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Stocks increased and oil prices dropped after the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to end their conflict. The possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, helped lower oil prices.
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The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal to stop their conflict.
Stock futures for the S&P 500 rose by more than 1.2% early Monday.
Nasdaq futures increased by nearly 2.1% in the same period.
Oil prices fell in anticipation of the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for global oil shipments.
The agreement signals a possible end to hostilities between the two countries.
Market activity responded positively to the news of the tentative deal.
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Lidia “Taty” Almeida, an Argentinian human rights activist who searched for her son after he was kidnapped during Argentina’s military dictatorship, has died at age 95. She was president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, a group demanding justice for people who disappeared during the dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.
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Almeida’s son, Alejandro, was kidnapped by paramilitaries in 1975, before the military junta took power.
She spent more than 50 years searching for her son’s fate, but he was never found.
Almeida became a leader in the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, a group of women who march weekly in Buenos Aires demanding answers about disappeared children.
She continued to campaign for human rights and social justice until shortly before her death.
Almeida was born in Buenos Aires in 1930 and worked as a teacher before becoming an activist.
Alejandro was a medical student, poet, and member of a Marxist-Leninist guerrilla group.
In 2008, Almeida published her son’s poetry found in his diaries.
She became president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Founding Line group in 2024.
Many public figures in Argentina, including former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, expressed sorrow and respect for Almeida.
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President Donald Trump is meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in France. The meeting follows a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump has also threatened to impose high tariffs on French wine.
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President Trump and President Macron are meeting at the G7 summit in France.
The U.S. reached a preliminary deal with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The deal was announced by the Trump administration on Sunday before the summit meeting.
President Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all French wine.
The G7 summit brings together leaders from seven major advanced economies.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because a large amount of the world’s oil passes through it.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, which can affect trade between countries.
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Janis, an alternative pop and soul singer, is releasing a new album called "Cry With Us." The album reflects her experiences as a trans woman and shows her growth from a teen pop star named Sliimy in the late 2000s to her current music style.
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Janis is an alternative pop and soul artist.
Her new album "Cry With Us" will be released this week.
The album draws on her personal experiences as a trans woman.
She was previously known as Sliimy, a teenage pop star in the late 2000s.
Janis visited the FRANCE 24 studios for an interview about her music and story.
The article also mentions new music releases by French singer Mylène Farmer and British band Muse.
The content appeared on FRANCE 24’s culture section on June 15, 2026.
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The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, people in Lebanon and Israel have mixed feelings, with some doubting the peace will last and others wanting the conflict to continue.
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The U.S. and Iran agreed to extend the ceasefire that is currently unstable.
The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.
Some people in Lebanon are skeptical that the ceasefire will truly end the fighting and damage.
In Israel, some groups want the military action in Lebanon to keep going.
The deal faces challenges, including ongoing hostilities and differing opinions from involved countries.
The news was reported on June 15, 2026.
The ceasefire is part of efforts to control the wider conflict involving multiple countries in the region.
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Vice President Vance said the U.S. plans to share the text of a preliminary agreement with Iran this week. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran will only receive money if it meets its commitments.
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The preliminary deal is between the U.S. and Iran.
The purpose of the deal is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. will release the text of the agreement this week.
Iran will not receive any money unless it meets its obligations under the deal.
Vice President Vance made the announcement on Monday.
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A 21-year-old woman died in Brazil after two instructors threw her off a bridge for rope jumping without securing her with safety gear. The incident happened at an abandoned bridge popular for extreme sports, and police have arrested three men linked to the company running the jumps.
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The woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, was 21 years old and wanted to become a physical education teacher.
She was rope jumping at Ponte do Esqueleto, an abandoned bridge in Limeira, São Paulo state.
She asked to be launched "airplane style," held above the instructors' shoulders with arms spread.
Video shows she was thrown from about 40 meters (130 feet) without a harness or safety rope attached to her.
An onlooker can be heard yelling at the instructors to secure her before the jump.
The two instructors had harnesses and were connected to safety ropes themselves.
Rope jumping uses non-stretch climbing ropes and causes a swinging motion, different from bungee jumping.
Police have arrested three men tied to the company offering the jumps and have opened an investigation that could lead to murder charges.
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A homeowners association in Madison, Alabama, plans to kill hundreds of Canada geese at a community lake because it says the birds harm the environment and public health. Some residents and animal rights groups oppose this and want more humane ways to manage the geese, like scaring them away or moving them.
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The Edgewater HOA in Madison, Alabama, voted to cull about 226 Canada geese by gassing them with carbon monoxide.
Canada geese are federally protected but can be culled legally with a USDA permit.
Some residents started protests and a petition against the culling, asking for non-lethal options like using horns or relocating the birds.
The HOA says the geese harm lake quality, public health, trails, and safety and that previous non-lethal methods failed.
The USDA is involved, hiring subcontractors to capture and gas the geese.
Animal rights group Peta opposes culling, calling it only a short-term solution.
Some residents say the geese do not cause problems and do not support lethal methods.
The HOA claims the growing geese population is due to lack of natural predators and has sought state wildlife officials' advice.
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G7 leaders are meeting in France to discuss several global issues. Ukraine's situation will be a key topic, as leaders are expected to show support following recent attacks by Russia. The US-Iran peace deal will also be discussed during the summit.
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The G7 summit is taking place in France in June 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the summit.
Leaders will likely show support for Ukraine after recent Russian attacks.
The peace agreement between the US and Iran is expected to be another main topic.
The G7 includes some of the world’s largest economies discussing important global issues.
Discussions may influence future international relations and policies.
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Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was found guilty of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. The case, along with Princess Mette-Marit's links to Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew’s scandal, has raised questions about European royal families' roles today.
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Marius Borg Høiby was convicted of two counts of rape and other crimes in Oslo and sentenced to four years in jail.
Høiby denied the charges but was found guilty after a seven-week trial with electronic evidence and witness testimony.
He is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and was raised in the Norwegian royal household but holds no royal title.
One rape allegedly occurred at the Norwegian royal family home.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit had contact with Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 conviction, including use of his property in 2013.
Mette-Marit apologized for her contact with Epstein, calling it poor judgment and embarrassing.
Public support for the Norwegian monarchy dropped during the scandal but later partially recovered.
Britain’s Prince Andrew faced accusations related to Epstein involving sexual misconduct, which he denies, impacting the British monarchy’s reputation.
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The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas, but the deal faces several challenges. The agreement still needs to be signed in Geneva, and Israel’s ongoing military actions in Lebanon and issues around Iran’s nuclear program could affect its success.
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The U.S. and Iran agreed to extend the ceasefire and plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The deal is expected to be signed on Friday in Geneva after preparatory talks in Qatar.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas.
Israel is not part of the deal and continues military operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
Israel’s defense minister said Israel will hold territory it captured in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
Iran insists the deal include an end to the fighting in Lebanon, which Israel opposes.
The agreement requires addressing Iran’s nuclear program and uranium stockpile within 60 days.
President Donald Trump authorized lifting the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as part of the deal.
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Billy Porter talked about his role in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles." He also discussed his recent health problems and his experience working with Wayne Brady.
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Billy Porter is starring in an off-Broadway revival of "La Cage Aux Folles."
He appeared on "CBS Mornings" to talk about the show.
Porter shared details about a recent health scare he experienced.
He spoke about working with entertainer Wayne Brady.
The interview was featured on CBS News and available on the CBS News app.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky both called U.S. President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday. These calls happened while peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were stalled and before the upcoming Group of 7 summit.
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President Trump turned 80 years old on Sunday.
Both Putin and Zelensky spoke with President Trump by phone on that day.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are currently stalled.
The Group of 7 (G7) summit is scheduled to take place later this week.
President Trump has stepped back from trying to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The U.S. is involved in a war against Iran alongside Israel.
The phone calls occurred amid ongoing international tensions involving these countries.
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A study found that one in six people in the UK see the growing Muslim population as a threat to UK culture, while most Muslims feel accepted and say the UK is a good place to be Muslim. The report highlights concerns about increasing hostility and the need for more interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims to reduce prejudice.
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17% of Britons strongly agree that growing Muslim numbers threaten UK culture.
73% of Muslims believe the UK is a good place to live as a Muslim.
52% of Britons think Muslims are as British as white non-Muslims.
63% of the public recognize prejudice against Muslims exists.
61% support government action to reduce anti-Muslim prejudice.
More than half of Muslims (56%) experienced religious prejudice in the past year.
People who regularly meet Muslims show higher acceptance levels.
Older people (29% over 65) are more likely to view Muslims’ contribution negatively compared to younger people (16% of 18-24-year-olds).
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A historic monastery in Kyiv, called Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, caught fire after a heavy air attack by Russia on Ukraine’s capital. The attack damaged the ancient site and caused the deaths of four people, with many others injured.
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Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a centuries-old monastery and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The monastery was damaged by Russian air strikes on Kyiv.
The attacks occurred overnight.
Four people died because of the attack.
Many others were injured during the air strikes.
The monastery is important to Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
The attack is part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia has been working to fix long-term cracks in a part of the International Space Station (ISS) attached to the Russian Zvezda module. NASA briefly asked its astronauts to take shelter in a spacecraft due to concerns about these cracks, but Russia later adjusted its repair plans, and normal activities resumed on the ISS.
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The cracks are in the PrK module, an older part of the Russian segment of the ISS.
The issue started in 2019 and involves corrosion that causes leaks when air pressure changes.
Russian cosmonauts have been using a sealant to try to stop the leaks.
The cracks worsened again in early 2024, leading to new Russian repair efforts.
NASA was worried that the Russian repair methods might cause bigger problems and temporarily put astronauts in the Crew Dragon spacecraft as a safety measure.
Russia delayed some repair work after further inspections and discussions with NASA.
The PrK module is important because it connects to cargo ships that deliver supplies to the ISS.
Both NASA and Russia have been monitoring and managing this problem quietly for years.
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Vickrum Digwa was convicted of killing Henry Nowak. The solicitor general has asked the Court of Appeal to review Digwa’s jail sentence because it may be too short under a special law called the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
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Vickrum Digwa was found guilty of murdering Henry Nowak.
The solicitor general referred Digwa’s sentence to the Court of Appeal.
The referral is made through the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, which reviews sentences that may be too low.
This news is recent and may be updated as more information comes in.
The case is being followed by BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
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The Franco-German defence group KNDS revealed a new battle tank called CAPINT at the Eurosatory exhibition near Paris. This tank combines a German base and a French gun and is designed to temporarily replace France’s aging Leclerc tanks while the next-generation MGCS tank project faces delays.
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KNDS is a defence company owned by France and Germany.
They showed the CAPINT tank at a defence trade fair near Paris on June 15, 2026.
CAPINT uses a chassis made in Germany and a gun made in France.
The tank is a temporary solution while the MGCS project, planned to replace older tanks in France and Germany, is delayed by about 10 years.
The MGCS project started in 2017, aiming to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc tanks around 2040-2045.
France decided to develop an intermediate tank because the MGCS is running late, and their Leclerc tanks will be retired by 2038.
Germany is also working on its own new tank called Leopard 2AX or Leopard 3, planned to replace Leopard 2 tanks.
KNDS plans to list its company on stock markets in Frankfurt and Paris later this year.
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The United States and Iran have reached a deal to stop their war, including ending military actions in Lebanon. However, Israel says its forces will stay in Lebanon for an unknown time, and fighting continues despite a ceasefire. Residents in Beirut are starting to return home after fleeing earlier violence.
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The US and Iran agreed to end their war and military operations in Lebanon.
Israel states its military presence in Lebanon will remain indefinitely.
A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began but fighting still occurs.
Beirut residents who fled earlier violence are beginning to return home.
The conflict involves Iran-backed forces and Israel, affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.
The war has caused ongoing instability and concerns about long-term regional impact.
Other related events include drone attacks, internet bans in Iran, and international tensions at the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump suspended a navigation operation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict.
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