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Prince George will start attending Eton College, a famous private school in England, this September. He will be 13 years old and follow the same path as his father, the Prince of Wales, who also went to Eton.
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Prince George will attend Eton College starting in September.
Eton is a private boarding school in Berkshire, England, founded in the 15th century.
The school charges about £63,000 per year in fees, including taxes.
Prince George will be 13 years old in July, which is when students usually start at Eton.
His father, the Prince of Wales, his uncle Prince Harry, and great uncle Earl Spencer also went to Eton.
Prince George is second in line to the British throne as the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Before Eton, he studied at Lambrook School with his siblings Charlotte and Louis.
Prince George has started appearing more in public and joining his family at events and charity activities.
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Some architects criticize famous buildings for design, location, or function issues that the public may not notice. A growing trend focuses on renovating old buildings instead of creating new landmark structures to keep them useful and relevant.
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Iconic buildings are often landmarks but have design flaws according to some architects.
Gordon Gill, architect of the world’s tallest building, supports updating old buildings rather than building new icons.
In the U.S., almost half of the 125 million buildings are over 50 years old, leading to many being renovated or repurposed.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater house is criticized for poor location over the waterfall and weak engineering.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao’s curved design is seen by some as lacking a sense of foundation.
Philip Johnson’s Glass House is considered less successful than similar designs for lacking openness at the corners.
Chicago’s McCormick Place is praised for engineering but criticized for poor connection to the city and people.
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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani praised the deal made between the United States and Iran, calling it important for regional stability. He also mentioned that trade between Qatar and the U.S. is expected to reach $1.2 trillion.
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Qatar’s Emir is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
He thanked President Donald Trump for the deal with Iran.
The deal is seen as important for peace in the region.
The remarks were made during a press conference near the G7 summit.
Qatar expects trade with the U.S. to reach $1.2 trillion.
The Emir highlighted U.S. investments in Qatar during the meeting.
The discussion took place while President Trump was in attendance.
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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is almost stopped, despite President Donald Trump saying that crossings had started again after a deal with Iran. Iran plans to charge fees on ships passing through the strait, which has caused a disagreement.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route where movement has nearly stopped.
President Donald Trump claims a deal with Iran has allowed ships to cross again.
Tracking platforms show that shipping is still almost halted through the strait.
Iran wants to charge "maritime service fees" instead of tolls on ships passing through.
This plan by Iran has caused disputes and concerns in the region.
The deal mentioned is seen as part of efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving shipping and security.
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North Korean hackers have been stealing personal information from people in Serbia and Bosnia to create fake identities. They use these fake European identities to get freelance jobs with companies in the U.S. and Europe, and the money they make goes to fund North Korean state projects like weapons development.
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North Korean hackers target people in Balkan countries, mainly Serbia and Bosnia.
They steal names, photos, and email addresses to build fake identities.
These fake profiles are used to find freelance work in the U.S. and Europe.
The money earned supports North Korea’s weapons programs and other government projects.
North Korea’s online IT workers earned an estimated $350 to $800 million in 2024.
Hackers use Chinese banks and cryptocurrencies to move money, making it hard to track.
This activity helps North Korea generate revenue despite international sanctions.
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Ukraine carried out a drone attack on a large oil refinery near Moscow, causing a fire but no injuries. This strike came after Russian air attacks on Ukraine’s capital and happened as world leaders prepared to discuss a ceasefire at the G7 summit.
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Ukraine attacked the Moscow Oil Refinery, the largest facility near the Russian capital, with drones flying about 310 miles.
The attack caused a fire and dark smoke but no reported injuries.
Russian air defenses intercepted 60 Ukrainian drones during the attack.
The refinery provides around 40% of the petroleum for the area around Moscow.
Russian missile strikes had hit Kyiv recently, killing at least 11 people and damaging a historic cathedral and monastery.
Ukraine aims to damage Russia’s oil infrastructure to reduce funds for Russia’s war effort.
Russia’s energy ministry said earlier attacks had caused fuel supply issues in southern Russia.
Ukraine’s internal security and military intelligence forces took part in the attack.
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A Russian artist named Robert Kuzovkov, who criticized President Vladimir Putin, was shot and killed in a car park in Biała Podlaska, Poland. Police are investigating the murder, which they describe as an execution-style killing near the Belarusian consulate.
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Robert Kuzovkov, also known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was a Russian artist critical of Putin and other leaders.
He was shot five times in the head, chest, and back while in a car park in Biała Podlaska, Poland.
The murder happened about 600 meters from the Belarusian consulate.
The shooter fired two initial shots, then three more after Kuzovkov fell.
Police found five shell casings and a 9mm Luger bullet at the scene.
Two Belarusian men were detained nearby, but their involvement is unclear.
Kuzovkov had moved to Biała Podlaska in 2021 and publicly protested against Russian policies.
He recently appeared in a protest in Berlin holding caricatures of Putin and Stalin.
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Australia’s weather bureau has announced that a strong El Nino weather pattern has formed and may become one of the strongest in 70 years. This pattern will likely cause heavy rain in the Americas and hot, dry weather in Asia and Australia, affecting farming and food supplies.
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El Nino is a weather pattern caused by warmer ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia says sea temperatures have passed the level needed to trigger El Nino.
Models predict this El Nino could be one of the strongest since 1950.
It usually happens every two to seven years and lasts about nine to twelve months.
El Nino tends to bring less rain and higher temperatures to eastern Australia, harming crops.
The last El Nino in Australia (2023-2024) caused the driest three months recorded.
The United Nations says there is a high chance (80-90%) El Nino will continue through late 2026.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global action to fight climate change to reduce future risks.
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Iran's foreign minister said any Israeli troops staying in southern Lebanon or attacks there would break a new agreement between Iran and the U.S. Israel disagrees, stating that President Trump's deal does not limit their military actions in Lebanon. The agreement is to be officially signed soon, which will lead to more talks on Iran's nuclear program and related issues.
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Iran claims Israeli forces must leave southern Lebanon under a U.S.-Iran agreement.
Iran considers Israel and Hezbollah as parties to this agreement alongside the U.S. and Iran.
Iran says any Israeli attack or occupation in Lebanon would violate the deal.
Israel says its troops will stay in southern Lebanon, rejecting that the agreement limits their actions.
A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran will be signed in Switzerland soon.
The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, which President Trump said will fully reopen Friday.
Iran mentioned a "mechanism" in the agreement that would respond if Israel violates its terms, but details are unclear.
Neither the full agreement text nor detailed terms have been publicly released.
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A nine-year-old Australian girl named Hania Ahmed was shot and killed by police in Pakistan during a robbery incident. Police officers opened fire with machine guns on a vehicle carrying the family, leading to the girl's death and injuries to other family members. Authorities have suspended the officer who fired shots and promised a full investigation.
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Hania Ahmed, 9 years old, was visiting family in Chakwal, Punjab province, Pakistan.
Robbers demanded cash and belongings from the family outside their relative’s home.
Police from the Crime Control Department (CCD), a new Punjab police unit, arrived armed and fired machine guns at the family vehicle.
Hania was hit by four bullets and died before reaching the hospital.
Her father was shot twice but is not seriously injured; her brother was also wounded and hospitalized.
An officer who fired shots was suspended, arrested, and sent to jail pending investigation.
Pakistani and Australian officials, including the Australian Prime Minister, are calling for a fair and transparent inquiry.
The CCD has been criticized for aggressive tactics and previous accusations of extrajudicial killings.
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Ghana’s government is taking legal action against Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to football player Thomas Partey. Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup match in Toronto due to visa denial linked to ongoing criminal cases in the UK, and Ghana hopes the court will allow him to enter Canada to play.
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Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter Canada for Ghana’s World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.
The visa refusal is related to criminal charges against Partey in the UK, where he faces trial for alleged sexual offenses next year.
Ghana’s government is asking the court to review Canada’s decision and allow Partey to enter Canada temporarily.
Ghana’s foreign minister said the country is also using diplomatic efforts to secure Partey’s visa.
Canada states that immigration laws apply to everyone equally, even during major events like the World Cup.
Partey currently plays for Villarreal in Spain and has represented Ghana in over 50 international matches since 2016.
Ghana will play more World Cup games in the U.S. and could return to Canada if they reach the next round.
Canada’s court hearing about the visa issue is scheduled to take place in Ottawa.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing to strengthen the relationship between their countries. Xi expressed support for Myanmar’s government and said China will work with Myanmar on projects like trade, transportation, and fighting internet scams.
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Xi Jinping and Min Aung Hlaing met in Beijing to discuss future cooperation.
Xi supported Myanmar’s political leadership despite international criticism after the 2021 coup.
China is Myanmar’s closest international ally following the military takeover.
The leaders signed 18 agreements on issues like trade, transportation, disaster help, and health.
China has invested in Myanmar’s infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative, including pipelines and ports.
Some investment projects are in conflict zones affected by Myanmar’s ongoing civil war.
Both leaders agreed to fight online gambling, internet scams, and drug trafficking.
This was Min Aung Hlaing’s second meeting with Xi in less than a year, showing closer ties with China.
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Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two rape charges. He was acquitted of two additional charges.
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Marius Borg Høiby is the oldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
He faced four charges of rape.
He was convicted of two rape charges.
He was acquitted of the other two charges.
The court sentenced him to four years in prison.
The sentence was announced on June 16, 2026.
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A tentative peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could help lower gasoline prices in the United States by allowing more oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, experts say gas prices might not drop back to the levels seen before the recent conflict started.
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The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative peace agreement.
This deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for shipping oil near Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked or restricted due to ongoing conflict.
More oil passing through this route could increase global oil supply.
Increased oil supply may help reduce gas prices in the U.S. at the pump.
Gas prices might not return to the low levels seen before the conflict began.
The deal’s success depends on it holding without new conflicts or disruptions.
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A monastery in southern Lebanon is helping people who lost their homes due to Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders. More than a million people have been forced to live in difficult conditions, such as tents and roadsides, because of the conflict.
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Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced by Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders.
Many displaced people are living in tents or on the roadside.
A monastery in southern Lebanon has opened its doors to provide shelter to displaced families.
The situation is a result of ongoing conflicts affecting southern Lebanon.
The monastery’s actions show local support and help amid the challenges caused by the war.
Reporters Elena Volochine and Antonia Kerrigan visited the monastery to report on this story.
The displaced are mostly from the southern part of Lebanon.
The crisis reflects the larger regional tensions and humanitarian issues in Lebanon.
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President Donald Trump said the US and Iran have digitally signed a preliminary agreement to end their conflict, with a formal signing planned in Switzerland on Friday. However, the exact details of the deal are not clear, and President Trump disputed some reported parts of the agreement, such as a reconstruction fund.
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President Trump announced a preliminary US-Iran peace deal was digitally signed.
A formal signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
The details of the agreement have not been fully revealed.
President Trump denied some media reports about the deal’s contents.
One denied report was about the creation of a fund to rebuild parts of the region.
The deal aims to address a conflict between the US and Iran.
Both countries and others are watching the agreement closely.
Uncertainty remains about how the deal will affect the region’s future.
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Two people died in a weekend BASE jumping accident near the Utah-Colorado border, including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis. The accident happened during a tandem jump, where two people jump connected by a harness, in a remote desert canyon area.
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The accident occurred on Sunday at Mineral Bottom, a remote desert area near the Utah-Colorado line.
Victims were Andy Lewis, a famous BASE jumper and athlete, and Danny Joe Kregle, a 68-year-old grandfather and businessman.
BASE jumping is a risky sport that involves parachuting from fixed objects like cliffs, bridges, or buildings.
Andy Lewis was well-known for his daring jumps and appeared onstage with Madonna during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.
Lewis co-owned BASE Jump Moab, a company that offered tandem BASE jumps to people without experience.
Tandem BASE jumping means two people are harnessed together, with usually only one controlling the parachute.
BASE jumping is much more dangerous than skydiving, with injury or death risks five to eight times higher.
Since 1981, around 540 BASE jumping deaths have been reported worldwide, including 30 in the past year.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the G7 summit where leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. European leaders and Zelensky aimed to persuade US President Donald Trump to provide more support to Ukraine and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
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The G7 summit included leaders from seven leading countries.
President Zelensky spoke at the summit about the war in Ukraine.
Leaders want to put more pressure on Russia to stop fighting Ukraine.
European countries and Zelensky want stronger support from the US.
They specifically want President Trump to increase sanctions on Russia.
The discussions took place on June 16, 2026.
The summit focused on coordinated international efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict.
The article references other recent Middle East and European news but focuses on Ukraine and the G7 summit.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the conflict with the United States is over. He warned that if Israel continues to occupy parts of Lebanon, it would break the agreement to be signed between Iran and the US.
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Iran and the US are about to sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
This agreement is planned to be signed in person on Friday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the war with the US is over.
Iran warned that Israeli occupation in Lebanon would break this agreement.
The occupation by Israel in Lebanon is the main issue mentioned as a violation.
The announcement comes as part of Iran’s diplomatic communication with the US.
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G7 leaders met in France to discuss two main issues: a deal the United States is making with Iran to ease tensions in the Middle East, and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. President Trump is expected to finalize the Iran agreement soon, while European leaders aim to encourage progress toward peace in Ukraine.
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The G7 includes the US, France, the UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union.
The meeting was held in Evian-les-Bains, France, near the Swiss border.
The US and Iran agreed on a preliminary deal expected to open a 60-day negotiation period regarding Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.
A formal signing of the Iran deal is planned for Friday in Geneva.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments, is a focus, with plans to reopen it peacefully and possibly launch a Franco-British naval mission.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy participated to discuss peace efforts and possibly meet President Putin, though Putin has rejected meeting without a ready deal.
European leaders stress the need to support Ukraine militarily and keep pressure on Russia with sanctions.
The G7 talks also involved leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Egypt, though they did not engage in detailed nuclear discussions.
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