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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a historic cathedral in Kyiv that was damaged by recent Russian missile and drone attacks. The strikes caused a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, which is about 1,000 years old, and resulted in four deaths in the capital.
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President Zelenskyy visited the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv.
The monastery is approximately 1,000 years old and is a historic site.
Russian missile and drone strikes damaged the cathedral.
The attacks caused a fire at the monastery.
Four people were killed in the strikes in Kyiv.
The event highlights ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A skydiving plane crashed in Missouri on Sunday, killing 12 people. Past investigations show that many skydiving crashes happen due to poor plane maintenance and weak safety rules, but it is too early to know the cause of this crash.
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The crash happened shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, about an hour south of Kansas City.
Twelve people died in the accident while some family members watched from the ground.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate and may take over a year to release a full report.
In past skydiving crashes, poor maintenance and weak industry oversight often contributed to accidents.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety rules for skydiving operations are less strict than those for airlines or charter flights.
A previous NTSB study found many skydiving accidents involve maintenance problems and inadequate pilot training.
The skydiving industry’s overall safety record shows a low death rate: 16 civilian deaths out of 3.47 million jumps last year.
The crashed plane was a 2010 Pacific Aerospace 750XL, commonly used for skydiving due to its ability to carry many jumpers and operate from short runways.
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The new ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has created major political problems for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The deal limits Israel’s ability to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon, which challenges Netanyahu’s long-standing security policies and political image ahead of upcoming elections.
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The US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement that includes stopping military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Netanyahu’s political career has heavily focused on security and opposing Iran.
The ceasefire demands Israel stop attacking Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran in Lebanon.
President Donald Trump criticized Netanyahu’s decision to order a strike on Beirut, saying it showed poor judgement.
Some Israeli politicians, including those in Netanyahu’s own party, oppose the ceasefire agreement.
Netanyahu has remained silent publicly amid the controversy and political pressure.
Israel has increased military actions in Gaza after Hamas attacks in October 2023, but Hamas still controls part of the area.
Experts question why the US accepted Iran’s terms that allow Iran to maintain influence in Lebanon through Hezbollah.
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President Donald Trump announced that the US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding about oil flow and security in the Gulf region. The deal was arranged with help from Pakistan and Qatar, and a signing ceremony is planned in Switzerland during the G7 summit.
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President Trump called the agreement a peace deal related to oil flow.
The memorandum of understanding was brokered with the help of Pakistan and Qatar.
A signing ceremony for the deal is scheduled for next Friday in Switzerland.
The deal concerns the world’s largest maritime choke point near the Gulf, important for oil shipping.
Questions remain about Iran charging fees for ship passage and Gulf States paying the US for protection.
Some European countries have offered to send naval patrols in the region.
The 2015 UN-brokered nuclear agreement signatories are uncertain about the new US deal’s details.
The G7 summit was postponed by one day to accommodate President Trump’s birthday and the signing event.
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The TV show "Only Murders in the Building" is adding several new stars for its sixth season, including Nicola Coughlan from "Bridgerton." The story will take the main characters to London, and filming started in May.
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Nicola Coughlan, known from "Bridgerton," joins the cast of "Only Murders in the Building" Season 6.
The main characters Charles, Oliver, and Mabel will investigate a mystery in London for the first time.
Other new cast members include David Tennant, Jodi Whittaker, Jim Broadbent, and Richard Ayoade.
The existing cast includes Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and others.
Fans responded positively to the announcement of the expanded cast online.
Nicola Coughlan has also appeared in shows like "Derry Girls" and movies like "The Magic Faraway Tree."
Selena Gomez has been a lead on the show since 2021, which is Emmy-nominated.
Filming for the new season started in London in May.
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UK ministers are working to prevent a negative reaction from President Donald Trump and his administration over the UK’s new plan to limit social media use for children under 16. The UK plans to restrict several social media activities to protect children’s wellbeing, and officials have spent weeks explaining to the US that the rules are not targeting American tech companies.
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The UK will ban children under 16 from using platforms like X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok in certain ways.
The rules also stop under-16s from live-streaming and ban adults from contacting children on gaming sites without permission.
Children under 18 cannot interact with “romantic” chatbots under the new rules.
The UK is only the second country after Australia to impose such broad social media limits for children.
UK ministers have reassured President Trump and his officials that the restrictions are to protect children, not to hurt US tech companies.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to discuss the rules with President Trump at the G7 summit.
Elon Musk, who owns X, criticized the UK law, saying it could be used to track people.
Additional measures, like social media curfews for older teenagers and possible new rules on VPNs, are being considered.
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The United States and Iran have agreed on a memorandum to end nearly four months of conflict, which will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift a US naval blockade on Iran’s southern ports. Despite this agreement, many in Iran remain doubtful that the ceasefire means lasting peace due to unresolved issues like nuclear programs, sanctions, and frozen assets.
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The US and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities after almost four months of conflict.
The deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway controlled by Iran since February 28.
The US will lift its naval blockade on Iran’s southern ports as part of the agreement.
Key issues such as Iran’s nuclear program, US sanctions, and frozen Iranian assets are still unresolved.
Many Iranians are skeptical that the agreement will bring long-term stability or be fully enforced.
Recent violence, including Israeli bombing in Beirut, and opposition by Iranian hardliners have complicated the peace process.
Iran delayed announcing the deal to avoid it coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday.
Public opinion in Iran is divided, with some opposing concessions to the US and fearing future conflict.
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Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete known for base jumping and slacklining, died in a base jumping accident in a Utah canyon. The accident also killed another man, and authorities confirmed Lewis's death at the scene.
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Andy Lewis was an extreme athlete famous for base jumping, slacklining, and tricklining.
He gained wider attention for performing onstage with Madonna during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.
Base jumping is a risky sport where people jump from high fixed objects and use parachutes to land safely.
The accident happened Sunday at Mineral Bottom, a remote desert area near the Utah-Colorado border.
Another unidentified 50-year-old man also died in the base jumping accident.
Lewis owned a business called Base Jump Moab, offering tandem jumps for beginners.
He won four world championships in slacklining between 2008 and 2011.
Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing above a waterfall and once walked a slackline suspended between two hot air balloons over 4,000 feet above ground.
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A proposed US-Iran deal aims to restart nuclear talks after recent conflicts, but several issues remain unresolved. The ceasefire has brought some relief, but significant political and security challenges continue in the region.
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A US-Iran deal is expected to be signed soon to resume nuclear negotiations.
The deal faces uncertainties, including Iran’s possible fees for using the Strait of Hormuz and how frozen Iranian assets will be handled.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil shipments, but shipping and insurance companies must confirm safety before oil flow resumes.
Recent conflicts have caused many deaths, including 120 Iranian children, and harmed civilians in Iran, Lebanon, and the region.
Iran’s military strength has increased while civilian freedoms remain limited.
The US’s reputation has been weakened by the conflict, and President Trump has not achieved his goals of regime change or nuclear disarmament.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes the deal because it does not eliminate threats from Iran, Hezbollah, or Hamas.
Tensions between the US and Israel have grown, with President Trump calling Netanyahu a “difficult guy” and trying to limit Israel’s actions.
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President Donald Trump said on Monday that he might or might not attend the signing of a deal to end the war with Iran later this week. He made this comment while at the Group of Seven summit in France, sitting next to French President Emmanuel Macron.
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President Trump spoke about the Iran deal signing on Monday.
He did not give a clear answer about attending the signing event.
The deal aims to end the war with Iran.
The comment was made at the Group of Seven (G7) summit.
The summit took place in Evian-les-Bains, France.
President Trump was seated next to French President Emmanuel Macron when he spoke to reporters.
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Police and mourners fought during a funeral for a person suspected of dying from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Police used tear gas to stop the crowd from taking the coffin while healthcare workers tried to remove the body.
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The incident took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The deceased was suspected to have died from Ebola.
Mourners wanted to take the coffin, but police stopped them.
Police used tear gas to control the crowd.
Healthcare workers were trying to take the body away safely.
Clashes occurred during the funeral ceremony.
This situation reflects tensions around handling suspected Ebola deaths.
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Iraq qualified for the World Cup for the first time in over 40 years, exciting many fans in the country. However, many Iraqi fans cannot attend the tournament in person because the United States has strict visa rules that prevent them from traveling.
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Iraq qualified for the World Cup after more than 40 years.
The team’s first match is against Norway.
Many Iraqi fans want to attend the World Cup in the U.S.
U.S. visa restrictions are stopping many Iraqi fans from getting entry visas.
As a result, many fans must watch the games from home.
The visa rules affect travel plans for Iraqi supporters.
The World Cup is taking place in the United States.
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Two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulting in six deaths. The victims included Oliver Tree, a 32-year-old American singer known for his popular songs.
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The crash happened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Two helicopters collided in the accident.
Six people died in the crash.
One of the dead was Oliver Tree, an American alt-pop musician.
Oliver Tree was 32 years old.
He was known for songs like “Life Goes On” and “Miss You.”
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported a record number of new Ebola cases in one day, with 72 new cases confirmed on June 13, 2026. The outbreak has lasted one month, resulting in 782 cases and 181 deaths, mostly in three northeastern provinces. Neighboring Uganda has also reported cases linked to the DRC outbreak.
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On June 13, 2026, the DRC reported 72 new Ebola cases, the highest daily increase since the outbreak began.
Total cases in the DRC have reached 782, with 181 deaths in the past month.
The outbreak mainly affects the northeastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.
Two new health zones, Nia-Nia (Ituri) and Mabalako (North Kivu), reported cases for the first time.
Only 56.5% of people who had contact with Ebola patients are being tracked, below the 90%-95% target needed to control the spread.
There are challenges with community cooperation and shortages of medicines and supplies in the DRC.
Uganda has 19 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, mostly linked to transmission from the DRC.
The US government pledged $50 million to help develop vaccines and treatments against the Ebola strain causing the outbreak.
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Russia responded cautiously to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending conflicts and reopening an important shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope the deal will be signed soon but warned that lasting peace depends on ongoing political effort, noting uncertainties especially due to Israel’s opposition.
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President Trump announced a deal with Iran to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow hopes the deal will be formally signed this week.
Lavrov expressed caution, saying peace depends on continuing political will and that quick breakthroughs often don’t last.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the deal in a recent phone call.
Israel opposes the deal and is not part of the agreement, creating challenges for peace.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, continues conflict with Israel, risking further instability.
Israeli military actions against Hezbollah nearly disrupted the deal before it could be signed.
The deal still has unresolved details and faces uncertainty about how it will work in practice.
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The US and Iran have reached a fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement aimed at pausing hostilities and allowing talks on nuclear issues, sanctions, and frozen assets. Experts say this deal is temporary and unlikely to solve the region’s deep conflicts or prevent future violence.
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The ceasefire will last 60 days during which Iran and the US will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian funds.
The deal requires the US to lift its naval blockade on Iran and Iran to allow free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.
The ceasefire includes Lebanon, where fighting has been frequent, but Israel is unhappy because the deal does not address Iran’s missile capabilities or support for militant groups.
Experts note past peace deals have been slow and difficult, citing the long negotiations before the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump later ended.
Analysts say ceasefires in the region, like in Gaza, often fail to address root causes or long-term peace, and violence may resume.
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important and disruptions there affect the global economy.
The deal is seen as a temporary pause rather than a lasting peace solution due to the complex regional tensions.
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President Donald Trump said the details of the U.S.-Iran deal will be made public sometime after Friday. U.S. officials confirmed that both the United States and Iran have electronically signed the agreement.
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President Trump announced the deal's text will be released after Friday.
Both the U.S. and Iran have signed the agreement electronically.
The deal concerns the relationship and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
CBS News reporters provided coverage of the developments.
The specific terms of the agreement have not yet been shared publicly.
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A bus carrying more passengers than it should crashed in northern Ethiopia, killing at least 31 people and injuring many others. The bus went off a dangerous mountain road and fell about 100 meters into a ravine near the city of Addis Ababa.
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The crash happened early Monday on a winding mountain road called Harego in northern Ethiopia.
The bus was traveling from Dessie to Addis Ababa.
At least 31 people died, and many more got hurt in the crash.
The road where the crash occurred is known to be very dangerous.
Delays in medical help made conditions worse for some injured passengers.
Poor road conditions and lack of ambulance services are common problems in Ethiopia.
Road traffic deaths in Ethiopia have more than doubled between 2007 and 2018.
A UN report said missing road signs and markings add to the danger on Ethiopian roads.
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Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect children from harmful content and too much screen time. Other countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Canada are also adopting rules to restrict young people’s access to social media or increase protections.
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The UK will ban under-16s from using several social media apps.
Australia banned under-16s from having accounts on many platforms and can fine companies up to $35 million AUD for failures.
Indonesia prohibits under-16s from accounts on platforms that could expose them to addiction, scams, or harmful content.
Malaysia requires major platforms to verify users’ ages and block those under 16, with fines up to $2.5 million USD for non-compliance.
Brazil requires under-16s to link their accounts to a legal guardian and bans addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll.
Canada is creating a Digital Safety Commission that could ban under-16s from social media unless companies remove harmful content effectively.
Other countries, including France, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Thailand, and South Korea, are considering similar social media restrictions for minors.
These rules aim to protect children from harmful content, addiction, cyberbullying, and privacy risks.
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President Donald Trump spoke separately with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia's President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing fighting between their countries. The conversations happened as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues.
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President Trump had separate phone calls with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Putin of Russia.
The talks occurred on a Sunday during active conflict between the two nations.
Russia and Ukraine are currently engaged in ongoing military strikes against each other.
Details of what was discussed during the calls were not provided.
The discussions happened while the war situation remained tense and unresolved.
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