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Thousands of people in Northern Ireland joined rallies in Belfast and Londonderry to protest against anti-immigrant violence that happened after a stabbing incident. The stabbing led to racist attacks and unrest, and protesters showed their support for migrants and called for an end to racism.
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The protests took place outside Belfast City Hall and Londonderry city hall.
A video of a knife attack in Belfast went viral, sparking two nights of racist violence and unrest.
The attacker, Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, faces attempted murder charges.
Protesters held signs saying “Hate is the only threat” and “Belfast stands against racism.”
Amnesty International said this was the biggest anti-racism rally ever seen in Belfast.
Northern Ireland authorities were criticized for being unprepared for the violence.
Some people were forced to leave their homes due to intimidation based on their skin color.
Immigration has caused political tensions in the UK and Ireland, fueling right-wing protests.
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In the US and Canada, the sport known worldwide as football is called soccer. This name comes from a shortened and altered version of "association football," a term created by students at Oxford University in the late 1800s to distinguish it from rugby football.
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The word "soccer" comes from "association football," the formal name for the sport.
Oxford University students in the 1880s shortened words and added "-er," turning "association" into "soccer."
Rugby football and association football were two different sports, both popular at the time.
"Soccer" was commonly used in England until the term "football" became more popular.
The term spread to countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa as the sport grew worldwide.
In the US and Canada, "football" usually means American football, which is a different sport related to rugby.
Some British people today find the word "soccer" unusual, but it originally came from England.
American speakers often apologize for saying "soccer," thinking the British dislike it, but the word is actually English in origin.
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An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna was murdered in France, raising concerns about how the French judicial system handles child sexual abuse cases. The suspect had been previously flagged by U.S. child protection officials for suspicious online behavior, but French authorities did not act on this information.
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Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl, was murdered in France.
The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had past accusations related to child abuse.
U.S. child protection authorities identified suspicious online activity by the suspect and informed French officials.
French authorities failed to follow up on the warnings from the U.S.
The case has sparked national debate about child protection and the French justice system’s response to abuse.
French singer Patrick Bruel is under investigation for rape and sexual assault allegations from 1992 to 2008; he denies the claims.
French officials are concerned about foreign digital interference in elections, with an Israeli firm suspected of meddling.
French sailor Charlie Dalin, winner of the 2025 Vendée Globe race, died at age 42 from cancer.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries. He attended the ‘Bharat Innovates’ program with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice.
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India and France have been strategic partners for the past 30 years.
Modi’s visit focused on improving economic and cultural connections.
The visit included attending the ‘Bharat Innovates’ program.
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Modi at the event in Nice.
The visit took place around the time of the G7 summit held in France.
The collaboration highlights ongoing diplomatic relations between India and France.
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A retired Nigerian army general named Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar was kidnapped last month in north-west Nigeria and has died while in captivity. His abduction and death show ongoing security problems in the region, where criminal gangs often attack and kidnap people.
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Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar was a retired Nigerian army general and former military spokesman.
He was kidnapped along with his wife and driver in Katsina state on May 30.
No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
Abubakar died while being held captive, according to the Nigerian military.
Criminal gangs known as "bandits" frequently carry out kidnappings and attacks in north-west Nigeria.
Some militant jihadist groups operate in the region and have been targeted by US airstrikes.
The military kept the abduction secret during rescue attempts and is now working to find those responsible.
The whereabouts and condition of Abubakar’s wife remain unknown.
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A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney. She was pulled from the water by bystanders, given first aid, and airlifted to the hospital, while nearby beaches were closed for safety.
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The attack happened at Coogee Beach, located in the east of Sydney.
The woman suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg.
Bystanders helped rescue her and started first aid before emergency services arrived.
She was taken to the hospital by helicopter.
Several nearby beaches were closed as a safety precaution after the incident.
A recent shark attack also occurred near Perth, Western Australia, resulting in a diver’s death.
Since 1791, Australia has recorded nearly 1,300 shark attacks, with over 260 deaths.
Many popular Australian beaches have safety measures to help prevent shark attacks.
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Iran and the United States announced they are close to a temporary agreement to end a conflict. Iranian officials expressed hope about the deal, while Israel’s leader said Israel would not join the agreement. People in Iran had different opinions about the potential peace.
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Iran and the US say they are near a temporary peace agreement.
The deal aims to stop a war, though details are not fully shared.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the agreement is closer than ever.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not be part of the deal.
Reactions among Iranians vary, showing mixed feelings about the deal and peace prospects.
The agreement mentioned is described as a "memorandum of understanding," which means a preliminary arrangement.
The exact conflict involved is not specified in the article.
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The Lebanese army pulled its troops from a base in a southern village after Israeli forces moved close by. This happened amid ongoing conflict and peace talks involving the United States and Iran that may include Lebanon.
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The Lebanese army withdrew from Kfar Tebnit after nearby Israeli troop advances.
Israel warned residents to evacuate about 20 locations, including Nabatiyeh and nearby villages.
Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling hit several villages near Nabatiyeh, killing at least two people.
Israeli forces likely aimed to control the strategic Ali Taher hill, which overlooks key areas in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah fighters launched attacks using fiber-optic drones against Israeli troops near Kfar Tebnit.
An Israeli drone injured a Lebanese soldier near Nabatiyeh after missing an earlier strike attempt.
Pakistan’s prime minister announced that the U.S. and Iran agreed on wording for a peace deal to end the regional conflict, including Lebanon.
Iranian officials indicated that Lebanon would be part of a future ceasefire agreement involving the U.S. and Iran.
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A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured by an 11-foot shark while swimming near Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. She held onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard as rescuers helped her reach the shore, where she received emergency medical care before being flown to a hospital.
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The shark that attacked the woman was about 3.5 meters (11 feet) long.
The attack happened around 11:15 a.m. at Coogee Beach in Sydney.
The woman had severe injuries, including a 30-centimeter (12-inch) wide bite on her thigh exposing bone and a similar injury on her arm.
Lifeguard Charlie Verco first reached her on his 5.5-meter (18-foot) paddleboard and helped her to shore despite her weakness.
An off-duty hospital doctor and others applied tourniquets to stop her bleeding on the beach.
She was flown by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition.
Shark attacks in Australia have become more frequent with increased water activities and population growth.
This year, Australia has had four fatal shark attacks, including recent deaths of spearfishing divers and a 12-year-old boy earlier in the year.
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China disagreed with the U.S. decision to put several Chinese companies on a list of military-related firms. The U.S. added these companies to limit their access to defense contracts, but China said this went against agreements made during President Trump and Xi Jinping’s recent meeting.
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The U.S. Pentagon added companies like BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu to a list of Chinese firms linked to the military.
Being on this list stops the companies from getting U.S. defense contracts.
China says this move ignores promises made during President Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit in Beijing last month.
China claims the U.S. is unfairly using national security as a reason to target Chinese businesses.
BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu stated there is no real reason for them to be on the list.
During the summit, both leaders agreed to improve trade and economic relations, including more Chinese purchases of U.S. goods.
The U.S. trade restrictions could affect future cooperation and trade between the two countries.
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President Donald Trump will talk with allies at the upcoming G7 summit in France about clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. Meanwhile, Pakistan says a deal to end the war involving Iran is very close, with plans for signing soon, though Iran remains cautious about the timing.
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President Trump plans to discuss removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit.
Britain and France are interested in helping clear the mines once fighting stops.
Trump will also meet leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE to discuss ending the Iran conflict.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a peace deal is closer than ever and might be signed within 24 hours.
The deal aims to end the war but does not address Iran’s nuclear program at this stage.
Iran’s foreign ministry says the agreement might not happen immediately but could occur soon.
Funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are scheduled for July.
The White House has not publicly commented on the peace deal reports.
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Young the Giant is a band that became popular in 2010 with songs like "My Body" and "Cough Syrup." They have a new album called "Victory Garden," and they performed their song "Mind Over Matter" in a CBS News Saturday Sessions video.
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Young the Giant became well-known in 2010.
Their hits include "My Body" and "Cough Syrup."
These songs have over 400 million streams on Spotify.
Their latest album is called "Victory Garden."
They performed "Mind Over Matter" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
The video is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Young the Giant is a band known for popular songs like "My Body" and "Cough Syrup." They have more than 400 million streams on Spotify. The band recently released a new album called "Victory Garden" and performed the song "Evergreen" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
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Young the Giant gained popularity starting in 2010.
Their songs "My Body" and "Cough Syrup" have over 400 million streams on Spotify.
The band’s latest album is called "Victory Garden."
"Victory Garden" is currently available to listen to.
Young the Giant performed the song "Evergreen" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
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The band Young the Giant performed their song "Different Kind of Love" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. Young the Giant became popular in 2010 with hits like "My Body" and "Cough Syrup," which have been streamed over 400 million times on Spotify. Their latest album, "Victory Garden," is currently available.
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Young the Giant performed the song "Different Kind of Love" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
The band first gained attention in 2010 with songs "My Body" and "Cough Syrup."
Those two songs have more than 400 million streams on Spotify.
Their newest album is called "Victory Garden."
The performance was shared through the CBS News app and website.
Young the Giant continues to be active in the music scene with new work.
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About 200 people protested on Albania’s Adriatic coast by taking down fences around a luxury resort construction site. They are upset because the land was taken from local villagers and is in an environmentally sensitive area.
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The protest happened near Vlora, Albania, known for flamingos and turtle nesting sites.
The protesters are mostly villagers from Rrjoll who say their land was seized.
Some clashes happened with police, but the protesters removed the fences.
The luxury resort is backed by an Albanian company and has support from the government as a “special status investor.”
The villagers want compensation and say the investors refused to talk with them.
The protests have been ongoing for weeks due to concerns about environmental damage and land rights.
The resort project is considered a five-star tourist development.
The project is linked to a company connected to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
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Reports and testimonies show that sexual violence occurs in Israeli prisons. Investigations and witness accounts indicate this abuse is part of a larger, ongoing problem.
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Sexual violence has been reported inside Israeli prisons.
The abuse is documented through testimonies and official reports.
The pattern of abuse is widespread and not isolated.
Some reports suggest that offenders act without facing punishment.
The issue is part of a broader concern about prisoner treatment in Israel.
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The U.S. government led by President Trump is close to signing a deal with Iran that would reopen an important shipping route and end a conflict. The agreement would involve Iran reducing its nuclear materials used for weapons, but exact details are still being finalized.
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The U.S. expects to sign a deal with Iran soon to end the war between them.
The deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for trade and oil shipments.
The U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ships as part of the agreement.
Iran would have to destroy or remove its enriched uranium, which can be used to build nuclear weapons.
Enriched uranium means uranium that has been processed to increase a special part called uranium-235.
President Trump has demanded Iran hand over this "nuclear dust" for destruction.
Iran previously rejected stopping uranium enrichment completely, calling that a violation of their rights.
The 2015 nuclear deal limited Iran’s uranium enrichment and stockpiles but was abandoned by President Trump in 2018.
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Haji Najibullah, a former Taliban commander, faced court in Manhattan for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of US journalist David Rohde. Najibullah pleaded guilty to hostage-taking and supporting terrorism, culminating in a 42-year prison sentence after Rohde and two others were held hostage for seven months.
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Najibullah was a Taliban commander involved in violent attacks and the kidnapping of David Rohde in 2008.
Rohde, a former New York Times reporter, was held hostage for about seven months along with two Afghan associates.
Najibullah pleaded guilty on April 25, 2025, to hostage-taking and providing material support to terrorism that caused deaths.
Rohde was forced at gunpoint to make ransom videos and was moved between safe houses.
The kidnapping began after a planned interview that Najibullah used to capture Rohde and his team.
Rohde left letters for his family before the kidnapping, warning them not to publicize if he was taken.
Najibullah used the kidnapping to demand ransom and the release of Taliban prisoners.
The court sentenced Najibullah to 42 years in prison, ending a long legal case.
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NATO's top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks. This comes after the United States announced it will reduce the number of aircraft and ships it sends during a security crisis in Europe.
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NATO is reviewing different ways to protect Europe from possible attacks by Russia.
The United States plans to cut back on the number of aircraft and warships it would provide in a crisis.
These developments raise questions about NATO's future military support in Europe.
André Loesekrug-Pietri, president of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative, is discussing these issues.
The situation reflects changing U.S. priorities for military focus in other regions outside Europe.
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