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Swiss police used tear gas against protesters in Geneva who were demonstrating against the upcoming G7 summit in France. Some protesters targeted United Nations buildings and caused property damage, while most of the march remained peaceful.
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Up to 7,000 people attended the protest in Geneva against the G7 summit.
Some protesters threw stones and flares at a UN telecommunication building.
Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters near UN sites.
Windows of a bank were broken and a Tesla vehicle was set on fire.
Police confiscated knives and pyrotechnic devices during the protest.
The G7 summit will be held from June 15–17 in Evian-les-Bains, France, with leaders from major countries and the EU attending.
The summit will focus on issues like wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and a possible peace deal with Iran involving President Trump.
Businesses in Geneva prepared by boarding up windows, and hundreds of riot police were deployed to manage the protests.
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Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million by 2050. The proposal, led by the Swiss People’s Party, would have imposed strict limits on immigration and ended Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the European Union if the population grew too large.
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About 55% of Swiss voters opposed the population cap proposal, while 45% supported it.
The current population of Switzerland is 9.1 million.
If passed, the population would have been capped at 10 million by 2050, with strict rules on family reunification, residency permits, and asylum.
Exceeding the population limit would have forced Switzerland to leave its free movement agreement with the EU, ending access to the EU single market.
The Swiss People’s Party, which proposed the measure, is known for its anti-immigrant stance and holds the most seats in parliament.
Switzerland’s population grew by 23% since 2002, faster than nearby EU countries.
The Swiss government and business groups opposed the proposal, warning it would harm the economy and relations with the EU.
Swiss voters worried the proposal could reduce access to needed foreign workers, affect healthcare, and hurt Switzerland’s international standing.
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Thousands of people protested in Geneva before the G7 summit in France, where President Donald Trump and other leaders are meeting. The protesters oppose the G7’s policies on war, climate, and inequality, and police have prepared extensively for security during the event.
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The protest was organized by the “No-G7” coalition, made up of over 60 groups including environmentalists, feminists, and Palestinian rights advocates.
Demonstrators fear that the policies of President Trump and other G7 leaders contribute to global conflict and environmental harm.
The G7 summit is held for three days in Evian-les-Bains, France, starting Monday.
Swiss and French police deployed thousands of officers and blocked roads to ensure security at the summit.
Many businesses in Geneva boarded up their shops due to concerns about possible unrest or damage.
The G7 group includes the US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, currently representing about 40% of global GDP but only about 10% of the world’s population.
The BRICS countries (including India, Russia, and China) have expanded from five to eleven members, showing changing global power.
Around 20 protesters were arrested in Geneva before the main rally, and a flotilla of boats on Lake Geneva displayed anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian messages.
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Thousands of people protested in Geneva against the G7 summit happening nearby in France, where leaders including President Donald Trump will meet. The protest included clashes with police, property damage, and calls against the G7's policies on issues like the environment and international conflicts.
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About 7,000 people marched in Geneva to protest the G7 summit.
Protesters included environmentalists, feminists, anti-imperialism activists, media defenders, and supporters of Palestinian rights.
Some protesters clashed with police by throwing objects; police responded with tear gas.
A car was set on fire and a bank’s windows were smashed during the protest.
Police and firefighters cordoned off the area to handle the unrest.
French and Swiss authorities deployed thousands of police officers to secure the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Security measures included blocking roads, severely restricting border crossings, and increased border controls.
The G7 leaders will discuss topics such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and global economic issues.
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In Geneva, clashes broke out between police and youth protesters ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France. The protest included about 20,000 people and led to property damage and police using tear gas and water cannons.
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Riot police used tear gas and water cannons against youths throwing stones in Geneva.
The protest had around 20,000 people, including 600 militants known as "Black Bloc."
Some protesters caused damage by setting a car on fire and breaking bank windows.
Most marchers supported causes like women's rights, environmental issues, and Palestinian solidarity.
Protesters carried signs criticizing President Donald Trump and other global issues.
Authorities set up security measures including roadblocks and limited border crossings around Geneva and the French summit site.
Businesses in Geneva boarded up windows to protect against possible unrest.
The G7 summit includes leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, discussing topics like wars and economic inequality.
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Al Jazeera's reporter Heidi Pett is on site at a residential building in southern Beirut that was hit by an Israeli attack. Israel says the building was used by Hezbollah as a command center. The strike happened just hours before President Donald Trump announced that a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
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An Israeli attack targeted a residential building in southern Beirut.
Israel claims the building was a Hezbollah command center.
Al Jazeera reporter Heidi Pett is reporting directly from the attack site.
The strike occurred a few hours before a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
President Donald Trump mentioned the US-Iran deal timing in relation to the attack.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
Southern Beirut is an area where Hezbollah is known to have a presence.
The US-Iran deal refers to negotiations or agreements on nuclear or diplomatic issues.
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A group of moderate earthquakes occurred in the southern Philippines shortly after a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region. These new quakes caused additional concern for damage and safety in an area already impacted by the large tremor and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.6 and 5.2 happened near Mindanao Island over a weekend.
The large earthquake on June 8 had a magnitude of 7.8, killed at least 37 people, and displaced about 20,000 residents.
This big earthquake caused tsunami warnings, collapsed buildings, and lifted coastal land by up to 65 feet, revealing coral reefs and seagrass.
The region lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone known for frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
The main June 8 quake was caused by the subduction (one tectonic plate sliding under another) along the Cotabato Trench.
Aftershocks like these can continue for days or weeks and may still cause damage.
Officials advise people to avoid damaged buildings and watch for warnings, especially in coastal and landslide-prone areas.
Earthquakes are common in this region because of the complex meeting of the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate.
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An Israeli affairs analyst named Dan Perry says the United States might act like Israel is not attacking Hezbollah to help finalize a deal with Iran. He discusses how the US, Israel, and Iran could respond as they work toward an agreement.
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Dan Perry is an expert on Israeli matters.
He suggests the US might overlook or downplay Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon.
The US is working on a possible agreement with Iran.
Israel and Iran are key players in the situation.
The analyst talks about potential reactions from the US, Israel, and Iran as the deal progresses.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is still planned for Sunday despite a recent Israeli strike in Beirut and threats of retaliation from Iran. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the strike, which delayed the deal signing by a few hours.
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The U.S.-Iran deal aims to end the ongoing war and is still scheduled to be signed soon.
Israel launched a strike in Beirut just hours before the planned signing.
Iran threatened to retaliate after the Israeli strike.
President Trump was surprised and unhappy about the timing of the Israeli strike.
Trump directly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to strike.
Trump said Hezbollah first attacked Israel, but the attack caused no damages or deaths.
The deal requires Iran to give up nuclear material and allows quick inspections of its nuclear sites.
Trump believes the deal will help keep Israel safe by preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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President Donald Trump called for calm after Israel launched new airstrikes on Beirut amid ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending a three-month Middle East conflict. The strikes targeted Hezbollah leaders, and Iran warned of a military response while talks to reach a preliminary peace deal continued.
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Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut, killing three people and injuring six.
The strikes targeted senior Hezbollah commanders after attacks on northern Israel.
Hezbollah is closely linked to Iran, which strongly opposes the Israeli attacks.
President Trump urged all sides to stop attacks to help peace negotiations succeed.
Negotiators from Qatar visited Tehran to finalize a preliminary peace agreement between Iran and the US.
The deal may include reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
Iran demands the peace deal address all conflict areas, including Lebanon, before agreeing fully.
Experts doubt a full agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues will be completed in the planned 60 days.
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American musician Oliver Tree died in a mid-air collision of two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The crash killed all six people on board both helicopters and caused a fire in a nearby electric car parking lot.
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Oliver Tree, a 32-year-old American alt-pop singer and internet personality, was on a world tour in Brazil.
The helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday morning in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area of Rio de Janeiro.
Both helicopters crashed into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, setting about 20 cars on fire.
Six people died, including Oliver Tree, a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director, Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, and the two helicopter pilots.
The victims could not be formally identified initially due to severe burns.
Firefighters faced challenges fighting the fire because lithium-ion batteries in electric cars release toxic gases and make fires hotter.
The helicopters carried five people on one and only the pilot on the other; no one survived.
Small aircraft accidents are common in Brazil, with 84 reported incidents in 2026 before this crash.
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The Grenfell Tower fire happened nine years ago, killing 72 people. A campaigner, Damel Carayol, whose relatives died in the fire, said this anniversary is very hard because the tower is slowly being taken down and justice has not yet been fully served.
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The Grenfell Tower fire occurred early on 14 June 2017 and caused 72 deaths.
Damel Carayol lost his cousin Mary Mendy and her daughter Khadija Saye in the fire.
Carayol is part of a group called Humanity for Grenfell, which campaigns for justice and safer living conditions.
The demolition of Grenfell Tower started in September 2025 and will take about two years to finish.
The site will become a memorial to honor the victims.
The police investigation, called Operation Northleigh, is the biggest in Met Police history, costing £150 million and involving thousands of people and hundreds of organisations.
There are 57 people and 20 organisations suspected of crimes like corporate manslaughter related to the fire.
Decisions on charges are expected before the 10th anniversary in 2027.
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President Donald Trump warned Israel and Iran not to ruin a new peace deal that is almost finished. He said the deal could bring peace to the region, including Lebanon, and urged all sides to stop fighting.
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President Trump made the warning on the social media platform Truth Social.
He called for Israel and Iran to avoid actions that could harm the peace process.
The peace deal aims to bring calm to Lebanon and the surrounding region.
The warning came amid ongoing strikes in Lebanon.
Trump said all sides should stand down to allow the deal to succeed.
The peace deal is described as being very close to completion.
The message was delivered after Trump had hinted at the deal the day before.
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A Benedictine monk named Eilmer, who lived in the early 1000s in England, attempted one of the first recorded gliding flights using handmade wings. Historians debate whether Eilmer actually saw Halley's comet twice—once in 1066 and possibly again as a child in 989—or if he saw a different comet in 1018, affecting estimates of his age and achievements.
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Eilmer jumped from a 150-foot tower wearing wings made from willow wood and cloth.
He glided about 600 feet before falling and breaking both legs.
The story comes from 12th-century historian William of Malmesbury's writing around 1125.
William says Eilmer saw Halley’s comet in 1066 and had seen it once before, which some take to be the comet’s 989 appearance.
Scholar James Aitcheson suggests Eilmer may have seen a different comet in 1018 instead of 989.
This later date changes Eilmer’s possible birth year to early 1010s and challenges ideas about early knowledge of Halley’s comet cycles.
It’s unclear if medieval observers could tell different comets apart.
Aitcheson notes Eilmer might have passed his story personally to William if he lived into his 90s.
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British forces stopped a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday. The tanker is part of what is called Russia's "shadow fleet," and it is under international sanctions. The operation lasted six hours and was praised by Ukraine’s government.
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The UK intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.
The tanker belongs to Russia's "shadow fleet," which means it operates under questionable or hidden conditions.
The vessel is sanctioned, meaning it is legally restricted because of international penalties.
The interception took six hours to complete.
Ukraine welcomed the UK’s action against the Russian tanker.
The event was reported on June 14, 2026.
The operation was led by British defense forces.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that once a truce between the U.S. and Iran is signed, the U.S. will start working right away to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also mentioned that the U.S. is already taking secret actions to make sure ships can travel safely through this important waterway.
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Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
He spoke on the show "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
The U.S. plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a truce with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for international shipping.
The U.S. is currently doing undisclosed activities to ensure safe passage through the strait.
These efforts aim to secure the area for ships as soon as possible.
No specific details were shared about what those secret actions include.
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This week on "Face the Nation," Qatari mediators are traveling to Tehran to help finalize a truce between the U.S. and Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly are scheduled to join the program to discuss related topics.
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Qatari mediators are going to Tehran to work on a truce in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The program "Face the Nation" is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the show.
Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly will also join the discussion.
The focus is on diplomatic efforts to resolve hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
The show is available to watch on CBS News and via the CBS News app.
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President Donald Trump said Israeli attacks on Beirut should not have happened and promised that a peace deal for the Middle East is close. He did not confirm his earlier claim that the deal would be signed that day.
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President Trump commented on Israeli strikes on Beirut, saying they should not have happened.
He promised a regional peace agreement between Middle Eastern countries is near.
Trump had previously said the deal would be signed on that day but did not confirm it this time.
The news relates to tensions involving Lebanon, Israel, and the USA.
The situation includes concern over recent military attacks in Beirut suburbs.
The article mentions ongoing political and military activity in the Middle East region.
President Trump’s statement came amid other global events such as the G7 meeting in France and EU talks with Ukraine.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has proposed a policy to ban foreign nationals from living in social housing in the UK. His party says those affected would have three months to find private housing or face losing their right to stay in the country, with possible deportation.
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Reform UK plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing, even if they have lived in the UK for a long time.
Tenants affected would need to leave social housing within three months or risk deportation.
The party wants to end Indefinite Leave to Remain, meaning migrants would no longer have permanent residency rights.
Social housing is usually cheaper and managed by local councils or housing associations.
Currently, about 1.34 million households are waiting for social housing in the UK.
Reform UK also wants to stop schools from celebrating events like Black History Month, Pride Month, and Refugee Week.
The policy would still allow schools to celebrate national events like St George’s Day and D-Day.
The party intends to renegotiate Brexit treaties to remove certain EU citizens’ rights to social housing.
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Hundreds of people protested in London against an event that promoted the sale of land in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, and the event drew criticism from politicians, activists, and police arrests during clashes between protest groups.
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The protest took place outside the “Great Israeli Real Estate Event” in London.
The event promoted the sale of land and properties in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law.
The International Court of Justice ruled in 2024 that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank is unlawful.
About 15 people were arrested during clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters.
Nearly 100 British lawmakers signed a letter urging the government to stop the event.
The UK government said it sees the settlements as illegal and harmful to peace efforts, and promised clearer guidance to businesses.
The protest included voices from Palestinians living in London, British politicians, and activist groups condemning the event.
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