railways.
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Eleven out of sixteen major rail operators in Great Britain are currently publicly owned.
The government plans to nationalise the remaining five operators by October 2027.
Nationalisation is happening about every three months, speeding up under Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
Earlier nationalisations were done by the previous Conservative government or by devolved governments in Wales and Scotland.
Great British Railways will be created to oversee rail services and infrastructure, combining public train operators and Network Rail, which owns tracks and stations.
Trains themselves will remain privately owned despite the nationalisation of operators.
Some operators have improved on-time performance, while others have seen declines since nationalisation began.
Experts warn nationalisation alone may not solve issues like rising costs and high government subsidies for rail services.
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A strong tornado hit central Illinois on Wednesday, causing damage to homes, vehicles, and power lines, and leaving over 34,000 people without electricity. Emergency crews responded to the destruction, and injuries were reported but no deaths. Additional tornado warnings remain in effect in parts of Illinois and other states as severe weather continues across the Midwest.
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The tornado struck central Illinois around 6:40 p.m. local time.
Areas affected include Charleston, Effingham, and rural communities north of Effingham.
The storm caused uprooted trees, downed power lines, and damage to buildings and cars.
Over 34,000 Illinois residents lost power, with large outages in Effingham and Coles County.
Emergency officials urged people to stay indoors and avoid traveling due to blocked roads.
Injuries were reported, but no deaths occurred according to local emergency management.
The National Weather Service called the situation "particularly dangerous" due to possible strong tornadoes.
Additional tornado warnings are in place in parts of Louisiana and other states as the storm system moves east.
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Polish police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a Russian artist known for criticizing Russian leaders. The artist, who lived in Poland after fleeing Russia, was shot multiple times in eastern Poland. Authorities are investigating the case as possibly politically motivated.
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A Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, critical of Kremlin leaders, was shot dead in Biala Podlaska, Poland.
The suspect was detained by Polish police and uses a Georgian passport; he is 36 years old.
Two Belarusian men were also detained but not charged yet.
The artist, real name Robert Kuzovkov, was hit by five bullets, including one to the head.
Skrepetsky was famous for caricatures targeting figures like Vladimir Putin, Joseph Stalin, and Alexei Navalny.
He moved to Poland in 2021, fearing political persecution in Russia.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities are working to find who ordered the killing.
Chechens might also be suspected, according to a Polish deputy foreign minister.
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Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on a major oil refinery near Moscow, causing fires and disrupting flights at Moscow airports. This attack was in response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian sites and involved coordination between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump, and French President Macron.
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Ukraine attacked the Moscow Oil Refinery twice in one week using drones.
The refinery provides over one-third of the fuel for the Moscow region.
The attacks caused large fires and temporary flight disruptions at four Moscow airports.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacks were retaliation for Russian strikes on a monastery in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy held talks with President Trump and French President Macron to coordinate support.
Russia’s air defenses claimed to have shot down 555 Ukrainian drones, with many targeting Moscow.
Drone debris also damaged buildings and caused fires in the Moscow region, injuring one person.
Russia is reportedly facing shortages of missile interceptors due to increased Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Egypt is facing a problem with video game addiction, especially among young people. Many gaming cafés are common in Cairo’s poorer areas, and almost half of young gamers in Egypt show signs of addiction. The government started a campaign in February to address this issue.
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Gaming cafés are widespread in Cairo, mainly in poorer neighborhoods.
Egyptians spend an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes playing video games daily, a world record.
About 43.5% of young gamers in Egypt are considered addicted to video games.
The Egyptian government launched a campaign in February 2026 to fight video game addiction.
The issue of gaming addiction is a growing concern related to youth mental health in Egypt.
The news report on this topic was issued on June 18, 2026, by France 24.
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An inquiry in Northern Ireland found that abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults became normal at Muckamore Abbey hospital. The investigation uncovered physical harm, poor care, and rights violations, and police have referred 124 people for prosecution.
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Muckamore Abbey hospital cares for adults with severe learning disabilities and mental health needs.
Abuse reports include black eyes, broken bones, lack of washing, and neglect of diet.
Patients were sometimes over-medicated to the point of being described as “zombified.”
The inquiry was chaired by Tom Kark KC and began in 2022.
It involved 181 witness hearings, 333 statements, and review of over 300,000 hours of CCTV footage.
Police referred 124 individuals linked to abuse for prosecution.
The inquiry made 106 recommendations to address the hospital's failures.
The hospital is run by the Belfast health and social care trust in County Antrim.
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A 63-year-old British man died in a paragliding accident near Tremp in Catalonia, Spain. He was found seriously injured and given first aid but later died; the exact cause of the accident has not been confirmed.
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The accident happened near the town of Tremp in Catalonia, Spain.
Emergency services were alerted around 13:30 local time on Wednesday.
The man was found seriously injured and received first aid before medical teams arrived.
He later died at the accident site.
Local reports suggest he may have become tangled in power lines.
Three fire brigades and two medical teams responded to the scene.
The Catalan police, Mossos d’Esquadra, worked with several investigation teams.
The UK Foreign Office is supporting the man’s family through consular channels.
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The United States and Iran signed a 14-point agreement, called a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which took effect immediately. The signing was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the deal between President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The agreement has 14 points or main parts.
Both sides signed the MOU on a Wednesday.
The deal took immediate effect after signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acted as the main mediator.
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the agreement.
The MOU shows the commitment of both countries to cooperation.
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The United States and Iran have agreed on a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to stop military operations, including in Lebanon, and to respect each other's sovereignty. The agreement leaves many details unclear, especially about how peace will be maintained in Lebanon and the role of Iran’s support for other groups in the region.
Key Facts
The US and Iran reached a 14-point agreement to end military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Both countries agreed to respect Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The agreement does not mention Israel or address Iran’s support for groups like Hezbollah.
Israel has stated it will keep its military presence in parts of Lebanon and Syria to protect its borders.
The deal suggests the US will no longer push for regime change in Iran and will avoid interfering in Iran’s internal affairs.
President Donald Trump signed the agreement in Versailles after initial plans for a signing in Switzerland.
Iranian officials have not yet confirmed the US version of the agreement’s text.
Lebanon and its conflict remain a major unresolved issue in the talks between the US and Iran.
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and their children are planning to visit the UK. It is not yet known if King Charles will meet Prince Harry and his children during this visit.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will return to the UK.
They will bring their children with them.
There is no information about a meeting with King Charles.
Prince Harry is King Charles's son.
The visit details are not fully disclosed.
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China’s Ministry of State Security shared a message on WeChat saying there is a secret spying activity happening in its waters. The message mentioned that "spy turtles" are involved, which suggests the use of animals or technology for gathering information.
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China’s security agency made a public statement on social media platform WeChat.
They described a secret or hidden intelligence conflict currently happening.
The term "spy turtles" was used to describe the spying method or agents.
The spying is said to be taking place in China’s territorial waters.
The article suggests concern over underwater espionage activities.
The exact nature of the "spy turtles" (whether animals or devices) is not explained.
This reflects China’s alertness to possible foreign spying efforts near its coast.
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The jury is now deciding the verdicts in the sex abuse trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. He denies 18 charges, including rape, related to alleged abuse of two women when they were children. The trial has been ongoing for four weeks at Newry Crown Court.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 charges: 1 count of rape, 4 counts of gross indecency, and 13 counts of indecent assault.
The alleged offenses happened between 1985 and 2008.
The jury consists of seven men and five women.
The judge, Paul Ramsey, told the jury they must be sure beyond reasonable doubt to convict.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces five charges of helping his alleged crimes but is undergoing a trial of the facts due to mental health issues and is not in a conventional trial.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has testified for two days during the trial.
The accusations were made by two women referred to as Complainants A and B.
Both Donaldsons were arrested on 28 March 2024 at their home in County Down.
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Since late 2025, Greek police have conducted over 76 raids targeting Romani communities across the country, using heavy surveillance and force under the claim of maintaining public order. These actions are part of a wider European trend where racial minorities like the Roma face police operations that treat their neighborhoods like internal borders, blurring lines between immigration control and domestic law enforcement.
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Greece’s police have carried out at least 76 raids in six months against 152 Romani communities.
About 473 officers, including K-9 units and tactical squads, are involved in these operations called “Operation ENTOS.”
Police avoid naming the Roma directly, using phrases like “socially homogeneous groups” to bypass anti-discrimination laws.
The raids include heavy militarized tactics such as drones, dawn raids without individual warrants, and armed officers breaking into homes.
Similar approaches targeting Roma have happened in countries like Slovenia and Italy.
The EU Migration Pact of 2024, effective from 2026, blurs the line between border control and internal policing in Europe.
This new policing model closely resembles US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics.
Roma neighborhoods in Greece are increasingly treated as “internal borders” with strict surveillance and collective punishments.
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Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 to decide whether to restart talks about joining the European Union. This vote comes after Iceland stopped EU membership talks in 2013 and was influenced by recent geopolitical concerns in the Arctic region.
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Iceland originally applied to join the EU in 2009 but paused talks in 2013, requiring a public referendum before proceeding.
The August 29 referendum asks whether Icelanders want to resume negotiations to join the EU.
The decision to bring the referendum forward is linked to increased Arctic geopolitical tensions, including threats from President Donald Trump regarding Greenland.
Public opinion is divided; polls show about 54% oppose joining while about 46% support it.
Iceland is currently part of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the Schengen Zone, allowing economic and travel ties but not full EU membership.
Key issues in the debate include fishing rights and whether to adopt the euro currency.
If the referendum passes to resume talks, Iceland will hold a second referendum to accept or reject any final membership terms.
The referendum debate is complex and cuts across political lines, with both strong supporters and opponents in Iceland.
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The United States and Iran have signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to stop military actions and begin negotiations on nuclear matters. This agreement aims to end current hostilities, including in Lebanon, and commits both countries to respect each other’s sovereignty and avoid interfering in internal affairs.
Key Facts
The MOU declares an immediate and permanent stop to all military actions between the U.S., Iran, and their allies, including conflicts in Lebanon.
Both countries agree not to threaten or use force against each other and to respect Lebanon’s territorial integrity.
Israel is not part of the deal and still claims the right to act if its security is threatened.
The agreement includes a commitment to respect each country's sovereignty and to stay out of each other’s internal matters, but the meaning of this is not fully clear.
The U.S. and Iran will work to finalize a detailed agreement within 60 days, with the option to extend the deadline with mutual consent.
The deal requires cooperation on verifying facts about Iran’s uranium stockpiles for the final agreement.
The U.S. will begin lifting its naval blockade on Iran immediately and fully remove it within 30 days.
Iran sees the deal as a victory, while the U.S. President spoke positively about ending hostilities, noting positive effects on markets and oil prices.
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The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree in England's Sherwood Forest linked to the Robin Hood legend, has died. Experts say the tree stopped growing leaves this spring, likely due to soil damage from visitors, climate change, and a damaged root system.
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The Major Oak is about 1,200 years old and located in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England.
It is famous for its connection to the Robin Hood legend as his supposed hiding place.
The tree did not produce leaves this year, signaling its death.
Soil around the tree has been compacted by millions of visitors, making it hard for water to reach its roots.
Climate change effects like heat waves and drought also contributed to the tree's decline.
The tree had supports like cables and poles to help hold up its heavy limbs.
The Major Oak has been protected by a fence since the 1970s to prevent damage.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said the tree will continue to provide a home for wildlife, and its legacy will live on through new saplings and stories.
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) fired 18 staff members after investigations found they sexually abused Sudanese refugees in Chad. The report said some staff targeted underage girls and exchanged food or jobs for sex.
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MSF is an international medical humanitarian organization.
The abuse happened among Sudanese refugees living in Chad.
Investigations revealed serious misconduct by staff members.
Eighteen MSF workers were dismissed due to sexual abuse allegations.
Some refugees, including minors, were sexually exploited.
The staff sometimes traded food or employment for sexual favors.
The report aims to expose and address exploitation in refugee camps.
Refugees fled violence in Sudan and depend on aid for survival.
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President Donald Trump signed a peace agreement with Iran during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles after a G7 summit. The deal aims to improve relations between the United States and Iran.
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President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran.
The signing took place at the Palace of Versailles in France.
The event followed a G7 summit meeting.
The agreement is seen as a first step toward peace between the US and Iran.
The signing happened on June 18, 2026.
The peace deal received various reactions from countries in the Middle East.
The signing was done during a candlelit dinner.
The news was reported by France 24.
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